# Sign Regulations in New Middletown, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** New Middletown, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/new-middletown
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newmiddletown/latest/newmiddletown_oh/0-0-0-8681)

## At a glance

New Middletown, Ohio regulates 11 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Billboards in the Business and Commercial Districts zoning district are capped at 25 feet above street level tall and 200 gross square feet, with a Must meet rear yard, side yard, and setback line requirements setback (Sec. 1177.09 BILLBOARDS.). Most commercial signs in New Middletown require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R Limited Residential District | 2 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| R-1 Residential District | 3 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Business and Commercial Districts | 4 | 25 feet above street level | 200 gross square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 50 square feet | — |

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

### R-1 Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | At least 15 feet from the street pavement | One per each abutting street | At least 15 feet from the street pavement or affixed to the building or structure | — | 1153.03 SIGNS. |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises where the home occupation is conducted | — | 1177.04 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT SIGNS. |
| Church or Institutional Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | At least 15 feet from the street pavement | — | On the premises of a church or institution | — | 1177.08 PERMANENT SIGN SIZE RESTRICTIONS. |

### Business and Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard | 25 feet above street level | 200 gross square feet | — | Must meet rear yard, side yard, and setback line requirements | One double-faced billboard per commercial lot | Freestanding, not attached to any wall or building | — | 1177.09 BILLBOARDS. |
| Flush-Mounted Wall Sign | — | 30 inches in height, covering not more than 90% of the width of each individual storefront or business | — | — | One per business | On the premises where the business is conducted | — | 1177.08 PERMANENT SIGN SIZE RESTRICTIONS. |
| Hanging Sign | — | 9 square feet | — | — | One per business | On the premises where the business is conducted | — | 1177.08 PERMANENT SIGN SIZE RESTRICTIONS. |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 32 square feet | — | Behind the front setback line | One per business | Behind the front setback line | — | 1177.08 PERMANENT SIGN SIZE RESTRICTIONS. |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign | — | 3 square feet per sign face | — | — | No more than two sign faces | Not on utility poles or trees in the devil strip | — | 1177.05 TEMPORARY SIGNS. |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet per sign face | — | Not closer than 15 feet to the right-of-way line | One per construction site | On the same property as the specific project under construction, not closer than 15 feet to the right-of-way line | — | 1177.05 TEMPORARY SIGNS. |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | At least 15 feet from the street pavement | One per each abutting street | At least 15 feet from the street pavement or affixed to the building or structure | — | 1177.05 TEMPORARY SIGNS. |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 1177.05 TEMPORARY SIGNS. |
| Special Event Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 1177.05 TEMPORARY SIGNS. |

## Prohibited signs in New Middletown

- No sign shall be located so as to constitute a traffic or safety hazard.
- No signs shall extend over a sidewalk or other public way.
- No sign may be attached to or supported by a tree, utility pole or trash receptacle.
- Signs utilizing or containing glass in their construction (excluding lamps) are prohibited.
- No sign shall be located in such a manner as to hinder or prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign shall contain words, statements or graphic descriptions of an obscene, indecent or immoral nature.
- No animated sign, projecting sign, or revolving or moving sign shall be permitted, except Barber Poles.
- Signs and sign structures that project above a building roof/parapet line or are placed on the top of a building structure shall be prohibited.
- No permanent advertising signs identifying give-aways, stamps and/or optional purchases secondary to the primary goods or services sold on the premises shall be permitted.
- No inflatable signs/devices shall be permitted.
- Flashing illumination or illumination which involved movement or causes the illusion of movement resulting from the arrangement of lighting, shall not be permitted.
- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Mobile signs except those on commercial delivery and service vehicles are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in New Middletown

- Real estate signs may be erected without obtaining a permit.
- Political signs may be erected without obtaining a permit.
- American flags may be erected without obtaining a permit.
- Springfield Local Schools flags, church and holiday banners which are erected by the Village may be erected without obtaining a permit.
- Garage Sale Signs may be erected without obtaining a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No person, business or organization shall erect, build, alter, convert, relocate or rebuild a sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the Zoning Administrator.
- Billboards may only be erected in 'B' Business and Commercial Districts upon approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Any sign for which a variance or permit is granted after review by the Board of Zoning Appeals and which does not conform to the provisions specified herein shall be regarded as a legal nonconforming sign.

## Full detail

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