Community Development

Signs

Berkley’s City Code regulates the type, size and number of signs any property can have.

Applications and 

Application Process

Sign Permit Application


Applications and all supporting documents may be submitted in one of the following ways:

  •  Email the application package to building@berkleymich.net
  •  Send the application package via regular mail to ATTN: Community Development Department,
       3338 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072
  •  Drop the application package in the secure dropbox at City Hall’s main entrance
  •  Submit the application package in person at the Community Development Department at City Hall

Fee payments can be made in person at City Hall or sent via regular mail.

Community Development Contact Info:

3338 Coolidge Hwy.
Berkley, MI 48072

248.658.3320 phone
248.658.3301 fax
building@berkleymich.net

Office Hours
M-F 8:30AM-5PM
Closed from 1-2PM every day

No Permit 

Needed

  • Window Signs (No more than 25% of the window can be covered
  • Any sign 6 sq. feet or less in size (2 feet x 3 feet)
  • Political Campaign Signs
  • Real Estate Signs 

One-Time Permit Required 

(for business districts)

  • Wall Sign
  • Projecting Sign
  • Awning Signs
  • Each Sign Permit Costs $100 plus a $50 bond
  • Each Business is allowed one sign per facing street (corner properties get 2 signs)  

Signs Permitted 

Twice Yearly

  • Banners
  • Pennants
  • Balloons
  • Animated Signs
  • Permit Required: Limited to 2 Permits per Year; 4 Weeks Total
  • Permit Costs $80 plus $100 bond

Not

Permitted

Signs in the public right of way; such as open houses, garage sales or political campaign signs. These signs will be removed from the right of way.

For more detailed information or specific questions, consult Berkley’s Sign Ordinance or the Building Department (248) 658-3320.

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