# Sign Regulations in Dimondale, Michigan

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

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

## At a glance

Dimondale, Michigan regulates 23 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Free Standing Sign (Individual commercial establishment)s in the Business Districts (B-1) zoning district are capped at 9 feet tall and As above, with a 2 feet from road right-of-way setback (Sec. SCHEDULE B; 846.06; 846.07). Most commercial signs in Dimondale require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-1D, R-M1) | 3 | 9 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Business Districts (B-1) | 6 | 9 feet | As above | — |
| Town Center Districts (TC), Town Center Overlay (TC Overlay) | 7 | Not above wall line; at least 10 feet above ground to closest point | 36 square feet | — |
| Agricultural (A-1) | 3 | 9 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 32 square feet (Grand Opening/Special Event/Promotion); 6 sq ft (Single Family Real Estate); 10 sq ft (Housing Development/Commercial Real Estate) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Business Districts (B-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free Standing Sign (Individual commercial establishment) | 9 feet | As above | — | 2 feet from road right-of-way | One per lot (or one per major street on corners, min 100 ft separation) | On major street frontage per Village inventory | — | SCHEDULE B; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Marquee/Awning Sign (Individual commercial establishment) | Not above wall line | — | — | Not applicable | One per building | — | — | SCHEDULE B; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Wall/Window Sign (Individual commercial establishment) | Not above wall line | — | — | Not applicable | 2 wall signs per wall face | On wall/window, not above wall line. | — | SCHEDULE B; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Free Standing Sign (Shopping center/office complex) | 9 feet | As above | — | 2 feet from road right-of-way | One per center/complex | — | — | SCHEDULE B; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Marquee/Awning Sign (Shopping center/office complex) | Not above wall line | — | — | Not applicable | Not to exceed maximum display area | — | — | SCHEDULE B; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Wall/Window Sign (Shopping center/office complex) | Not above wall line | — | — | Not applicable | 2 wall signs per wall face | — | — | SCHEDULE B; 846.06; 846.07 |

### Town Center Districts (TC), Town Center Overlay (TC Overlay)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-frame Sign | 4 feet | 10 square feet each side | 24 inches (when placed on sidewalk at street level) | — | One per building | On ground or sidewalk in front of business. Only during open hours; must be removed when business is closed. On sidewalk only if walkway at least 7 feet wide; may be placed in greenspace between building/sidewalk, or upon raised step if exists. | — | 846.05(b); SCHEDULE C |
| Free Standing Sign | 9 feet | As above | — | 2 feet from road right-of-way | One per building | — | — | SCHEDULE C; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Marquee/Awning Sign | Not above wall line | — | — | Not applicable | — | — | — | SCHEDULE C; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Projecting Sign | Not above wall line; at least 10 feet above ground to closest point | 36 square feet | 6 foot projection max | 2 feet for pole sign; none for building-attached | — | If attached to building: not applicable for setback. If a pole sign: 2 feet setback. | — | SCHEDULE C; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Wall/Window Sign | Not above wall line | — | — | Not applicable | 2 wall signs per wall face | On wall or window | — | SCHEDULE C; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Free Standing or Wall Sign (Residential Overlay: Business, Education, Religion, Public, Recreation) | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | 2 feet from road right-of-way | One per lot or building | — | — | SCHEDULE C; 846.06; 846.07 |
| Wall/Window Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 4 square feet | — | Not applicable | One per home | — | — | SCHEDULE C; 846.06; 846.07 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner Sign (Temporary Only) | — | 32 square feet (Grand Opening/Special Event/Promotion); 6 sq ft (Single Family Real Estate); 10 sq ft (Housing Development/Commercial Real Estate) | — | — | 2 per lot (real estate), 1 per activity (special event/promotion) | — | — | SCHEDULE D; SCHEDULE E; 846.04 |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | — | 6 sq ft (single family); 32 sq ft (housing or commercial) | — | — | — | — | — | SCHEDULE D; 846.04 |
| Political Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | SCHEDULE D; 846.04 |
| Garage Sale Sign (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 846.04(i); SCHEDULE D |
| Directional/Information Sign | — | 3 square feet (for noncommercial message) | — | — | — | — | — | 846.04(g); SCHEDULE E |
| Nameplate | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Affixed to wall, mailbox, post, or pillar | — | 846.04(c); SCHEDULE E |
| Government Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 846.04(d); SCHEDULE E |
| Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SCHEDULE E |

## Prohibited signs in Dimondale

- Roof signs as defined herein.
- Any sign which, by reason of its size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing the vision of drivers or by obstructing or detracting from the visibility of any traffic control device on public streets and roads.
- Signs which make use of words such as "STOP", "LOOK", "DANGER" or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- Signs and sign structures that are no longer in use as originally intended or have been abandoned for a period of ninety days or longer.
- Signs which are structurally unsafe; constitute a hazard to safety and health; or those not kept in good repair or maintenance.
- Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit way.
- Any sign or other advertising structure containing any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.
- Any sign unlawfully installed or erected after the effective date of this chapter.
- Flashing signs and any signs with continuous blinking or running type lights not including signs presenting changing copy.
- Billboards as defined herein.
- Any sign placed in or over the public right-of-way without the permission of the Street Administrator.
- Any sign which is mounted on a vehicle when such vehicle is parked for the purpose of display.
- Any sign which is attached to a fence or accessory structure except parking or directional signs when necessary and except when business is transacted at the accessory structure such as automated teller machines and vending machines where allowed, unless otherwise provided for herein.
- Off-premise signs except for directional real estate open house signs for the purpose of advertising an open house in the immediate area.
- Any sign not expressly permitted in this chapter.

## Signs exempt from permit in Dimondale

- No hunting or no trespassing signs not exceeding three square feet in area.
- Signs located in the interior of buildings except not including window signs.
- Any nameplate or address sign affixed to a wall, mailbox, post, or pillar which is not larger than four square feet in display surface and not for the purpose of advertising a home occupation.
- Traffic control or other governmental signs such as, but not limited to, directional signs placed in right-of-ways, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, park rules and hours, danger and other temporary emergency signs.
- Memorial or historical signs or tablets not exceeding nine square feet in display area.
- Flags bearing the official design of a nation, state, municipality, educational or religious institution, civic league or charitable organization or small flags/banners intended for decoration. A maximum of four flags are allowed per lot.
- Signs not exceeding three square feet which contain only noncommercial messages including the designation of restrooms or telephones, parking directional information or pedestrian or vehicular warning material.
- Seasonal decorations and special event signs which advertise public entertainment or events of general public interest, provided the placement and duration must be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
- Garage sale signs may be displayed only during the conduct of such sale. Placement of garage sale signs on street trees, utility poles, traffic signs and within the right-of-way is prohibited.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Zoning Administrator shall issue a building transmittal prior to the erection, construction or alteration, not to include maintenance as defined herein, of any permanent sign with the exception of those signs described in Section 846.04 and in Schedule D.
- Sign building permits, if necessary, shall be issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Eaton County Building Department and shall authorize only the design and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications and no other design. A building transmittal issued by the Zoning Administrator is required for the issuance of a building permit by Eaton County.
- The architectural style of new signs in the Town Center District shall be in keeping with the architectural character of the neighborhood and shall be reviewed and approved as part of the building transmittal process.
- Appeals for variances from the requirements of this chapter are heard by the Board of Appeals; a variance may be granted if specific standards are met.

## Full detail

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