Sign Permits

Sign Permit Application  |  FAQ's

Sign Erectors are required to be licensed by the City of Lansing. Contact the City Clerk's Office at (517) 483-4131 for further information on the requirements to become a "Licensed Sign Erector" in the City of Lansing or follow this link to the City Clerk's Licensing Information page.

Questions about Sign Regulations can be directed to Mr. Scott Sanford, Sign Inspector, at (517) 483-6946 or the Zoning Information Line at (517) 483-4069

SCHEDULE E - Sign Permit & License Fees - July 1, 1998

License Fees

Initial Sign Erectors License
$100.00

Annual License Renewal
$50.00


Sign Permit Fees(Includes one field inspection.)

Ground Signs/Wall Signs
$ 55.00 Plus per sq. ft. .40

Mobile Temporary Signs
$150.00 (Deposit)
$ 50.00 (First 15 days)
$ 5.00 (Each additional day thereafter up to a maximum of 60 days per year)

Additional Field Inspection Fee
$40.00


Miscellaneous Fees

Appeals, Administrative Modification Charges:  Contact the Zoning Information Line at (517) 483-4069 for fee information (Sign Regulation is under the Zoning Code)

Investigation Fee
Whenever any work for which a permit is required by Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by Code plus the cost of staff time required to collect data and process information. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

Refund of Fees
Holders of permits upon which work has not been started may make written application for a refund of fees paid for such permits, provided such application is made and attested before a notary public by the same person or corporation who originally applied for such permit or by the estate of such person or receiver of such corporation within six (6) months of date of issue. Upon verifying the facts in such cases, the Director shall refund seventy-five percent (75%) of all fees in excess of five dollars ($5.00) in such manner as may be directed by the City Controller.

Electrical Permit Fees
See electrical permit application for fees.