Sign Waiver and Adjustment Hearing

The Planning and Development Department conducts public hearings for waiver or adjustment of any dimensional or operational standard or requirement set forth in Chapter 4 of the signs regulations, except as expressly limited or prohibited (see FAQ).

Sign Waiver and Adjustment Hearings

PDD will be holding Sign Waiver and Adjustment Hearings on an as needed basis. Pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act, as amended, these meeting will take place virtually over Zoom. The hearing dates, public notices, and public zoom information will be posted here as they are scheduled.

Application Payments

In order to proceed you must first receive an SWA Application Number from the PDD SWA administrator. Contact the PDD SWA administrator by email at [email protected]. Please note that the SWA payment is a non-refundable payment and all application payments are final.

Receive the Notices

To receive the notices for upcoming Sign Waiver and Adjustment Hearings, please use the "Sign Up For Hearing Notices" button below and enter your email or telephone number to receive future notifications on all upcoming hearings:

Waiver Documents 

• PDD Sign Waiver Review Application - Step 1

• Sign Waiver and Adjustment overview

• Limits on Sign Waivers or Adjustments

• Sign Waiver Hearing Rules and Procedures