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VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN ZONING/SIGN BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Franklin Hall (Broughton House), 32325 Franklin Road, Franklin, MI, 48025 Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM Sign Board of Appeals Case #26-001 Parcel #: TF-24-06-226-009 & TF-24-06-226-010 Property: 32652 Franklin Road Zoning: C-1 Description of Request: Ground Sign Status: Denial, per section 1474.18 (c) (4) Location setback from right of way Ground signs may be in a front yard provided that no portion of the sign be closer than five (5) feet to the right of way. The proposed sign is to be located 2 feet from the front property line which is also the edge of the sidewalk. Thus, the applicant is requesting a variance of 3 feet to locate the sign 2 feet back from the sidewalk/ front property line. Informational report: This sign has been to the Historic District Commission and has a tentative approval based on the actions of the Sign Board of Appeals. HDC has recommended your approval of the above sign. Their decision was based partially on the fact that to meet the 5-foot setback would place the sign in an asphalt parking space and thereby either reduce the allowable parking or not allow the sign. The plans for the variance requested are available for viewing in the Village Clerk’s office during normal business hours; Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any input or comments regarding the matter listed above, you may attend the meeting or submit your written statement to the Village Clerk’s Office at the above address no later than Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 72-hour notice. Contact Village Clerk, Evan Milan at 248-626-9666 ext. 101 for special services. Posted: December 23, 2025. Evan Milan, Village Clerk Published: Oakland Press, Friday, December 26, 2025