# Sign Regulations in Vicksburg, Michigan

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Vicksburg, Michigan (MI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/michigan/vicksburg
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32527153#32527153)

## At a glance

Vicksburg, Michigan regulates 19 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the I-2, I-2 Industrial Service District, I-3, I-3 Industrial Manufacturing District, Industrial district, Industry zone districts zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 80 sq ft (single face), 160 sq ft (2+ faces); overall not to exceed area formula., with a Min. two feet from all property lines setback (Sec. §370-22). Most commercial signs in Vicksburg require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| I-2, I-2 Industrial Service District, I-3, I-3 Industrial Manufacturing District, Industrial district, Industry zone districts | 9 | 20 feet | 500 square feet per facing | — |
| Commercial district | 9 | 20 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| I-1 | 7 | 20 feet | Up to 250 sq ft per sign (for large lots) | — |
| Residential zone districts, Residential zoned property with multifamily dwellings, Residential zoned subdivisions | 5 | 12 feet | Up to 250 sq ft per sign (for large lots) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 80 square feet (unless special land use approval granted) | — |

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

### I-2, I-2 Industrial Service District, I-3, I-3 Industrial Manufacturing District, Industrial district, Industry zone districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Outdoor Advertising Sign | — | 500 square feet per facing | — | Must comply with zone building setbacks and any specific billboard setbacks. | — | Freestanding or attached to a building. If freestanding, securely anchored to ground. | — | §370-20 |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard) | — | 300 square feet per side | — | — | — | Not permitted on wall or roof locations; must be of vertical (cantilever) construction. | — | §370-26 |
| Wall Sign | 6 feet vertical dimension; cannot project above roof | 100 square feet | — | Subject to building setback | — | Flat against the wall; may project up to 48 inches from wall; not supported by cornice/window projections | — | §370-18, §370-14A, §370-14J |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet | 80 sq ft (single face), 160 sq ft (2+ faces); overall not to exceed area formula. | — | Min. two feet from all property lines | One per street frontage per use/shopping center (if ≥100 ft frontage) | Must be on the same parcel as the use/building; adjacent to right-of-way or parking lot. | — | §370-22 |
| Overhanging Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to building, may not swing free, may project over ROW with liability waiver. | — | §370-17 |
| Portable Sign | 4 feet | — | — | — | — | Not on curb, curb lawn or sidewalk. | — | §370-19 |
| Temporary Sign | 12 feet | 32 sq ft per sign (exceptions: contractor signs total 48 sq ft; real estate and subdivision signs see below) | — | — | — | May be fastened to fronts of buildings or on private property. 1 sandwich board sign in ROW with additional approvals. | — | §370-15 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | Up to 250 sq ft per sign (for large lots) | — | — | 1 per lot under 25,000 sq ft; up to 2 for large lots | Private property | — | §370-15F |

### Commercial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 6 feet vertical dimension; cannot project above roof | 100 square feet | — | Subject to building setback | — | Flat against the wall or may project up to 48 inches from wall; not supported by cornice/window projections | — | §370-18, §370-14A, §370-14J |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet | 80 sq ft (single face), 160 sq ft (2+ faces); overall not to exceed area formula. | — | Min. two feet from all property lines | One per street frontage per use/shopping center (if ≥100 ft frontage) | Must be on the same parcel as the use/building; adjacent to right-of-way or parking lot. | — | §370-22 |
| Overhanging Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to building, may not swing free, may project over ROW with liability waiver. | — | §370-17 |
| Ground Sign (Shopping Center Identification) | — | 400 square feet | — | Not closer to property lines than 1/2 building setback | 1 per shopping center | Shopping center or integrated commercial group; not closer to property lines than half the required building setback | — | §370-14H |
| Identification Sign (Individual Commercial Enterprise) | — | 80 square feet | — | Not closer to property lines than 1/2 building setback | 1 per commercial enterprise, per lot | — | — | §370-14I |
| Portable Sign | 4 feet | — | — | — | — | Not on curb, curb lawn or sidewalk. | — | §370-19 |
| Temporary Sign | 12 feet | 32 sq ft per sign (exceptions: contractor signs total 48 sq ft; real estate and subdivision signs see below) | — | — | — | May be fastened to fronts of buildings or on private property. 1 sandwich board sign in ROW with additional approvals. | — | §370-15 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | Up to 250 sq ft per sign (for large lots) | — | — | 1 per lot under 25,000 sq ft; up to 2 for large lots | Private property | — | §370-15F |

### I-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 6 feet vertical dimension; cannot project above roof | 100 square feet | — | Subject to building setback | — | Flat against the wall; may project up to 48 inches from wall; not supported by cornice/window projections | — | §370-18, §370-14A, §370-14J |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet | 80 sq ft (single face), 160 sq ft (2+ faces); overall not to exceed area formula. | — | Min. two feet from all property lines | One per street frontage per use/shopping center (if ≥100 ft frontage) | Must be on the same parcel as the use/building; adjacent to right-of-way or parking lot. | — | §370-22 |
| Overhanging Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to building, may not swing free, may project over ROW with liability waiver. | — | §370-17 |
| Portable Sign | 4 feet | — | — | — | — | Not on curb, curb lawn or sidewalk. | — | §370-19 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window surface | — | §370-21 |
| Temporary Sign | 12 feet | 32 sq ft per sign (exceptions: contractor signs total 48 sq ft; real estate and subdivision signs see below) | — | — | — | May be fastened to fronts of buildings or on private property. 1 sandwich board sign in ROW with additional approvals. | — | §370-15 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | Up to 250 sq ft per sign (for large lots) | — | — | 1 per lot under 25,000 sq ft; up to 2 for large lots | Private property | — | §370-15F |

## Prohibited signs in Vicksburg

- No signs shall be erected on or over public property.
- No signs shall interfere with any fire hydrant, traffic light, fire alarm box, or streetlight.
- No sign shall be erected that would imperil public safety or interfere with the functions of the Village Police or Fire Department.
- No sign shall be erected at intersections in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or be confused with traffic signs, signals, or devices.
- No signs (except municipal traffic control signs) at street intersections within the triangle formed by property lines extending 20 feet from the intersection.
- No signs, signals, markings, or devices with blinking, oscillating, or rotating lights that create a traffic hazard shall be erected.
- No sign or outdoor advertising structure may have flashing or intermittent lights or be permitted to rotate or oscillate.
- String electric light bulbs illuminating products stored outdoors for sale are prohibited.
- No part of any sign may move, and all illumination must be steady and continuously burning.
- No sign of any type shall obstruct or be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to any door or window casing.
- No signs which swing free from their supporting structure shall be erected over a street, alley, or public space.
- No sign may advertise off-premises businesses, goods, or services except in the I-1, I-2, or I-3 Zone District.
- It is unlawful to display any obscene, indecent, or immoral matter on any sign or advertising structure.
- No obsolete sign (i.e., one advertising a discontinued business or use) shall be maintained for more than 30 days.
- No hazardous (deteriorated or defective) sign shall be maintained.
- No nonconforming sign shall be changed to another nonconforming sign, have any change in message (except for bulletin boards), be structurally altered to prolong its life, be reestablished after the relevant business or use is discontinued for 30 days or longer, or be reestablished after damage exceeding 50% of its replaceable value.
- No marquee signs are permitted.
- No roof sign shall be permitted above the roofline or parapet wall of any building or freestanding wall.
- Signs may not be illuminated by neon lights except as otherwise provided.

## Signs exempt from permit in Vicksburg

- Signs specifically exempted in the ordinance do not require a permit.
- Temporary political signs may be placed in any zoning district and without the need for a permit, provided they comply with other regulations.
- Any window sign that does not exceed 30% of window area or two square feet and complies with all regulations does not require a permit.
- Neon signs displayed in any window do not require a permit as long as they conform to all other regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Plans for all signs must be submitted to and approved by the Village Manager before a permit will be granted.
- Applications for sign permits must include a blueprint or ink drawing of the plan and specifications and method of construction and attachment.
- If a sign permit is refused, a variance or special land use permit may be requested and must be obtained in accordance with Chapter 475, Zoning.
- No explicit reference to 'master sign plan' or a consolidated sign plan requirement appears in the ordinance text, but each individual sign requires submission of plans as part of the permit application.

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

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