SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION

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1 SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION Chocolay Charter Township Planning and Zoning Department 5010 US 41 South Marquette, MI Phone: Fax PERMIT #SP- Permanent $ Temporary $ Receipt # Date Paid Regulations apply only to signs visible from the public right-of-way, public facilities, trails open to the public, and navigable waterways. Temporary signs do not require a permit unless they are mounted longer than 90 days provided they meet the standards of the Township Zoning Ordinance. Temporary signs that do not meet the standards must be processed as permanent signs. Temporary signs are not counted in the total area calculations for a property. See the Zoning Ordinance Section 18.1 for a list of prohibited signs, and signs that do not require a permit provided they meet standards. You must have a permit to erect, replace, move, or alter a sign structure. Alterations that involve a change in the size or shape of an existing sign require a permit. Changing or replacing a sign face or panel, or changing copy or color on a permitted sign or performing repair and maintenance is not an alteration and does not require a permit. You may fill out one application for multiple signs on a property, however, off-premise signs require a separate application. Circle all applicable below. LOCATION: TYPE OF CHANGE: SIGN TYPE: USE: On-Premise New Sign (additional) Wall/Window Commercial/Industrial Public Trail Off-Premise - Billboard Structural Alteration of Existing Sign Freestanding (pole) Residential (one or two family) Recreation Area Off-Premise - Directional Replacement of Existing Sign Freestanding (ground) Residential (multi-family) Shopping Center ILLUMINATION: CHANGEABLE MESSAGE: Projecting Subdivision/Mobile Home Park Agricultural External None Manual Change None Canopy, Marquee, or Awning Industrial Park Other: Internal Digital Electronic Message Sign Conditional Use (Specify): PROPERTY ADDRESS & INFORMATION M.P.H. M.P.H. Street Number Street Name Suite/Number Speed limit of adjacent roadway/s Parcel Number Zoning District Business/Subdivision/Development Name APPLICANT/TENANT INFORMATION Name Fax Number(s) Relation to Property Owner Address Phone Number(s) PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Name Address Phone Number(s) Fax Number(s) SIGN COMPANY INFORMATION Name Address Phone(s) Fax

2 For complete sign requirements, please refer to the Chocolay Township Zoning Ordinance Section 18.1 Signs. HOW TO MEASURE FREESTANDING SIGNS (Pole or Ground) Area: The sign area (in square feet) shall include the frame (background panel for the graphics), but shall not include the pole or other structural support unless such pole or structural support is internally illuminated or otherwise so designed to constitute a display device. If there are multiple frames, the sign area shall be the sum of the areas of each frame (do not count the space between, if any). Calculate the area by taking the length of the frame times the width. When two (2) identical sign faces are placed back to back so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and are part of the same sign structure, the sign area shall be computed as the measurement of one (1) of the two (2) faces. The area of all other similar multiple-sided signs shall be computed as fifty (50) percent of the sum of the area of all faces of the sign. Area does not include structural supports or nonstructural or decorative trim, or areas separated from the background surface by a distinct delineation, reveal, or border. Height: Measure (in feet) from the base of the sign or supportive structure at its point of attachment to the ground to the highest point of the sign. A freestanding sign on an earth mound or other base that has the effect of raising the grade shall be measured from the grade of the nearest paved road. Where a freestanding sign is mounted along a road that has a higher grade level as compared to the grade level directly below the freestanding sign, then height shall be measured from the road grade to the highest point of the sign. Height does include structural supports and nonstructural or decorative trim in measuring to the highest point of the sign. Setback: Additional sign area is permitted for signs that are setback more than forty (40) feet from the travel lane as measured from the marked pavement edge (white line) of the nearest roadway to the nearest portion of the sign. HOW TO MEASURE WALL / WINDOW / CANOPY SIGNS Area: Allowable wall sign area is calculated as a percentage of the area of the applicable building façade (or building unit façade) in elevation view, and varies based on the setback of the sign from the travel lane. The sum of the area of ALL such signs on one façade shall not exceed this stated percentage, therefore, this application must include the area of all applicable signs (whether existing or proposed) on a building façade or building unit facade. Area of Sign Elements: For a wall sign which is framed or outlined to provide a background for a sign display, the area shall include the entire portion within such background or frame. For a wall sign composed of individual letters, figures, or elements mounted on a wall or similar surface, the area shall be the area of the smallest geometric figure, or the sum of the combination of regular geometric figures, which form or approximate the perimeter of all sign elements in the display. Height: No portion of the wall mounted sign shall exceed the height of the building façade or the architectural projection on which it is mounted. Setback: Setback shall be measured from the boundary indicated by the marked pavement edge (white line) of the nearest roadway to the nearest portion of the sign. GRAPHIC SIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS All submissions must include a complete description and scale drawings of all existing and proposed signs, and all information required information as described below. Documents shall be no larger than 11 x 17 inches. Specifications and construction documents shall contain the required dimensions and setback measurements related to sign calculations, and a visualization of the finished sign graphics and copy. Signs on facades and architectural projections (may include wall, window, canopy, awning, marquee, electronic message, changeable message, projecting): Elevation drawings must include the dimensions and area of the building façade, building unit façade, windows, structure, or architectural projection upon which the sign is to be mounted; sign area dimensions and computations (including the area of all other signs on the same façade or surface); mounting height, placement on the façade or surface, projection from the façade or surface, and description of sign materials. Projecting sign specifications must include head clearance, width of walkway over which sign is projecting, and lineal footage of the building façade (or building unit façade) on which it is mounted. Freestanding signs (may include pole, ground, electronic message, changeable message, projecting): Accurate scale drawing of the property with lot dimensions (including length of road frontage in feet); existing and proposed sign placement in relation to property lines, buildings, driveways, parking areas, easements, drive-through lanes, and travel lane; all uses of buildings and structures, sign height. Lighting specifications must include lumens, shielding, and mounting direction in relation to pedestrians, motorists, and adjacent property owners, and specifications for ambient light monitoring device if applicable (electronic message signs).

3 HOW TO MEASURE FREESTANDING SIGNS (Pole or Ground)

4 HOW TO MEASURE WALL/FASCIA SIGNS HOW TO MEASURE FAÇADE AREA L = Length H = Height BUILDING FAÇADE That portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending vertically from grade to the top of a parapet wall or eaves and horizontally across the entire width (but not depth) of that building elevation. BUILDING UNIT FAÇADE In a multi-tenant building, the portion of the building façade that pertains to a particular storefront or tenant. The building facade for a building unit shall be measured from the centerline of the party walls defining the building unit.

5 Roof signs are prohibited in all Districts. ROOF AND WALL SIGN DISTINCTIONS

6 Meets Requirements Total # of Proposed newly erected, moved, or altered signs: Total # of Existing signs to remain: Indicate sign type below (freestanding, menu board, directional, and portable). FREESTANDING SIGNS Length of road frontage # of vehicular driveways Sign #1 Sign Type: m.p.h. Speed of fronting roadway Calculations: Lighting specifications: Sign #2 m.p.h. Speed of fronting roadway Sign Type: Calculations: Lighting specifications: Sign #3 m.p.h. Speed of fronting roadway Sign Type: _ Total Area _ Total Area _ Total Area feet Height feet Height feet Height Calculations: Lighting specifications: Sign #4 Sign Type: Electronic Message Sign Notes on EMS: m.p.h. Speed of fronting roadway Total Area (40 SF max.) feet Height Calculations: Lighting specifications: Freestanding sign area allowed in commercial/industrial districts. Table Notes: (1) Electronic message signs shall not exceed an area of 40 square feet. (2) A projecting sign may be counted toward the total permitted area for one freestanding sign or the total area of all façade signs. Enter specifications for projecting signs on the next page. Speed Limit Freestanding Sign Area less than or = 40' setback from road edge 35 mph or less 50 sq ft 40 or 45 mph 120 sq ft 50 or 55 mph 150 sq ft Additional Sign Area greater than 40' setback from road edge 5% for each additional 20' setback to a maximum of 40% additional 10% for each additional 20' setback to a maximum of 40% additional 15% for each additional 20' setback to a maximum of 40% additional

7 Total # of Proposed newly erected, moved, or altered signs: Total # of Existing signs to remain: Indicate sign type below (wall, window, canopy, awning, marquee, projecting). WALL / WINDOW / CANOPY / AWNING / MARQUEE SIGN Sign #1 Façade # Sign Type: Calculate total sign area per façade (sketches welcome) in this space. Add existing sign area + new sign area per each façade. Calculations: Sign #2 Façade # Sign Type: Calculations: Sign #3 Façade # Sign Type: Calculations: Sign #4 Façade # Sign Type: Calculations: Sign #5 Façade # Sign Type: Calculations: Sign #6 Façade # PROJECTING SIGN Façade/Unit Façade length Or 2 = Whichever is less (Circle Permitted Area) 32 square feet feet projection distance (shall not exceed 2/3 of the width of the walkway below) feet head clearance (shall be at least 8 feet) Note: A projecting sign may be counted toward the total permitted area for one freestanding sign or the total area of all façade signs. Wall / Window sign area allowed in commercial/industrial districts. Table Notes: (1) Canopy, awning, or marquee signs (and other signs on architectural projections) shall not exceed an area of 25% of the architectural projection to which it is affixed, or 15% of the building façade/unit façade to which it is attached, whichever is greater. Distance of sign from travel lane or adjacent property Percentage of building facade or building unit facade permitted for sign area 0 to 100 feet Fifteen (15) percent 101 to 300 feet Twenty (20) percent Over 301 feet Twenty-five (25) percent

8 I, the undersigned, understand that issuance of a sign permit does not guarantee compliance with any other applicable permits required by Marquette County or the State of Michigan, and agree that I will obtain all other necessary permits before installing the sign structure. I, the undersigned, understand that no sign shall employ actual motion or the illusion of motion, or light and/or color changes achieved through mechanical, electrical, or electronic means, also including the effect motivated by environmental input such as wind or thermal dynamics, except as authorized for compliant electronic message signs. I, the undersigned, understand that no sign shall employ a flashing effect characterized by a repetitive cycle of illumination and non-illumination, with flashing being understood as a cyclical period between on-off phases of less than twenty (20) seconds, or a change that is not complete within one (1) second or less. I, the undersigned, understand that no sign shall contain phosphorescence, luminescence, mirrors, strobe lights, search lights, or other bright colored or high intensity light fixtures; or emit odor, noise, smoke, open flames or visible matter other than light. I, the undersigned, certify that this application is accurate and contains no misrepresentations or fraud, and that any alterations of the specifications of this application are not authorized and require approval of the Zoning Administrator. Applicant Signature: I have read and understand the conditions listed above Owner or Owner s Authorized Agent Date OWNER AFFIDAVIT (MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE OWNER) I, hereby state that I am the owner in fee of the Property described on this application and that I have Authorized: Agents Name Agents license # if applicable To act as my agent for the purpose of obtaining the permit herein requested. Owner Printed Name Owner Signature Date Office Use Only: Approved By: Date: MDOT approval Needed: Conditions/Comments: