# Sign Regulations in Charter Township Huron, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Charter Township Huron, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/charter-township-huron
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28

## At a glance

Charter Township Huron, Michigan regulates 18 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the B-2 Districts zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 50 sq ft per side, total 100 sq ft, with a 15 ft from right-of-way; setback equal to height from other boundaries setback (Sec. § 530-135B). Most commercial signs in Charter Township Huron require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 2 sq ft | — |
| B-2 Districts | 3 | 10 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| OP Districts, B-1 Districts | 3 | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| I-1 Districts, I-2 Districts, SP Districts | 2 | 6 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| AG Districts, RR Districts, R-1 Districts, R-2 Districts, R-3 Districts, RM Districts, MHP Districts | 3 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| CBD Central Business Districts | 4 | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| I-275 interchange overlay district | 2 | Up to 100 ft | Up to 300 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On building or home, contains only resident's name and address | — | § 530-134E(1) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per candidate/ballot per lot | On any lot with owner's/occupant's permission | — | § 530-134E(2) |
| On-Premises Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 530-134E(3) |
| Street Number Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | § 530-134E(4) |
| No Hunting/No Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On property, spaced no less than 100 feet apart | — | § 530-134E(5) |
| Signs in Building Interior (excluding window signs) | — | — | — | — | — | Interior, not in window | — | § 530-134E(7) |
| Noncommercial/Public Interest Sign | — | — | — | — | — | By or on order of public officer | — | § 530-134E(8) |
| Building Name/Monument/Date Tablets | — | — | — | — | — | Carved or made integral to building structure | — | § 530-134E(9) |

### B-2 Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per side, total 100 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; setback equal to height from other boundaries | 1 per premises (or 2 for 2 public roads, see above) | Setback of 15 ft from right-of-way and setback distance equal to sign height from all other property boundaries | — | § 530-135B |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | On wall of building | — | § 530-136B |
| Promotional Banner | 10 ft | 20 sq ft | 10 ft | — | 1 per premises per event | With direct pedestrian access from public right-of-way, affixed to principal building | — | § 530-138C(3) |

### CBD Central Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | — | On wall of building | — | § 530-136B |
| Projecting or Suspended Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side, total 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Minimum 8 ft above ground/sidewalk, or not to interfere with pedestrians | — | § 530-137A-C |
| Portable Sidewalk Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per side, max 2 sides | 4 ft | — | 1 per ground floor business | Directly in front of building, on building side of sidewalk, not in pedestrian clear path | — | § 530-138B |
| Promotional Banner | 10 ft | 20 sq ft | 10 ft | — | 1 per premises per event | With direct pedestrian access from public right-of-way, affixed to principal building | — | § 530-138C(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Charter Township Huron

- No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means.
- The light from illuminated signs shall be directed and shielded so as not to interfere with vehicular traffic or enjoyment and use of adjacent properties.
- No sign may be erected which flashes, rotates, has moving parts or messages generated by discrete lighting elements.
- Only indirectly illuminated signs shall be allowed in any residential district.
- Internally illuminated plastic signs with dark-colored detachable letters are strictly prohibited in all districts.
- Rear-illuminated (backlit) awnings are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Signs containing flashing, intermittent or moving lights, digital/electronic signs, signs with moving or revolving parts, or reflecting parts which may distract drivers are prohibited, except that time/temperature signs may be allowed if no other animated messages are displayed and exceptions may be permitted by the Planning Commission for good justification.
- Signs affixed to trees, rocks, shrubs or similar natural features are prohibited, except those denoting a site of historic significance.
- Signs which imitate traffic signals, traffic direction signs, or similar traffic control devices, or use confusing words/phrases/symbols (e.g., 'Stop,' 'Look,' 'Danger') are prohibited.
- Temporary signs mounted upon trucks, vans, or other wheeled devices are prohibited except for political signs and signs permanently painted on licensed vehicles linked to the owner’s occupation.
- Signs not erected by a public agency located within or overhanging the public right-of-way or on public property are prohibited, unless otherwise specified.
- Any sign or sign structure that constitutes a hazard to public health and safety due to inadequate maintenance is prohibited.
- Any sign unlawfully installed, erected or maintained is prohibited.
- Promotional banners which are not properly maintained shall be removed at the order of the Zoning Administrator.
- All other promotional banners (i.e., streamers, flags, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
- For sales of products, advertisements or signs shall not protrude on rights-of-way so as to create a visual safety situation.
- Advertisements or signs for product sales must be removed at the end of sales each day and shall not become permanent.
- No person shall post, fasten, paint or affix any placard, bill, notice or sign upon any structure, tree or automobile within park boundaries except as permitted for directional group event signs.
- Advertising signs for outdoor automobile or vehicle sales may only be the permitted maximum wall and/or ground signs; banners, flags, and digital/electronic signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Charter Township Huron

- Nameplates containing only resident’s name and address, not exceeding two square feet in size.
- Political signs on all lots (with permission of property owner), limited to one per candidate/ballot proposal, and removed within five days after election.
- On-premises directional signs indicating direction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on private property (not exceeding two square feet, no advertising, may be illuminated).
- Street numbers.
- No hunting, no fishing, no trespassing signs, if less than two square feet and spaced no less than 100 feet apart.
- Historical markers.
- Signs in the interior of a building (except window signs).
- Signs of a noncommercial nature and in the public interest erected by or on order of public officer performing public duty (e.g., directional, regulatory, information signs).
- Names of buildings, dates of erection, monument citations, commemorative tablets, etc., when carved in stone/concrete or integral permanent construction.
- Temporary on-premises farm product signs (in AG Districts only), not exceeding 32 square feet, for no more than 60 days per year.
- Signs denoting a site of historic significance (even if affixed to trees, rocks, etc.).
- Signs on licensed and operating vehicles that are permanent and related to the owner’s occupation.
- Window signs do not require permits (except permanent or illuminated window signs), nor count towards total building signage permitted.
- Temporary directional signs for group picnics or events within park boundaries may be placed on designated signposts by the Authority and must be removed at event conclusion.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs require a permit unless otherwise noted in the ordinance.
- A site plan and elevation drawings are required as part of the sign permit application for all signs except those expressly exempted.
- Plans indicating scope and structural detail (including connections, supports, footings, materials) are required.
- A separate sign plan (master sign plan) is not explicitly required for all developments, but special provisions apply:
- Special land use (variance) approval process for: signs exceeding height, area, or setback limits; digital/electronic signs for gas prices/menu boards; murals.
- The Planning Commission may grant exceptions/variances for certain prohibited signs (flashing/moving/digital) only upon good justification or as special land use.
- Mural signs are subject to special land use approval and must meet specific criteria reviewed by the Planning Commission.
- Window signs (permanent and/or illuminated) require a permit and application.
- For billboards and other complex signage, a permit with detailed plans is required in accordance with the ordinance and state law.
- When an alteration of an existing sign is limited to changing information only (with no size or structural modification), a new permit is not required.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Charter Township Huron — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Charter+Township+Huron+MI&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-charter-township-huron

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