| CLIENT: | Uniqlo for Sticky Media |
| LOCATION: | McLean, Virginia |
| PROJECT TYPE: | Mall Wall Sign |
Permit Place provided permit expediting services for Uniqlo on behalf of Sticky Media for a mall wall sign project in McLean, Virginia. The scope included permitting for two illuminated lightbox wall signs, requiring coordination with the Fairfax County Department of Land Development Services to secure plan check approval.
As part of Uniqlo’s broader brand rollout, maintaining alignment with installation and launch schedules was critical. Permit Place was engaged to confirm local sign code requirements, validate submittal documentation, and manage the approval process so the project could proceed without disruption.
Challenges
This project required careful clarification of applicable sign regulations and submittal standards. Early in the process, differing interpretations of requirements created the potential for unnecessary revisions or extended review if not addressed prior to formal submission.
For program-based signage work, ensuring alignment on code application and documentation expectations before submittal is essential to avoiding downstream delays.
Solutions and Strategies
Permit Place relied on its Due Diligence process to independently confirm requirements with Fairfax County. Key actions included:
- Verifying sign code provisions and documentation standards
- Confirming structural and electrical information requirements for illuminated signage
- Coordinating directly with reviewers to align expectations prior to submittal
- Strategically packaging the application to support a clean, first-pass review
This approach allowed the team to submit a complete, review-ready package without ambiguity.
Project Wins
- Plan check approval secured in 1 day
- Approved on the first submission with no redesigns or resubmittals
- Maintained alignment with Uniqlo’s national rollout schedule
- Enabled installation to proceed without administrative delay
This project highlights how disciplined due diligence and proactive coordination support fast, reliable approvals for national retail signage programs.