Sign Regulations in New Albany, Ohio
New Albany, Ohio has specific sign regulations covering 23 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Wall Plaque, Wall Sign, Address Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: May 8, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for New Albany, Ohio
Sample Sign Requirements in New Albany
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | — | 30 s.f. | — |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 s.f. maximum, per side | — |
| Awning Sign | — | Maximum 33% of the awning area | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
23
- Wall Plaque
- Wall Sign
- Address Sign
- Window Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
11
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in New Albany vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in New Albany, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In New Albany, regulated sign types include Wall Plaque, Wall Sign, Address Sign, Window Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in New Albany vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in New Albany are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. New Albany has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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New Albany, Ohio Sign Rules at a Glance
New Albany, Ohio regulates 23 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Dual-Post Signs in the Commercial and warehousing zoning district are capped at 7' tall, 30 s.f. per side, and 7.5' wide (Sec. 1169.17(b), 1169.15(a)). Most commercial signs in New Albany require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for New Albany, Ohio
Sign Rules by Zoning District in New Albany (11 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Core | 11 | 3' | Maximum 33% of the awning area | — |
| Village Core | 11 | 3' | 40 s.f. | — |
| Core Residential | 6 | 7' | 33% of awning area | — |
| Village Residential | 3 | 7' | 8 s.f. per side | — |
| Campus | 8 | 7' | 35 s.f. max | — |
| Parks and Preservation | 7 | 7' | 30 s.f. per side | — |
| Commercial and warehousing | 10 | 8' | 200 s.f. | — |
| Residential Subdivision | 5 | 8' | 20 s.f. per side | — |
| Retail | 9 | 8' | 50 s.f. | — |
| Institutional | 7 | 7' | 45 s.f. max | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 35' for flagpole | 16 s.f. total; 8 s.f. per side | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in New Albany(sample of 3 of 11 zones)
Historic Core
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | — | 30 s.f. | — | — | One per business entrance | One per business entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(d); 1169.14(a); 1169.03 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 s.f. maximum, per side | — | — | One per business entrance | One per business entrance, adjacent to entrance and perpendicular to ROW/lot line | — | Unlock | 1169.16(h); 1169.14(a) |
| Awning Sign | — | Maximum 33% of the awning area | — | — | One per awning | One per awning | — | Unlock | 1169.16(g); 1169.14(a) |
| Blade Sign | — | 8 s.f. maximum, per side | — | — | One per business entrance | One per business entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(a) |
| Sidewalk Sign | — | 8 s.f. maximum per side | — | — | One per business | Within 10' of an entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.10(k) |
| Window Sign | — | 15% of window area | — | — | One per window, up to three windows | First floor exterior windows | — | Unlock | 1169.16(e) |
| Address Sign | — | 4 s.f. maximum | 4' | — | One per building | One per building | — | Unlock | 1169.18(c) |
| Directional Sign | 3' | 4 s.f. maximum | — | — | Two | Two per property | — | Unlock | 1169.18(b) |
Village Core
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | — | 40 s.f. | — | — | One per business entrance | One per business entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(d); 1169.14(a); 1169.03 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 s.f. maximum, per side | — | — | One per business entrance | One per business entrance, adjacent to entrance and perpendicular to ROW/lot line | — | Unlock | 1169.16(h); 1169.14(a) |
| Awning Sign | — | Maximum 33% of awning area | — | — | One per awning | One per awning | — | Unlock | 1169.16(g); 1169.14(a) |
| Blade Sign | — | 15 s.f. maximum, per side | — | — | One per business entrance | One per business entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(a) |
| Sidewalk Sign | — | 8 s.f. maximum per side | — | — | One per business | Within 10' of an entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.10(k) |
| Hanging Sign | — | 25 s.f. maximum | — | — | One per business entrance | One per business entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(b) |
| Address Sign | — | 4 s.f. maximum | 4' | — | One per building | One per building | — | Unlock | 1169.18(c) |
| Directional Sign | 3' | 4 s.f. | — | — | One per lot access | One per lot access | — | Unlock | 1169.18(b) |
Commercial and warehousing
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | — | 200 s.f. | — | — | One per building entrance | One per building entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(d); 1169.15(a) |
| Hanging Sign | — | 35 s.f. max | — | — | One per entrance | One per entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(b) |
| Dual-Post Sign | 7' | 30 s.f. per side | 7.5' | — | One per street entrance | One per street entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.17(b), 1169.15(a) |
| Blade Sign | — | 25 s.f. per side | — | — | One per entrance | One per entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.16(a) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | One/window, up to three | First floor | — | Unlock | 1169.16(e) |
| Monument Sign | 5' | 30 s.f. per side | 8' | — | One per street entrance | One per street entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.17(c) |
| Post-Top Sign | 8' | 7 s.f. per side | — | — | One per street entrance | One per street entrance | — | Unlock | 1169.17(d) |
| Address Sign | — | 15 s.f. | 6' | — | One per building | One per building | — | Unlock | 1169.18(c) |
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Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in New Albany
- Trailer signs, search lights, laser lights, pennants, streamers, spinners, balloons, bench signs, portable signs (except for sidewalk signs), roof signs, billboards, changeable copy (except for gasoline station price signs), flashing signs, projected images and animated signs, signs with moving or moveable parts, electronic signs (except for drive-through menu board signs), and look-alike versions of these are prohibited.
- Signs on vending machines, trash bins, or other devices serving any premises must be fully screened from view of any public right-of-way and adjoining property.
- Homemade lettered signs are prohibited, except sidewalk signs that meet Section 1169.10(i) requirements.
- Signs may not be installed in public easements, rights-of-way, or no build zones, except publicly owned signs such as traffic control signs and directional signs.
- Signs may not be installed in any public park or other public property without written authority of the owner of that property.
- Signs may not be installed on traffic control signs, construction signs, fences (without written permission from the owner), utility poles, street signs, trees or other natural objects.
- No sign shall be located so as to interfere with the safe movement of vehicles or pedestrians entering, leaving, or crossing a public right-of-way or private street.
- No sign shall be installed on any property without the prior authorization of the owner of the property.
- Failure to maintain a sign can result in the sign permit being voided and an order issued for sign removal; failure to comply allows the city to remove the sign at owner’s expense.
- No signs are allowed on Wireless Telecommunications Facilities or Towers (except a non-illuminated emergency contact not larger than 2' x 3').
Exempt Signs in New Albany
- Flags or insignia of any nation, state, city or other political subdivision, with certain size and height restrictions, are exempt from permit requirements.
- Corporate flags are exempt from the sign code subject to quantity, size, height, and content restrictions.
- Standard street address markers are exempt unless exceeding specified size/height.
- Government signs required or authorized for a public purpose by law (including traffic control devices) are exempt, provided they contain no supplementary advertising.
- Public information signs approved and installed by the Village (e.g., block watch, way-finding, public events) are exempt.
- Historical markers administered by the Ohio Historical Markers Program are exempt.
- Political signs (meeting size, height, and other content-neutral regulations) are exempt from permit/time limitations.
- Residential for sale/for lease signs (meeting size, height, timing, and location restrictions) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Garage/yard sale signs following size, duration, and location rules are exempt from permit requirements.
- Business open/close signs meeting size, placement, and content restrictions are exempt from permit requirements.
- Business hours signs (limited to 1.5 sq. ft., no logos, not illuminated) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs erected by the local, state, or federal government for the purposes of discharging governmental functions (within the definition of 'sign') are excluded from regulation.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for New Albany
- All signs contained in Section 1169.11 (Special Signs), Section 1169.12 (Permanent Signs), and Section 1169.18 (By-Right Signs) require a sign permit issued by the Zoning Officer.
- Existing, conforming signs requiring a sign face change require a sign permit issued by the Zoning Officer.
- All new permanent signs within the Village Center Area require a certificate of appropriateness according to Section 1157.06 before a sign permit is issued.
- All signs contained in Section 1169.10 (Temporary Signs) require a temporary sign permit issued by the zoning officer.
- Application for a sign permit must include: applicant info, scaled sign/site drawings, details of illumination/construction/attachment, sign contractor info, landscape plan for ground signs (if required), other information as needed, and any required application fee.
- Requests for deviations (variances/waivers) are handled by the Architectural Review Board (Village Center) or Board of Zoning Appeals (outside Village Center) as set forth in Chapter 1113.
- A master sign plan or coordinated package of signs with continuity of design is encouraged for buildings or storefronts with matching architectural composition and detailing (see Section 1169.12(e)), though the submittal of a master sign plan is not explicitly mandated in the provided text.
Source: municode municipal code