# Sign Regulations in Evart, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Evart, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/evart
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MI/Evart/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18HEPUWE_ARTIISMPUPL_S18-22POSINORE)

## At a glance

Evart, Michigan regulates 15 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C-1 Central Business (C-1) zoning district are capped at 15 ft tall and 30 sq ft, with a Minimum 100 ft from adjacent residential district setback (Sec. Sec. 44-287(f)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 Low-Density Residential (R-1), R-2 Medium-Density Residential (R-2), R-3 High-Density Residential (R-3), R-4 Mobile Home Park (R-4) | 2 | 6 ft | 8 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Central Business (C-1) | 3 | 15 ft | 30 sq ft | — |
| C-2 General Business (C-2) | 3 | 20 ft | 70 sq ft | — |
| I-1 Light Industrial (I-1), I-2 General Industrial (I-2) | 1 | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | 2 | — | — | — |
| F-1 Floodplain Overlay (F-1) | 1 | — | — | — |
| W-1 Wellhead Protection Overlay (W-1) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Airport Overlay District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | — | 24 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### C-1 Central Business (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Must not project more than 1 ft beyond the wall or architectural feature; must not project above the roof/parapet | — | Sec. 44-287(f) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | 30 sq ft | — | Minimum 100 ft from adjacent residential district | — | Accessory signs or advertising pylons not within 100 ft of adjacent residential district; may be located in required front yard | — | Sec. 44-287(f) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | One per building (two for corner lots) | One per commercial building (two for corner lots) | — | Sec. 44-287(f); Sec. 44-287(d)(3) |

### C-2 General Business (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Must not project more than 1 ft beyond the wall or architectural feature; must not project above the roof/parapet | — | Sec. 44-287(f) |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 70 sq ft | — | Minimum 100 ft from adjacent residential district | — | Accessory signs or advertising pylons not within 100 ft of adjacent residential district; may be located in required front yard | — | Sec. 44-287(f) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | One per building (two for corner lots) | One per commercial building (two for corner lots) | — | Sec. 44-287(f); Sec. 44-287(d)(3) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign - Not Exceeding 6 sq ft | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per property | — | — | Sec. 44-287(d)(1) |
| Government/Public Utility Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 44-287(d)(2) |
| Temporary Sign (All Zones) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 44-287(d)(3) |
| Street Name Sign | — | 1 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | At street intersections, according to DOT standards | — | Sec. 44-287(d)(4) |
| Accessory Signs | — | — | — | — | — | On the same property as the use it advertises | — | Sec. 44-287(e)(6) |
| Non-Accessory Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Only I-1, I-2, or on vacant land in other districts | — | Sec. 44-287(e)(7) |
| Freestanding Accessory Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In required front yard, unless otherwise provided | — | Sec. 44-287(e)(9) |

## Prohibited signs in Evart

- No sign, except those established and maintained by the city, county, state, or federal governments, shall be located in, projected into, or overhanging in a public right-of-way or dedicated public easement.
- No sign otherwise permitted shall project above or beyond the maximum height limitation of the district in which it is located except that for a planned commercial or shopping center development involving five acres or more under one ownership, the board of appeals may modify the height limitation.
- Illumination of signs shall be directed or shaded downward, so that no direct ray from such illumination shall interfere with the vision of persons on the adjacent streets or of adjacent property owners; and signs should conform with the Dark Sky Preserve laws, MCL 324.75101 et seq.
- All signs shall conform to all applicable codes and ordinances of the city and, where required, shall be approved by the code enforcement officer and a permit issued.
- No sign may be constructed, erected, moved, enlarged, illuminated or substantially altered unless a zoning permit has been issued, except as otherwise provided for exempted signs.
- Signs not attached to the land or building intended to be rented, leased, or sold are not permitted.
- Non-accessory (off-premises) signs shall be permitted only in I-1 and I-2 districts or on vacant land in other zoning districts.
- Freestanding accessory signs or advertising pylons shall not be placed closer than 100 feet to any adjacent residential district in commercial districts.
- No sign shall project beyond or overhang the wall or any permanent architectural feature by more than one foot and shall not project above or beyond the highest point of the roof or parapet in commercial districts.
- Freestanding signs shall adhere to maximum area and height limits by district (e.g., C-1 30 sq ft/15 ft; C-2 70 sq ft/20 ft; I-1/I-2 100 sq ft/20 ft).
- Home occupation signs are limited to one non-illuminated sign, not greater than four square feet in area, mounted flat against the wall of the principal building.

## Signs exempt from permit in Evart

- One sign not exceeding six square feet in sign face area is permitted without a zoning permit.
- Signs erected by or on behalf of or pursuant to the authorization of a governmental body or public utility company are permitted without a zoning permit.
- Temporary signs for events or activities, not to exceed 24 square feet, may be displayed for seven days before and after an event, without a zoning permit.
- Street name signs located in accordance with state department of transportation standards at street intersections, not to exceed one square foot in sign face, are permitted without a zoning permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except the specifically exempted types (see exemptions above).
- Signs for special uses, developments, or buildings may be subject to site plan review under Article VIII, which includes sign placement as part of the site plan application.
- Master sign plans are not explicitly referenced in the ordinance, but for planned commercial or shopping center developments involving five acres or more under one ownership, the board of appeals may modify height limitations, which may necessitate submission of a comprehensive signage proposal.
- All site plans with signage components must be approved by the planning commission (for special uses) or administrative review committee (for by-right uses) as prescribed in Article VIII, including compliance with sign ordinance.
- Variance to a sign requirement (such as height, size, or district regulations) must go before the zoning board of appeals as per the general variance and appeals procedures outlined in Article X.

## 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 9 zoning districts in Evart — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Evart+MI&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-evart

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