Temporary sign is any sign or object which is placed to advertise or announce a specific event(s), occurrence(s), or circumstances(s) or which pertain to announcing a specific event(s), occurrence(s), or circumstances(s) and/or is not designed or intended to be placed permanently. Temporary signs are typically constructed of temporary materials such as cardboard, plastic, vinyl, paper, or sometimes wooden materials.

(1) Area. Temporary signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.

(2) Height. No temporary signs shall project higher than four feet above the existing grade.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs cannot be illuminated either by sign itself or lights setup to on shine on the temporary sign.

(4) Installation time frame. Temporary signs that communicate an event with a purpose or theme and a defined beginning and end shall not be installed or placed upon any property more than 30 calendar days preceding any event of that type to which the sign or signs pertain.

(5) Removal of signs. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or designee of one or more temporary sign(s) that communicate an event with a purpose or theme with a defined beginning and end to remove this/these sign(s) within seven days following the end date of the event to which any sign or signs pertain.

(6) Permission required. The owner or designee of any temporary sign shall obtain the verbal permission of the owner of the property prior to posting any temporary sign. Only the owner of the property may provide this permission and this permission cannot be granted by a tenant of the property where the temporary sign is to be posted without the permission of the owner.

(7) Right-of-way. Temporary signs cannot be placed in the city right-of-way.

Any registered voter can cast their vote using an absentee ballot. As a voter, you must submit a ballot application, unless you’ve previously submitted a permanent ballot application, and then return the voted ballot by mail or through an absentee ballot drop box. It is crucial that ballots arrive at the clerk's office before 8:00 PM on Election Day. There are three options for absentee applications: online at Mi.gov/Vote, upon request from the Clerk's office, or by visiting the Clerk's office. 

It is strongly recommended to return the ballot to the City or the drop box, especially during the last week before the election. The outer envelope of the ballot MUST be signed and dated by the voter. For those preferring a permanent absentee ballot for all future elections, they can sign up for the Permanent Absentee Voter List at Mi.gov/Vote. However, it is important to note that if added to the permanent list, YOU are responsible to let us know if you are leaving town. Your ballot will not automatically be forwarded.

Secondly, in-person voting is available during the 9-day early voting period for all state and federal elections. The early voting center in Flushing is located at the Flushing City Hall in the City Council Chambers at 725 E Main St, operating from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Dates, times, and locations for early voting can be checked here and here.

Lastly, in-person voting on Election Day is an option with polls open from 7 am to 8 pm. Voters should go to their assigned precinct as indicated on their Voter Information Card. Precincts 1 and 2 are situated at United Methodist Church, 413 E Main St, Flushing, MI 48433, while Precincts 3 and 4 are located at Bella Birches, 606 N McKinley Rd, Flushing, MI 48433. Precinct locations can also be verified at Mi.gov/Vote.