Belleville, MI · Wayne County
Ground Sign Permit Application
Belleville businesses use this application to seek approval for a permanent ground sign and, optionally, a temporary sign while the permanent sign is pending.
What this form is
The application requests City approval to erect a permanent ground sign. Planning Commission approval is required before a sign permit can be issued, and the sign cannot be erected until approval and a building permit are obtained. Applicants provide business, owner, and installer details, sign dimensions, and design information. The form also allows an applicant to request a temporary ground sign.
Who needs it
A business owner or registered sign installer seeking approval for a permanent ground sign in Belleville should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return pages 2–4 to the City of Belleville Building Department at 6 Main Street, Belleville, MI 48111. The form lists phone and fax numbers but does not provide an email or online submission option.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires no sworn attachment or notarized related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Ground Sign Permit Application PDF and review the instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete the application sections for the business, owner, sign installer, and proposed sign.
- 3
Gather Required Drawings
Include two copies of a color sign drawing and a site sketch; complete the page 4 section if requesting a temporary sign.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Return pages 2–4 to the Belleville Building Department at 6 Main Street, Belleville, MI 48111.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Ground Sign Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify a sworn attachment or notarized related step.
- How do I submit the Ground Sign Permit Application?
- Return pages 2–4 to the Belleville Building Department at 6 Main Street, Belleville, MI 48111. The form also lists a phone number and fax number.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include two copies of a color drawing of the proposed sign and a site sketch showing its position in relation to nearby buildings, structures, and property lines.
- Can I request a temporary ground sign?
- Yes. Complete the temporary ground sign section on page 4 and provide the requested drawing, site sketch, and sign information.