2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Ann Arbor's sign code is content-neutral: noncommercial messages, including political messages, may be placed on any lawfully permitted sign. Single- and two-family lots may display up to six temporary freestanding signs (12 sq ft each) plus one small sign year-round.
Ann Arbor UDC 5.24.1
Regardless of any provision of this Code, noncommercial messages may be placed or substituted on any lawfully permitted Sign.
Ann Arbor regulates temporary signs (including garage-sale signs) by size and time, not content. A temporary freestanding sign may display up to 65 continuous days. Signs may not be placed on trees, utility poles, or in the public right-of-way.
Ann Arbor UDC 5.24.7
A Temporary Freestanding Sign may be displayed for up to 65 continuous days, with at least a 30-day gap between any display period. Temporary Freestanding Signs shall be removed when not within the permitted display period.
1 cities in Washtenaw County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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