Sparta, MI · Kent County

No notary required

Temporary Sign Permit Application

Property owners and businesses use this application to request Village of Sparta approval for a temporary sign at a specified property.

What this form is

The Village of Sparta uses this application to review requests to display temporary signs, including banners, portable signs, and sidewalk or A-frame signs. Applicants provide contact and property information, sign type, display dates, and sign dimensions, and attach a sign sketch and site sketch plan. The application lists a $20 fee and includes temporary sign rules and a space for village approval.

Who needs it

Businesses or property owners seeking a permit to display a temporary sign on a property in the Village of Sparta should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application, $20 fee, sign sketch, and site sketch plan to the Village of Sparta, 276 W. Division, Sparta, MI 49345.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Temporary Sign Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in applicant and property owner details, sign information, display dates, and the applicant signature and date.

  3. 3

    Gather The Required Sketches

    Attach a sign elevation or sketch and a site sketch plan showing the sign location and distances from nearby features.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Submit the application and required attachments with the $20 fee to the Village of Sparta, 276 W. Division, Sparta, MI 49345.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Sign Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Temporary Sign Permit Application?
Submit the completed application, $20 fee, sign sketch, and site sketch plan to the Village of Sparta at 276 W. Division, Sparta, MI 49345.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach one copy of the proposed sign elevations or a sketch, plus a site sketch plan showing the sign location and distances from the building, property lines, and other structures.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property owner contact details, property and sign information, display dates, total sign area, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Sign Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.