Permitting: We can use your documentation or we can get the documentation you need to legally permit your signage. It is always best to get your sign drawings permitted BEFORE production starts to insure that you are producing a sign that will be able to pass the criteria standards for both the municipality and the landlord.. Variances: Does the permit criteria present an unfair circumstance that does not allow you to permit a particular sign size, color, verbiage or location? Maybe because of a particular location you need a larger or higher than allowed sign. Maybe the setback needs to be reduce 10 feet so the sign can be seen. A variance is the special permission you need to get the permit to proceed with the sign you want, instead of what they want. Variances filing fees are anywhere from $200 to $700 dollars with no guarantees. Sometimes it is one council meeting, other times it is several sign board meetings. At the variance meeting, your sign professional will present your case to the board. Show the board facts with visual posters, letters from agreeing neighbors, numbers to show loss of income due to the original permit denial. In the end you may get, all, none or even some of what you wanted.