# Sign Regulations in Gun Lake Tribe, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Gun Lake Tribe, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/gun-lake-tribe
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/42318742#42318742)

## At a glance

Gun Lake Tribe, Michigan regulates 14 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Dwelling Unit Signs in the Residential zones, Residential districts zoning district are capped at 3.5 ft above ground tall and 2 sq ft per face (max 2 faces), with a 15 ft from curbline or improved street travel surface setback (Sec. 9.4-48A(1)(a), 9.4-48A(2)). Most commercial signs in Gun Lake Tribe require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zones, Residential districts | 3 | 3.5 ft above ground | 15 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 7 ft above grade minimum - mounting | 24 sq ft total | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential zones, Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dwelling Unit Sign | 3.5 ft above ground | 2 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — | 15 ft from curbline or improved street travel surface | 1 per dwelling unit | At least 15 ft from curbline or edge of improved street travel surface | — | 9.4-48A(1)(a), 9.4-48A(2) |
| Wall Sign (Residential care facilities/multifamily) | 3.5 ft above ground if within 20 ft of edge | 15 sq ft | — | 15 ft setback required | 1 per facility | At least 15 ft from curbline or edge of improved street travel surface | — | 9.4-48A(1)(b), 9.4-48A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential care facilities/multifamily) | 3.5 ft above ground if within 20 ft of edge | 15 sq ft (double-faced allowed) | — | 15 ft setback required | 1 per facility | At least 15 ft from curbline or edge of improved street travel surface | — | 9.4-48A(1)(b), 9.4-48A(2) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9.4-48B(1) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per dwelling | — | — | 9.4-48B(2) |
| Private Traffic Direction Sign | 7 ft above grade minimum - mounting | <3 sq ft per side | — | Min. 2 ft from curb, no projection beyond curb/edge of street travel surface | — | Mounting post no closer than 2 ft to curb. No projection beyond curb face/edge of travel surface. | — | 9.4-48B(3), 9.4-48B(3)(a)-(d) |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | — | — | 9.4-48B(4) |
| Construction Sign | — | 24 sq ft total | — | — | — | Residential zones | — | 9.4-48B(5) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Residential districts | — | 9.4-48B(6) |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | <6 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | — | — | 9.4-48B(9) |
| Attraction Device | — | — | — | — | — | May not encroach on public right-of-way or be hazardous | — | 9.4-48B(10) |

## Prohibited signs in Gun Lake Tribe

- No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained that prevents free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape required by tribal law.
- Obscene, derogatory or indecent signs, including visual or verbal representations of sexual conduct or of an indecent sexual nature, are prohibited.
- Signs interfering with traffic by confusing operators of motor vehicles are prohibited.
- Signs advertising defunct businesses, activities, products, or services no longer operating are prohibited.
- Signs that are not safe or in structurally sound condition are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Gun Lake Tribe

- Public signs are allowed without permit.
- One memorial sign per dwelling is allowed without permit.
- Private traffic direction signs (less than three square feet, blue background with white lettering, minimum seven feet above grade, two feet from the curb, no projection beyond curb, no illumination) are allowed without permit and with approval of Tribal Code Enforcement.
- Nameplates not exceeding two square feet and limited to one per dwelling are allowed without permit.
- Construction signs not exceeding a total sign area of 24 square feet in residential zones, removed within 30 days after the issuance of a CO, are allowed without permit.
- Real estate signs not exceeding six square feet in residential districts are allowed without permit.
- Vehicle signs are allowed without permit.
- Window signs are allowed without permit.
- Political campaign signs less than six square feet per sign are allowed without permit.
- Attraction devices (wind socks, posters, pennants, flags, ribbons, streamers, or other similar nonautomated, nonelectronic, and nonilluminated moving devices) not encroaching on public right-of-way or hazardous to the public are allowed without permit.
- National, state, or tribal flags, maintained respectfully, are allowed without permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for sign permits must include a sketch or description of the advertising copy, location and dimensions of all existing and proposed signs, and, if required, a drawing showing clearly structural elements.
- No mention of a master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting in this ordinance section.

## Full detail

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