# Sign Regulations in Marysville, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Marysville, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/marysville
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/oh/marysville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTELEVENZOCO_TITTHREEZOOR_CH1129SI)

## At a glance

Marysville, Ohio regulates 26 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Regional Mixed-Use (RMU); Suburban Commercial (SCD); Hospital Mixed-Use (HMD); Neighborhood Commercial (NCD) zoning district are capped at 10 ft (for multi-tenant, max 5 ft per tenant up to 25 ft; signs taller than 5 ft must be set back from all parcel lines a minimum distance equal to the height of the sign) tall and 40 sq ft (may increase to 60 sq ft for multi-tenant properties, Table Note (6)), with a Minimum 5 ft from parcel lines (and if sign height >5 ft, setback at least equal to sign height) setback (Sec. Table 1129.07-B (Monument Sign) and Notes (6), (7), (16)). Most commercial signs in Marysville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | — | — | — |
| Regional Mixed-Use (RMU); Suburban Commercial (SCD); Hospital Mixed-Use (HMD); Neighborhood Commercial (NCD) | 15 | Top of sign ≤15 ft above grade; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Open Space (OSD); Government Institutional (GOV) | 13 | Top of sign ≤15 ft; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Suburban Residential (SRD); Agricultural Residential (ARD); Village Residential (VRD) | 8 | Top of sign ≤15 ft; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 24 sq ft (as part of a permitted sign type) | — |
| Uptown Commercial (UC); Uptown Single-Family (USF); Uptown Transitional (UT) | 15 | Top of sign ≤15 ft; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| Manufacturing/Innovation (M/I); Light Manufacturing (LMD); Manufacturing/Innovation Overlay (M/I-O) | 12 | Top of sign ≤15 ft; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Regional Mixed-Use (RMU); Suburban Commercial (SCD); Hospital Mixed-Use (HMD); Neighborhood Commercial (NCD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner Sign (Temporary) | Top of sign ≤15 ft above grade; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 50 sq ft | 10 ft | — | Greater of (A) 1 per parcel; or (B) 1 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Banner Sign); Table 1129.06-A |
| Building Entrance Sign | Bottom edge must be no more than 8 ft above grade; minimum bottom clearance 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Affixed to building within 3 ft of a public entrance | — | Table 1129.07-B (Building Entrance Sign); Table 1129.06-A |
| Canopy Sign (Building-Mounted) | Minimum bottom clearance 9 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Affixed to top and/or side of canopy | — | Table 1129.07-B (Canopy Sign - Building-Mounted); Table 1129.06-A |
| Canopy Sign (Ground-Mounted) | Top of sign ≤12 ft; minimum bottom clearance 9 ft; sign shall not extend more than 3 ft above top edge of canopy | 30 sq ft | — | — | 2 per canopy | On ground-mounted canopy structure | — | Table 1129.07-B (Canopy Sign - Ground-Mounted); Table 1129.06-A |
| Monument Sign | 10 ft (for multi-tenant, max 5 ft per tenant up to 25 ft; signs taller than 5 ft must be set back from all parcel lines a minimum distance equal to the height of the sign) | 40 sq ft (may increase to 60 sq ft for multi-tenant properties, Table Note (6)) | — | Minimum 5 ft from parcel lines (and if sign height >5 ft, setback at least equal to sign height) | 1 per vehicular curb cut along parcel lines | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Monument Sign) and Notes (6), (7), (16) |
| Portable Sidewalk Sign | 3 ft | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | Within 3 ft of a public entrance; shall not impair sidewalk passage; only displayed during business hours | — | Table 1129.07-B (Portable Sidewalk Sign); Table 1129.06-A |
| Post and Panel Sign | 6 ft (overall, including supports) | 12 sq ft per sign panel, up to two panels | — | Minimum 5 ft from parcel lines | 1 per parcel | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Post and Panel Sign) and Note (16); Table 1129.06-A |
| Vehicular Use Area Sign (Ground-Mounted) | 3 ft (including supports) | 4 sq ft | — | — | 4 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | Within vehicular use areas (e.g., parking/drive aisles) | — | Table 1129.07-B (Vehicular Use Area Sign); Table 1129.06-A Note (1) |

### Open Space (OSD); Government Institutional (GOV)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner Sign (Temporary) | Top of sign ≤15 ft; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 50 sq ft | 10 ft | — | Greater of (A) 1 per parcel; or (B) 1 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Banner Sign) |
| Building Entrance Sign | Bottom edge maximum 8 ft; minimum bottom clearance 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Affixed to building within 3 ft of public entrance | — | Table 1129.07-B (Building Entrance Sign) |
| Canopy Sign (Building-Mounted) | Minimum bottom clearance 9 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Affixed to top and/or side of canopy | — | Table 1129.07-B (Canopy Sign - Building-Mounted) |
| Canopy Sign (Ground-Mounted) | Top of sign ≤12 ft; minimum bottom clearance 9 ft; shall not extend more than 3 ft above top edge of canopy | 30 sq ft | — | — | 2 per canopy | On ground-mounted canopy | — | Table 1129.07-B (Canopy Sign - Ground-Mounted) |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft (for multi-tenant properties, max 5 ft per tenant up to 25 ft; signs taller than 5 ft must be set back from all parcel lines a minimum distance equal to the sign height) | 24 sq ft (may increase to 60 sq ft for multi-tenant properties, Table Note (6)) | — | Minimum 5 ft from parcel lines (and if sign height >5 ft, setback at least equal to sign height) | 1 per parcel | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Monument Sign) and Notes (6), (7), (16) |
| Post and Panel Sign | Single post sign up to 8 ft overall with sign mounting height of 6 ft; double post sign up to 6 ft overall | 12 sq ft per sign panel up to two panels | — | Minimum 5 ft from parcel lines | 1 per parcel | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Post and Panel Sign) and Note (16) |
| Vehicular Use Area Sign (Ground-Mounted) | 3 ft (including supports) | 4 sq ft | — | — | 4 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | Within vehicular use areas | — | Table 1129.07-B (Vehicular Use Area Sign); Table 1129.06-A Note (1) |
| Yard Sign (Small) | 3 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Minimum 3 ft from parcel lines | 2 per parcel (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Yard Sign - Small) |

### Uptown Commercial (UC); Uptown Single-Family (USF); Uptown Transitional (UT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner Sign (Temporary) | Top of sign ≤15 ft; bottom clearance ≥8 ft | 20 sq ft | 10 ft | — | Greater of (A) 1 per parcel; or (B) 1 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Banner Sign); §1129.06(A) |
| Building Entrance Sign | Bottom edge maximum 8 ft; minimum bottom clearance 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Affixed to building within 3 ft of a public entrance | — | Table 1129.07-B (Building Entrance Sign); §1129.06(A) |
| Canopy Sign (Building-Mounted) | Minimum bottom clearance 9 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Affixed to top and/or side of canopy | — | Table 1129.07-B (Canopy Sign - Building-Mounted) |
| Canopy Sign (Ground-Mounted) | Top of sign ≤12 ft; minimum bottom clearance 9 ft; shall not extend more than 3 ft above top edge of canopy | 30 sq ft | — | — | 2 per canopy | On ground-mounted canopy | — | Table 1129.07-B (Canopy Sign - Ground-Mounted) |
| Monument Sign | 5 ft (for multi-tenant properties, max 5 ft per tenant up to 25 ft; signs taller than 5 ft must be set back from all parcel lines a minimum distance equal to the sign height) | 16 sq ft (may increase to 60 sq ft for multi-tenant properties, Note (6)) | — | Minimum 5 ft from parcel lines (and if sign height >5 ft, setback at least equal to sign height) | 1 per parcel | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Monument Sign) and Notes (6), (7), (16) |
| Portable Sidewalk Sign | 3 ft | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | Within 3 ft of a public entrance; shall not impair sidewalk passage; only displayed during business hours | — | Table 1129.07-B (Portable Sidewalk Sign); §1129.06(A) |
| Post and Panel Sign | Single post sign up to 8 ft overall with sign mounting height of 6 ft; double post sign up to 6 ft overall | 12 sq ft per sign panel up to two panels; if more than two panels, then 30 sq ft total for all panels | — | Minimum 5 ft from parcel lines | 1 per parcel | — | — | Table 1129.07-B (Post and Panel Sign) and Note (16) |
| Vehicular Use Area Sign (Ground-Mounted) | 3 ft (including supports) | 4 sq ft | — | — | 4 per public entrance (exempt from cumulative count, Note (9)) | Within vehicular use areas | — | Table 1129.07-B (Vehicular Use Area Sign); Table 1129.06-A Note (1) |

## Prohibited signs in Marysville

- Electronic messaging centers are prohibited except where expressly allowed in Table 1129.07-B.
- Box illumination is prohibited.
- Off-site signs (billboards) are prohibited.
- Moving, flashing, or animated signs of any kind are prohibited, including rotating or revolving signs, exposed neon (except where expressly allowed in certain districts), exposed LED, pole signs, flashing messages, video signs with moving text or pictures, streamers, ribbons, pennants, spinners, and similar moving devices.
- Roof signs are prohibited, except that roof signs attached to mansard roofs may be allowed.
- Portable signs are prohibited, except portable sidewalk signs as allowed in Table 1129.07-B.
- Signs that imitate or resemble official traffic or government signs and signals are prohibited.
- Signs may not be erected in a manner that obstructs sight lines to or from traffic control lights, signs, street name signs, street sight lines, railroad/grade-crossing signals, or similar official devices in a public right-of-way.
- Signs that create a visibility hazard or impair the future utilization or expansion of public streets are prohibited.
- Signs may not obstruct required clear sight triangles at intersections of streets (30 feet triangle) or at intersections of driveways and streets (10 feet triangle) and must maintain a substantially clear view between 2.5 feet and 8 feet above grade within those triangles.
- Signs that cause, create, or allow public viewing of adult material depicting specified sexual activities or anatomical areas are prohibited.
- Signs may not be installed, erected, or attached to a fire exit or any door or window giving access to a fire escape or other emergency ingress/egress unless approved or required by the Division of Fire.
- Signs may not be fastened directly to a brick facade; fastening must be into mortar joints between bricks.
- Signs placed within the city right-of-way or on city-owned property without prior written authorization are prohibited and subject to immediate removal.
- Illuminated signs may not produce glare onto properties other than the subject parcel.
- Light sources used to illuminate signs must be shielded from nearby residential buildings and from rights-of-way and must not cause hazardous glare toward pedestrians or drivers.

## Signs exempt from permit in Marysville

- Flags of the United States, State of Ohio, Union County, City of Marysville, and flags of other governmental entities, nations, or nationality groups that are unaltered from their officially adopted versions.
- Up to two flags per parcel that are 3 feet by 5 feet or smaller.
- Signs installed by a government entity.
- Signs that are part of the original construction of a vending machine, fuel pump, or similar device.
- Monuments within a cemetery.
- Cornerstones and permanent building plaques carved into stone or that are an integral structural component of a load-bearing wall.
- Signs on vehicles that are regularly and customarily used to transport persons or property for a business.
- Signs required by law to be installed.
- Signs and notices issued by, or required to be placed by, any court or officer in performance of a public duty.
- Scoreboards and related components in athletic fields that are oriented toward the field of play.
- Seasonal lighting, decorations, and related elements that are in place for less than 61 consecutive days and do not require heavy equipment to move or remove.
- Other signs determined by the city to be outside the scope of Chapter 1129 based on a reasonable, customary interpretation of intent.
- Murals are not signs for purposes of Chapter 1129.
- Signage not directly viewable from a right-of-way, from another lot, or from an unrestricted, publicly accessible outdoor space is not subject to Chapter 1129.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required before installation, construction, erection, alteration, relocation, or replacement of all signs not explicitly exempt (Sections 1129.06(A) and 1129.10(A)).
- Signs within the Uptown Districts or signs installed as part of new development are subject to Design Review Board review as part of the Exterior Plan Application (Section 1129.06(A)).
- Where discretionary review is designated, staff may approve the sign or refer it to the Design Review Board for approval or denial (Section 1129.06(B)).
- Per Table 1129.06-A, some sign types require Design Review Board approval (Mandatory, Discretionary, or Administrative review depending on type).
- A sign variance is required and must be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals in a public hearing for any sign that does not meet applicable standards of Chapter 1129 (Section 1129.11).
- Maximum sign surface area may be increased by up to 20% via administrative adjustment; all other variances are reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals (Table 1129.07-B, Note 3).

## Full detail

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