Sign Permit

Codes and Ordinances
  • Current State of Michigan Building Code
  • Chapter 4 Sign Ordinance
  • Sign Ordinance
 Contractor License Requirements

City of Detroit licensed Sign Erector or Sign Specialist

 Submission Requirements
  • Create account in Accela Portal
  • Contractors connect license account to permit account
  • Apply for a permit on-line through Accela Portal
  • Submit scope of work and sealed architectural plans in ProjectDox portal or Complete and submit permit application in DRC office

After submitting your application, you can expect to get your permit in about 20 days.

 Fees Scheduling an Inspection

Schedule Permit Inspection in Accela Portal or in Construction Division Office

 Final Documents
  • Sign Permit
  • Certificate of Acceptance
 Estimated Time to Issue Permit after Application Submission

20 Days