Election Sign Ordinances
Important Information: Each jurisdiction is responsible for their local sign ordinances. This list is a general guide. You must contact the local jurisdiction for further information, any updates or changes.
| Jurisdiction | No. Days Display Prior to Election | Size Requirement | No. Days Removal after Election | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cities | ||||
| Frankenmuth City | 30 | 6 sq feet per sign | 7 | No more than two signs per premises |
| Saginaw City | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 7 | |
| Zilwaukee City | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 14 | Signs only allowed on private property |
| Villages | ||||
| Birch Run Village | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq ft | 4 | On private property only, and not on right-of-way |
| Chesaning Village | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 10 | |
| Merrill Village | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Oakley Village | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | Private property |
| St Charles Village | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Townships | ||||
| Albee Twp | None | None | None | Historically - no more than 30 days |
| Birch Run Twp | 30 | None | 15 | |
| Blumfield Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 7 | |
| Brady Twp | 30 | None | 5 | |
| Brant Twp | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 14 | |
| Bridgeport Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Buena Vista Twp | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Carrollton Twp | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 5 | Shall be confined within private property |
| Chapin Twp | None | None | None | |
| Chesaning Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Frankenmuth Twp | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 14 | Private property only, and not on right-of-way |
| Fremont Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 7 | |
| James Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 14 | |
| Jonesfield Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Kochville Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Lakefield Twp | 30 | None | 14 | Ordinance Section 506-6 Temporary Signs |
| Maple Grove Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 7 | |
| Marion Twp | None | None | None | |
| Richland Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 7 | |
| Saginaw Twp | 30 |
Maximum of 16 sq feet. Signs are not allowed on vacant lots. 1 sign per lot per candidate with property owner permission and not placed closer than 10 feet from the road. |
10 | Sign Ordinance Chapter 48 |
| Spaulding Twp | None | None | None | No Sign Ordinance, but ask that candidates not place signs more than 30 days before and remove within 7 days following election. |
| St Charles Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 4 | |
| Swan Creek Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 7 | |
| Taymouth Twp | None | Maximum of 32 sq feet | 10 | No closer than 15' to right-of-way. No limit on number of signs per yard. |
| Thomas Twp | 30 | Maximum of 32 sq feet; 12 sq feet need temp permit | 5 | Signs must be confined to private property. |
| Tittabawassee Twp | 30 | 6-32 sq feet - need permit | 4 | Less than 6 sq feet-no permit; should not be in road right-of-way and should be on property owners parcel and secure permission |
| Zilwaukee Twp | None | None | None | |
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