# Sign Regulations in Lebanon, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lebanon, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/lebanon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lebanonoh/latest/lebanon_oh/0-0-0-12940)

## At a glance

Lebanon, Ohio regulates 6 sign types across 1 zoning district. Ground Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 35 feet (outside fire district) tall, with a No ground sign shall be set in the public right-of-way. setback (Sec. § 1313.12 GROUND AND POLE SIGNS.). Most commercial signs in Lebanon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 35 feet (outside fire district) | 40 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | — | Attached directly to the building wall and extends not more than 15 inches from the face of the wall. | — | § 1313.14 WALL SIGNS. |
| Ground Sign | 35 feet (outside fire district) | — | — | No ground sign shall be set in the public right-of-way. | — | Supported by uprights or braces in or upon the ground surface. | — | § 1313.12 GROUND AND POLE SIGNS. |
| Pole Sign | — | — | — | No pole sign shall be set in the public right-of-way. | — | Erected on a pole or poles, wholly or partially independent of any building for support. | — | § 1313.12 GROUND AND POLE SIGNS. |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Erected, constructed and maintained above the roof of the building. | — | § 1313.13 ROOF SIGNS. |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached directly to the building wall and extends more than 15 inches from the face of the wall. | — | § 1313.15 PROJECTING SIGNS. |
| Marquee Sign | 7 feet | — | — | — | — | Attached to or hung from a marquee, canopy or other covered structure projecting from and supported by the building and extending beyond the building wall, building line or street lot line. | — | § 1313.16 MARQUEE SIGNS. |

## Prohibited signs in Lebanon

- No sign shall be erected, constructed, altered or moved except in compliance with the zoning code regulating type, use, size and location.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed, altered or moved except in compliance with accepted engineering practices.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exitway, windows or door opening used as a means of egress or to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to another part of the roof or access thereto.
- No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained which shall constitute a hazard to traffic either by obstructing the view at an intersection or entrance, or by reason of its propensity to distraction.
- No signs shall be permitted to project beyond public alley lot lines.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lebanon

- No permit shall be required for signs painted on the surface of masonry, concrete, frame or other approved building walls.
- No permit shall be required for signs erected on a municipal, state or federal building which announce the name and nature of the occupancy and information as to use of or admission to the premises.
- No permit shall be required for any wall sign erected on a building or structure which is not more than one square foot in area.
- No permit shall be required for signs painted on the surface of enclosure or division fences, or on picket or other ornamental fences.
- No permit shall be required for signs erected to announce the sale or rent of the property so designated, provided such signs are not over six square feet in area.
- No permit shall be required for the erection or maintenance of a sign designating the location of a transit line, a railroad station or other public carrier when not more than three square feet in area.
- No permit shall be required for signs erected by the city for street direction and other information.
- No permit shall be required for construction signs, engineer’s and architects’ signs, and other similar signs which may be authorized by the Building Inspector in connection with construction operations.
- No permit shall be required for special decorative displays used for holidays, public demonstrations or promotion of civic, welfare or charitable purposes, when authorized by the City Manager, on which there is no commercial advertising.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Where strict compliance with the regulations of this chapter is inconsistent with the promotion of the public welfare or the civic interest, the City Manager shall be authorized to waive specific requirements.

## Full detail

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