# Sign Regulations in Quincy, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Quincy, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/quincy
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-13
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.quincy-mi.org/DocumentCenter/View/537/Quincy-Zoning-Ordinance-Effective-11-10-2020#page=90)

## At a glance

Quincy, Michigan regulates 29 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Residential Developments in the Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3) zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 24 square feet, with a At least 4 feet from all lot lines setback (Sec. Section 11.07.A.4.a). Most commercial signs in Quincy require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 11 | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Commercial District (C) | 12 | 48 inches | 100 square feet | — |
| Central Business District (CBD) | 13 | 48 inches | 100 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 11 | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | 6 feet | 16 square feet per sign | — | — | 2 per public street frontage | On private property, not in public right-of-way | — | Section 11.04.D |
| Wall Sign - Home Occupation | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | Attached to and parallel to exterior wall of building, extending no more than 12 inches | — | Section 11.07.A.3.b |
| Freestanding Sign - Home Occupation | — | 2 square feet | — | At least 4 feet from all lot lines | 1 per lot | Supported on ground, not attached to building | — | Section 11.07.A.4.b |
| Freestanding Sign - Residential Development | 6 feet | 24 square feet | — | At least 4 feet from all lot lines | 1 per vehicle entrance | At vehicle entrances of residential developments (subdivisions, apartments, etc.) | — | Section 11.07.A.4.a |
| Wall Sign - Multi-Unit Residential | — | 100 square feet | 90% of the width of the facade | — | No limit provided area standards met | Attached to and parallel to exterior wall of building, extending no more than 12 inches; on facade facing public road, alley, or parking lot | — | Section 11.07.A.3.c and B.1 |
| Wall Sign - Non-Residential Use | — | 100 square feet | 90% of the width of the facade | — | No limit provided area standards met | Attached to and parallel to exterior wall of building, extending no more than 12 inches; on any facade facing public road, alley, or parking lot | — | Section 11.07.A.1 and B.1 |
| Freestanding Sign - Non-Residential Use | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | At least 4 feet from all lot lines | 1 per premises (shared for multi-tenant) | Supported on ground, not attached to building | — | Section 11.07.A.1 and B.3 |
| Directional Sign - Non-Residential Use | 4 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per approved driveway | Directing to persons navigating site | — | Section 11.07.A.1 and B.3.i |

### Commercial District (C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Small Sign | — | Under 2 square feet | — | — | Not more than 5 per lot | — | — | Section 11.04.A |
| Wall Sign - Storefront | — | 100 square feet | 90% of the width of the facade | — | No limit provided area standards met | Attached to and parallel to exterior wall of building, extending no more than 12 inches; on any facade facing public road, alley, or parking lot | — | Section 11.07.B.1 |
| Wall Sign - Upper Floor | — | 5 square feet | — | — | 1 per entranceway (shared) | Attached to wall above or near entranceway serving upper-floor businesses | — | Section 11.07.B.1.b |
| Wall Sign - No Storefront | — | 100 square feet | 90% of the width of the facade | — | No limit provided area standards met | Attached to and parallel to exterior wall of building, extending no more than 12 inches; on facade facing public road, alley, or parking lot | — | Section 11.07.B.1.c |
| Awning/Marquee Sign | — | 70% of awning face area or 90% of marquee face | — | — | 1 per ground-floor business | Affixed flat to surface of awning or marquee projecting from building | — | Section 11.07.B.2 |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | At least 4 feet from all lot lines | 1 per premises | Supported on ground, not attached to building | — | Section 11.07.B.3 |
| Directional Sign | 4 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per approved driveway | Directing navigation into or within site | — | Section 11.07.B.3.i |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 48 inches | 12 square feet | 36 inches | — | 1 per customer entrance | Outside customer entrance, providing 5 ft pedestrian passage | — | Section 11.06.A |

### Central Business District (CBD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Storefront | — | 30 square feet | 90% of the width of the facade | — | No limit provided area standards met | Attached to and parallel to exterior wall of building, extending no more than 12 inches; on any facade facing public road, alley, or parking lot | — | Section 11.07.B.1 |
| Wall Sign - Upper Floor | — | 5 square feet | — | — | 1 per entranceway (shared) | Attached to wall above or near entranceway serving upper-floor businesses | — | Section 11.07.B.1.b |
| Wall Sign - No Storefront | — | 100 square feet | 90% of the width of the facade | — | No limit provided area standards met | Attached to and parallel to exterior wall of building, extending no more than 12 inches; on facade facing public road, alley, or parking lot | — | Section 11.07.B.1.c |
| Awning/Marquee Sign | — | 70% of awning face area or 90% of marquee face | — | — | 1 per ground-floor business | Affixed flat to surface of awning or marquee projecting from building | — | Section 11.07.B.2 |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | At least 4 feet from all lot lines | 1 per premises | Supported on ground, not attached to building | — | Section 11.07.B.3 |
| Directional Sign | 4 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per approved driveway | Directing navigation into or within site | — | Section 11.07.B.3.i |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 square feet per face | — | — | 1 per business (or 1 shared per entrance) | Projects from building over sidewalk/right-of-way | — | Section 11.07.B.4 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 48 inches | 12 square feet | 36 inches | — | 1 per customer entrance | Outside customer entrance, providing 5 ft pedestrian passage | — | Section 11.06.A |

## Prohibited signs in Quincy

- Signs which obstruct free access or egress from any building.
- Signs which in any way simulate or could be confused with the lighting of emergency vehicles or traffic signals.
- Signs which obstruct or impair the vision of motorists or non-motorized travelers at any intersection, driveway, within a parking lot or loading area.
- Signs having moving members or parts or spinners, or using high intensity or flashing lights.
- Non-regulatory signs placed in any public right-of-way, including those attached to a utility pole or affixed to a tree in a public right-of-way, excepting awning and projecting signs that are attached to buildings and project over the sidewalk, and except as permitted in Section 11.06.D.
- Signs that project above the roof line.
- Any sign erected without the consent of the owner of the property.
- Billboards, unless explicitly permitted by MDOT.
- Signs that make noises of any type.
- Signs that block the view of other signs, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator.

## Signs exempt from permit in Quincy

- Signs under two square feet (with district-specific limits on number).
- Construction signs (one per project, max 6 ft height, 16 sq ft area, removed within 14 days of occupancy).
- Flags (up to three per premises).
- Temporary signage in R-1, R-2, R-3 districts (max two per street frontage, 6 ft height, 16 sq ft each, on private property, good condition, permit if over 6 months unless marketing).
- Additional signage for sale/lease in C, CBD, I districts (up to 16 sq ft, removed upon sale/lease).
- Regulatory, directional, and street signs erected by a public agency in compliance with Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Signs on motor vehicles or trailers with current plates, traveling or parked (not primarily for sign display, max one per advertiser).
- Murals (must inform Village and show design; may require permit if deemed a sign or referred to Planning Commission).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign permit applications for new buildings or additions require Planning Commission review as part of site plan review, with proposed signs shown on the site plan.
- For multi-tenant freestanding signs in C, CBD, I districts, the premises owner must propose the sign with approval from all tenants prior to permit issuance.
- For wall signs on commercial/industrial buildings without storefronts in C, CBD, I districts, the building owner must request the permit with approval from all tenants.
- Modifications or waivers to sign standards require Planning Commission approval after a public hearing, meeting specific criteria including no endangerment to public safety, consistency with area character, and inadequacy of standard design.

## Full detail

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