Illuminated Signs & LED Neon Signs in Phoenix

In Phoenix signs are governed by Section 705 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, and permits are handled by the sign services staff of the Planning and Development Department. According to the city's sign FAQ:

• Application: bring a drawing of the sign with its dimensions; for wall signs also the length of the space your business occupies and how the sign is attached.
• Wall sign area is based on frontage: one square foot per linear foot of building frontage your business occupies, with a minimum of 50 sq ft per business unless a zoning stipulation restricts it.
• Window signs may cover up to 30% of the window area; some districts such as the downtown core allow only 20%, and some comprehensive sign plans do not allow them at all.
• Electrical: state law requires all electrical work to be done by a licensed electrical contractor.
• Timing: with complete information, a wall or window sign is usually approved within 7 days of submittal; ground signs typically take 14 days.

Some zoning and overlay districts have different sign standards, and Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Glendale are separate cities with their own rules – check what applies to your address.

Sources: City of Phoenix – Signs, City of Phoenix – Signs, Frequently Asked Questions (PDF), as of November 2026. This is not legal advice – the local authority makes the final decision.

The city asks for a drawing of the sign with its dimensions and how it is attached. With your free design preview you get:

• your sign shown on a photo of your storefront
• dimensions, materials and light color
• which elements light up and which are printed

You or your sign installer submit the application.

• Indoor LED neon signs come with mounting hardware and a plug-in power supply – hang it up and plug it in, step by step in our installation guide.
• Outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs – including halo-lit and back-lit letters – are connected by a licensed electrician or sign installer in Phoenix.

Tell us where the sign will go and we will tell you what you need for installation.

• LED neon signs – for bars, coffee shops, salons and studios, inside or in the window
• Channel letters – sized to your frontage: one square foot of wall sign per linear foot
• Light box signs – evenly lit panels for storefronts and shopping centers
• Back-lit acrylic letters – halo-lit logos for offices, lobbies and showrooms

All sign types at a glance

1. Send your logo, sketch or text – ideally with a photo of your storefront
2. Receive your free digital design preview
3. Happy with the design? Place your order – production takes approx. 2–3 weeks after your order
4. Express delivery in 2–4 days to your address in Phoenix

LED neon signs come with a plug-in power supply with dimmer and remote control. Halo-lit, back-lit and 3D illuminated letters are hard-wired by an electrician and are not dimmable. Every sign has a 24-month warranty, and shipping is included.

How big can a wall sign be in Phoenix?
According to the City of Phoenix, wall sign area is based on frontage: one square foot per linear foot of building frontage your business occupies, with a minimum of 50 square feet per business unless a zoning stipulation restricts it.

How long does a sign permit take in Phoenix?
The city says a wall or window sign is usually approved within 7 days of submittal if the application is complete and meets the ordinance; ground signs typically take 14 days.

Do you install signs in Phoenix?
Indoor LED neon signs come with mounting hardware and a plug-in power supply, so you can hang them yourself. For outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs, use a local licensed electrician or sign installer.

Can I see the sign on my storefront before ordering?
Yes. Send us a photo of your storefront and we will show you a free design preview with your sign in place.