# Sign Regulations in Marble Cliff, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Marble Cliff, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/marble-cliff
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/marblecliff/latest/marble_oh/0-0-0-6431)

## At a glance

Marble Cliff, Ohio regulates 15 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the B-2 Highway Business District zoning district are capped at 5 feet tall and 15 square feet, with a Not closer than 10 feet to a lot line or right-of-way line setback (Sec. § 154.125(B), § 154.125(C)(4)). Most commercial signs in Marble Cliff require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B-2 Highway Business District | 9 | 5 feet | 25% of the frontal glass area | — |
| B-1 Central Business District, R-1 Residential District | 4 | 5 feet | 10 square feet per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### B-2 Highway Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 5 feet | 15 square feet | — | Not closer than 10 feet to a lot line or right-of-way line | One per parcel | Not closer than 10 feet to an adjoining property line | — | § 154.125(B), § 154.125(C)(4) |
| Post Sign | 5 feet | 15 square feet | — | Not closer than 10 feet to a lot line or right-of-way line | One per parcel | Not closer than 10 feet to an adjoining property line | — | § 154.125(B), § 154.125(C)(4) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the building | — | § 154.125(B) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the building | — | § 154.125(B), § 154.125(C)(13) |
| Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the building | — | § 154.125(B) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of the frontal glass area | — | — | — | On the window | — | § 154.125(C)(14) |
| Gasoline Service Station Sign - Motor Fuel Pumps | — | 5 square feet per side | — | — | One per set of motor fuel pumps | Near motor fuel pumps | — | § 154.125(C)(3)(a) |
| Gasoline Service Station Sign - Price Information | 5 feet | 15 square feet per side | — | Not nearer to the street than the motor fuel pump islands | Three per station | Near motor fuel pump islands | — | § 154.125(C)(3)(b) |

### B-1 Central Business District, R-1 Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sale/Open House/Lease/Rent Sign | — | 10 square feet per side | — | — | One per lot, two for corner lots | Ground sign | — | § 154.125(D)(1) |
| Political Sign | 5 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Not within public right-of-way | — | § 154.125(D)(2) |
| Numerical Address Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Front of or on the structure | — | § 154.125(D)(3) |
| Student Achievement Sign | — | Less than 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.125(D)(4) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.125(E) |
| Nonconforming Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.125(F) |

## Prohibited signs in Marble Cliff

- Billboard and roof signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Changeable copy is prohibited except for bulletin boards and motion picture marquees.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited unless approved by Village Council.
- Paper posters applied directly to the wall, building, pole or other support and letters or pictures in the form of advertising, printed or applied directly on the wall of a building are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited unless approved by Village Council.
- No sign shall incorporate movement or the illusion of movement.
- Signs posted on trees, utility poles or street signs are not permitted.
- Banners, pennants or streamers are not permitted.
- Signs on trailers are not permitted.
- Any other sign that is not identified in divisions (B) or (C) of this section is not permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in Marble Cliff

- Public notices, traffic control signs and other official signs and notices are exempt from the provisions of this section.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit application shall be submitted to the village to install a permanent or temporary sign except as provided for in § 154.127.
- The Mayor may decide to submit the temporary sign permit to Village Council for their approval or disapproval.
- External illumination shall be subject to review and approval by Village Council.

## Full detail

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