# Sign Regulations in Hebron, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hebron, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/hebron
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/hebron/latest/hebron_oh/0-0-0-43482)

## At a glance

Hebron, Ohio regulates 7 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 20 square feet when located 10 feet from the street right-of-way, up to 120 square feet with additional setback., with a 10 feet from street right-of-way, additional setback allows more area. setback (Sec. 1153.07(d)). Most commercial signs in Hebron require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 15 feet above finished grade | 36 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential District (Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, Manufacturing District, Light Manufacturing and Office District) | 4 | 20 feet for primary, 75% of primary for secondary | 100 square feet for primary, 75% of primary for secondary | — |
| Residential District (Low Density Residential District, Medium Density Residential District, High Density Residential District, Single Family Dwelling - Zero Lot Line, Multi-family Residential District) | 2 | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blade Sign | 15 feet above finished grade | 8 square feet | — | — | — | Ground floor facade, except for businesses located above the ground level with direct exterior pedestrian access. | — | 1153.07(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 20 square feet when located 10 feet from the street right-of-way, up to 120 square feet with additional setback. | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, additional setback allows more area. | Not more than one freestanding sign per business establishment. | Not closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-way and/or closer to any other property line than the building setback line. | — | 1153.07(d) |
| Wall Sign | — | 36 square feet | — | — | One wall sign per establishment. | Mounted on the building where the establishment advertised by such sign is located. | — | 1153.07(f) |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1153.07(g) |

### Nonresidential District (Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, Manufacturing District, Light Manufacturing and Office District)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 36 square feet | — | — | No more than one wall sign per business, with a possible secondary sign. | On the building where the establishment advertised by such sign is located. | — | 1153.05(b)(1)(A) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 20 square feet when located 10 feet from the street right-of-way, up to 120 square feet with additional setback. | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, additional setback allows more area. | No more than one freestanding sign per parcel. | Not within 10 feet of a street right-of-way or within 10 feet of the property line. | — | 1153.05(b)(2)(B) |
| Pole Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1153.05(b)(1)(C) |
| Joint Identification Sign | 20 feet for primary, 75% of primary for secondary | 100 square feet for primary, 75% of primary for secondary | — | 15 feet from all rights-of-way. | No more than one primary joint identification sign, with a possible secondary sign. | Minimum setback of 15 feet from all rights-of-way. | — | 1153.05(b)(2)(E) |

### Residential District (Low Density Residential District, Medium Density Residential District, High Density Residential District, Single Family Dwelling - Zero Lot Line, Multi-family Residential District)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 2 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | No more than one permanent sign per parcel. | On the building where the establishment advertised by such sign is located. | — | 1153.05(a) |
| Temporary Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | No more than one sign per lot per frontage. | — | — | 1153.06(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Hebron

- Signs within any public right-of-way unless specifically authorized under Section 1153.04(a).
- Flashing, moving, rotating, intermittently lighted signs or other mechanical devices which create the appearance of movement.
- Roof signs.
- Electronic variable message signs, reader boards, and changeable copy signs except as authorized under Sections 1153.04(a)(1) or 1153.04(k).
- No sign shall be attached to any sign already existing within the Village.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hebron

- Signs conforming to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Signs installed by employees or officials of a state or federal agency or of the Village or County in the course of their governmental duties.
- Signs required by a state or federal statute or agency.
- Signs required by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
- Signs installed by public utilities to demarcate their rights-of-way.
- Signs installed by a transit company.
- On-site traffic and other directional signs indicating points of entry or exit to off-street parking, identifying specific parking areas and directions to buildings and other services, provided that such signs are not larger than two square feet in area and bear no commercial message.
- Official and legal notices required by a court or governmental agency.
- Temporary signs in residential areas.
- Window Signs, provided they meet specific conditions.
- The flag, pennants or insignia of any nation, state, city or other political unit or jurisdiction.
- Cornerstones, commemorative tablets and historical signs, not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area.
- Signs for the civic promotion of schools, church, or community service activities.
- Portable Signs.
- One Sign-Sidewalk for each business location, with specific size and placement conditions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Comprehensive Sign Plan is required when two (2) or more signs requiring a sign permit are proposed for a new development or existing site, or when a Joint Identification Sign is proposed.
- The Planning and Zoning Board must approve a Comprehensive Sign Plan prior to the Community Development Coordinator issuing a sign permit.

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