Do I need a permit for a for-sale sign in Royal Oak?
No. For-sale signs are temporary signs, and temporary signs do not require a permit (City Code § 607-8). The chapter lists for-sale signs by name in the temporary category, alongside garage sale and political signs (City Code § 607-8I).
The size rule for one- and two-family residential properties is 6 sq ft (City Code § 607-9K). Keep the sign:
- On the property being sold
- Within the 6 sq ft limit
- Free of prohibited features such as flashing lights, banners, or streamers (City Code § 607-10)
- Off trees, utility poles, and neighboring lots
For commercial or multi-family properties, sign allowances differ and can depend on which Sign Area the property falls in under the Sign Area Map, so check with the city before ordering a larger sign. The Planning Division can confirm at 248-246-3280.
Sources
Full text: Royal Oak ordinance on eCode360. Applies to districts: 1F, 1FL, 2F.
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