# Sign Regulations in Bingham Farms, Michigan

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Bingham Farms, Michigan, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Bingham Farms, Michigan (MI)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Bingham Farms, Michigan regulates 16 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Subdivision/Cluster Development For Sale or For Rent Signs in the Residential Zoning Districts zoning district are capped at 5 ft above prevailing grade tall, 12 sq ft (3 ft x 4 ft, plus up to 2 inches framing material per edge), and 4 ft (plus framing) wide, with a 15 ft from all adjacent street lines setback (Sec. § 98.02(C)). Most commercial signs in Bingham Farms require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 6 | 5 ft above prevailing grade | 12 sq ft (3 ft x 4 ft, plus up to 2 inches framing material per edge) | — |
| Professional Services Zoning District (PS) | 7 | 96 inches | 100 sq ft per sign | — |
| Commercial Zoning District (C-1) | 7 | 96 in | 200 sq ft per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On dwelling unit | — | § 98.02(A)(1) |
| Real Estate Sign (Individual Residence) | — | 3 sq ft | — | All signs shall be at least 12 feet distant from street lines | — | On premises advertised | — | § 98.02(A)(2) |
| Trespassing/Safety/Caution Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lots in developments; common areas | — | § 98.02(A)(4) |
| Subdivision/Cluster Development Permanent Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In subdivision or cluster development | — | § 98.02(B) |
| Subdivision/Cluster Development For Sale or For Rent Sign | 5 ft above prevailing grade | 12 sq ft (3 ft x 4 ft, plus up to 2 inches framing material per edge) | 4 ft (plus framing) | 15 ft from all adjacent street lines | 1 | 15 ft from all adjacent street lines; on subdivision or cluster development site | — | § 98.02(C) |
| Political Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property; never in right-of-way | — | § 98.02(E) |

### Professional Services Zoning District (PS)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Building Identification) | 12% of building height (vertical dimension); 15% of building width (vertical dimension) | 100 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 signature tenant sign per 100 lineal feet of front elevation per building side | Flat against building; not above roofline; on Telegraph "front" or public entrance sides. | — | § 98.03(A)(1)-(c) |
| Directional/Regulatory Traffic Sign | 6 ft above driveway grade | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | As necessary for site safety | — | § 98.03(A)(2) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Business Identification) | 10 ft above grade of nearest public sidewalk; base not less than 30 inches above grade | 60 sq ft | — | At least 5 ft from sidewalk; not in clear vision area | 1 per development fronting Telegraph | Frontage on Telegraph; set back at least 5 ft from sidewalk; not in clear vision area (triangle 25 ft along both sidewalk and driveway, beginning at intersection) | — | § 98.03(B) |
| For Lease Sign (on Monument Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | Only on monument sign for where space is available for lease | — | § 98.03(C) |
| For Lease Sign (Freestanding, not on Monument Sign) | 3 ft (vertical) | 12 sq ft (3 ft x 4 ft) | 4 ft (horizontal) | — | — | — | — | § 98.03(D) |
| Freestanding Internal Directory Sign | 96 inches | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | Within interior of office sites, parks, or complexes | — | § 98.03(E) |
| Political Sign | 3 ft (vertical) | 12 sq ft (3 ft x 4 ft) | 4 ft (horizontal) | — | — | On private property; not in right-of-way | — | § 98.03(G) |

### Commercial Zoning District (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Building Identification) | 12% of building height (vertical); max horizontal = 15% of building width | 200 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per 100 lineal feet of elevation per building side | Flat against building, above entrance and below roofline; not above roofline; on Telegraph 'front' or any public entrance side. No more than one per 100 lineal feet of front elevation per building side. | — | § 98.04(A) |
| Monument Sign (Freestanding Business Identification) | 15 ft at sidewalk grade; base must be at least 30 in above grade | 100 sq ft (individual), 200 sq ft (total) | — | 5 ft from sidewalk; not in vision clearance area | Max 3 per parcel (1 per 300 ft of frontage) | Fronting Telegraph; at least 5 ft from sidewalk; not in clear vision area (triangle 25 ft along both sidewalk and drive from intersection). | — | § 98.04(B) |
| For Lease Sign (on Monument Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | On monument/bus. center sign for premises with space for lease | — | § 98.04(D) |
| For Lease Sign (Not on Monument Sign) | 3 ft (vertical) | 12 sq ft (3 ft x 4 ft) | 4 ft (horizontal) | — | — | — | — | § 98.04(E) |
| Freestanding Internal Directory Sign | 96 in | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | Within interior of office sites/parks/complexes | — | § 98.04(F) |
| Directional/Regulatory Traffic Sign | 6 ft above driveway grade | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | As necessary for traffic safety | — | § 98.04(C) |
| Political Sign | 3 ft (vertical) | 12 sq ft (3 ft x 4 ft) | 4 ft (horizontal) | — | — | On private property; not in right-of-way; ground sign only. | — | § 98.04(H) |

## Prohibited signs in Bingham Farms

- No sign shall have any moving parts or flashing illumination.
- No sign shall be illuminated that faces any residentially zoned property.
- No signs shall be located so as to be hazardous to traffic safety.
- When located inside a building and visible from outside the building, no sign shall be lit or in any manner illuminated by artificial lighting nor be constructed of any light reflective materials.
- No other type of advertising signs or material, including but not restricted to advertising flags, electric lights, panels, fluorescent materials, pennants or similar paraphernalia, signs containing an audible message or sound, or signs containing any obscene, indecent or illegal matter, shall be used.
- No private signs, displays, exhibits or similar materials shall be used or maintained on or over streets, rights-of-way, easements or public utility poles and the like.
- No sign shall project beyond a lot line.
- There shall be no illumination on any sign located in the same line of vision as a traffic-control system nor interference with vision clearance along any highway, street or road or at any intersection of two or more streets.
- No sign shall be illuminated by other than continuous indirect white light nor shall contain any visible moving parts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bingham Farms

- Necessary directional or regulatory traffic signs are permitted, provided they do not exceed the designated area or height limitations specified for such signs in each district.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A plan for the number and placement of internal directory signs shall be submitted for review by the Planning Commission in PS and C-1 districts.
- A variance from the sign ordinance requires review in a public hearing before the Village Council, following an appeal from the decision of the Clerk or Planning Commission.
- Permanent signage for subdivisions or cluster developments in residential districts may be permitted subject to approval by the Planning Commission.

## Full detail

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