Royal Oak, MI · Oakland County
Sign Ordinance Appeal Application
This application requests a Planning Commission appeal of Royal Oak’s Sign Ordinance and is filed by a person with a legal interest in the property where the sign is proposed.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Sign Ordinance requirement for a sign at a specific property. The applicant must have a legal interest in the property and include a Master Signage Plan, along with other required documents identified in the city’s Sign Ordinance. Submit the completed application and a non-refundable $300 fee by the Planning Division’s cutoff date for an upcoming meeting. The applicant or a representative must attend all meetings.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, prospective buyer, or other person with a legal interest in the property may file when appealing a Sign Ordinance requirement.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Sign Ordinance Appeal Application and review the city’s Sign Ordinance requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and parcel details, applicant information, sign description, and other requested information. Include the required Master Signage Plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the application’s sworn jurat before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before a commissioned online notary, take the oath, and sign when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required documents to the Planning Division by its cutoff date, and pay the application fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Royal Oak. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the notarized part of this appeal application?
- Complete the application, then sign and swear to its contents before a notary. The notary fills in the date, county, signature, and commission-expiration details in the jurat.
- Do I need to include a Master Signage Plan?
- Yes. The application says the sign description must include a Master Signage Plan. It also directs applicants to the city’s Sign Ordinance for the information and documents required.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the jurat?
- Michigan law permits remote electronic notarization by commissioned notaries under MCL 55.261 et seq.; an authorized officer in another state may perform an act with the same effect under MCL 55.285a. Confirm remote notarization acceptance with the city.
- Where do I submit the application and fee?
- The form says to submit the application and required documents to the Planning Division by its cutoff date. Pay the non-refundable $300 fee at the Treasurer’s Office or by mail; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.