# Sign Regulations in Mogadore, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mogadore, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/mogadore
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/mogadore/latest/mogadore_oh/0-0-0-10215)

## At a glance

Mogadore, Ohio regulates 10 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Pole Signs in the Commercial Districts (C-1) zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 40 square feet per side, with a Not closer than 25 feet to any lot in R District setback (Sec. § 150.218(K)(3)). Most commercial signs in Mogadore require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 5 | — | 50 square feet per side | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1) | 7 | 25 feet | 50 square feet per side | — |
| Industrial Districts (I) | 7 | 20 feet | 50 square feet per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per dwelling | On each dwelling | — | § 150.218(J)(1) |
| Announcement Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 per institution | On premises of institution | — | § 150.218(J)(2) |
| Real Estate Sign - Temporary | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On property for sale, lease, or rent | — | § 150.218(J)(3) |
| Real Estate Sign - Development | — | 50 square feet per side | — | Not closer than 25 feet to any street right-of-way | 1 per development | On premises of development or subdivision | — | § 150.218(J)(4) |
| Identification Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | Not closer than 6 feet to street right-of-way and 10 feet to side lot line | 1 per development | Multi-family apartment developments | — | § 150.218(J)(5) |

### Commercial Districts (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per dwelling | On each dwelling | — | § 150.218(J)(1) |
| Announcement Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 per institution | On premises of institution | — | § 150.218(J)(2) |
| Real Estate Sign - Temporary | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On property for sale, lease, or rent | — | § 150.218(J)(3) |
| Real Estate Sign - Development | — | 50 square feet per side | — | Not closer than 25 feet to any street right-of-way | 1 per development | On premises of development or subdivision | — | § 150.218(J)(4) |
| Identification Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | Not closer than 6 feet to street right-of-way and 10 feet to side lot line | 1 per development | Multi-family apartment developments | — | § 150.218(J)(5) |
| Wall Sign | — | Varies by building frontage | — | — | 1 per building side | Flat against building wall | — | § 150.218(K)(2) |
| Pole Sign | 25 feet | 40 square feet per side | — | Not closer than 25 feet to any lot in R District | 1 per premises | On premises | — | § 150.218(K)(3) |

### Industrial Districts (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per dwelling | On each dwelling | — | § 150.218(J)(1) |
| Announcement Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 per institution | On premises of institution | — | § 150.218(J)(2) |
| Real Estate Sign - Temporary | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On property for sale, lease, or rent | — | § 150.218(J)(3) |
| Real Estate Sign - Development | — | 50 square feet per side | — | Not closer than 25 feet to any street right-of-way | 1 per development | On premises of development or subdivision | — | § 150.218(J)(4) |
| Identification Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | Not closer than 6 feet to street right-of-way and 10 feet to side lot line | 1 per development | Multi-family apartment developments | — | § 150.218(J)(5) |
| Wall Sign | — | Varies by building frontage | — | — | 1 per building | Flat against building wall | — | § 150.218(L)(2) |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 20 square feet per side | — | Set back no less than one-half the required yard depth | 1 per premises | On premises | — | § 150.218(L)(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Mogadore

- No sign or outdoor advertising display shall be placed, erected or maintained so as to obstruct, in any manner, any fire escape, window, door, entrance or exit to or from any building.
- No sign or outdoor advertising display shall be supported, braced or guyed from or to a public sidewalk, street, alley or public thoroughfare.
- Signs shall not obstruct windows, doors or fire escapes.
- Signs shall not obstruct traffic sight lines, traffic sign signals at railroad grade crossings or other safety signs.
- Business signs visible from the street shall not in any way resemble any safety sign.
- No signs shall be erected, placed or over hung in a public right-of-way except those signs provided or approved by the Building and Zoning Inspector and those signs affixed to the surface of a mailbox located in a public right-of-way.
- No wall sign shall project beyond the ends of top of the building wall to which it is attached nor shall the face of the sign be set out more than one foot from the face of the building to which it is attached.
- All signs and portions thereof shall be stationary.
- Dangerous or defective signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mogadore

- Safety signs, including those providing information, warnings, prohibition or commands which promote or protect the safety of pedestrians or vehicles are permitted only when provided or approved by the Building and Zoning Inspector.
- The word SIGN does not include the American Flag, the insignia of any government, governmental agency or any charitable organization.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Planning Commission reviews the proposed sign(s) and billboard zoning application.
- Submittals for signs or billboards in zoning districts that employ cohesive layout, design, aesthetic and architectural standards to achieve an inherent look or feel will be subjected to a higher level of architectural and design review to ensure compliance with the definition of the zoning district and maintain the character of the area that current occupants support and expect.
- Any application for a conditional sign permit shall be submitted to the Planning Commission.
- The application for a conditional sign permit shall be reviewed by Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of this section.

## 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 4 zoning districts in Mogadore — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Mogadore+OH&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-mogadore

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