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Planning commission denies variance for additional gas-station price sign at 11 Mile Road

Royal Oak Planning Commission · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Petitioners sought a freestanding product-price sign at the property line of a 1621 East 11 Mile Road filling station; staff said the sign plus an existing masonry wall would obstruct driver sight lines. Commission denied the variance after discussion of raising or relocating the sign.

Royal Oak Planning Commission members denied a petition to allow a second freestanding product-price sign at a fuel station on East 11 Mile Road, concluding the proposed location would obstruct sight lines for vehicles exiting the site.

Staff said the proposed sign — a post-mounted display at the northeast corner of the site near a 30‑inch masonry screening wall and effectively at the property line —…

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