# Sign Regulations in Perry Township, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Perry Township, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/perry-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-10
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.perrytwp.org/DocumentCenter/View/49/Township-Zoning-Resolution#page=121)

## At a glance

Perry Township, Ohio regulates 26 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (Non-Residential Districts)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 32 sq ft, with a Minimum 20 ft from pavement of any public street; must not be located within a public right-of-way. setback (Sec. 541.07(1)(a)-(f)). Most commercial signs in Perry Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial District (NC, CS, CC) | 5 | — | Single sign area determined by aggregate formula; aggregate not to exceed 70 sq ft. | — |
| Restricted Suburban Residential District (R-1), Limited Suburban Residential District (R-2), Suburban Residential District (R-4) | 5 | — | 24 sq ft on any one side | — |
| Planned Commercial District (PCD), Planned Industrial District (PID) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Flood Plain (FP), Excavation and Quarry (E-Q), Oil and Gas (O-G), Exceptional Use District (EU) | 5 | — | 50 sq ft per side; total display area ≤ 64 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs - General Requirements | — | — | — | Must not be located within public right-of-way. | — | Not within public right-of-way unless allowed by government agency having jurisdiction; must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular visibility. | — | 541.01(1)-(2), 541.05(1)-(5), (8)-(9) |
| Permanent Freestanding Signs - Landscaping | — | — | — | — | — | Must be located in a landscaped area. | — | 541.05(6) |
| Changeable Copy Sign or Bulletin Board (Institutional Uses) | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On the premises of places of worship, libraries, museums, social clubs, schools, societies, gasoline service stations, and drive-thru menu boards. | — | 541.062(1)(a)-(b), 541.01(3)(f) |
| Temporary Sign (Non-Residential Districts) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Minimum 20 ft from pavement of any public street; must not be located within a public right-of-way. | 1 per premises | Office, commercial, or industrial zoning districts. | — | 541.07(1)(a)-(f) |
| Temporary Sign (Residential - Sale/Lease) | — | 6 sq ft (more restrictive residential cap) | — | Outside public right-of-way; not in required side or rear yards. | No more than one temporary real estate sign | Must be outside of the right-of-way; not within required side or rear yard areas. | — | 541.02(1)(a); 541.07(2)(a)(i)-(iii) |
| Temporary Sign (Residential - Work/Service) | — | 6 sq ft | — | Outside public right-of-way; not in required side or rear yard areas. | 1 per location per permit; no more than one sign per address per calendar year | On the parcel where the work/service is taking place; outside of right-of-way; not within required side or rear yard areas. | — | 541.07(2)(a)(iv); 541.01(3)(a)-(f) |
| Political Sign (All Districts) - Exempt | — | — | — | Outside public right-of-way limits. | — | Outside right-of-way limits; not attached/affixed to public utility structures (telephone poles, light poles); must not interfere with or be confused with any authorized traffic control device. | — | 541.02(1)(g)(i)-(v) |
| Garage Sale/Event Signs (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private residentially zoned property. | — | 541.07(2)(b) |

### Neighborhood Commercial District (NC, CS, CC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Monument Type) | — | 32 sq ft per side; total display area ≤ 64 sq ft | — | Not in public right-of-way. | 1 per premises | On the premises; located in a landscaped area per general requirements. | — | 541.06(1)(a); 541.05(6); 541.01 |
| Projecting Sign - Option 1 (In lieu of Freestanding Sign) | — | 12 sq ft per side; total display area ≤ 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On the front of the building. | — | 541.06(1)(b) |
| Wall Sign | — | Single sign area determined by aggregate formula; aggregate not to exceed 70 sq ft. | — | — | Not more than one wall sign per business | Fronting onto a public right-of-way. | — | 541.06(1)(c) |
| Permanent Window Signs | — | ≤ 25% of the area of the window in which the sign is contained | — | — | — | Within windows. | — | 541.06(1)(d) |
| Directional Signs | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | Up to 2 per premises | On the premises to which they provide directions/instructions. | — | 541.06(1)(e) |

### Flood Plain (FP), Excavation and Quarry (E-Q), Oil and Gas (O-G), Exceptional Use District (EU)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Monument Type) | — | 50 sq ft per side; total display area ≤ 64 sq ft | — | Not in public right-of-way. | 1 per premises | On the premises; located in a landscaped area per general requirements. | — | 541.06(6)(a); 541.05(6); 541.01 |
| Projecting Sign - Option 1 (In lieu of Freestanding Sign) | — | 12 sq ft per side; total display area ≤ 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On the front of the building. | — | 541.06(6)(b) |
| Wall Sign | — | No single wall sign > 35 sq ft; aggregate area of all wall signs ≤ 70 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building side; aggregate area limit 70 sq ft | On building façades; one per side. | — | 541.06(6)(c) |
| Permanent Window Signs | — | ≤ 25% of the area of the window in which the sign is contained | — | — | — | Within windows. | — | 541.06(6)(d) |
| Directional Signs | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | Up to 2 per premises | On the premises to which they provide directions/instructions. | — | 541.06(6)(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Perry Township

- Abandoned signs (and associated supporting structures) that no longer advertise a bona fide on-premises business for one year are prohibited; for multi-tenant structures, the abandoned portion must be replaced with a matching blank face and internal lighting screened.
- No sign or billboard may be installed, erected, or attached to a fire escape or to any door or window giving access to a fire escape.
- Flashing lights, banners, posters, pennants, strings of lights, ribbons, streamers, rotating or other moving devices may not be used for advertising or attracting attention, either independently or as part of a sign or billboard.
- No sign or billboard may be painted on, attached to, or maintained on rocks, trees, or other vegetation.
- Digital display signs using LCD, LED, or similar materials to display advertisements or attract attention are prohibited unless approved as a conditional use by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Portable signs (including trailer or rollaway signs), air-activated attractions, balloons, and other devices used for commercial or advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Signs placed on vehicles or trailers that are parked or situated to display such signs are prohibited.
- Changeable copy signs are prohibited except for public and quasi-public institutions, theaters, and drive-through menu board copy as regulated.
- Bench signs are prohibited.
- Any sign attached to a public utility pole, light pole, service pole, or supports for another sign without a permit is prohibited.
- Roof signs or any sign projecting beyond the parapet of a building are prohibited.
- No sign or billboard may be mounted within any public right-of-way except by the government agency having jurisdiction, unless otherwise allowed by the Zoning Resolution.
- No sign or billboard may simulate official, directional, or warning signs of government or other authorized agencies concerned with public health or safety.
- No sign or billboard may obstruct pedestrian or vehicular visibility or interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or pedestrian safety.
- Illumination from any sign must not adversely affect surrounding premises or residential structures, or impair safe vision and operation of vehicles.

## Signs exempt from permit in Perry Township

- One temporary real estate sign (for sale or lease of property) not exceeding 12 square feet; no Certificate of Zoning Compliance required.
- Identification signs (house numbers legible from the street, building names and construction dates, nameplates identifying the occupant or address) not exceeding 2 square feet; no Certificate of Zoning Compliance required.
- Traffic or government signs and private traffic control signs conforming to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; no Certificate of Zoning Compliance required.
- Signs required by a state or federal statute; no Certificate of Zoning Compliance required.
- Signs installed by public utilities in their rights-of-way or on their facilities bearing no commercial message other than necessary to identify the use; no Certificate of Zoning Compliance required.
- Signs installed by a transit company along its routes relating to schedules or other route information; no Certificate of Zoning Compliance required.
- Political signs are permitted in any district with property owner consent and subject to conditions: do not interfere with visibility of vehicular traffic; located outside road rights-of-way; not posted on public utility structures or confused with traffic control devices; posted and removed without property damage; posted no sooner than 90 days before the election or event and removed within 5 days after; no Certificate of Zoning Compliance required.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Certificate of Zoning Compliance is required for all signage unless exempt under Section 541.02.
- Digital display signs (LED, LCD, similar) may be approved only as a conditional use by the Perry Township Board of Zoning Appeals upon findings of appropriateness and mitigation of distracting effects.
- Changeable copy using LCD/LED or electromechanical displays for places of worship, libraries, museums, social clubs, schools, societies, gasoline service stations, and drive-thru menu boards may be allowed only if approved as a conditional use under Section 541.01.
- Home occupation signs in residential districts are permitted only for conditionally permitted expanded or limited home occupations in compliance with Section 511 and Section 541.061.
- In Planned Districts (PCD, PID), no sign may be erected for existing developments without prior approval by the Zoning Commission and the Township Trustees.
- In Planned Districts (PCD, PID), signage for new construction must be included in the detailed development plan and development text required by Article IV; proposed signage must be appropriate for the site, warranted by design and other amenities in the sign plan, and not detrimental to residents or public facilities.

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

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