# Sign Regulations in Galion, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Galion, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/galion
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/galion/latest/galion_oh/0-0-0-15121)

## At a glance

Galion, Ohio regulates 6 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the U District zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and See formula, with a May not extend beyond building setback line setback (Sec. 1181.08(a), 1181.08(j)(7)). Most commercial signs in Galion require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (11 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| U District | 4 | 20 feet | See formula | — |
| GC District | 3 | 20 feet | See formula | — |
| HC District | 3 | 20 feet | See formula | — |
| IP District | 3 | 20 feet | See formula | — |
| RO District | 2 | 15 feet | See formula | — |
| LC District | 2 | 15 feet | See formula | — |
| HS District | 2 | 20 feet | See formula | — |
| GI District | 2 | 20 feet | See formula | — |
| PUD District | 2 | 20 feet | See formula | — |
| Design Review District | 3 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 20 feet | See formula | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 11 zones)

### U District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | See formula | — | May not extend beyond building setback line | 2 per frontage (only one freestanding) | Building wall facing street, parking lot, or service drive | — | 1181.08(a), 1181.08(j)(7) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet | No size restrictions | — | Minimum distance from R.O.W. - 10 feet | 1 per frontage | Frontage | — | 1181.08(d), 1181.08(j)(11) |
| Digital Display Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Properties with direct frontage on state and federal highways | — | 1181.08(g) |
| Mural | — | — | — | — | — | Building wall | — | 1181.08(j)(8) |

### GC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | See formula | — | May not extend beyond building setback line | 2 per frontage (only one freestanding) | Building wall facing street, parking lot, or service drive | — | 1181.08(a), 1181.08(j)(11) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | No size restrictions | — | Minimum distance from R.O.W. - 10 feet | 1 per frontage | Frontage | — | 1181.08(d), 1181.08(j)(11) |
| Digital Display Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Properties with direct frontage on state and federal highways | — | 1181.08(g) |

### HC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | See formula | — | May not extend beyond building setback line | 2 per frontage (only one freestanding) | Building wall facing street, parking lot, or service drive | — | 1181.08(a), 1181.08(j)(11) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | No size restrictions | — | Minimum distance from R.O.W. - 10 feet | 1 per frontage | Frontage | — | 1181.08(d), 1181.08(j)(11) |
| Digital Display Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Properties with direct frontage on state and federal highways | — | 1181.08(g) |

## Prohibited signs in Galion

- Any sign that contains a light source that flashes or blinks.
- Any sign that obstructs any part of a doorway, exit or fire escape.
- Any sign that resembles or is intended to resemble a traffic control device, or is located in such a manner so as to obscure or impact the effectiveness of such traffic control device or signal.
- Any sign affixed to any utility pole, street tree or otherwise located within the street right-of-way.
- Any signs located in such a manner as to create a safety or visibility hazard.

## Signs exempt from permit in Galion

- Signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area that are customarily associated with residential use and are not of a commercial nature.
- Signs erected by a governmental entity for a recognized public purpose and duly authorized by any law, statute or ordinance.
- Signs which are in the nature of cornerstones, commemorative tablets and historic designations, provided such signs are less than nine (9) square feet in size.
- Signs clearly in the nature of decorations associated with a national, local or religious holiday.
- Flags or insignias of any governmental entity when not displayed as an advertising device, or in connection with any commercial promotion.
- Flags or banners not more than fifteen (15) square feet in area associated with an active business indicating 'open' or 'closed'.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Plans for signage in the HC and PUD Districts must be submitted with the required Development Plan; the Planning Commission may impose additional requirements.
- Uses having drive-through facilities shall submit a specific site plan for signage, showing the type, size and location of all permanent signs, including directional signs and menu boards. Such site plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
- Buildings or developments with multiple business occupants, i.e., shopping centers, shall be permitted one (1) joint identification sign per street frontage in addition to signage permitted above.

## 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 11 zoning districts in Galion — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Galion+OH&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-galion

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