Saranac, MI · Ionia County
Sign Permit Application
The Sign Permit Application is for applicants seeking approval to construct, install, or use a sign regulated by the Village of Saranac zoning ordinance.
What this form is
The Village requires this application to be completed and approved by the Zoning Administrator before construction, excavation, or use of a regulated sign begins. It asks for applicant, property, tenant, and contractor information; sign details, dimensions, lighting, location, and setbacks; and a site plan. Required attachments include a sign sketch or rendition, a building-front photo or drawing, a site plan, and owner authorization.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a sign regulated by the Village of Saranac zoning ordinance need this application approved before beginning related construction, excavation, or sign use.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant and applicable owner or tenant sign and date it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Sign Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the proposed sign, and fill in its location, dimensions, lighting, and setback information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the sign sketch or rendition, building-front photo or drawing, site plan, and owner authorization.
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Submit the Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sign Permit Application for?
- It gives the Village of Saranac information about a proposed sign and requests Zoning Administrator approval before regulated construction, excavation, or sign use.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a sketch, drawing, or computer rendition of the sign with specifications; a photo or drawing of the building front; a site plan; and owner authorization.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant and applicable owner or tenant; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.