# Sign Regulations in Perkins Township, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Perkins Township, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/perkins-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-14
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://perkinstownship.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Article-28-Signs-Regulations.pdf)

## At a glance

Perkins Township, Ohio regulates 30 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (0-5,000 sq ft building)s in the Commercial and Industrial Districts (C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2) zoning district are capped at 30 feet tall and 75 square feet, with a Not closer than 1/2 front yard setback to property line; not closer than 30 feet to adjoining lot line setback (Sec. Section 15). Most commercial signs in Perkins Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | — | <200 square feet | — |
| US 250 Corridor | 7 | 45 feet | 175 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts (RR, R-1, R-2, R-3, M-A) | 10 | 6 feet | <200 square feet | — |
| Commercial and Industrial Districts (C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2) | 11 | 45 feet | 175 square feet | — |
| P-B-O District | 11 | 45 feet | 175 square feet | — |
| REC District | 10 | 30 feet | 175 square feet | — |
| PUD District | 10 | 30 feet | 175 square feet | — |
| A District | 11 | 45 feet | <200 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential Zoning Districts | 5 | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### Commercial and Industrial Districts (C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (0-5,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 75 square feet | — | Not closer than 1/2 front yard setback to property line; not closer than 30 feet to adjoining lot line | 1 per building | On-premises in commercial or industrial districts | — | Section 15 |
| Freestanding Sign (5,001-20,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 150 square feet | — | Not closer than 1/2 front yard setback to property line; not closer than 30 feet to adjoining lot line | 1 per building | On-premises in commercial or industrial districts | — | Section 15 |
| Freestanding Sign (>20,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 175 square feet | — | Not closer than 1/2 front yard setback to property line; not closer than 30 feet to adjoining lot line | 1 per building | On-premises in commercial or industrial districts | — | Section 15 |
| Portable Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | 15 feet from roadway edge or property line (greater); 10 feet from adjoining lot lines | — | On commercial/industrial property | — | Section 17 |
| Temporary Yard Sign (Nonresidential) | 8 feet | 32 square feet per side | — | 15 feet from roadway or property line (greater) | 1 per parcel | On commercial/industrial parcel | — | Section 14.2 |
| Temporary Sign (Requiring Permit, Nonresidential) | — | 32 square feet | — | 15 feet from roadway or property line (greater) | 1 per nonresidential occupant | On commercial/industrial property | — | Section 13 |
| Construction Sign (Commercial and Industrial) | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | 15 feet from roadway or property line (greater) | 1 per contractor | On construction site parcel | — | Section 14.4 |
| Off-Premise Sign (Billboard) | 45 feet | — | — | 50 feet from road right-of-way | — | In C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2 districts | — | Section 18 |

### P-B-O District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (0-5,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 75 square feet | — | 1/2 front yard to property line; 30 ft to adjoining lot | 1 per building | On-premises | — | Section 15 (applied to P-B-O as nonresidential) |
| Freestanding Sign (5,001-20,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 150 square feet | — | 1/2 front yard to property line; 30 ft to adjoining lot | 1 per building | On-premises | — | Section 15 (applied to P-B-O as nonresidential) |
| Freestanding Sign (>20,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 175 square feet | — | 1/2 front yard to property line; 30 ft to adjoining lot | 1 per building | On-premises | — | Section 15 (applied to P-B-O as nonresidential) |
| Portable Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | 15 ft road/property; 10 ft adjoining | — | In P-B-O | — | Section 17 |
| Temporary Yard Sign (Nonresidential) | 8 feet | 32 square feet per side | — | 15 ft | 1 per parcel | In P-B-O | — | Section 14.2 |
| Temporary Sign (Requiring Permit, Nonresidential) | — | 32 square feet | — | 15 ft | 1 per occupant | In P-B-O | — | Section 13 |
| Construction Sign (Nonresidential) | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | 15 ft | 1 per contractor | Construction site in P-B-O | — | Section 14.4 |
| Off-Premise Sign (Billboard) | 45 feet | — | — | 50 ft ROW; 100 ft from intersections | — | In P-B-O | — | Section 18 |

### REC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | 1/2 front yard | — | On building wall | — | Section 10 |
| Freestanding Sign (0-5,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 75 square feet | — | 1/2 front; 30 ft adjoining | 1 | On-premises | — | Section 15 |
| Freestanding Sign (5,001-20,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 150 square feet | — | 1/2 front; 30 ft adjoining | 1 | On-premises | — | Section 15 |
| Freestanding Sign (>20,000 sq ft building) | 30 feet | 175 square feet | — | 1/2 front; 30 ft adjoining | 1 | On-premises | — | Section 15 |
| Portable Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | 15/10 ft | — | In REC | — | Section 17 |
| Temporary Yard Sign (Nonresidential) | 8 feet | 32 square feet per side | — | 15 ft | 1 | In REC | — | Section 14.2 |
| Temporary Sign (Requiring Permit, Nonresidential) | — | 32 square feet | — | 15 ft | 1 | In REC | — | Section 13 |
| Construction Sign (Nonresidential) | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | 15 ft | 1 | In REC | — | Section 14.4 |

## Prohibited signs in Perkins Township

- Any illuminated sign shall employ only constant intensity light; no flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights; no beaming causing glare or traffic hazard.
- No sign shall employ revolving, rotating, or moving parts to attract attention (except public service signs like time/temperature).
- All electrical components must comply with state electrical code.
- No projecting sign shall extend more than 2 feet from building face.
- No signs on roofs unless screened to appear as building continuation.
- No portable or temporary signs on building front or premises except as provided.
- No posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or similar moving devices for advertising.
- No inflatable signs for commercial purposes.
- No signs attached to fire escapes.
- Unsafe, falling, or unsightly signs must be repaired or removed upon notice.
- No signs in public right-of-way except public signs; max 6 directional signs without advertising, designed to avoid sight-line issues.
- All signs must be designed and supported to carry weight and comply with building code.
- All signs must be secured to prevent significant wind movement.
- No advertising signs attached to trees, utility poles, trash receptacles, benches, vending machines, or public shelters.
- No obscene or indecent words, images, or graphics on signs.
- No signs interfering with required ventilation.
- No signs on vacant lots except for sale/lease, danger notification, trespass prohibition, or political/agricultural purposes.
- No signs nearer than 8 feet vertically or 4 feet horizontally from overhead electrical wires.
- Window signs visible from exterior shall not cover more than 25% of window area.

## Signs exempt from permit in Perkins Township

- Governmental signs erected and maintained for governmental functions or required by law, ordinance, or regulation are excluded from these regulations.
- Signs not requiring a permit: real estate signs for sale/lease/rental (max 20 sq ft general, 6 sq ft residential); professional name plates (max 4 sq ft); occupant name/address signs (max 2 sq ft); political and agricultural signs; window signs (max 25% coverage); canopy signs smaller than 200 sq ft.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Menu board signs for drive-through businesses are subject to site plan review and approval by the Zoning Inspector.
- Electronic message board signs require design review approval by the Zoning Inspector prior to permit issuance.
- Board of Zoning Appeals approves exemptions for sign area computations beyond standard rules.

## Full detail

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