# Sign Regulations in Burton, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Burton, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/burton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/burtonoh/latest/burton_oh/0-0-0-24314)

## At a glance

Burton, Ohio regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Sale, Rent or Lease Signs in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft. tall and 4 sq. ft., with a 10 ft. front, 10 ft. side setback (Sec. 1169.04). Most commercial signs in Burton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 5 | 8 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial, Special and Industrial Districts | 4 | 20 ft. | 40% of window pane area | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sale, Rent or Lease Sign | 6 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. front, 10 ft. side | 1 | — | — | 1169.04 |
| Residence Identification Sign (Single Family and Duplex) | 6 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. front, 10 ft. side | — | — | — | 1169.04 |
| Subdivisions and Multi-Family Residence Identification Sign | 6 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. front, 10 ft. side | — | — | — | 1169.04 |
| Permitted Non-Residential Uses - Freestanding Sign | 8 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. front, 10 ft. side | 1 | — | — | 1169.04 |
| Permitted Non-Residential Uses - Wall Sign | 6 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — | See General Regulations 1169.03(d) | — | Front wall | — | 1169.04 |

### Commercial, Special and Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free-standing Sign | 8 ft. | 25 - 75 sq. ft. depending on building frontage | — | 15 ft. front, 5 ft. side | 1 | — | — | 1169.05 |
| Wall Sign | — | 25 - 75 sq. ft. depending on building frontage | — | N/A | — | Front wall | — | 1169.05 |
| Sidewall Sign | 20 ft. | 30 sq. ft. | — | N/A | 2 | Side walls facing opposite directions | — | 1169.05 |
| Permanent Window Sign | — | 40% of window pane area | — | N/A | — | Window pane | — | 1169.05 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Message Center | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1169.03 |
| Roof Mounted Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Roof | — | 1169.03 |

## Prohibited signs in Burton

- No signs, except those erected and maintained by public agencies for purposes of traffic control, shall be erected in the public right-of-way, including on any tree lawn.
- No sign shall be constructed or located so as to conflict with traffic control signals.
- No sign shall have more than two faces.
- A sign affixed to a building shall not extend more than 18 inches beyond the vertical plane of the building wall.
- Roof mounted signs shall not extend above the building roof line.
- Illumination used on, for, or in any sign shall not be so arranged or used in a manner causing annoying reflection or glare.
- No signs shall be illuminated by flashing or moving lighting.
- Electronic Message Centers are not to be used as wall signs in any district.

## Signs exempt from permit in Burton

- Entrance and exit signs may be located off-site provided said signs are located on drives providing direct access to the lot and parking area of the business to which they pertain.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit issued by the Zoning Inspector shall be required prior to the erection, display, relocation, or alteration of any sign except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
- Planning Commission approval required for certain signs in residential districts.
- Property owners erecting Electronic Message Centers and automatic changing signs waive the right to erect any temporary signs on their property.
- Multi-tenant commercial buildings require design approval from the Planning Commission unless already reviewed by the Historic District Architectural Review Board.

## Full detail

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