# Sign Regulations in Millersburg, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Millersburg, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/millersburg
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/millersburg/latest/millersburg_oh/0-0-0-9393)

## At a glance

Millersburg, Ohio regulates 10 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the Design District zoning district are capped at May not project above the roofline tall and 12 square feet (Sec. 1349.11(c)(3)). Most commercial signs in Millersburg require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Design District | 6 | Lowest point at least 8 feet above sidewalk | 48 inches by 24 inches | — |
| Downtown Business District (DB) | 3 | Minimum 9 feet above ground level | 32 square feet | — |
| Business District (B-1, B-2) | 4 | 25 feet | 32 square feet in B-1, 60 square feet in B-2 | — |
| Special Use District (SU) | 4 | 25 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 2 | 25 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| MSO District | 2 | — | 16 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 6 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Design District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 principal wall sign, 1 secondary wall sign | On business establishment it represents | — | 1349.11(c)(1) |
| Projecting Sign | May not project above the roofline | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per business establishment | Attached to building | — | 1349.11(c)(3) |
| Awning Sign | Lowest point at least 8 feet above sidewalk | — | — | — | 1 double-faced nameplate may be suspended from awning or canopy | Attached to awning or canopy | — | 1349.11(c)(4) |
| Window Sign | — | 30% of total glass area for ground floor; 10 square feet or 30% of window area for upper story | — | — | 1 per occupant above ground floor | On windows or doors | — | 1349.11(c)(5) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 3 feet wide and 4 feet high | — | — | 1 per business | On business premises | — | 1349.11(c)(6) |
| A-frame Sign | — | 48 inches by 24 inches | — | — | 1 per business establishment unless frontage on more than one street or inhabits multiple storefronts | Sidewalk | — | 1349.11(c)(6)(H) |

### Business District (B-1, B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 32 square feet in B-1, 60 square feet in B-2 | — | — | 2 per frontage | On building wall facing street, parking lot, or service drive | — | 1177.08(a) |
| Canopy/Awning Sign | Minimum 9 feet above ground level | — | — | — | 2 per frontage | Attached to canopy or roof projecting beyond building | — | 1177.08(b) |
| Projecting Sign | Minimum 9 feet above sidewalk or ground level | 12 square feet | — | — | 2 per frontage | Attached to building | — | 1177.08(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 25 square feet in B-1, 75 square feet in B-2 | — | — | 1 per frontage | On premises | — | 1177.08(d) |

### Special Use District (SU)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 60 square feet | — | — | As specified in signage plan | On building wall facing street, parking lot, or service drive | — | 1177.08(a) |
| Canopy/Awning Sign | Minimum 9 feet above ground level | — | — | — | As specified in signage plan | Attached to canopy or roof projecting beyond building | — | 1177.08(b) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | As specified in signage plan | On premises | — | 1177.08(d) |
| Off-Premises Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | Conform to all applicable yard, setback, and height restrictions | 1 per lot | On premises | — | 1177.08(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Millersburg

- Signs that are not specifically permitted in this Chapter shall be considered as prohibited.
- Signs mounted on motor vehicles that are parked in a prominent location for the primary purpose of displaying the sign.
- Banners, streamers, pennants and similar air-activated moving signs intended for permanent display.
- Flashing or high intensity lights mounted on a sign.
- Any sign that obstructs any part of a doorway, exit or fire escape.
- Any sign that resembles or is intended to resemble a traffic control device, or is located in such a manner so as to obscure or impact the effectiveness of such traffic control device or signal.
- Any sign affixed to any utility pole or otherwise located within the street right-of-way, except as specifically exempted herein.
- Any sign located so as to obscure the clear vision within a twenty foot (20’) triangle from any street and/or alley intersection.

## Signs exempt from permit in Millersburg

- Signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area that are customarily associated with residential use and are not of a commercial nature.
- Signs erected by a governmental entity for a recognized public purpose and duly authorized by any law, statute or ordinance.
- Signs or posters concerning candidates for elective office, public issues and similar matters to be decided by public election, provided such signs are removed no later than one (1) week after such election.
- Signs located on the inside of a structure or building, that are not designed or located so as to be typically visible from outside the building.
- Signs which are in the nature of cornerstones, commemorative tables and historic designations, provided such signs are less than nine (9) square feet in size.
- Signs clearly in the nature of decorations customarily associated with a national, local or religious holiday.
- Temporary signs not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in area which promote special business sales, promotions or occasions.
- Flags or insignias of any governmental entity when not displayed as an advertising device, or in connection with any commercial promotion.
- Signs erected, constructed, reconstructed, replaced, or modified in a Design District as defined in Section 1349.07 of the Millersburg Codified Ordinances.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A proposed sign within the DB District may extend into the right-of-way, provided the applicant demonstrates that, due to the location of the building or other physical characteristics of the lot, the erection of an alternative sign outside the right-of-way is not feasible.
- The applicant shall submit a total signage plan for the proposed development as part of the Development Plan.
- Before any person or entity erects, constructs, reconstructs, replaces, or modifies any exterior sign on any building or structure, including window signs, in a Design District, said person or entity shall prepare and file an application with the Village Zoning Inspector for review by the Design Review Board.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Millersburg — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Millersburg+OH&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-millersburg

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