Sign rules for home businesses are set by your city or township zoning ordinance, not by Kent County. Many Michigan municipalities prohibit or strictly limit signs for home occupations to preserve residential character.
Because zoning is municipal in Kent County, whether a home occupation may display any sign, and its size and lighting, is governed by your city's or township's zoning code under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3101 et seq.). Home-occupation provisions in Michigan communities commonly bar illuminated or off-site signs and limit any permitted sign to a small nameplate. There is no countywide home-business sign ordinance; consult your local zoning ordinance (for example, Grand Rapids Chapter 61) for exact limits.
A non-compliant sign can trigger municipal zoning enforcement, removal orders, and fines imposed by the city or township.
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