# Sign Regulations in Concord Township, Michigan

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

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

## At a glance

Concord Township, Michigan regulates 12 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Commercial (GC), Light General Industrial (I-1) zoning district are capped at Max 25 ft or height of building (whichever greater) tall and Max 80 sq ft per side, 160 sq ft total, with a 10' min from property line. For extra area/height, must increase setback accordingly. setback (Sec. § 154.064(B)-(C)). Most commercial signs in Concord Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Commercial (GC), Light General Industrial (I-1) | 7 | Max 25 ft or height of building (whichever greater) | Max 80 sq ft per side, 160 sq ft total | — |
| Commercial (C), Industrial (I-1) | 2 | 25 ft or height of building | 80 sq ft/side, 160 sq ft total | — |
| Single-Family Residential Districts | 2 | 6 ft | 20 sq ft per side, 40 sq ft total | — |
| Multiple-family developments, Manufactured home parks, Planned residential unit developments, Housing for the elderly | 3 | 12 ft | 30 sq ft total | — |
| Special Land Uses (churches, public buildings, cemeteries, parks, private and public schools, child care centers, swimming pool clubs, private recreation areas and institutional or community recreation centers, golf courses, colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning, hospitals, convalescent and/or nursing homes, township limit signs) | 2 | 6 ft | 30 sq ft per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 4 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Commercial (GC), Light General Industrial (I-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 30 sq ft max per sign | — | — | 1 per tenant per street frontage | On exterior wall of tenant's building; 1 per tenant | — | § 154.065(A)-(B) |
| Wall Sign (Multiple Entrances) | — | 30 sq ft per sign (multiple frontages allowed 1 per frontage) | — | — | 1 per wall facing right-of-way | Each street-facing wall | — | § 154.065(A)(4), (B) |
| Freestanding Sign | Max 25 ft or height of building (whichever greater) | Max 80 sq ft per side, 160 sq ft total | — | 10' min from property line. For extra area/height, must increase setback accordingly. | 1 per premises | No closer than 10' from property line; on business premises | — | § 154.064(B)-(C) |
| Marquee Sign | — | Same as wall sign limitations | — | — | Sum with wall signs not to exceed wall sign limit | Attached to marquee, canopy, or projections from building | — | § 154.066 |
| Interior Window Sign | — | 50% of window area per floor | — | — | — | Inside window | — | § 154.067 |
| Portable Temporary Sign | 4 ft | 32 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per premises | GC district only; subject to Township Administrator approval for traffic safety | — | § 154.068(B) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 12 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property for sale/lease/rent | — | § 154.068(A) |

### Multiple-family developments, Manufactured home parks, Planned residential unit developments, Housing for the elderly

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft | 20 sq ft per side, 40 sq ft total | — | 10' min from property line | 1 per development/project | At project/development, at least 10 ft from property line | — | § 154.064(E) |
| Wall Sign | — | 30 sq ft total | — | — | 1 per project; up to 2 if 2 street frontages | On project building; 1 per project (2 if lot has two street frontages) | — | § 154.065(D) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 12 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property for sale/lease/rent | — | § 154.068(A) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/House Number | — | 2 sq ft (houseplate), 6 sq ft (memorial) | — | — | — | On property/structure | — | § 154.063(G)(1) |
| Political Sign (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | Private property; not within 100' of polling place | — | § 154.063(G)(2) |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.063(G)(3) |
| Flag | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.063(G)(4) |
| Garage Sale Sign (Temporary) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property only, with owner's consent | — | § 154.068(C) |

## Prohibited signs in Concord Township

- It is unlawful to display, erect, relocate or alter any sign (other than a temporary window sign, real estate sign, garage sale sign or political sign) without obtaining a sign permit.
- It is unlawful to change, modify, alter or otherwise deviate from the terms or conditions of a sign permit without prior approval of the Zoning Administrator.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape or prevent ventilation.
- No sign or associated landscaping shall impede vision between 2.5 and 10 feet above the centerline elevation of intersecting streets on corner lots within a specified area.
- No sign shall interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any official traffic sign or signal, or with driver vision at any access point or intersection.
- No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means and all wiring shall satisfy Township Electrical Code.
- The light source from illuminated signs must be shielded so as not to shine on adjacent properties or into abutting public streets.
- Flashing, rotating, or moving lights are prohibited except for signs displaying time and temperature.
- No portion of any sign may have a luminance greater than one foot candle measured at four feet perpendicular to the surface.
- All signs must avoid hazards due to collapse, fire, collision, decay, or abandonment.
- All signs must not obstruct firefighting or police surveillance.
- All signs must avoid creating traffic hazards by confusing or distracting motorists, or impairing drivers’ ability to see pedestrians, obstacles, vehicles, or read street signs.
- Signs must not interfere with scenic views.
- Signs must not be detrimental to land or property values.
- Signs must not create a nuisance to persons using the public right-of-way nor constitute a nuisance for property occupancy adjacent to their brightness, size, height, or movement.
- Signs that are not specifically listed as permitted are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs containing flashing, intermittent, or moving lights, or with moving or revolving parts, are prohibited except for time/temperature and non-animated messages.
- Signs affixed to trees, rocks, shrubs or similar natural features are prohibited unless denoting a site of historic significance.
- Signs which imitate traffic signals, direction signs, or similar traffic control devices are prohibited.
- Temporary signs mounted on vehicles not identifying the owner's occupation or livelihood are prohibited.
- Signs in the public right-of-way or on public property are prohibited unless specifically approved by the Township Board.
- Signs that are structurally unsafe, hazardous, not maintained, in disrepair or capable of causing electrical shocks are prohibited.
- Signs using the words 'stop', 'look', 'danger' or similar which might interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic are prohibited.
- Any sign containing obscene, indecent or immoral matter is prohibited.
- Any sign unlawfully installed, erected or maintained is prohibited.
- No garage sale sign may be placed on public property or more than 500 feet from the sale site.
- No garage sale sign may be put up more than five days prior to the sale and must be taken down within one day after the sale.

## Signs exempt from permit in Concord Township

- Temporary window signs, real estate signs, garage sale signs, and political signs do not require a sign permit.
- A change of copy (changing tenant names on a multi-tenant sign) does not require a permit.
- Nameplates and house numbers not exceeding two square feet; memorial signs/tablets up to six square feet are permitted in all districts.
- Historical markers and cemetery stones are exempt from size requirements.
- Political signs advocating/opposing candidates or issues may be erected 45 days before an election, only on private property and at least 100 feet from polling place entrances, must be removed within five days after election.
- Directional signs (not exceeding two square feet, containing no advertising, and possibly illuminated) are permitted.
- Flags bearing the official design of a nation, state, municipality, educational institution, or service organization may be displayed, subject to size and height provisions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required to display, erect, relocate or alter any sign except temporary window, real estate, garage sale, or political signs.
- Application for a sign permit must include a site plan and elevation drawings of the proposed sign.
- A 'common signage theme' (sign plan) is required for each business site or industrial park for wall signs.
- All signage must conform to this chapter within five years of adoption or be granted variances as provided.
- Appeals (for variances or denials) are heard before the Township Board according to zoning procedures.

## Full detail

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