# Sign Regulations in Menominee, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Menominee, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/menominee
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MI/Menominee/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADEOR_CH109ZO_ARTVIISI)

## At a glance

Menominee, Michigan regulates 24 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Ground or Pole) - Identification (for religious, educational institutions, public buildings, group housing, manufactured home parks, major subdivisions, parks, cemeteries, etc.)s in the R-1, Low Density, Single-Family Residential District (R-1), R-2, Medium Density, Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District (R-2), R-3, Multiple-Family Residential District (R-3), R-4, Manufactured Home Residential District (R-4) zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 32 sq ft (parks, institutions); 40 sq ft (manufactured home parks, subdivisions), with a 6 ft from interior lot lines (see Sec. 109-474); not in right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 109-473(1), (2), (3)). Most commercial signs in Menominee require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, Low Density, Single-Family Residential District (R-1), R-2, Medium Density, Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District (R-2), R-3, Multiple-Family Residential District (R-3), R-4, Manufactured Home Residential District (R-4) | 7 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft (parks, institutions); 40 sq ft (manufactured home parks, subdivisions) | — |
| D-1, Development District (D-1) | 7 | 50 ft | Max 300 sq ft | — |
| C-1, General Business District (C-1), C-2, Waterfront and Central Business District (C-2) | 7 | 50 ft (pole); 20 ft (ground); Not above wall (wall) | Max 300 sq ft (pole/ground); 15% of wall area (wall) | — |
| M-1, Industry District (M-1), M-2, Industrial Park District (M-2) | 4 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| PL, Public Lands District (PL) | 1 | — | Determined by special use permit and planning commission approval | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 30 ft | 300 sq ft per face | — |

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

### R-1, Low Density, Single-Family Residential District (R-1), R-2, Medium Density, Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District (R-2), R-3, Multiple-Family Residential District (R-3), R-4, Manufactured Home Residential District (R-4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Day Care Center/Adult Foster Care/Home Occupation) | Not above front wall | 4 sq ft | — | — | One | Mounted on front wall | — | Sec. 109-473(4), Sec. 109-466 |
| Wall Sign - Identification (for religious, educational institutions, public buildings, group housing, manufactured home parks, major subdivisions, parks, cemeteries, etc.) | Not above upper wall line | 10% of wall area | — | — | One | Mounted on wall facing street | — | Sec. 109-473(1)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign (Ground or Pole) - Identification (for religious, educational institutions, public buildings, group housing, manufactured home parks, major subdivisions, parks, cemeteries, etc.) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft (parks, institutions); 40 sq ft (manufactured home parks, subdivisions) | — | 6 ft from interior lot lines (see Sec. 109-474); not in right-of-way | One per principal use/site entrance | Ground mounted at entrance or in front of principal use | — | Sec. 109-473(1), (2), (3) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Single Family) | — | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On property being sold/rented/leased | — | Sec. 109-472(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Multifamily) | — | 10 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On property being sold/rented/leased | — | Sec. 109-472(1) |
| Temporary Building Construction Sign (Single Family) | — | 20 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On construction site | — | Sec. 109-472(3) |
| Temporary Building Construction Sign (Multiple Family) | — | 32 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On construction site | — | Sec. 109-472(3) |

### D-1, Development District (D-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Individual Establishments) | Not above upper wall line | 15% of wall area on which sign is mounted | — | — | No maximum | On building wall | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(a) |
| Projecting Sign (Individual Establishments) | Not above upper wall line | 15% of wall area on which sign is mounted | — | — | No maximum | Projecting from building wall | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(a) |
| Pole Sign (Individual Establishments) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line (Sec. 109-474) | One per street | On lot, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(b), Sec. 109-473 Note 1, Sec. 109-474 |
| Ground Sign (Individual Establishments) | 12 ft | 75 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line (Sec. 109-474) | One per street | At ground level, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(c), Sec. 109-473 Note 1, Sec. 109-474 |
| Wall Sign (Shopping Center/Mall) | Not above upper wall line | 15% of wall area on which sign is mounted | — | — | No maximum | On shopping center/mall | — | Sec. 109-473(6)(a) |
| Pole Sign (Shopping Center/Mall) | 50 ft | Max 300 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line (Sec. 109-474) | One per street | At shopping center/mall | — | Sec. 109-473(6)(b), Sec. 109-473 Note 1 |
| Ground Sign (Shopping Center/Mall) | 20 ft | Max 300 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line (Sec. 109-474) | One per street | At shopping center/mall | — | Sec. 109-473(6)(c), Sec. 109-473 Note 1 |

### C-1, General Business District (C-1), C-2, Waterfront and Central Business District (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Individual Establishments) | Not above upper wall line | 15% of wall area on which sign is mounted | — | — | No maximum | Building wall | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(a) |
| Projecting Sign (Individual Establishments) | Not above upper wall line | 15% of wall area on which sign is mounted | — | — | No maximum | Projected from building wall | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(a) |
| Pole Sign (Individual Establishments) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line (Sec. 109-474) | One per street | On lot, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(b), Sec. 109-473 Note 1, Sec. 109-474 |
| Ground Sign (Individual Establishments) | 12 ft | 75 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line (Sec. 109-474) | One per street | At grade, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 109-473(5)(c), Sec. 109-473 Note 1, Sec. 109-474 |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Historic District only) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft per side | — | — | One per business/building | Between curbline and edge of right-of-way | — | Sec. 109-470(b)(2) |
| Wall Projecting Sign Over Right-of-Way (C-1/C-2 only) | — | — | — | — | — | Over right-of-way (projects up to 4 ft); at least 10 ft above ground below | — | Sec. 109-470(b)(1) |
| Shopping Center/Mall Signs (Wall, Pole, Ground) | 50 ft (pole); 20 ft (ground); Not above wall (wall) | Max 300 sq ft (pole/ground); 15% of wall area (wall) | — | 6 ft from property line (Sec. 109-474) | One pole or ground per street; unlimited wall | On site | — | Sec. 109-473(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Menominee

- A sign erected upon the roof of a building above the building height as defined in this chapter is prohibited in any district.
- Any sign which obstructs the ingress or egress from a required door, window or other required exit is prohibited in any district.
- Signs attached to trees, fence posts, utility poles, rocks or other natural features, or painted on the roofs of buildings are prohibited in any district.

## Signs exempt from permit in Menominee

- Signs prohibiting trespass on private property, when not more than two square feet in display area, are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- Signs identifying a building's address and/or the names of the residents, not to exceed two square feet in display area, are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- Traffic control, directional, warning or informational signs placed within a public right-of-way, when authorized by a public agency having jurisdiction, are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- Flags bearing the official insignia of a nation, state, country, or educational institution are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- Historic markers, signs identifying the name of buildings or date of erection, and official notices of any court or public agency, not exceeding four square feet in display area, are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- Fluttering banners, pennants, ribbons or similar devices used for advertising purposes are exempt provided such devices do not meet the definition of 'sign' as stated in this chapter.
- Signs located on the rolling stock of common carriers or on motor vehicles or trailers bearing current license plates which are traveling or lawfully parking upon public highways or lawfully parked upon any other premises for a period not exceeding four hours or for a longer period where the primary purpose of such parking is not the display of any sign are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- On-premises signs located inside an enclosed building and visible through a window or windows thereof where the area of such signs does not exceed 20 percent of the area of the window or windows are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- Ground-mounted signs of eight square feet or less per face advocating or opposing a candidate for public office or a position on an issue to be determined at an election, between the 21st day before the election and the fifth day after the election, are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- Signs visible only from the premises on which located or visible off the premises only through a window or windows from which they are set back at least ten feet are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.
- On-premises directional signs and signs for the purpose of controlling on-site parking, not exceeding five square feet in display area, are exempt from regulations and permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign, billboard, nameplate, marquee or other advertising structure shall be erected, replaced, structurally altered, enlarged, illuminated, changed in purpose or relocated without first obtaining a sign permit, except those signs specifically exempted in section 109-468.
- An application for a sign permit must include a site plan (for pole or ground-mounted signs) drawn to scale, showing location of sign, property lines, location of structures, and adjacent streets and alleys, with a detail drawing of the sign and its supporting structure.
- For wall or wall projecting signs, an elevation drawing of the building elevation on which the sign will be displayed, showing the location of the sign on the wall, is required with the permit application.
- In commercial and industrial districts, signs advertising goods, services, or events on the premises on which the sign is displayed (including trailer signs) require a permit.
- The zoning board of appeals may authorize a reduction, modification or waiver of any of the requirements of the sign ordinance upon request.

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

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