Schoolcraft, MI · Kalamazoo County
Sign Installation Permit Application Checklist
This checklist helps property owners and contractors prepare the documents needed to apply for zoning approval to install a sign.
What this form is
Submit this checklist with a sign permit application before seeking zoning approval to place a sign. It lists required materials, including a lot diagram, sealed drawings and specifications, the sign type, proof of ownership, and the property tax ID; illuminated signs also require a separate electrical permit. Approval is required before placing any sign or sign component.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning to place a sign must submit this checklist and the requested materials with the permit application.
How to submit it
Return the checklist with the application to the Building Department (Associated Government Services, Inc.). The form lists mail at 8721 Gull Road, Suite B, Richland, MI 49083, and fax at 269-629-0601.
About notarization
This checklist is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download the Checklist
Download the sign installation permit checklist PDF.
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Complete the Checklist
Provide the requested sign, property, owner, and contractor information, then sign and date the checklist.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the application, lot diagram, sealed drawings and specifications, proof of ownership, and property tax ID; obtain a separate electrical permit for an illuminated sign.
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Submit to the Building Department
Return the checklist with the application to the Building Department by mail or fax using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the sign installation permit checklist require?
- It lists application materials, including a lot diagram, three sets of sealed drawings and specifications, the sign type, proof of ownership, and the property tax ID.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Installation Permit Application Checklist?
- No. The checklist has signature and date lines but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it; no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
- How do I submit the Sign Installation Permit Application Checklist?
- Return it with the application to the Building Department. The form lists mail at 8721 Gull Road, Suite B, Richland, MI 49083, or fax at 269-629-0601.
- Can I install the sign before receiving approval?
- No. The checklist says zoning approval is required before placing any sign or sign component.