# Sign Regulations in Park Township, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Park Township, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/park-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/28459362#28459362)

## At a glance

Park Township, Michigan regulates 16 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Business Signs in the AG Agricultural and Permanent Open Space District zoning district are capped at 32 sq ft, with a 40 feet from edge of right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 38-575(a)(4)). Most commercial signs in Park Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| AG Agricultural and Permanent Open Space District | 6 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| R designated residential zoning districts | 6 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| R-1 Rural Estates Residence District | 1 | — | 32 sq ft per sign, 64 sq ft collective total per lot | — |
| C designated commercial zoning districts | 10 | 8 ft standard (higher with approval) | 32 sq ft | — |
| Planned unit development | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mobile home park | 1 | — | 30 sq ft (combined if double-sided) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### AG Agricultural and Permanent Open Space District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft each | — | — | 1 per 450 feet or fraction thereof | Within boundaries of parcel referred to | — | Sec. 38-575(a)(1); Sec. 38-576(b)(3) |
| Identifying Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises it identifies | — | Sec. 38-575(a)(2) |
| Construction Sign (One- and Two-Family Dwelling Projects) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction project | Premises under construction | — | Sec. 38-575(a)(3); Sec. 38-576(b)(11) |
| Construction Sign (All Other Construction Projects) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction project | Premises under construction | — | Sec. 38-575(a)(3); Sec. 38-576(b)(11) |
| Freestanding Business Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 40 feet from edge of right-of-way | 1 per farm or property | Not less than 40 feet from edge of street right-of-way or private road easement | — | Sec. 38-575(a)(4) |
| Temporary Seasonal Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign, 64 sq ft collective total per lot | — | — | Multiple, as long as collective total does not exceed 64 sq ft per lot; separation rules apply | Lot where business is located | — | Sec. 38-575(a)(5) |

### R designated residential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Within boundaries of parcel referred to | — | Sec. 38-575(b)(1)a; Sec. 38-576(b)(3) |
| Identifying Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 feet from edge of right-of-way | 1 | On premises it identifies | — | Sec. 38-575(b)(1)b |
| Identifying Sign (Development Entrance) | — | 32 sq ft per entrance | — | — | 1 and/or 2 per entrance (as permitted by code language) | Each entrance to residential development (subdivision, condominium, apartment complex) | — | Sec. 38-575(b)(1)c |
| Construction Sign (One- and Two-Family Dwelling Projects) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction project | Premises under construction | — | Sec. 38-575(b)(1)d; Sec. 38-576(b)(11) |
| Construction Sign (All Other Construction Projects) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction project | Premises under construction | — | Sec. 38-575(b)(1)d; Sec. 38-576(b)(11) |
| Plat or Site Condominium Advertising Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per plat or site condominium | One per plat or site condominium | — | Sec. 38-575(b)(1)e |

### C designated commercial zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per 25 feet of road frontage | Within boundaries of parcel referred to | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(1); Sec. 38-572 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Within boundaries of parcel referred to | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(1); Sec. 38-576(b)(3) |
| Identifying Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 feet from edge of right-of-way (for wall-mounted identifying signs) | 1 (or per entrance to development) | On premises it identifies | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(1) referencing (b)(1)b & (b)(1)c |
| Construction Sign (One- and Two-Family Dwelling Projects) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction project | Premises under construction | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(1) referencing (b)(1)d; Sec. 38-576(b)(11) |
| Construction Sign (All Other Construction Projects) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction project | Premises under construction | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(1) referencing (b)(1)d; Sec. 38-576(b)(11) |
| Plat or Site Condominium Advertising Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per plat or site condominium | One per plat or site condominium | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(1) referencing (b)(1)e |
| Wall-Mounted Business Sign | — | 32 sq ft | 30 ft (max dimension) | — | 1 per tenant space per side fronting a principal street/private road/waterway | Placed flat against building on principal street/private road/waterway side | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(2) |
| Freestanding Business Sign | 8 ft standard (higher with approval) | 32 sq ft (see combination rule for multiple businesses) | — | — | 1 per business; if multiple businesses, combine signs (max 64 sq ft area) | Front yard | — | Sec. 38-575(c)(3), (c)(5); Sec. 38-565(d) |

## Prohibited signs in Park Township

- No sign shall be erected, constructed or reconstructed in any location where it may interfere with, or obscure the view of, or be confused with, an authorized traffic sign.
- No sign shall have any visible moving components, or a moving or changing message, either constantly or at intervals, regardless of whether the motion or change is caused by artificial or physical means, except as permitted by specified exceptions.
- A sign which is an integral part of a building may not extend higher than the sidewall of the building on which it is mounted.
- No freestanding sign shall exceed eight feet in height, except as authorized by the Zoning Administrator or Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with specific standards.
- No sign, temporary or permanent, shall be erected, constructed, installed or located on private property without the written consent of the owner, except for political and real estate signs.
- No sign, including political signs, shall be located in the public right-of-way or attached to any tree, utility pole, street sign, traffic control device, or other similar object, or installed, attached, or affixed to any public building or structure.
- No sign or any part thereof attached to a wall shall extend more than 12 inches therefrom.
- No item or article of tangible personal property, including vehicles, trailers, snowmobiles, watercraft, or personal watercraft, shall be used as a sign by displaying or attaching promotional material and locating it to be viewed by the public.
- No sign shall be constructed, erected, reconstructed or located in such a manner as to cause a hazard to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, including a visual hazard caused by flashing lights or glare that impairs vision or is unreasonably distracting.
- No sign, temporary or permanent, shall be constructed, erected, or reconstructed upon or over any sidewalk, street, alley, or other public right-of-way.
- No type of sign shall be illuminated with flashing, blinking, intermittent or on-and-off lighting.
- Open neon lights are prohibited for sign illumination.
- All sign illumination shall be employed so as to prevent intense or brilliant glares or rays of light being directed at any street, private road, or adjoining property.
- Except for permitted exceptions, portable signs are prohibited in all zoning districts unless located inside the window of a building and meeting size and quantity limitations.
- Billboards are prohibited in the Township.
- No nonconforming sign shall be changed to another nonconforming sign, structurally altered so as to prolong life or to change shape, size, or type, or be reestablished after discontinuation of related use for 90 days or longer.
- No person shall suspend any sign, banner, printed leaflet, or similar object above a sidewalk or path, nor tape or affix any such object to a sidewalk or path, without express written authorization of the Township Manager unless otherwise permitted by the sign ordinance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Park Township

- Normal sign maintenance and repair.
- Change of lettering or display panels on a sign.
- Real estate signs (may only be placed on the actual property for sale).
- Highway signs erected by the United States, State, Counties, or Township.
- Governmental use signs erected by governmental agencies to designate hours of activity or conditions for use for parks, parking lots, recreational areas, or governmental buildings.
- Directional signs erected in conjunction with private, off-street parking areas, provided the sign does not exceed four square feet in area and is limited to traffic control functions only.
- Historic signs designating sites recognized by the state historical commission as centennial farms and historic landmarks.
- Signs posted to control or prohibit hunting within the Township.
- Essential public service signs denoting utility lines, railroad lines, hazards, and precautions.
- Memorial signs or tablets cut into the face of a masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other incombustible material when located flat on the face of a building.
- One construction sign per construction project, subject to other provisions.
- One model home sign per project not exceeding 12 square feet in area to be displayed only during the time the home is used as a model.
- Political signs.
- One sign per street address not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property address and/or names of occupants of residential premises.
- Flags and insignia of the United States, State of Michigan, and Township.
- Signs, pennants, and banners announcing civic occasions, festivals, celebrations, sports events, or arts and humanities events for government or private nonprofit organizations, when authorized in advance in writing by the Zoning Administrator.
- Legal notices.
- Open house signs on the day of the open house only.
- Auction signs on the day of the auction only.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For all signs requiring a permit, the application must include plans and specifications for the sign, including size, proposed location, method of construction, erection, alteration, or relocation, and a description of the equipment to be used.
- Signs, pennants and banners for civic or nonprofit events must be authorized in advance in writing by the Zoning Administrator, who may refer the decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals; standards for approval include proximity to traffic signals, size, display duration, and neighborhood/traffic safety effect.
- Authorization for freestanding signs exceeding eight feet in height must be reviewed according to certain standards, and the Zoning Administrator may refer the matter to the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 603 of the Zoning Act.

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

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