Lit channel letters
Built in Washington and California
Phoenix waives sealed engineering plans for wall signs made of cut-out letters attached directly to the building, as long as no single letter is over 100 square feet.
Starting at $9.68 per inch
State guide
Channel Letters and Storefront Signs Shipped to Arizona
Arizona businesses can price custom LED channel letters online, have them built in Washington and California, and receive them ready for an ROC-licensed Arizona contractor. Banners and window graphics are printed in Renton, WA.
- Licensing agencyArizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
- Sign licenseC-38 Signs (includes sign wiring)
- Electrical licenseC-11 Electrical (commercial, under 600 volts)
- Phoenix sign permitPlanning and Development, Zoning Ordinance § 705
Last reviewed against the official sources linked on this page.
What we ship
Channel Letters, Banners and Graphics Shipped to Arizona
Arizona licenses the business, not the individual tradesperson. The Registrar of Contractors (ROC) has a dedicated C-38 Signs classification whose scope includes the posts, supports and electrical wiring a sign installer needs, alongside the general C-11 Electrical classification for commercial wiring under 600 volts.
In Phoenix, every sign needs a permit from Planning and Development before it goes up, electric signs must carry a component tag showing they meet the City Electrical Code, and window signs can cover up to 30 percent of each ground-floor window.
Banners and banner stands
Made in Renton, WA
A Phoenix grand-opening banner is limited to one per street front for up to 14 days, and only once a building permit or certificate of occupancy has been applied for.
Starting at $1.58 per ft2
Window graphics and vinyl
Made in Renton, WA
Phoenix lets a business cover up to 30 percent of each ground-floor window with window signs, and those graphics aren’t counted against its wall sign allowance.
Starting at $1.98 per ft2
Flags and A-frames
Made in Renton, WA
Starting at $16 per item
Trade show displays
Made in Renton, WA
Starting at $269.50 per item
Popular choices
Popular Signs for Arizona Storefronts
Bright lit letters for strip centers and halo glows for stucco facades.
Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
The standard lit letter in Valley strip centers.
Starting at $9.68 per inch
Type 2 – Standard Channel Letter – Back Lit
Back lit letters for a softer evening look.
Starting at $12.17 per inch
Who can install it
Who Can Install a Lit Sign in Arizona
The Registrar of Contractors licenses contracting businesses, each through a qualifying party, rather than issuing state journeyman or master cards to individual electricians. Two classifications matter for channel letters. C-38 Signs lets the licensee install and repair posts, poles, supports, paint and the electrical wiring needed to install and repair signs, displays and flagpoles. C-11 Electrical covers commercial wiring and equipment under 600 volts, including overhead wiring on public rights-of-way for signs; R-11 is the residential version and CR-11 combines both.
In practice, a sign company holding C-38 can mount your letters and connect them, and a C-11 electrical contractor can bring a new circuit to the sign location. Ask for the license number and classification and look it up on the ROC contractor search before you sign a contract.
| Licensing agency | Arizona Registrar of Contractors |
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| C-38 Signs | Posts, supports and wiring needed to install and repair signs |
| C-11 Electrical | Commercial wiring under 600 volts, including sign wiring over rights-of-way |
| License holder | The contracting business, through its qualifying party |
Official sources
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Permits
Sign Permits in Arizona
Each Arizona city and county issues sign permits under its own zoning ordinance, so Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa all apply different limits.
In Phoenix, Section 705 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a permit from the Planning and Development Department before any sign is erected, displayed, relocated or altered. The owner, tenant, their agent, an Arizona-licensed contractor, or a registered architect or engineer may apply, and every application includes plans showing how the sign attaches and a plot layout. Plans sealed by an Arizona engineer or architect are required for larger wall signs, but not for cut-out letters fixed straight to the wall with no letter over 100 square feet. The permit lapses if work doesn’t start within 180 days or stops for 60 days.
Lit signs have extra rules in Phoenix: they must meet the City Electrical Code and display an electrical component tag or an approved testing-laboratory tag, and an illuminated sign facing single-family homes generally can’t sit within 60 feet of them without a use permit.
| Sign permit | Your city or county |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Planning and Development permit before any sign goes up (§ 705) |
| Phoenix plans | Attachment details and plot layout; sealed plans only for larger signs |
| Phoenix permit life | Void if work doesn’t start in 180 days or stops for 60 |
| Phoenix lit signs | City Electrical Code plus a component or lab tag |
New to sign permits? Read how sign permits work and what your electrician needs.
Official sources
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Banners and temporary displays
Banners and Temporary Displays in Phoenix
Phoenix’s Zoning Administrator issues temporary sign permits for occasions such as a grand opening or identifying a business before its permanent letters are installed. Banners and balloons can qualify; pennants don’t, and nothing may be placed in the public right-of-way. Banners must be securely attached, clear public walkways by 8 feet, be vented for wind and stay below the roofline.
A grand-opening or awaiting-permanent-sign banner is limited to one per street front for up to 14 days, and only while a building permit or certificate of occupancy application is on file. Portable ground displays, including A-frames, are prohibited in Phoenix unless another section of the ordinance allows them, so plan on banners or window graphics instead.
Windows
Window Graphics Rules in Phoenix
Window signs may cover up to 30 percent of each ground-floor window, and panes divided by muntins or mullions count as one window. They aren’t counted as wall signs, so they don’t use up your wall allowance, but they can’t go on glass doors, where only small pedestrian signs are allowed.
Weather
Planning for Arizona Weather
Arizona storefronts take intense sun nearly every day of the year, and Valley summers are some of the hottest in the country. The summer monsoon brings sudden microburst winds and dust storms. Pick face colors rated for strong UV, and ask your installer to anchor letters for gusts rather than average wind.
How it works
How Ordering Works From Arizona
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Price it online
Use the channel letter builder or send your logo.
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Approve your proof
Check it with your landlord and installer.
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We build and test it
Letters in WA or CA; the rest in Renton, WA.
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It ships to you
Standard shipping takes 3–6 business days in transit; 3-day, 2-day and overnight shipping are available at checkout. Shipping options.
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Your installer mounts it
With our wiring diagram and install pattern (overview). Permit checklist.
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Five-year warranty
On every channel letter style (details).
We build and ship; a local pro installs. A licensed sign installer or electrician in Arizona mounts and connects your sign. We don’t have an office or installation crew in Arizona, and orders can’t be picked up.
Questions
Arizona Storefront Sign FAQ
Is there a channel letter company near me in Arizona?
We ship custom channel letters anywhere in Arizona, built in Washington and California and tested before they ship. We don’t install, so you’ll hire an ROC-licensed contractor, such as a C-38 sign company, to mount and connect them.
Which ROC license covers sign installation in Arizona?
The C-38 Signs classification. Its scope includes the posts, poles, supports and electrical wiring needed to install and repair signs. A C-11 Electrical contractor can handle commercial wiring under 600 volts, such as a new circuit to the sign. Check the license number and classification on the ROC contractor search before you sign.
Do channel letters need engineered plans in Phoenix?
Usually not for individual letters. Phoenix requires sealed plans for larger wall signs but exempts cut-out letters attached directly to the building when no single letter exceeds 100 square feet. Every application still shows how the sign attaches, and the permit is void if work doesn’t start within 180 days.
How much of a Phoenix shop window can graphics cover?
Up to 30 percent of each ground-floor window, counting panes split by muntins as one window. Window signs don’t count toward the wall sign area, but they aren’t allowed on glass doors. Temporary window signs fall under the same section, so promotions share that 30 percent.
How long does shipping to Arizona take?
Standard shipping takes 3–6 business days in transit, with 3-day, 2-day and overnight options. Checkout shows the estimated date for each, including production.
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Planning a Sign in Arizona?
Send a storefront photo, your logo and the size and lighting limits confirmed by your landlord or installer. We can suggest options and give you a price before you order.
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