Can I put a yard sign at my house in Royal Oak?
Yes. One- and two-family residential properties may display temporary signs up to 6 sq ft (City Code § 607-9K). No permit is needed for temporary signs (City Code § 607-8), and the temporary category expressly includes for-sale, garage sale, and political signs (City Code § 607-8I).
A few limits still apply under the prohibited-signs list (City Code § 607-10):
- No flashing or moving lights
- No banners or streamers
- No signs painted on walls or fences
- No signs on trees or utility poles
- No portable signs, roof signs, or inflatables
Sign rules in Royal Oak live in their own chapter, Chapter 607, separate from the zoning ordinance. Anything not expressly permitted by that chapter is prohibited, so stick to the temporary sign allowance. If you are unsure whether a particular sign qualifies as temporary, call the Planning Division at 248-246-3280.
Sources
Full text: Royal Oak ordinance on eCode360. Applies to districts: 1F, 1FL, 2F.
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