# Sign Regulations in Huber Heights, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Huber Heights, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/huber-heights
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/OH/Huber_Heights/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTELEVENPLZOCO_TITNINEZOGEPR_CH1187NOLOUSSTSI)

## At a glance

Huber Heights, Ohio regulates 14 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Brandt Pike Revitalization Overlay District (BP) zoning district are capped at 6 ft (unless otherwise specified by location per underlying zoning ordinance) tall and 75 sq ft (unless otherwise allowed in underlying district, e.g. up to 200 sq ft for properties within 200 ft of Interstate 70/State Route 4/235), with a 15 ft min from right-of-way (1189.05(b)); greater if required by underlying zoning ordinance setback (Sec. BP Overlay 1180.09(f), 1180.09; General Sign Ch 1189.07(b), 1189.05(b), 1180.07). Most commercial signs in Huber Heights require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brandt Pike Revitalization Overlay District (BP) | 7 | Letter copy max 18 inches in height | 75 sq ft (unless otherwise allowed in underlying district, e.g. up to 200 sq ft for properties within 200 ft of Interstate 70/State Route 4/235) | — |
| Single or Two-Family Residential Districts, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-4B, R-5, R-6, R-7, RMV, ES (Estate Residential), PR (Planned Residential District) | 2 | 5 ft | 6 sq ft per sign surface | — |
| Multi-Family Residential Districts | 3 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per face (64 sq ft total area for double-faced sign) | — |
| A (Agricultural District), Undeveloped/Agricultural Land | 1 | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign surface | — |
| B-1 (Neighborhood Business District), B-2, B-3, Commercial Districts, PC (Planned Commercial District), O-1, Office Districts, EP (Employment Park District), I-1 (Light Industrial and Mixed Use District), I-2 (Industrial District), C, WO, PM (Planned Mixed Use District), PI (Planned Industrial District) | 11 | 15 ft (to top); bottom not less than 12 ft over sidewalk | 75 sq ft per sign (except see interstate/arterial provisions below) | — |
| PP (Planned Public and Private Buildings and Grounds District) | 1 | 6 ft (unless 40 ft for interstate) | 75 sq ft (unless 200 sq ft per interstate rules) | — |
| PUD (Planned Unit Development Districts) | 1 | As specified by PUD sign program approval | As specified by PUD sign program approval | — |
| All Zoning Districts, General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 3 ft within 25 ft of r.o.w.; 8 ft elsewhere | 2 sq ft per side | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Brandt Pike Revitalization Overlay District (BP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 6 ft (unless otherwise specified by location per underlying zoning ordinance) | 75 sq ft (unless otherwise allowed in underlying district, e.g. up to 200 sq ft for properties within 200 ft of Interstate 70/State Route 4/235) | — | 15 ft min from right-of-way (1189.05(b)); greater if required by underlying zoning ordinance | One per premises | Set on grade or placed on a low masonry base, landscaped beneath; must be compatible with building and streetscape | — | BP Overlay 1180.09(f), 1180.09; General Sign Ch 1189.07(b), 1189.05(b), 1180.07 |
| Wall Sign | — | 75 sq ft per wall (total of four wall signs max per structure; collectively not exceeding 150 sq ft total) | — | — | Up to four (on structures with more than one visible side), but total sign area for all wall signs not to exceed 150 sq ft. | On building façade, not above ground floor; not above one inch below second floor window line. | — | BP Overlay 1180.09(a)-(g); Ch 1189.07(c), 1189.05(d) |
| Projecting or Suspended Sign | 15 ft (bottom of sign min 12 ft above sidewalk, max 3 ft above roofline) | 75 sq ft | — | — | One per individual business | Attached to building façade | — | BP Overlay 1180.09(b), 1189.07(d), 1189.05(c) |
| Awning Sign | — | Subject to same area/number limits as wall signs; only displayed in lieu of wall sign | — | — | One per frontage (in lieu of wall sign) | On awning; shall not project higher than top of awning | — | 1189.05(f), 1189.07(h), BP Overlay 1180.09 |
| Temporary Ground Sign | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign surface | — | Not allowed in public right-of-way | One per business at a time | On-premises, outside right-of-way | — | 1189.07(e)-(j), 1180.09, 1189.05(j) |
| Sidewalk Sign (A-Frame, T-Frame) | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per business | Within 5 ft of business; not to interfere with doors, wheelchair ramps, loading, or bus stops. | — | 1189.07(k), BP Overlay 1180.09 |
| Electronic Copy Sign | Letter copy max 18 inches in height | Up to 50% of total wall or ground sign area | — | — | Part of allowed ground or wall sign | Permanent ground or wall sign | — | 1189.07(j), BP Overlay 1180.09 |

### Multi-Family Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per face (64 sq ft total area for double-faced sign) | — | — | One per complex | At entrance or frontage of complex | — | 1189.06(b)(2) |
| Wall Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On building | — | 1189.06(b)(1) |
| Temporary Ground Sign | 5 ft | 6 sq ft per sign surface | — | — | — | On premises | — | 1189.06(b)(3), 1189.05(j) |

### B-1 (Neighborhood Business District), B-2, B-3, Commercial Districts, PC (Planned Commercial District), O-1, Office Districts, EP (Employment Park District), I-1 (Light Industrial and Mixed Use District), I-2 (Industrial District), C, WO, PM (Planned Mixed Use District), PI (Planned Industrial District)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 6 ft (unless otherwise specified, such as max 40 ft for signs within 200 ft of Interstate 70/State Route 4/235, and max area 200 sq ft) | 75 sq ft per sign (except see interstate/arterial provisions below) | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; for interstate/State Route 4/235: 15 ft from r.o.w. and at least actual height of sign from residential property | One per premises | Setback at least 15 ft from right-of-way (or more per district); landscaped area beneath sign matching sign face area | — | 1189.07(b), 1189.10(1), 1180.07 |
| Wall Sign | — | 75 sq ft per sign, four per structure max; total wall signage per structure not to exceed 150 sq ft. On lots within 200 ft of interstate/State Route 4/235, up to 200 sq ft total per structure, and no wall sign over 20% of face to which it attaches. | — | — | Up to four per structure (one per visible side), total not to exceed area cap | On building façade | — | 1189.07(c), 1189.10(2), 1180.09(g) |
| Projecting or Suspended Sign | 15 ft (to top); bottom not less than 12 ft over sidewalk | 75 sq ft | — | — | One per business | Attached to building façade | — | 1189.07(d), 1189.05(c) |
| Permanent Under Marquee Sign | — | 6 sq ft per sign face | — | — | One per business | Attached to underside of marquee | — | 1189.07(g) |
| Permanent Awning Sign | — | Counted against allowed wall sign area; one per visible side of structure, max four per building | — | — | Up to four per structure (one per visible side) | Affixed to awning | — | 1189.07(h), 1189.05(f) |
| Pendant/Suspended Signs | 15 ft max | 75 sq ft | — | — | One per business | Suspended from building | — | 1189.07(d) |
| Temporary Ground Sign | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign surface | — | Not in right-of-way | One per business at a time | On premises, not in public right-of-way | — | 1189.07(e) |
| Sidewalk Sign (A-Frame, T-Frame) | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per business | Within 5 ft of principal business entrance | — | 1189.07(k) |

## Prohibited signs in Huber Heights

- Any sign or part thereof which is erected within or above a public right-of-way.
- Any sign erected at or near any intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or at any location where by reason of position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any Governmental/Community sign relating to traffic and safety or otherwise interfere with, mislead or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Any sign mounted onto, above or incorporated into the roof of any building unless otherwise specifically permitted.
- Any lighter-than-air, inflatable or kite-type sign or balloon situated on, attached or tethered to a premises.
- Any sign utilizing an artificial illumination device which radiates an intensity, beam spread, glare or color which interferes with the vision of persons not located on the premises.
- Any sign utilizing a fixed or mobile beacon, strobe light, searchlight, signaling light, spotlight or similar apparatus, equipment or device which is directed above or outside of a premises in such a manner so as to attract an unusual amount of visual attention of persons not located on the premises.
- Any sign or part thereof which utilizes flame.
- Any electronic copy sign where different copy changes are shown on the same lamp board except as permitted under the specified section.
- Any sign which conveys visual information that is obscene.
- Any sign which has intermittent lighting, moves, rotates, blinks, flashes or has spinning devices or strings of spinning devices or similar type devices except for electronic copy signs specifically permitted.
- All banners, except as specified in the code, streamers, pennants, strings and spinning devices.
- Portable signs with a commercial message, except as authorized under temporary signs.
- Commercial message signs located off-premises from the particular business advertised.
- Signs with a commercial message that are painted on or attached to a stationary vehicle or trailer which is located in such a manner as to serve exclusively as permanent, temporary, or portable signage.
- Deteriorated signs.
- Any sign or graphic (canopy, above-ground wall, flashing/intermittent/moving lights) not in conformance with the sign and lighting standards of the overlay and general code.
- No temporary sign, bandit sign or snipe sign shall be placed upon any utility or street sign pole or upon any public right-of-way.
- No sign shall be located in such a manner as to be primarily viewed from residential property (for business, industrial or nonresidential zoning districts).
- Wall signs are prohibited above the ground floor level or above a height of one inch below the second floor window line, whichever is lower (in BP overlay).
- Canopies designed as signs are prohibited (in BP overlay).
- No flashing or intermittent or moving lights shall be permitted, either freestanding, attached to a facade, or as a part of an approved sign (in BP overlay).

## Signs exempt from permit in Huber Heights

- Governmental/Community signs.
- Temporary window signs constructed of paper, cloth or similar expendable material, including signs located inside a structure (with further limits for permanent painted or affixed signs).
- Hazard and Prohibition Signs and 'No Trespassing', 'No Parking', and other similar warning signs.
- Holiday decorations that do not contain a commercial message.
- Internal signs (not intended to be viewed from public streets and not visible from public street or adjoining properties).
- Official Federal, State or local government flags.
- Human signs outside of the public right-of-way or on a City sidewalk (subject to certain distance and safety requirements; not within three feet of an ingress or egress on a sidewalk).
- Routine maintenance and in-kind replacement of materials, except for the replacement of graphics (BP overlay).
- Properties used solely for one or two family residential purposes are exempt from BP overlay standards.
- Signs that may be displayed pursuant to the provisions of the chapter may contain a non-commercial message.
- Snipe signs and Bandit signs do not require permits.
- Roadway lighting required by the appropriate public agency for health, safety and welfare purposes (for lighting standards).
- Lighting approved by the City as part of construction (for lighting standards).
- Flag lighting, provided that the illumination is the minimum level necessary, and that the light source is aimed and shielded to direct light only onto the intended target and to prevent glare for motorists and pedestrians (for lighting standards).
- Emergency lighting approved by the City, provided the lighting is discontinued upon the abatement of the emergency necessitating said lighting (for lighting standards).
- Other temporary lighting determined to be reasonable and appropriate by the City (for lighting standards).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs and graphics must conform to Chapter 1189 of the City of Huber Heights Planning & Zoning Code and, where in the Brandt Pike Revitalization Overlay, must also conform to additional overlay requirements.
- A zoning permit shall be obtained for erection, construction, relocation or alteration of any temporary or permanent sign unless exempted by this chapter. Application is made to the Zoning Officer on a city form.
- Requests for variances from provisions of the sign chapter are permitted subject to the requirements and limitations set forth in Section 1127.03(c).
- Signs in Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) may be governed by a sign program that permits deviations (including number, size, setback, height, and electronic copy area) from usual requirements when approved as part of the PUD sign program.
- For developments within a planned unit development district, approval of signage (including exposed neon or similar tube lighting) may be through the Planning Commission.
- BP Overlay: In addition to conformance with Chapter 1189, all signs and graphics must meet additional standards specified for the Brandt Pike Overlay.
- All development, including signage, within the BP Overlay is subject to the procedures and provisions set forth in Chapter 1180, including conditional use application/approval.
- Major changes to a PUD landscape/sign plan or alternative compliance require submittal and approval of a revised plan through the appropriate process.
- Snipe signs and Bandit signs do not require permits, but are still regulated by duration limits.
- When site plan or zoning permit approval is required, exterior lighting (including sign lighting) must be reviewed and approved as part of the approval process and must conform to lighting standards (1181.21).

## Full detail

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