# Sign Regulations in Canal Fulton, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Canal Fulton, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/canal-fulton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/canalfulton/latest/canalfulton_oh/0-0-0-7695)

## At a glance

Canal Fulton, Ohio regulates 14 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Exterior Business Signs in the B districts zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 36 square feet (Sec. 1181.02(b)(4)). Most commercial signs in Canal Fulton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| R and B districts | 6 | — | 50 square feet | — |
| B districts | 6 | 25 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| I districts | 4 | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| B-1 or B-2 Business Districts, I-1 Heavy Industrial, L-1 Light Industrial District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Historic District | 1 | — | — | — |
| F-P Districts, S-l Districts, Residential Districts | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R and B districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 per dwelling | Each dwelling | — | 1181.02(a)(1) |
| Announcement Sign or Bulletin Board | — | 20 square feet | — | — | — | Church, school, community center, or other public or institutional building | — | 1181.02(a)(2) |
| Home Occupation Name Plate | — | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 per home occupation | Home occupation | — | 1181.02(a)(3) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On the property being sold, leased, or rented | — | 1181.02(a)(4) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 per development | On the premises being developed or new subdivision | — | 1181.02(a)(5) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the property where the sale is taking place | — | 1181.02(a)(8) |

### B districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public or Quasi-Public Building Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | 1181.02(b)(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On the property being sold, leased, or rented | — | 1181.02(b)(2) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 per development | On the premises being developed or new subdivision | — | 1181.02(b)(3) |
| Exterior Business Sign | 12 feet | 36 square feet | — | — | 1 per business | Affixed flat against the wall or projecting not more than 5 feet | — | 1181.02(b)(4) |
| Pole Type Business Sign | 25 feet | 40 square feet (60 square feet in B-2 zone) | — | — | 1 per business | On the premises | — | 1181.02(b)(5) |
| Portable Sign | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per event | On the premises | — | 1181.02(b)(6) |

### I districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On the property being sold, leased, or rented | — | 1181.02(c)(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 80 square feet | — | — | 1 per development | On the premises being developed or new industrial park | — | 1181.02(c)(2) |
| Exterior Sign | 12 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 per industrial activity | Affixed flat against the wall or projecting not more than 5 feet | — | 1181.02(c)(3) |
| Pole Type Business Sign | 25 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | 1 per business | On the premises | — | 1181.02(c)(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Canal Fulton

- Signs shall not project over or obstruct the required windows or doors of any building, or attach to or obstruct a fire escape.
- Signs shall not be erected so as to obstruct traffic sight lines or traffic control lights at street intersections, or signals at railroad grade crossings.
- Signs visible from a street shall not contain an arrow or words such as 'stop', 'go', 'slow', etc. or otherwise resemble highway traffic or directional signals.
- No sign shall be located within any public right of way.
- Signs which are illuminated shall use indirect lighting only. The source of light shall not be visible from the street, and no flashing, revolving or intermittent illumination shall be permitted.
- Any sign not expressly permitted in the ordinance sections 1181.02(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) are prohibited within the City of Canal Fulton.

## Signs exempt from permit in Canal Fulton

- A sign for which a valid zoning permit has been issued may be moved to a different location with no additional fee upon approval by the Zoning Inspector.
- A sign for which a valid zoning permit has been issued may be repainted or the plastic panels may be replaced with no additional fee so long as the size and location remain the same.
- Political signs not exceeding six square feet are permitted on private property. Political signs may be posted up to forty-five days before an election and must be taken down no later than seven days after the election.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Off-premise marquee type signs are a conditionally permitted use where the following conditions have been met and approved by the Planning Commission.
- The sign design must be approved by the Planning Commission.
- A business plan for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the sign must be approved by the Planning Commission.
- Electronic Message Center signs in the Historic District are subject to the review and approval of the Historic Preservation Commission for design and appropriateness.

## Full detail

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