# Sign Regulations in Fraser, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Fraser, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/fraser
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MI/Fraser/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH32ZO_ARTVENPR_S32-85SIRE)

## At a glance

Fraser, Michigan regulates 2 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Home Occupation)s in the Residential Districts, One-family residential districts, One-family residential district, Single-family districts, RL zoning district are capped at 2 sq ft (Sec. Sec. 32-122(1).d.4). Most commercial signs in Fraser require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts, One-family residential districts, One-family residential district, Single-family districts, RL | 2 | — | 2 sq ft | — |
| Multiple-family district, RM, RH | 2 | — | 2 sq ft | — |
| Recreational district (REC), Recreation District (REC) | 2 | — | 2 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts, One-family residential districts, One-family residential district, Single-family districts, RL

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling (for home occupation sign only) | Affixed flat against wall of the residential dwelling | — | Sec. 32-122(1).d.4 |
| Entranceway Monument/Wall/Column/Gate | — | — | — | May be in required yard, but subject to Section 32-85 | — | At subdivision or residential development entrance, including required yards | — | Sec. 32-121(j) |

### Multiple-family district, RM, RH

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling (for home occupation sign only) | Affixed flat against wall of residential dwelling | — | Sec. 32-122(1).d.4 |
| Entranceway Monument/Wall/Column/Gate | — | — | — | May be in required yard, but subject to Section 32-85 | — | At subdivision or residential development entrance, including required yards | — | Sec. 32-121(j); Sec. 32-123(1)f |

### Recreational district (REC), Recreation District (REC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling (for home occupation sign only) | Affixed flat against wall of residential dwelling where home occupation exists and residential uses permitted | — | Sec. 32-124(1)a, referencing RM; Sec. 32-122(1).d.4 |
| Entranceway Monument/Wall/Column/Gate | — | — | — | May be in required yard, but subject to Section 32-85 | — | At entrance to private parks, golf courses, and outdoor recreational facilities, or residential development entrances (including required yards) | — | Sec. 32-124(1)c, referencing Sec. 32-85; Sec. 32-121(j); Sec. 32-123(1)f |

## Prohibited signs in Fraser

- No accessory building may involve any business, profession, trade or occupation.
- No accessory building shall be constructed prior to the enclosure of the main building.
- No structure or building other than a fence, walk or parking lot may be erected in a public easement.
- Motels, tourist cabins, motor homes, trailers or tents shall not be allowed or considered a legal use in a residential district (except for storage as regulated).
- No recreation vehicle parked or stored in residential districts shall have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas or sanitary sewer facilities, and at no time shall this equipment be used for living or housekeeping purposes.
- Parking or storage of commercial vehicles or trailers on the premises is prohibited in the multiple-family residential (RH) district.
- No building shall be erected on land subdivided in violation of Act 288, Public Acts of the State of Michigan, 1967, as amended.
- Only those uses specifically permitted in section 32-123 shall be allowed in a RH district.
- Rental offices as an accessory building to the multiple development are prohibited in RH districts.
- Tourist home, lodging house, a boardinghouse, motel or hotel are prohibited in RH districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Fraser

- The storage of recreation vehicles or small utility trailers in the side or rear yard, which is the property of the occupant, is permitted if not used for living or housekeeping purposes and if setback requirements are met.
- A recreational vehicle may be parked in the driveway for active loading or unloading purposes.
- City manager or his designate may issue a temporary permit for the parking or storage of a recreational vehicle in a driveway for up to seventy-two (72) hours, upon application and payment of fee.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Environmental (landscaping, lighting, screening and signs) improvements shall be provided in accordance with Articles V and VI of this chapter, which may include sign requirements (Sec. 32-121(5); 32-123(5)).
- Signs and nameplates for uses in the REC district are specified under section 32-85.
- Site plan review is required for site condominium subdivisions by the planning commission (Sec. 32-121(k)).
- Site plan approval is required for cluster housing option developments by the planning commission (Sec. 32-121(l)).

## Full detail

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