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Commission grants sign variances for downtown tattoo parlor with maintenance condition

Royal Oak Planning Commission · May 15, 2025
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Summary

The commission granted variances allowing a hand-painted wall sign and neon trim lighting for 8 Ball Tattoo on South Main Street, contingent on strict maintenance (repair of burned-out lights and peeling paint) and subject to the usual sign-permit process.

The Royal Oak Planning Commission granted a pair of variances that allow 8 Ball Tattoo to keep a hand-painted wall sign and neon/trim lighting in its downtown storefront contingent on a maintenance agreement.

Staff described the requested waivers as exceptions to Sign Area 3 provisions in the city's sign ordinance — painted wall signs and permanent architectural or trim lighting (including neon or LED…

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