Howard City, MI · Montcalm County
Permanent Sign Permit Application
Howard City property owners, businesses, and contractors use this application to request a permit for a permanent sign.
What this form is
The application requests information about the applicant, property owner, property zoning, and existing and proposed signs. Applicants must provide an elevation of the proposed signage and a site sketch showing sign locations and distances from buildings, property lines, and other structures. The form lists a $50 fee and includes a signature and date section.
Who needs it
Property owners, businesses, lessees, and contractors or architects proposing a permanent sign in Howard City can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also provides a sign elevation and site sketch, with no sworn or notarized attachment indicated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Permanent Sign Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property owner details, property and zoning information, and details about existing and proposed signs.
- 3
Gather The Required Attachments
Provide an elevation of the proposed signage and a site sketch showing sign locations and distances from buildings, property lines, and other structures.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form. The form lists a $50 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Permanent Sign Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It also asks for a sign elevation and site sketch; neither is identified as sworn or notarized.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Provide an elevation of the proposed signage and a site sketch showing sign locations and distances from existing buildings, property lines, and other structures.
- How do I submit the Permanent Sign Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists a $50 fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner details, property zoning, existing and proposed sign types, sign counts and sizes, total square footage, and the applicant’s role.