Sign Regulations in Reading Township, Michigan
Reading Township, Michigan has specific sign regulations covering 8 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Freestanding Sign, Wall Sign (Signs attached or painted on the face of a building), Freestanding Sign (Sale or Lease). Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: May 8, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Reading Township, Michigan
Sample Sign Requirements in Reading Township
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Sign | — | 32 square feet | No closer to street right-of-way line than one-half the minimum authorized front yard depth |
| Wall Sign (Signs attached or painted on the face of a building) | — | Cannot extend beyond the surface area of the building | Must conform to yard and height requirements for the district |
| Freestanding Sign (Sale or Lease) | — | 6 square feet | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
8
- Freestanding Sign
- Wall Sign (Signs attached or painted on the face of a building)
- Freestanding Sign (Sale or Lease)
- Wall Sign (Home Occupation, Boarding Home, or Professional Service)
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
4
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Reading Township
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Reading Township vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Reading Township, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Reading Township, regulated sign types include Freestanding Sign, Wall Sign (Signs attached or painted on the face of a building), Freestanding Sign (Sale or Lease), Wall Sign (Home Occupation, Boarding Home, or Professional Service), and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
In Reading Township, monument signs typically require a No closer to street right-of-way line than one-half the minimum authorized front yard depth setback from property lines. Setbacks may increase near residential zones or intersections. Wall signs attached to buildings generally don't have setback requirements. Use PermitPal for location-specific setback data.
Digital and LED signs in Reading Township are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Reading Township has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Reading Township, Michigan Sign Rules at a Glance
Reading Township, Michigan regulates 8 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Agricultural District zoning district are capped at 32 square feet, with a No closer to street right-of-way line than one-half the minimum authorized front yard depth setback (Sec. Section 15.03(b)(1), (a)(4), (b)(3)).
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Reading Township, Michigan
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Reading Township (4 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural District | 2 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential District, Lake Residential District | 5 | — | 18 square feet | — |
| Commercial District, Light Industrial District | 2 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 6 square feet (if not along M-49); signs larger than 6 sq ft only permitted along M-49 as per State of Michigan DOT regulations | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Reading Township(sample of 3 of 4 zones)
Agricultural District
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | No closer to street right-of-way line than one-half the minimum authorized front yard depth | — | On-site; must conform to yard and height requirements of the district (no closer to street right-of-way than one-half the minimum authorized front yard depth) | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(b)(1), (a)(4), (b)(3) |
| Wall Sign (Signs attached or painted on the face of a building) | — | Cannot extend beyond the surface area of the building | — | Must conform to yard and height requirements for the district | — | On building face | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(b)(2), (a)(4), (b)(3) |
Residential District, Lake Residential District
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Sign (Sale or Lease) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | On-site | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(c)(1) |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation, Boarding Home, or Professional Service) | — | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | Front wall of building | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(c)(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Subdivision or Development) | — | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 per subdivision or development | On-site | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(c)(3) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multiple Family Building, Development or Mobile Home Park) | — | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 per building/development/park | On-site | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(c)(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (School, Church, Public Building, or Other Authorized Use) | — | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | On-site | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(c)(5) |
Commercial District, Light Industrial District
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | No closer to street right-of-way line than one-half the minimum authorized front yard depth | — | On-site; must conform to yard and height requirements of district (no closer to street right-of-way than one-half the minimum front yard depth) | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(d)(1), (a)(4), (d)(3) |
| Wall Sign (Signs attached or painted on the face of a building) | — | Cannot extend beyond the surface area of the building | — | Must conform to yard and height requirements for the district | — | On building face | — | Unlock | Section 15.03(d)(2), (a)(4), (d)(3) |
PermitPal covers all 4 zoning districts in Reading Township. Run a code check for your exact address to get the zone that applies to your property and its full sign requirements — illumination rules, size formulas, and permit requirements for every sign type — with a free account.
Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Reading Township
- No sign shall be erected at any location where, by reason of the position, size, shape, color, movement, or illumination, it may interfere with or obstruct the view of traffic.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering, or design any traffic sign, signal, or device.
- All signs must be designed and constructed to remain safe and secure during the period of use as required by the latest B.O.C.A. Code.
- Any light used to illuminate signs must be so arranged as to reflect light away from adjoining premises and streets.
- All signs must conform to the yard and height requirements of the district in which they are located, except that signs may be placed no closer to the street right-of-way line than one-half the minimum authorized front yard depth.
Exempt Signs in Reading Township
- Nothing in this Ordinance shall prevent the reconstruction, repair or restoration and the continued use of any nonconforming sign damaged by fire, collapse, explosion, acts of God, subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance, provided that the expense of such reconstruction does not exceed sixty percent of the total replacement cost of the entire sign at the time such damage occurred.
Source: municode municipal code