Farmington, MI · Oakland County
Commercial Sign Permit Application
Sign contractors, property owners, and tenants use this application to request approval for a commercial sign in Farmington.
What this form is
The Planning and Building Department application is for a commercial sign proposed for a building or tenant space in Farmington. The form says to submit a separate application for each sign and that at least two permits may be required for each sign. It requests property and contractor details, sign measurements, and supporting drawings, a site plan, a landscape sketch, and an executed sign erection contract.
Who needs it
Sign contractors, property owners, or tenants seeking approval to erect a commercial sign in Farmington should complete an application for each sign.
How to submit it
The form names the Planning and Building Department and lists [email protected]. It says contractor registration forms must accompany applications for companies that are not currently registered.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the listed contract attachment is not described as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Commercial Sign Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, tenant, and contractor information, along with the requested sign details. Complete a separate application for each sign.
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Gather The Required Attachments
Prepare the required drawings, site plan, landscape sketch, and executed sign erection contract. Include contractor registration for companies that are not currently registered.
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Submit To The Department
Send the application to the Planning and Building Department using the email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Sign Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The listed contract attachment is not described as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Commercial Sign Permit Application?
- The form names the Planning and Building Department and lists [email protected]. It also requires a contractor registration form for companies that are not currently registered.
- Do I need a separate application for each sign?
- Yes. The application says to fill out a separate application for each individual sign requested.
- What supporting documents does the sign application request?
- The form lists sign and building drawings, a site plan, a landscape sketch, and an executed sign erection contract. Some sign types have additional drawing details.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial Sign Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.