Sign Regulations in Kent County, MI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kent County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Kent County itself does not regulate political signs. Size and removal rules are set by your city, village, or township, and signs are not permitted in state-highway right-of-way. The County Clerk directs residents to their local planning office.
Political Sign Rules in Kent County, Michigan
Some RestrictionsKent County Clerk - Political Signs guidance
The Kent County Clerk's office would like to make you aware of certain restrictions on the placement of political signs. Listed below are restrictions for the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Kent County Road Commission, and certain cities. ... Signs are not permitted in the right-of-way of State Highways.
Garage Sale Signs
Garage-sale sign rules come from your city or township, not Kent County. In Kentwood, temporary signs of six square feet or less must stay on the sale property and may not be placed on telephone poles or in the public right-of-way.
Garage Sale Sign Rules in Kent County, Michigan
Some RestrictionsCity of Kentwood Residential Handbook - Signs
Temporary signs of six (6) square feet or less, such as those advertising garage sales, yard sales, and real estate signs, must be kept upon the lot that is for sale or where the activity is taking place. These signs may not be placed upon telephone poles or in the public right-of-way.
Sign Regulations by City in Kent County
2 cities in Kent County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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