36 Main Street - Sign Permit
The Planning Board approved a storefront sign package for Mac Daddies at 36 Main Street on February 9, 2026; a building permit is required before installation.
AI summary
The Amesbury Planning Board approved a sign permit for Mac Daddies at 36 Main Street at its February 9, 2026 meeting, with the approval letter dated February 11, 2026. The approval covers the submitted sign package; the applicant must obtain a building permit from the Amesbury Building Inspections Office before installing the sign.
Project details
What is proposed
The Planning Board approved a sign permit application for a storefront sign at 36 Main Street. The application was submitted by David Jackson for a business identified as Mac Daddies; the Board voted to approve the sign package as presented at its February 9, 2026 meeting and issued a written approval on February 11, 2026.
Where and how big
The sign is intended for the commercial storefront at 36 Main Street in Amesbury. The Planning Board approval references a submitted sign package that includes the design and installation details (dimensions, materials, mounting method). The approval letter itself does not list sign dimensions or construction materials, so those specifics are recorded in the attached exhibits in the project file.
Appearance and mounting
The cover image for the file shows a hanging storefront sign reading “Daddies” mounted on the building façade, with visible awning supports and storefront elements. The Planning Board approved the sign "as presented," indicating acceptance of the submitted design and mounting approach shown in the sign package. If the sign includes electrical elements (for example, illumination), those details should be addressed during the building permit review.
Permits, code and technical notes
The Planning Board’s approval is a land-use decision related to sign design and placement; it does not replace any review required under the State Building Code. Before installing the sign, the applicant must obtain a building permit from the Amesbury Building Inspections Office. A building permit review will confirm compliance with structural and electrical code requirements (for example, secure mounting, wind load considerations, and safe electrical connections if the sign is illuminated). "Building permit" here refers to the municipality's inspection and approval process that verifies compliance with applicable construction and safety codes.
Status and next steps
The Planning Board issued formal approval on February 11, 2026 following its February 9, 2026 meeting. The next step for the applicant is to contact the Amesbury Building Inspections Office to apply for and receive a building permit prior to installing the sign. The approval letter and the attached sign package are on file with the Community & Economic Development Department; for records or questions, the memo lists Becky Frey (freyr@amesburyma.gov) as the department contact.
Discussion at meetings
- APPROVEI'll make a motion that we approve the sign application for 36 Main Street McDaddy's.
