# Sign Regulations in Beavercreek Township, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Beavercreek Township, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/beavercreek-township
- **Data last verified:** 2026-02-10
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.beavercreektwpohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1555/TWP-Zoning-Resolution_122021_FINAL--UPDTD-6-9-22-ARTICLE-32-ADDED#page=199)

## At a glance

Beavercreek Township, Ohio regulates 23 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Temporary Ground Sign (Non-Residential Districts – General)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 6 sq ft per sign face; 12 sq ft total, with a 15 ft minimum from any property line or street edge of pavement. setback (Sec. 20.04.12; 20.04.13(a)(i), (b)–(h); 20.04.14(i)(i–iv), (j)–(k).). Most commercial signs in Beavercreek Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 4 ft | 20 sq ft total sign area | — |
| Residential "R" Districts (R-1AA, R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5) | 2 | 4 ft | 24 sq ft per sign face; 48 sq ft total | — |
| R-O Districts (R-O) | 3 | 4 ft (general) | 6 sq ft per sign face; 12 sq ft total | — |
| B-1 | 7 | 20 ft | First sign ≤100 sq ft per face (2 faces max); second sign ≤75 sq ft per face (where permitted); also constrained by 1/5 sq ft per linear ft of qualifying frontage. | — |
| Community Business District (B-2) | 7 | 20 ft | First sign ≤100 sq ft per face (2 faces max); second sign ≤75 sq ft per face. | — |
| General Business District (B-3) and Highway Business District (B-4) | 9 | 20 ft | First sign ≤100 sq ft per face; second sign ≤75 sq ft per face. | — |
| Office Building District (O-1), Research Park District (RP-1), Office Research Park District (ORP-1) | 5 | Not above top of wall or more than 20 ft in height, whichever is less. | First sign ≤100 sq ft per face; second sign ≤75 sq ft per face. | — |
| Light Industrial District (I-1) and Heavy Industrial District (I-2) | 5 | Not above top of wall or more than 20 ft in height, whichever is less. | First sign ≤100 sq ft per face; second sign ≤75 sq ft per face. | — |
| Agricultural District (A-1) | 3 | 5 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face; 64 sq ft total | — |
| Planned Unit Development Overlay (PUD) | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (General Setbacks) | — | — | — | Permanent: 5 ft minimum from ROW; 15 ft minimum from edge of roadway pavement; Temporary: 15 ft minimum from property line or street edge of pavement (20.04.6(a); 20.04.13(c)). | — | Front yard only; must be located along the front of the structure or property visible from the fronting roadway or adjacent parking lot. | — | 20.04.6(a)–(c), 20.04.6(b), 20.04.6(c)(i–iv); 20.04.11; 20.11.3–5; Figures 2–3, 6. |
| Wall Sign (General) | — | — | — | — | — | Mounted to building wall per 20.01.42. | — | 20.04.14(a)–(g); 20.01.42. |
| Awning Sign (General – Option 2) | — | — | — | — | — | Mounted or painted on/attached to an awning structure. | — | 20.04.2(a)–(c); 20.01.4. |
| Neon Sign (General – Option 3) | — | — | — | — | — | Mounted to building facade (see 20.01.27 definition). | — | 20.04.9(a)–(b); 20.01.27. |
| Marquee Sign (General – Identification Option) | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to or constructed in/on a marquee. | — | 20.04.8(a)–(b); 20.01.25–26. |
| ATM Sign | — | 20 sq ft total sign area | — | — | — | Attached to an ATM or similar device either attached to a primary structure or in an independent freestanding structure. | — | 20.04.1. |
| Temporary Ground Sign (Non-Residential Districts – General) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per sign face; 12 sq ft total | — | 15 ft minimum from any property line or street edge of pavement. | One per Lot plus one per every 200 ft of Lot Frontage; unlimited during election period per 20.04.14(i)(ii). | Must be placed no closer than 15 ft to any property line or street edge of pavement. | — | 20.04.12; 20.04.13(a)(i), (b)–(h); 20.04.14(i)(i–iv), (j)–(k). |
| Temporary Ground Sign (Residential and PUD-R Districts – General) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per sign face; 12 sq ft total | — | 15 ft minimum from any property line or street edge of pavement. | One per parcel plus one per every 150 ft of frontage; unlimited during election period per 20.04.14(i)(ii). | Must be placed no closer than 15 ft to any property line or street edge of pavement. | — | 20.04.12; 20.04.13(a)(ii–iii), (b)–(h); 20.04.14(i)(i–iv), (j)–(k). |

### Community Business District (B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Ground Sign | 5 ft | 25 sq ft per sign face; 50 sq ft total | — | Minimum 5 ft from ROW; greater setbacks may be required at intersections; in no instance closer than 15 ft to edge of pavement. | One per developed parcel; one additional allowed if frontage >250 ft, subject to spacing and side-yard limits. | Front yard; along front visible from roadway or adjacent parking lot. | — | 20.06.1; 20.06.2(a)–(d); Permanent Ground Sign Size Table (B-1, B-2 row); 20.04.3(a)–(c); 20.04.5(a)–(c). |
| Permanent Awning Sign (Option 2) | — | — | — | — | One per building frontage (additional possible at Department discretion). | On awning. | — | 20.06.1; 20.06.3; 20.04.2(a)–(c). |
| Permanent Neon Sign (Option 3) | — | — | — | — | One neon sign per individual establishment. | On building facade. | — | 20.06.1; 20.06.4; 20.04.9(a)–(b). |
| Permanent Wall Sign (Option 1) | No projection above top of wall; not more than 15 ft in height, whichever is less. | — | — | — | One per building frontage. | On building wall. | — | 20.06.1; 20.06.5(a)–(c); 20.04.14(a)–(g). |
| Under Marquee Sign | — | 4 sq ft per sign face | — | — | One per individual establishment. | Attached to underside of a marquee. | — | 20.06.6(a)–(c); 20.04 Under Marquee Signs. |
| Temporary Ground Sign (Portable or A-frame with changeable copy) | 5 ft | 24 sq ft per sign face; 48 sq ft total | — | 15 ft minimum. | One per individual establishment; one continuous 30-day period per calendar year. | Minimum 15 ft from property line or street edge of pavement (general). | — | 20.06.7(a)–(d); 20.04.12–14. |
| Major Development Sign | 20 ft | First sign ≤100 sq ft per face (2 faces max); second sign ≤75 sq ft per face. | — | 20 ft minimum from ROW. | One per street frontage; maximum of two per development. | B Districts fronting on expressway/principal arterial/major arterial/arterial/thoroughfare. | — | 20.04.7(a)–(g). |

### General Business District (B-3) and Highway Business District (B-4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Ground Sign | 6 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face; 100 sq ft total | — | Minimum 5 ft from ROW; minimum 15 ft from edge of pavement (general). | One per parcel; additional allowed if frontage >300 ft, subject to spacing and side-yard limits. | Front yard; along front visible from roadway or adjacent parking lot. | — | 20.07.1–2(a)–(d); 20.04.3(a)–(c); 20.04.5(a)–(c). |
| Permanent Awning Sign (Option 2) | — | — | — | — | One or more per building frontage. | On awning. | — | 20.07.1; 20.07.3; 20.04.2(a)–(c); 20.04.14(a); 20.04.9(b). |
| Permanent Wall Sign (Option 1) | Must not project above top of wall to which attached. | — | — | — | One per building frontage. | On building wall. | — | 20.07.1; 20.07.5(a)–(c); 20.04.14(a)–(g). |
| Permanent Canopy Sign | — | Total area of all canopy signs ≤50% of total sign area allotted to the primary building frontage. | — | — | One or more per canopy frontage. | On canopy facing. | — | 20.07.6(a)–(c). |
| Permanent Marquee Sign | Minimum clearance 9 ft to sidewalk; must not project above top of wall. | ≤75% of total sign area allotted to the building frontage. | — | — | — | Attached to/constructed on a marquee on building facade. | — | 20.07.7(a)–(d); 20.04.8(a)–(b). |
| Under Marquee Sign | — | 6 sq ft per sign face | — | — | One per individual establishment. | Under a marquee. | — | 20.07.8(a)–(c); 20.04 Under Marquee Signs. |
| Temporary Ground Sign (Portable with changeable copy) | 5 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face; 64 sq ft total | — | 15 ft minimum. | One per individual establishment; one continuous 30-day period per calendar year. | Minimum 15 ft from property line or street edge of pavement (general). | — | 20.07.9(a)–(d); 20.04.12–14. |
| Major Development Sign | 20 ft | First sign ≤100 sq ft per face; second sign ≤75 sq ft per face. | — | 20 ft minimum from ROW. | One per street frontage; maximum two per development. | B Districts fronting on expressway/principal arterial/major arterial/arterial/thoroughfare. | — | 20.04.7(a)–(g). |

## Prohibited signs in Beavercreek Township

- All signs not expressly permitted under Article 20 or exempt under Section 20.02 are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs.
- Beacons and searchlights except for emergency, health, or safety purposes.
- Billboards.
- Blinking, flashing, or intermittent lighting, except as permitted for electronic copy signs in B Districts.
- Moving, animated, or rotating signs.
- Pennants, streamers, and similar devices.
- Helium, gas, and air balloons located on or anchored to structures, vehicles, the ground, or anything connected to or on the ground.
- Portable signs except as authorized under temporary signs.
- Projecting signs.
- Roof signs.
- Signs attached to any tree, utility pole, fence, bench, trash receptacle, or newspaper vending machine.
- Signs for which a permit has not been issued by the Township and which are not exempt under Section 20.02.
- Signs attached to or painted on the face of accessory buildings, except those attached to automatic teller machines or similar structures.
- Any signs which, by reason of size, shape, location, coloring, or manner of illumination, constitute a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety or may be confused with traffic control signs, signals, or emergency/road equipment vehicle lights.
- Signs which make use of words, phrases, symbols, or characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads, or confuses traffic.
- Signs which obstruct free ingress and egress from a required door, window, fire escape, or other required exit way.
- Signs or parts thereof erected within or above a public right-of-way.
- Signs prohibited under the obscenity statutes of Ohio.
- Spinning devices or strings of spinning devices.
- Window signs in any district which cover more than fifty percent of total window area.
- Illumination of temporary signs is prohibited.
- Non-governmental signs are prohibited from being erected near enough to the edge of road or sidewalk pavement or public right-of-way as to hinder access or prevent proper line of sight.
- Permanent ground signs are prohibited on parcels with street frontage less than fifty feet at the right-of-way line unless otherwise expressly permitted.
- Ground signs may not be located closer than fifteen feet from the edge of roadway pavement.

## Signs exempt from permit in Beavercreek Township

- Temporary or permanent signs erected and maintained by the City, Township, County, State, or Federal Government.
- Flags, emblems, and insignias of national, state, or local political subdivisions.
- Signs not exceeding eight square feet in area and six feet in height for the purpose of enhancing public safety (e.g., Neighborhood Watch).
- Name and/or address descriptions mounted to the front wall of a building or to a lamp post in the front yard not exceeding two square feet in sign area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Planned Unit Development Sign Programs: Signs approved as part of a PUD Specific Site Plan may deviate from the code (e.g., total number of signs, size, setback, height, materials, percentage of changeable/electronic copy).
- Residential Districts: A larger number of ground signs may be approved through the Specific Site Plan or Variance processes (Section 20.05(1)(a)).
- Administrative flexibility: The Zoning Administrator may permit slight variation from minimum street frontage spacing requirements for ground signs if conflicts with driveways, natural barriers, trees, or utility equipment are unavoidable.

## Full detail

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