# Sign Regulations in South Russell, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** South Russell, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/south-russell
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/southrussell/latest/southrussell_oh/0-0-0-35147)

## At a glance

South Russell, Ohio regulates 13 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Business Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3) zoning district are capped at Bottom of sign not exceeding 3 feet in elevation above ground tall and Varies by distance from curb line, max 36 sq ft, with a 25 feet from the curb line setback (Sec. 5.06(a)(3) Ground signs: No ground sign shall be nearer than twenty-five feet from the curb line or improved margin of any street. No ground sign shall be permitted on or over any public sidewalk, street or other public property. The square footage of ground signs that shall be permitted shall be as follows: [Table] No ground sign shall be erected, where the bottom of which exceeds three feet in elevation above ground or grade level.). Most commercial signs in South Russell require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 7 | — | 40 sq ft | — |
| Business Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3) | 4 | 15 feet above finished grade or height of structure, whichever is less | Varies by building frontage, max 36 sq ft unless approved | — |
| Limited Office Districts (B-4) | 1 | 15 feet above finished grade or height of structure, whichever is less | 9 sq ft | — |
| Elderly Assisted Living District | 1 | — | 35 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | 25 feet from any lot line | One per dwelling unit | Not less than 25 feet from any lot line | — | 4.08(a) Nameplate: One nameplate not exceeding two square feet in total area shall be permitted for each one- or two-family dwelling unit. Such signs shall not be located less than twenty-five feet from any lot line of the premises. Nameplates shall not be permitted for multi- family dwellings. |
| Bulletin Board | — | 25 sq ft | — | 25 feet from any lot line | One per lot | Not less than 25 feet from any lot line | — | 4.08(b) Bulletin Board: One bulletin board not exceeding twenty-five square feet in total area shall be permitted on any lot used for public or semi-public purposes. Such signs shall not be located less than twenty-five feet from any lot line of the premises. |
| Directional Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.08(c) Directional Signs: Signs necessary for the safe and efficient movement of traffic on the premises. |
| Temporary Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.08(d) Temporary Signs: Signs for special events may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector not to exceed seven days, provided the signs are not confused with traffic signs and do not interfere with the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. |
| Real Estate Signs - For Sale or To Rent | — | 4 sq ft | — | 25 feet from any lot line | One per dwelling or lot | Not less than 25 feet from any lot line | — | 4.08(e)(1) One temporary sign denoting "For Sale" or "To Rent", not exceeding four square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling or lot. Such signs shall not be located less than twenty-five feet from any lot line and shall be removed within ten days after the sale or rental of the premises. |
| Real Estate Signs - Development | — | 40 sq ft | — | 100 feet from any lot line | One per development | Not less than 100 feet from any lot line | — | 4.08(e)(2) Temporary development signs which shall not exceed forty square feet in total area and shall be located not less than 100 feet from any lot lines. Permits for such sign shall be for a period not exceeding six months and may be renewed while construction is being pursued diligently. If no part of the development abuts an arterial or collector street, directional signs not exceeding two square feet in area may be permitted in public tree lawns for specified periods. |
| Real Estate Signs - Permanent Development | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | One per development | — | — | 4.08(e)(3) One permanent development sign indicating the name, owner or manager not exceeding twenty-five square feet in total area shall be permitted for each development. |

### Business Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 15 feet above finished grade or height of structure, whichever is less | Varies by building frontage, max 36 sq ft unless approved | — | — | — | On the lot occupied by the structure or use advertised | — | 5.06(a)(2) Design and size: The total sign area shall not exceed the following maximum areas: [Table] In no event shall any single sign exceed thirty-six square feet, unless approved by Planning Commission upon a showing by the applicant such limitation unreasonably restricts the applicant's ability to communicate the desired information, and that the proposed sign does not constitute a safety hazard. |
| Projecting Sign | 15 feet above finished grade or height of structure, whichever is less | — | — | 25 feet from a side lot line or party wall | One per establishment or store unit | Attached to the wall, projecting at a 90-degree angle | — | 5.06(a)(3) Projecting signs: No more than one such sign for each establishment or store unit shall be permitted. Such signs shall be attached to the wall and shall project at an angle of ninety degrees therefrom. No sign shall project over a public right-of-way, nor shall it extend above the height of the structure to which it is attached or fifteen feet, whichever is less. No face of a projecting sign shall be less than twenty-five feet from a side lot line or party wall of another store unit. |
| Ground Sign | Bottom of sign not exceeding 3 feet in elevation above ground | Varies by distance from curb line, max 36 sq ft | — | 25 feet from the curb line | One per property | Not nearer than 25 feet from the curb line or improved margin of any street | — | 5.06(a)(3) Ground signs: No ground sign shall be nearer than twenty-five feet from the curb line or improved margin of any street. No ground sign shall be permitted on or over any public sidewalk, street or other public property. The square footage of ground signs that shall be permitted shall be as follows: [Table] No ground sign shall be erected, where the bottom of which exceeds three feet in elevation above ground or grade level. |
| Temporary Sign | — | 14 sq ft | — | — | One per business event | On the outside of buildings and in the yards where permitted | — | 5.06(a)(4) Temporary signs: A business shall be permitted for a maximum of thirty days, one temporary sign on the outside of buildings and in the yards where such signs are permitted in order to announce a sale, new product, or other special business event or promotion, but no more than three times per calendar year, with a minimum of thirty days of separation between each temporary sign. Such temporary sign shall be in addition to the business’ permanent business signs, provided such temporary sign does not exceed fourteen square feet in area; two sides are permitted. |

### Limited Office Districts (B-4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 15 feet above finished grade or height of structure, whichever is less | 9 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | On the rear of the structure | — | 5.06(b)(1) One wall sign not greater than nine square feet in total area shall be permitted for all uses on the lot; and such signs shall be subject to the following regulations: A. The sign shall be located on the rear of the structure and shall be subject to approval of the Commission; B. The sign shall not obstruct required windows or doors or be attached to or obstruct any fire exit or interfere with any safety features of the structure; C. Wall signs shall not project more than eight inches in front of the wall or project beyond any building corner or extend above the height of the structure or fifteen feet above the finished grade, whichever is less; D. Illumination of such signs shall comply with the development and performance regulations of this Code and in no case shall blinking, flashing, moving or other such sign be permitted. |

## Prohibited signs in South Russell

- Signs which might be identified as traffic signals or other safety devices shall not be permitted.
- No blinking, flashing, moving, neon, neon type, or other signs shall be permitted in any district.
- Unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices which resemble traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals are prohibited.
- Signs shall not project over or obstruct required windows or doors of a structure, or be attached to or obstruct a fire escape or interfere with other safety provisions.
- Pole signs shall not be permitted.
- Streamers shall not be permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in South Russell

- The Code shall not apply to municipal traffic signs or other municipal safety signs within the municipality.
- The display of municipal public notices or other municipal sign, posters and emblems is exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any new signs to be displayed after the effective date of this section shall be reviewed with respect to each of the provisions of this section and shall require approval by the Architectural Review Board.

## Full detail

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