# Sign Regulations in New Washington, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** New Washington, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/new-washington
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newwashington/latest/newwashington_oh/0-0-0-14166)

## At a glance

New Washington, Ohio regulates 14 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Real Estate Sign - For Sale or To Rents in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 6 square feet, with a Not less than 25 feet from front or side lot line setback (Sec. 1129.06(e)(1)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 7 | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Business Districts | 8 | 35% of height may extend above wall | 50 square feet per face | — |
| Industrial Districts | 7 | — | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 2 square feet | — | Not less than 25 feet from any lot line | One per dwelling unit | Not less than 25 feet from any lot line | — | 1129.06(a) |
| Bulletin Board | 6 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | One per institutional use | On premises of institutional use | — | 1129.06(b) |
| Directional Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | 1129.06(c) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | 1129.06(d) |
| Real Estate Sign - For Sale or To Rent | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 25 feet from front or side lot line | One per dwelling or lot | Not less than 25 feet from front or side lot line | — | 1129.06(e)(1) |
| Subdivision Development Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | Not less than 100 feet from any occupied residence | One per street frontage | Not less than 100 feet from any occupied residence | — | 1129.06(e)(2) |
| Development Sign | 5 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | One per development | On premises | — | 1129.06(e)(3) |

### Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flat or Wall Sign | 30 feet | Varies by frontage | — | Setback from side lot line equal to projection above wall | — | On building wall adjacent to street, pedestrian way, or parking area | — | 1129.07(b)(1), 1129.07(e) |
| Projecting Sign | 35% of height may extend above wall | — | — | — | One per establishment | Attached to wall, may project over public way | — | 1129.07(b)(2) |
| Pole Sign | 30 feet | 40 square feet per face | — | — | — | Erected on poles or ground supports in yards | — | 1129.07(b)(3), 1129.07(d)(4) |
| Ground Sign | 10 feet | 50 square feet per face | — | Not less than 25 feet from residential district line | — | In yards, not less than 5 feet from another business lot | — | 1129.07(b)(4), 1129.07(d)(5) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 40% of maximum area permitted for establishment | — | — | — | On outside of buildings and in yards | — | 1129.07(b)(5), 1129.07(c)(2)(F) |
| Marquee Sign | 4 feet including fascia | — | — | — | — | Attached to marquee, roof over walk, or permanent awning | — | 1129.07(b)(6), 1129.07(d)(3) |
| Nameplate | — | 2% of floor area or 50 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Above ground floor of building | — | 1129.07(c)(2)(A) |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Indicating traffic routes | — | 1129.07(c)(2)(D) |

### Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flat or Wall Sign | — | 1/2 square foot per lineal foot of building frontage | — | — | — | In accord with business district regulations | — | 1129.08(b)(1), 1129.08(c) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In accord with business district regulations | — | 1129.08(b)(1) |
| Pole Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In accord with business district regulations | — | 1129.08(b)(1) |
| Ground Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | Not less than 25 feet from street line | One per establishment | Not less than 25 feet from street line | — | 1129.08(b)(2), 1129.08(d) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | 1129.08(b)(3) |
| Directional Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | 1129.08(a)(2) |
| Industrial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | 1129.08(a)(3) |

## Prohibited signs in New Washington

- Signs shall not project over or obstruct the required windows or doors of any building, be attached to or obstruct a fire escape or interfere with other safety provisions.
- Signs shall not be erected so as to obstruct street sight lines or traffic control lights or signs at street intersections, or street sight lines or signals at railroad grade crossings.
- Signs visible from the sight lines along a street shall not contain an arrow or words such as 'stop', 'go', 'slow', etc. or otherwise resemble highway traffic signs.
- Flashing, moving or intermittent illumination and 'outline lighting' shall not be permitted by right.

## Signs exempt from permit in New Washington

- The display of official public notices, the flag, emblem or insignia of a political unit, or temporary displays in connection with a charity drive shall not be governed by the provisions of these regulations.
- Christmas display lighting shall not be restricted by the illumination regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Planning Commission may permit flashing, moving or intermittent illumination and 'outline lighting' as a Conditional Use, if such a permit is granted, the maximum area of signs shall be reduced by one-half.
- Permanent signs, indicating name, owner or manager shall be permitted; size and design to be approved by the Planning Commission.

## 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 New Washington — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=New+Washington+OH&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-new-washington

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