# Sign Regulations in Bronson, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bronson, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/bronson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Bronson, Michigan regulates 23 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Special Events Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a District setback requirements setback (Sec. § 152.11 (D)). Most commercial signs in Bronson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 42 inches | Not more than 75% of window area per floor level | — |
| R-1 Residential District | 5 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| R-2 Residential District, R-3 Residential District, MH Residential District | 4 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| B-1 Business Residential District | 4 | 21 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| B-2 Central Business District | 5 | 21 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| B-3 Community Commercial District | 5 | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — |
| B-4 Office District | 4 | 21 ft | 48 sq ft | — |
| I Industrial District | 6 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 32 sq ft (if not otherwise described by zone) | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.11 (B) |
| Construction Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.11 (C) |
| Special Events Sign | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | District setback requirements | No more than five per event | — | — | § 152.11 (D) |
| Directional Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.11 (E) |
| Garage/Ocassional Sale Sign (On-Premise) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On sale premises | — | § 152.11 (F) |
| Garage/Ocassional Sale Sign (Off-Premise Freestanding) | 32 inches | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Not on sale premises | — | § 152.11 (F) |
| A-Frame/Sandwich Board/Menu Sign | 42 inches | — | 24 inches | — | 1 per storefront or tenant | Business Districts; within right-of-way with approval; only during business hours | — | § 152.05 (M) |
| Awning, Suspended, Canopy, Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Right-of-way with approval of Zoning Administrator | — | § 152.05 (L) |

### R-1 Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument/Freestanding Sign (Subdivision/School/Church/Other Nonresidential Use) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 8 ft from right-of-way | 2 per major entrance | Minimum eight feet outside of right-of-way | — | § 152.17 (A) |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or parcel | On wall of building facing street | — | § 152.17 (B) |
| Wall Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 28 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | On wall of building, facing street | — | § 152.17 (C) |
| Political Sign | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 8 ft from right-of-way | 1 per candidate, 2 per issue, 1 per lot/parcel | Minimum 8 feet outside of right-of-way | — | § 152.17 (D) |
| Real Estate Sign | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 8 ft from right-of-way | 1 per lot/parcel | Minimum 8 feet outside of right-of-way | — | § 152.17 (D) |

### I Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 5 ft from adjacent property, 8 ft from right-of-way | 1 per lot/parcel or major entrance | Min 5 ft from adjacent property, min 8 ft outside right-of-way | — | § 152.25 (A) |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 5 ft from adjacent property, 8 ft from right-of-way | 1 per lot/parcel or major entrance | Min 5 ft from adjacent property, min 8 ft outside right-of-way | — | § 152.25 (A) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | No more than three per exterior wall | On wall facing street, alley or parking area | — | § 152.25 (B) |
| Directional Sign (over 6 sq ft) | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | 5 ft from adjacent property, 8 ft from right-of-way | — | Min 5 ft from adjacent property, min 8 ft outside right-of-way | — | § 152.25 (C) |
| Directional Sign (6 sq ft or less) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from adjacent property, 8 ft from right-of-way | — | Min 5 ft from adjacent property, min 8 ft outside right-of-way | — | § 152.25 (C) |
| Real Estate Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from adjacent property, 8 ft from right-of-way | 2 per parcel | Min 5 ft from adjacent property, min 8 ft outside right-of-way | — | § 152.25 (D) |

## Prohibited signs in Bronson

- No person shall erect, alter, place or replace any sign without first obtaining a sign permit, unless expressly exempt elsewhere in this chapter.
- Signs shall be maintained and be legible.
- Sign supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be maintained in a manner so as not to cause a hazard.
- All signs must be installed in accordance with the most recently adopted building construction code.
- No sign shall be placed in, upon or over any public right-of-way, alley or other public place, unless otherwise permitted.
- No light pole, utility pole or other supporting member shall be used for the placement of any sign unless specifically designed and approved for the use.
- No sign shall be placed where it might, due to its position, shape, color or other characteristics interfere with, or obstruct the view of, or be confused with a traffic signal sign or device.
- No wall sign shall extend beyond the edge of the wall to which it is affixed or beyond the roof line.
- No sign shall be erected over the roof line.
- Removal of city-owned trees is prohibited for construction of, or visibility to, any sign. Tree trimming to gain visibility for advertisement must be approved by the city.
- No signs shall be placed on city-owned trees.
- Portable and temporary signs are prohibited, unless provided for elsewhere in this chapter.
- Billboards shall be prohibited from all districts.
- All signs, except signs noted in § 152.07, shall be set back at least eight feet from the property line in all zoning districts, unless provided for elsewhere in this chapter.
- All signs, except signs noted in § 152.07, shall be prohibited from the sight clearance triangle.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bronson

- The following signs are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other provisions of this chapter: governmental signs; holiday or special events (non-profit) decorations and signs; nameplates (two square feet or less); real estate signs (six feet square or less); interior building signs not visible from the exterior; directional signs (six square feet or less); garage or occasional sale signs (six square feet or less); and window signs.
- The following signs are exempt from provisions of this chapter for the city, except the provisions of § 152.05: governmental signs; historical markers; memorial signs or tablets; murals; signs for essential services; owner/occupant nameplates and address up to two square feet; flags of any nation, state, city, not for profit organization, educational institution or company emblems providing no other advertisement is present; political signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No reference to a master sign plan, sign plan, or required sign plan is present in the provided ordinance text.
- Variances from sign requirements may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals after a public hearing if certain findings are met.
- Historical sign variances may be sought through application to the Zoning Administrator and Zoning Board of Appeals.

## Full detail

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