# Sign Regulations in Leo-Cedarville, Indiana

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Leo-Cedarville, Indiana, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Leo-Cedarville, Indiana (IN)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Leo-Cedarville, Indiana regulates 21 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Multifamily Project Identity Signs in the Residential Zoning Districts (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) zoning district are capped at 6 ft. tall and 50 sq. ft., with a Min 10 ft. from street right-of-way. setback (Sec. § 152.215(B)(7)). Most commercial signs in Leo-Cedarville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) | 7 | 6 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential District (R1, R2) (Low Density) | 4 | 6 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential District (R3, R4, R5) (Medium and High Density) | 5 | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial Zoning Districts (OC, DC, C1) | 2 | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — |
| Old Town/DC Zoning District (State Road One) | 1 | — | — | — |
| C2 Zoning District | 5 | 35 ft. | 200 sq. ft. per wall | — |
| Industrial Zones | 2 | — | 200 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial/Office Parks | 1 | 35 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### Residential Zoning Districts (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per dwelling/unit | Mounted on primary structure (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5); 1 per dwelling or unit. | — | § 152.215(A)(1), § 152.215(B)(1) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | On primary structure (R1, R2) or on single family detached residences (R3, R4, R5). | — | § 152.215(A)(2), § 152.215(B)(2) |
| Church/Public Building Sign (R1-R2) | — | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 152.215(A)(3) |
| Church/Public Building Bulletin Board/Sign (R3-R4-R5) | — | 32 sq. ft. (bulletin board); 100 sq. ft. (wall sign) | — | — | — | Wall sign must be approved by Advisory Plan Commission. | — | § 152.215(B)(3), (B)(4) |
| Multifamily Project Identity Sign | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — | Min 10 ft. from street right-of-way. | Max 2, more possible if multiple entries | Main entryway; temporary and permanent. Up to 2, more possible with approval for multiple entries. | — | § 152.215(B)(7) |
| Funeral Home/Mortuary Nameplate | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.215(B)(6) |
| Gateway Sign (Subdivision) | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | — | As per Subdivision Control Ordinance. | — | § 152.215(A)(5) |

### Residential District (R3, R4, R5) (Medium and High Density)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per unit | 1 per single family, duplex and/or multiple family unit. | — | § 152.215(B)(1) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | Single family detached residences. | — | § 152.215(B)(2) |
| Church/Public Bulletin Board/Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. (bulletin board); 100 sq. ft. (wall sign, with Plan Commission approval) | — | — | — | Wall sign must state only name of church, school, or public building. Must be flush-mounted, not above roofline. | — | § 152.215(B)(3), (B)(4) |
| Multifamily Project Identity Sign | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — | Min 10 ft. from street right-of-way. | 2; more if multiple entries | Main entryway; more may be allowed for multiple street entries with approval. | — | § 152.215(B)(7) |
| Funeral Home/Mortuary Nameplate | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.215(B)(6) |

### C2 Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Freestanding Building) | — | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parcel | One per business parcel. Must meet placement criteria in code. Lot frontage 100 feet or less: only ground sign. May be illuminated. | — | § 152.217(A)(1) |
| Pole Sign (Freestanding Building or Shopping Center) | 35 ft. | 100 sq. ft. (freestanding); 200 sq. ft. (shopping center) | — | — | 1 per parcel; extra with Commission approval | 1 per business parcel (freestanding). 1 per shopping center, with possible additional if >200 ft frontage. | — | § 152.217(A)(1), (B)(1) |
| Wall Sign (Freestanding Building or Shopping Center) | — | 200 sq. ft. per wall | — | — | Per wall | On building wall. Calculation excludes doors/windows. | — | § 152.217(A)(2), (B)(2) |
| Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the face of marquees; lower edge at least 8 ft above sidewalk, cannot project above roof unless otherwise approved. | — | § 152.217(A)(3), (B)(3) |
| Bench Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.217(B)(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Leo-Cedarville

- It is unlawful to erect, construct, enlarge, move, or convert any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the Zoning Administrator, unless otherwise exempted.
- No sign shall be maintained unlawfully; possessing a permit does not authorize an unlawful sign.
- A sign permit becomes null and void if the work is not started within 12 months or completed within 18 months of issuance.
- Signs presenting an immediate public safety threat may be removed immediately without notice.
- All signs and components must be maintained in safe, neat, clean, and attractive condition; failure may result in penalties.
- A sign must be removed when the business it advertises is no longer conducted on the premises.
- No sign shall be permitted in or projecting over a roadway right-of-way.
- The following are expressly prohibited in all zoning districts: 'A' frame signs deemed hazardous to pedestrian traffic, abandoned signs, animated or intensely lighted signs with flashing or moving lights, unprofessional permanent hand painted signs, searchlights, balloons, or similar attention-getting devices except new business openings (with temporary permit), miscellaneous signs and posters affixed visibly from a roadway on unauthorized locations, moving or imitative motion signs, off-premise signs except as expressly permitted, projecting signs over or into the street right-of-way, signs placed on public property or over street/roadway without approval, signs on towers/tanks without approval, signs containing obscene, pornographic, untruthful, immoral, or offensive content, signs utilizing motion picture/laser/visual projection, signs emitting audible sound, odor, or visible matter, signs imitating official traffic signs or signaling devices, signs construed as lights of emergency or road equipment vehicles, signs hiding official traffic or roadway signs, signs obstructing any door, fire escape, stairway, or exit, or signs with moving or progressively changing text.
- No hand painted permanent outdoor signs except those done in a professional manner as determined by the Plan Commission.
- No sign may be installed in utility or drainage easements, nor placed so as to interfere with vehicular sight paths.
- Advertising signs (off-premise) are prohibited except as permitted under Interstate Highway Signage provisions.

## Signs exempt from permit in Leo-Cedarville

- Street address sign on a primary structure not exceeding two square feet.
- Replacement of a legal sign damaged/destroyed by accident to its original size, shape, and location, except non-conforming signs, without a permit; changes in size, shape, type, or location require a permit.
- Integral signs (e.g., building name, date, memorials) carved into permanent materials, as long as they do not advertise a business or product.
- Parking signs for public and private parking that do not exceed two square feet, no higher than six feet, set back three feet, and not used for advertising.
- Private traffic/direction signs (non-illuminated) not exceeding three square feet, six feet high, and at least three feet from any curb or pavement.
- Public signs (e.g., safety, no trespassing, traffic signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical or public interest) by or on the order of public officers in performance of duty.
- Festival or public notification banners/pennants for public or quasi-public endeavors, except over public rights-of-way without permission.
- One nameplate not exceeding two square feet per dwelling unit, stating only name and/or address of the occupant.
- House sale or rental signs on premises (if compliant with further section provisions).
- Signs erected by social, charitable, patriotic, political, or athletic organizations.
- Vehicle or product for sale signs attached to the item, not projecting, not more than one displayed at a time, not to be displayed more than 30 days per three months (except garage/yard sales as separately authorized).
- Utility signs for marking cables and lines, unless deemed hazardous.
- Green address signs provided by the local fire department.
- Permit exceptions include: changing copy or message on an approved sign (as long as no size, height, location, or structure change); painting, cleaning, or normal maintenance/repair unless a structural change is involved; temporary or exempt signs as described.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a sign permit must be accompanied by information sufficient to assure compliance, including drawings and lists of all signs on the same parcel or by the same business and within 100 feet.
- A variance from sign regulations can be granted by petitioning the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Pole signs at strip shopping centers and industrial zones may be part of the site development plan or erected later, subject to Advisory Plan Commission approval.
- Additional entryway signs for multifamily residential projects or shopping centers may be permitted by the Advisory Plan Commission.
- Temporary or portable signs, banners, or special attention-getting devices (e.g., searchlights, balloons) for new businesses require temporary permits even where briefly allowed.
- Off-site real estate development directional signs require approval of the Zoning Administrator.
- No sign shall be permitted in any newly created or previously omitted zoning district until the code is amended to allow signs in that district.

## Full detail

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