# Sign Regulations in Archbold, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Archbold, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/archbold
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/archbold/latest/archbold_oh/0-0-0-1068)

## At a glance

Archbold, Ohio regulates 5 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the M-1, M-2 zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall and 60 square feet per side, with a Minimum ten feet from street right-of-way setback (Sec. § 152.103(D)). Most commercial signs in Archbold require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Central Business District (CBD) | 2 | 42 inches | Aggregate maximum of 500 square feet | — |
| B-2 | 2 | 42 inches | Aggregate maximum of 500 square feet | — |
| M-1, M-2 | 2 | 10 feet | Aggregate maximum of 500 square feet | — |
| Residential District (R) | 1 | — | 4 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 50% of total allowable square footage for monument sign | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Central Business District (CBD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Aggregate maximum of 500 square feet | — | No part within two feet of curb | — | Exterior walls | — | § 152.102(A)(1), § 152.106(A) |
| Portable Sign | 42 inches | 7 square feet | — | — | One per business | Public right-of-way or private property | — | § 152.103(H) |

### B-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Aggregate maximum of 500 square feet | — | No part within two feet of curb | — | Exterior walls | — | § 152.102(A)(2), § 152.106(A) |
| Portable Sign | 42 inches | 7 square feet | — | — | One per business | Public right-of-way or private property | — | § 152.103(H) |

### M-1, M-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Aggregate maximum of 500 square feet | — | No part within two feet of curb | — | Exterior walls | — | § 152.102(A)(2), § 152.106(A) |
| Monument Sign | 10 feet | 60 square feet per side | — | Minimum ten feet from street right-of-way | One per street frontage | Minimum ten feet off street right-of-way | — | § 152.103(D) |

## Prohibited signs in Archbold

- Prohibiting the erection of signs in such numbers, sizes, designs, illumination, and locations as may create a hazard to pedestrians and motorists.
- No sign shall be placed in any public right-of-way except publicly owned signs, traffic control and street signs, unless express permission is given by the Archbold Engineer.
- Abandoned signs shall be removed within 30 days by the owner or lessee of the premises.
- Prohibited signs include abandoned signs, animated signs, off-premises signs, pole signs, and snipe signs on public property and right-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Archbold

- Public notices, traffic control signs, wayfinding and other official signs and notices are exempt from the provisions of this section.
- Directional signs, not containing advertising are exempt from the maximum square footage requirements and shall be approved by the municipal engineer.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master sign plan is mandatory for all buildings with two or more tenants.
- A master sign plan shall be established at and approved with the initial site plan applications.
- Individual zoning permits consistent with owner approved master sign plan; permits shall be approved by the Zoning Inspector.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 5 zoning districts in Archbold — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Archbold+OH&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-archbold

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