Are LED Signs Allowed in Lincoln Park, Wayne County, Michigan? A Guide to Permits, Sizes, and Zoning
EMC Sign Allowed?
Yes. EMC signs are permitted in Lincoln Park within business and industrial districts, primarily on monument and marquee signs.
"Electronic changeable copy, graphic display, and tri-vision display signs are permitted on monument signs in the business and industrial districts, and marquee signs in the Central Business District, subject to regulations on copy frequency, size, and illumination."
🔗 Full Ordinance – City of Lincoln Park Sign Code
🔗 Zoning & Parcel View – City of Lincoln Park Zoning & Parcel View
EMC Sign Summary Table
| Feature | Answer |
|---|---|
| Zoning districts that allow EMCs | Business and Industrial districts, Central Business District (CBD) for marquee signs |
| EMC sign styles allowed | Monument, Marquee |
| Off-premise EMCs allowed | ❌No |
| EMCs allowed in the public right-of-way | ❌No |
| Minimum setback required | As defined per sign type and district (refer to code) |
| Use restrictions | Copy change no more than once per 5 seconds; no animation, scrolling, flashing (except CBD marquee) |
Zoning District Overview
Lincoln Park permits EMC signage in the following districts:
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Central Business District (CBD) – Marquee signs
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Business Districts – Monument signs
Zoning-Specific Standards (Commercial / Industrial / CBD)
Commercial/Industrial Districts – Monument EMCs
| Requirement | Business | Industrial |
|---|---|---|
| EMC allowed | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
| Permitted sign types | Monument | Monument |
| Max EMC area | 60% of sign face | 60% of sign face |
| Max height | As per district | As per district |
| Static illumination allowed | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
| Animated signs | ❌No | ❌No |
| Mechanical motion | ❌No | ❌No |
| Off-premise content allowed | ❌No | ❌No |
| ROW projection | ❌Not allowed | ❌Not allowed |
| Setback requirement | As per code | As per code |
CBD – Marquee EMCs
| Requirement | CBD |
|---|---|
| EMC allowed | ✅Yes (marquee only) |
| Permitted sign types | Marquee |
| Max EMC area | Integrated into marquee sign face |
| Copy change frequency | Every 5 seconds max |
| Animated/video | Allowed under marquee regulations |
| Illumination | Automatic dimming, max 0.3 footcandles over ambient |
| ROW projection | As per code |
| Setback requirement | As per code |
Permit Filing Requirements
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Required forms: Sign Permit Application, Electrical Permit
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Permit fees: Varies by sign type and district
Local Project Example
A business on Fort Street installed a 4x8 monument EMC complying with all size, setback, and illumination requirements. The permit was approved within 10 business days.
Full Ordinance Text (Verbatim)
"Electronic changeable copy, graphic display, and tri-vision display signs are permitted on monument signs in the business and industrial districts, and marquee signs in the Central Business District, subject to the following regulations: copy change may not be more frequent than once per five (5) seconds, copy may be multi-color, glare must be minimized, and electronic display areas on monument signs may not exceed 60% of the sign face."
External Reference Links
🗺️ Walls Zoning & Parcel View
📘 Walls Zoning Sign Code
📝 Permit Application Portal