# Sign Regulations in Perrysville, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Perrysville, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/perrysville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/perrysville/latest/perrysville_oh/0-0-0-18868)

## At a glance

Perrysville, Ohio regulates 17 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Commercial District (C) zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 30 square feet per face, with a 15 feet from street right of way or 30 feet from street centerline setback (Sec. 1117.09(c)(6)). Most commercial signs in Perrysville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (R) | 8 | — | 9 square feet per side | — |
| Agriculture District (A) | 1 | — | 100 square feet for one face, 200 square feet for two or more faces | — |
| Commercial District (C) | 6 | 8 feet | 150 square feet | — |
| Manufacturing District (I) | 6 | 8 feet | 150 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential District (R)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sales Sign | — | 9 square feet per side | — | — | — | On the property where the sale is to take place or on other private property with permission | — | 1117.09(b)(2)A |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 1117.09(b)(2)B |
| Occupant Name and Address Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 1117.09(b)(2)C |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1117.09(b)(2)D |
| Political Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 1117.09(b)(2)E |
| Governmental Agency Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1117.09(b)(2)F |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1117.09(b)(2)G |
| Real Estate Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the premises being advertised | — | 1117.09(b)(2)H |

### Commercial District (C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | One per face of the building facing a street | On-premises, facing a street | — | 1117.09(c)(5) |
| Ground Sign | 8 feet | 30 square feet per face | — | 15 feet from street right of way or 30 feet from street centerline | One per business | On-premises | — | 1117.09(c)(6) |
| Projection Sign | — | 16 square feet per face | — | — | One per face of the building facing a street | On-premises, facing a public street | — | 1117.09(c)(7) |
| Roof Sign | 5 feet above roof peak | 150 square feet | — | 5 feet from face of any front, rear or sidewall | One per business | On or above the roof | — | 1117.09(c)(8) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | 15 feet from street right of way or 30 feet from street centerline | One per premise | On-premises | — | 1117.09(c)(9) |
| Traffic Direction or Guidance Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | No closer than 3 feet to any lot line or easement | — | Parking lots with spaces for 4 or more cars | — | 1117.09(c)(10) |

### Manufacturing District (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | One per face of the building facing a street | On-premises, facing a street | — | 1117.09(c)(5) |
| Ground Sign | 8 feet | 30 square feet per face | — | 15 feet from street right of way or 30 feet from street centerline | One per business | On-premises | — | 1117.09(c)(6) |
| Projection Sign | — | 16 square feet per face | — | — | One per face of the building facing a street | On-premises, facing a public street | — | 1117.09(c)(7) |
| Roof Sign | 5 feet above roof peak | 150 square feet | — | 5 feet from face of any front, rear or sidewall | One per business | On or above the roof | — | 1117.09(c)(8) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | 15 feet from street right of way or 30 feet from street centerline | One per premise | On-premises | — | 1117.09(c)(9) |
| Traffic Direction or Guidance Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | No closer than 3 feet to any lot line or easement | — | Parking lots with spaces for 4 or more cars | — | 1117.09(c)(10) |

## Prohibited signs in Perrysville

- Signs or advertising erected or maintained on trees, or painted or drawn upon rocks or other natural features.
- Flashing or illuminated signs that distract drivers, are a nuisance, receive complaints and affect the aesthetics of the community and/or abutting properties.
- Signs that resemble devices erected under governmental authority.
- Signs located in dedicated rights of way.
- Signs deemed to be unsafe or a public hazard.
- Signs or advertisement devices which, in the opinion of the Zoning Inspector, are traffic hazards or a danger to the safety of the traveling public.
- Signs or advertising devices which prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and an unobstructed view approaching or merging traffic.
- Signs or illuminated advertising devices that interferes with the effectiveness of an official sign, signal or device, or so as to obscure the same.
- Signs or advertising devices which attempt, or appear to attempt, to direct the movement of traffic, or which interfere with, imitate or resemble an official sign, signal or emergency equipment or device.
- Signs not listed in this chapter, unless determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals to be a permitted exception.

## Signs exempt from permit in Perrysville

- Signs erected by governmental agencies.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Zoning Certificate shall be required for all Commercial Signs on private or semi-public property in any District zoned A (Agriculture), R (residential), C (commercial) and I (manufacturing).
- Commercial signs in any district zoned A (Agriculture), R (Residential), C (commercial) and I (Manufacturing), shall require a Commercial Building Permit and meet the codes, standards and regulations of the OBC (Ohio Building Codes).
- Billboards shall not be located in the Village except by permission of the Board of Zoning Appeals, after a public hearing and when the following requirements are met.

## Full detail

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