How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?

The form lists the Building Department at 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203, and building@highlandparkmi.gov as contact details for submission.

What drawings must accompany the application?

Include a fully dimensioned sign drawing with schematics, measurements, proposed location, nearby structures and property lines, and site-plan distances. Ground signs also require signed and sealed engineered drawings and calculations.

What fees does the application list?

It lists a $75 non-refundable application fee. Permanent sign permit fees are $125 for signs up to 20 square feet and $250 for signs over 20 square feet; temporary signs are $100.

Highland Park, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Sign Permit Application

Highland Park property owners or sign erectors use this application to request approval for a proposed sign installation.

What this form is

This application collects the installation address, sign owner and erector details, sign type, dimensions, location measurements, and proposed wording. Applicants must include a dimensioned drawing showing the sign schematics and location; ground signs also require signed and sealed engineered drawings and calculations. The form notes that illuminated signs require an electrical permit and that other permit fees may apply.

Who needs it

Property owners or sign erectors proposing to install a sign in Highland Park should complete this application and include the required drawings.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Building Department, 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203, or email [email protected]. The form lists a $75 non-refundable application fee and additional sign permit fees.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and provides the requested date, and no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Sign Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the installation address, owner and erector details, sign type, measurements, location information, and proposed wording.
3
Gather Required Drawings
Attach the dimensioned sign drawing and site information; include signed and sealed engineered drawings and calculations for a ground sign.
4
Submit To The Building Department
Submit to the Building Department at the address or email listed on the form, with the applicable fees.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and provides the requested date, and no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?: The form lists the Building Department at 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203, and [email protected] as contact details for submission.
What drawings must accompany the application?: Include a fully dimensioned sign drawing with schematics, measurements, proposed location, nearby structures and property lines, and site-plan distances. Ground signs also require signed and sealed engineered drawings and calculations.
What fees does the application list?: It lists a $75 non-refundable application fee. Permanent sign permit fees are $125 for signs up to 20 square feet and $250 for signs over 20 square feet; temporary signs are $100.

Need something notarized?

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