# Sign Regulations in Jackson, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Jackson, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/jackson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-10-03
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.jacksonohio.us/City%20of%20Jackson%20Code%20Rewrite%203-25.docx)

## At a glance

Jackson, Ohio regulates 30 sign types across 17 zoning districts. Drive-Thru Sign - Large Menu Boards in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 50 sq ft per sign face, with a 1–5 ft from edge of drive-thru lane pavement setback (Sec. Section 1115.11(a)(1)-(4), (b)). Most commercial signs in Jackson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (17 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 15 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face | — |
| A | 1 | 15 ft | 10% of window area | — |
| ER | 2 | 15 ft | 10% of window area | — |
| LDR | 2 | 15 ft | 10% of window area | — |
| MDR | 3 | 15 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| HDR | 5 | 15 ft | 20 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — |
| HR | 2 | 15 ft | 10% of window area | — |
| MHP | 2 | 15 ft | 10% of window area | — |
| TR | 6 | 15 ft | 150 sq ft for internal lots; 250 sq ft for corner lots | — |
| HMU | 7 | 15 ft | 150 sq ft for internal lots; 250 sq ft for corner lots | — |
| NC | 9 | 15 ft | 150 sq ft for internal lots; 250 sq ft for corner lots | — |
| TI | 9 | 35 ft (minimum clearance 0 ft) | 400 sq ft for internal lots; 500 sq ft for corner lots | — |
| GC | 10 | 45 ft (not less than 10 ft above ground at sign base); alternative height measurement when roadway elevation differs by >15 ft | 400 sq ft per face (max 2 faces toward the same direction not exceeding 600 sq ft combined) | — |
| GC-1 | 1 | 35 ft (minimum clearance 0 ft) | 35 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — |
| I | 9 | 45 ft (not less than 10 ft above ground at sign base); alternative height measurement when roadway elevation differs by >15 ft | 400 sq ft per face (max 2 faces toward the same direction not exceeding 600 sq ft combined) | — |
| PUD | 7 | Per Approved Development Plan | Per Approved Development Plan | — |
| Historic Review Overlay District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 17 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Drive-Thru Sign - Large Menu Board | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face | — | 1–5 ft from edge of drive-thru lane pavement | 1 per drive-thru lane | Minimum 1 ft and maximum 5 ft from edge of the drive-thru lane pavement it serves | — | Section 1115.11(a)(1)-(4), (b) |
| Drive-Thru Sign - Medium Menu Board | 8 ft | 15 sq ft per sign face | — | 1–5 ft from edge of drive-thru lane pavement | 1 per drive-thru lane | Minimum 1 ft and maximum 5 ft from edge of the drive-thru lane pavement it serves | — | Section 1115.11(a)(2)-(4), (b) |
| Way Finding Sign | 3 ft | 6 sq ft per side | — | Outside the right-of-way | Maximum 2 per access driveway | Must be on the property of the user(s) and outside the right-of-way | — | Section 1115.12(a) |
| Entry Feature Sign | 15 ft | 20 sq ft per side | — | Minimum 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per entrance | At each development entrance | — | Section 1115.15 |
| Temporary Sign - Small (Residential Districts) | 3 ft or less | 8 sq ft or less per sign | — | Outside the right-of-way | Up to 2 per parcel per street frontage | Outside the public right-of-way | — | Section 1115.17(a)(1)-(2)(i) |
| Temporary Sign - Small (All Non-Residential Districts) | 3 ft or less | 8 sq ft or less per sign | — | Outside the right-of-way | Up to 6 per parcel per street frontage | Outside the public right-of-way | — | Section 1115.17(a)(1), (2)(ii)A-B |
| Temporary Sign - Large (including Banners) - Parcels 5 acres or less | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per sign face | — | Prohibited within ROW; banners secured to avoid extension into ROW | Up to 2 per parcel | Must be secured; banners secured to prevent extension into ROW; pennants/streamers only as Temporary Signs | — | Section 1115.17(b)(1)(i)-(v), (c) |
| Temporary Sign - Large (including Banners) - Parcels over 5 acres | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per sign face | — | Prohibited within ROW; banners secured to avoid extension into ROW | Up to 2 per parcel | Must be secured; banners secured to prevent extension into ROW | — | Section 1115.17(b)(1)(i)-(v), (c) |

### TI

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Mounted Sign | 6 ft | 20 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — | Minimum 10 ft from ROW | 1 per public road frontage | On site, not along rear access roads | — | Section 1115.05(a)-(e); Sign Table – 1 (HDR, NC, TI) |
| Wall Sign | Height of eave | — | — | — | 1 per tenant per public road frontage | On any building wall or parapet facing a street, parking lot, or service drive; projection limits per 1115.06(d) | — | Section 1115.06(a)-(d); Sign Table – 2 (GC, TI, I column) |
| Projecting Sign | Height of eave | 12 sq ft | — | If projecting into ROW, see 1115.02(a)(5) | 1 per tenant space | Attached to building; scaled and blended with building design | — | Section 1115.07(a)-(d); Sign Table – 3 (TR, HDR, HMU, NC, TI) |
| Awning Sign | 15 ft | — | — | — | 1 per public road frontage | On awning | — | Section 1115.08(a)-(b); Sign Table – 4 |
| Window Sign | 15 ft | 33% of window area | — | — | 1 per window | On window | — | Section 1115.09(a)-(c); Sign Table – 5 (HMU, NC, GC, TI, I) |
| Pylon Sign (General Standard) | 15 ft (minimum clearance 15 ft) | 50 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — | Maximum 20 ft from ROW | 1 per tenant space | On site | — | Section 1115.10(a)-(c); Pylon Table (NC, TI column) |
| Pylon Sign (Alternate Standard - TI Column with GC-1 Table) | 35 ft (minimum clearance 0 ft) | 125 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — | Maximum 20 ft from ROW | 1 per tenant space | On site | — | Section 1115.10(a)-(c); Sign Table – 6 (TI and GC-1 columns) |
| Mural (Original Art) / Wallscape (Conditional Use) | Not to exceed height of structure | — | — | — | Max 1 per parcel or building | Side and rear elevations only | — | Section 1115.19(a) |

### GC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Mounted Sign | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — | Minimum 20 ft from ROW | 1 per public road frontage | On site, not along rear access roads | — | Section 1115.05(a)-(e); Sign Table – 1 (GC and I) |
| Wall Sign | Height of eave | — | — | — | 1 per tenant per public road frontage | On any building wall or parapet facing a street, parking lot, or service drive; projection limits per 1115.06(d) | — | Section 1115.06(a)-(d); Sign Table – 2 (GC, TI, I column) |
| Projecting Sign | Height of eave | 24 sq ft | — | If projecting into ROW, see 1115.02(a)(5) | 1 per tenant space | Attached to building; scaled and blended with building design | — | Section 1115.07(a)-(d); Sign Table – 3 (GC, I column) |
| Awning Sign | 15 ft | — | — | — | 1 per public road frontage | On awning | — | Section 1115.08(a)-(b); Sign Table – 4 |
| Window Sign | 15 ft | 33% of window area | — | — | 1 per window | On window | — | Section 1115.09(a)-(c); Sign Table – 5 (HMU, NC, GC, TI, I) |
| Pylon Sign | 35 ft (minimum clearance 35 ft) | 125 sq ft per face (max 2 faces) | — | Maximum 20 ft from ROW | 1 per tenant space | On site | — | Section 1115.10(a)-(c); Pylon Table (GC, I column) |
| Billboard (Conditional Use) | 45 ft (not less than 10 ft above ground at sign base); alternative height measurement when roadway elevation differs by >15 ft | 400 sq ft per face (max 2 faces toward the same direction not exceeding 600 sq ft combined) | — | Minimum 200 ft from ROW; Minimum 1,500 ft from any Residential District/use; Minimum 1,000 ft from other billboards | Subject to spacing limits | On site within GC district | — | Section 1115.14(a)-(c) |
| A-Frame Folding Portable Sign (Temporary) | 3 ft or less | 8 sq ft or less | — | — | Counts within small temporary sign limits | On properties within GC district | — | Section 1115.17(a)(2)(ii)C |

## Prohibited signs in Jackson

- Any sign painted directly on the surface of a fence.
- Roof signs or roof-mounted signs; no part of any sign may extend higher than the eave of any building, except when placed on a parapet.
- Any sign that resembles a traffic control device or that obscures/impacts the effectiveness of a traffic control device or signal.
- Any permanent or temporary sign located on a utility pole, public sign post, or otherwise displayed within the public right-of-way, except where specifically allowed; no sign may extend into the right-of-way unless the Planning Commission determines no feasible alternative and a right-of-way permit is obtained.
- Feather flags.
- Any sign that obstructs any part of a direct access doorway, exit, or fire escape.
- Portable displays or mobile signs that are not anchored or secured to prevent collapse or unintended movement.
- Any sign located within the sight visibility triangle.
- Gas- or air-filled devices; revolving or rotating signs; exposed neon signs; exposed LED signs; signs with flashing messages or bare bulbs; flashing or high-intensity lights mounted on a sign; signs on backlit awnings; signs with moving text or pictures; bench signs; and trailer signs.
- Off-premises signs.
- For changeable copy/electronic message displays: animation, streaming video, flashing, pulsating, moving, or scrolling content is prohibited; transitions must change instantly with no transition graphics (no fade in/out).
- For illuminated signs: no additional background lighting or illuminated borders or outlines; background must be opaque.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jackson

- Freestanding signs not exceeding 4 square feet in area customarily associated with residential uses (not exempt if associated with home occupations or conditional uses in residential districts) are exempt from the sign permit.
- Signs erected by a governmental entity for a recognized public purpose with no supplementary advertising are exempt from the sign permit.
- Interior signs inside a building that are not affixed to the window and are typically not visible from outside are exempt from the sign permit (if visible from outside, they are regulated as temporary signs; if affixed/painted on the window, they are regulated as window signs).
- Cornerstones, commemorative tablets, and historic designation signs under 12 square feet and not illuminated are exempt from the sign permit.
- Decorations customarily associated with national, local, or religious holidays are exempt from the sign permit, provided they do not create a clear safety or visibility hazard.
- Flags or insignias of any governmental entity when not used as an advertising device or in connection with any commercial promotion are exempt from the sign permit.
- Address number signs clearly visible from the public right-of-way do not require a permit.
- Small temporary signs are permitted without a permit within the limits of Section 1115.17 (counts and sizes vary by district), provided they are outside the right-of-way and comply with temporary sign regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign package (master sign plan) is required prior to issuance of any sign permit in all districts except A, LDR, and MDR; signs must comply with the approved sign package for the parcel(s).
- In PUD districts, signage standards (number, size, height, etc.) for various sign types are governed per the Approved Development Plan.
- Murals and wallscapes require a Conditional Use Permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals; in the Historic Review Overlay District, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required before the Conditional Use Permit.
- Temporary freestanding changeable copy signs are allowed only through granting of a Conditional Use Permit.
- Billboards are Conditional Uses in GC and I districts and require approval as a Conditional Use subject to specific standards.
- No sign may extend into the public right-of-way unless the Planning Commission determines no feasible alternative; if approved, a right-of-way permit is required.
- Decisions of the Code Enforcement Officer under the sign chapter may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

## Full detail

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