CITY OF OAK PARK
Department of Technical & Planning Services
14300 Oak Park Boulevard Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone (248) 691-7450 Fax (248) 691-7165
www.oakparkmi.gov
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SIGN PERMIT
LOCATION: DATE:
PROPERTY OWNER: PHONE:
NAME OF BUSINESS:
BUSINESS OWNER: PHONE:
CONTRACTOR: PHONE:
CONTRACTOR ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL ID #: E-MAIL:
Please return this application with 3 scaled drawings of the proposed sign(s), complete and legible.
Each sign requires a separate application showing:
1. Sign location, measurements from all lot lines and buildings.
2. Colors of the finished sign, indicating size, shape, message, letter style and materials.
3. Building elevation sketches showing the position and size of each sign on the building and location and size of
existing signs on the same structure.
4. Upright view of sign including footing, brackets, supports, building side or structure to which are attached, and relate
facts and include all dimensions.
Free standing signs must include a site plan sketch showing the height and location on the sign on the site, and
verify compliance with all set back requirements. All free-standing signs shall have a footing inspection.
Illuminated signs shall include details regarding the location, type of fixture, color of illumination, and method of
shielding the lighting equipment to prevent glare. Illuminated signs shall be located not less than 100 feet from a
residential district.
Review Fee: $30 / Base Fee: $30 / Sign fee $60
Sign Contractor Registration Fee: $20
Installation of ground/awning/canopies shall require a separate building permit application.
TYPE OF SIGN
New Replacement Change of Wording
Wall Ground Pole Awning/Canopy Other:
Wording:
Will signs be illuminated? NO YES, a separate permit for wiring will be pulled by licensed electrical contractor
Size of Proposed Sign: height x length & square feet
Square Footage of Façade: height x length & square feet
Zoning District ______________
“Section 23a of State Construction Code Act of 1972, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1523a, prohibits a person from conspiring to circumvent the licensing
requirements of this state relating to persons who are to perform work on a residential building or a residential structure. Violators of Section 23a are
subjected to civil fines.
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CITY OF OAK PARK
Department of Technical & Planning Services
14300 Oak Park Boulevard Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone (248) 691-7450 Fax (248) 691-7165
www.oakparkmi.gov
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TABLE OF FREESTANDING POLE SHOPPING CENTER INDENTIFICATION SIGN REQUIREMENTS
(Shopping center stores in B-1, B-2, PTRED and PCD only)
Freestanding Shopping Center Identification
Sign
Less than 10,000
square feet in size
Between 10,001
and 99,999 square
feet in size
Greater than
100,000 square feet
in size
Maximum Height
15 Feet
22 Feet
24 Feet
Maximum Size
30 Square Feet
120 Square Feet
200 Square Feet
Shopping Center Name Minimum % of Display
Area
100%
40%
40%
Individual Tenant Maximum % of Display Area
0%
40%
40%
Maximum Number of Tenants on Identification
Sign
0
3
3
ABLE OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WALL SIGN AREA, IN SQUARE FEET
(Shopping center stores In B-1, B-2, PTRED and PCD only)
Store Size In Square Feet
Building Front
Setback
10,001 to 25,000
25,001 to 40,000
40,001 to
100,000
Over 100,000
Over 150 feet
300
380
460
560
101150 feet
250
330
410
510
51100 feet
210
290
370
470
0—50 feet
180
260
340
440
* In no instance shall the above table cause any wall sign to exceed 15 percent of the store's front wall
surface area.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVED
DENIED
INSPECTOR: DATE:
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
CITY OF OAK PARK
Department of Technical & Planning Services
14300 Oak Park Boulevard Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone (248) 691-7450 Fax (248) 691-7165
www.oakparkmi.gov
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SIGN APPLICATION
Submit application to the Building Division of the Technical & Planning Department
Sign Definition The term “sign” shall mean the use of any words, numerals, figures, sculpture,
devices, designs, insignia, imprints or trademarks by which anything is made known, advertised, or to
promote the interests of any person, firm or corporation when the same is placed in view of the
general public, whether displayed on a permanent or portable structure attached or not attached to a
building, including painted directly on an exterior building wall or awning.
Application processing requires all requested information be correct, complete and legible. Each
project requires a separate application. With each application, submit three (3) scaled drawings of
proposed sign(s) and plot plan showing:
Proposed sign location, including measurements from all lot lines and buildings (if applicable).
Indicate location of other structures on the property, streets, alleys, easements, etc. Include
dimensions of lot.
Colors of the finished sign(s), indicating the size, shape, message, lettering style and materials.
Building elevation sketches showing the position and size of each sign on the building and the
location size of any existing sign(s) on the same structure.
Upright view of sign including footing, brackets, supports, building side or structure to which attached,
or related facts and include all dimensions.
Free-standing signsa site plan sketch showing the height of location of sign on the site, and
verifying compliance with all setback requirements.
All free-standing signs shall have a footing
inspection.
Illuminated signsdrawings shall include details regarding the location, type of fixture, color of
illumination, and method of shielding the lighting equipment to prevent glare. Illuminated signs shall
be located not less than one hundred (100) feet from a residential district.
A licensed electrician shall obtain a separate permit for the sign connection, if applicable.
Anyone installing a sign shall register as a Sign Erector ($20).