# Sign Regulations in Strongsville, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Strongsville, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/strongsville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-07
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/strongsville/latest/strongsville_oh/0-0-0-26916)

## At a glance

Strongsville, Ohio regulates 26 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Public Facilities District zoning district are capped at 5 feet tall and 30 square feet, with a 15 feet from street right-of-way, 50 feet from property line setback (Sec. 1272.08(b)). Most commercial signs in Strongsville 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 | 1 | 35 feet | — | — |
| Residential District - ER, SR | 4 | 8 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Public Facilities District | 6 | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| Office Building District (OB), Local Business District (LB), General Business District (GB), Restaurant-Recreational Services District (R-RS), Shopping Center District (SC), Motorist Service District (MS) | 25 | 50 feet | 650 square feet | — |
| Research-Development District (RD), Commercial Service District (CS), General Industrial District (GI), General Industrial-A District (AF) | 11 | 12 feet | 75 square feet | — |

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

### Public Facilities District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 | On any building | — | 1272.08(a) |
| Ground Sign | 5 feet | 30 square feet | — | 15 feet from street right-of-way, 50 feet from property line | 1 per lot | On lot | — | 1272.08(b) |
| Directional Ground Sign | 3.5 feet | 3 square feet | — | 10 feet from lot line and street right-of-way | As determined by Building Commissioner | On lot | — | 1272.08(c) |
| Ground Sign with Changeable Copy | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — | 25 feet from street right-of-way, 50 feet from lot line | 1 | On premises of public facility lot | — | 1272.08(d) |
| Temporary Ground Sign | 5 feet | 6 square feet per sign, total 36 square feet | — | 25 feet from lot line, 10 feet from street right-of-way | Multiple per lot | On lot | — | 1272.08(e) |
| Temporary Banner Sign | 3 feet | — | — | — | 1 | On building | — | 1272.08(f) |

### Office Building District (OB), Local Business District (LB), General Business District (GB), Restaurant-Recreational Services District (R-RS), Shopping Center District (SC), Motorist Service District (MS)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign | 50 feet | 50 square feet | — | 25 feet from right-of-way, 100 feet from Residential District | 1 | On Royalton Road within 1700 feet of I-71 centerline | — | 1272.12(d) |
| Ground Sign (Single Use) | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, 25 feet from lot line, 100 feet from Residential District | 1 (ground or pylon) | On lot for single use | — | 1272.12(e) |
| Pylon Sign (Single Use) | 8 feet | 40 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, 25 feet from lot line, 100 feet from Residential District | 1 (ground or pylon) | On lot for single use | — | 1272.12(e) |
| Directional Ground Sign | 3.5 feet | 3 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, 15 feet from lot line | As determined by Building Commissioner | On lot | — | 1272.12(g) |
| Ground Sign (Multiple Use/Office Park) | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — | 35 feet from street right-of-way or pavement edge, 25 feet from lot line | 1 (ground or pylon) | For business multiple use or office park | — | 1272.12(h) |
| Pylon Sign (Multiple Use/Office Park) | 8 feet | 50 square feet | — | 35 feet from street right-of-way or pavement edge, 25 feet from lot line | 1 (ground or pylon) | For business multiple use or office park | — | 1272.12(h) |
| Temporary Project Ground Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | 25 feet from street right-of-way and non-residential lot line | 1 | On lot under construction | — | 1272.12(j) |
| Temporary Ground Sign | 5 feet | 6 square feet per sign | — | 10 feet from lot line and street right-of-way | Max 2 | On lot | — | 1272.12(k) |

### Research-Development District (RD), Commercial Service District (CS), General Industrial District (GI), General Industrial-A District (AF)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, 25 feet from lot line, 100 feet from residential | 1 (ground or pylon) | On lot | — | 1272.14(a) |
| Pylon Sign | 8 feet | 50 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, 25 feet from lot line, 100 feet from residential | 1 (ground or pylon) | On lot | — | 1272.14(a) |
| Directional Ground Sign | 3 feet | 3 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, 15 feet from lot line | As determined | On lot | — | 1272.14(c) |
| Temporary Project Ground Sign | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — | 25 feet from street right-of-way and non-residential lot line | 1 | On lot under construction | — | 1272.14(d) |
| Temporary Ground Sign | 5 feet | 6 square feet per sign, total 36 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way, 25 feet from lot line | Multiple | On lot | — | 1272.14(e) |
| Industrial Park Entrance Sign (Ground) | 5 feet | 75 square feet | — | 35 feet from street right-of-way or private drive pavement edge | 1 | At vehicular entrance | — | 1272.14(g) |
| Industrial Park Entrance Sign (Pylon) | 12 feet | 75 square feet | — | 35 feet from street right-of-way or private drive pavement edge | 1 | At vehicular entrance | — | 1272.14(g) |
| Industrial Park Entrance Ground Sign | 5 feet | 75 square feet | — | Minimum 35 feet from nearest street right-of-way lines and nearest edge of pavement of private drive | 1 (ground or pylon) per entrance | At vehicular entrance to industrial park | — | 1272.14(g) |

## Prohibited signs in Strongsville

- Vehicle advertising: No parking of vehicles or trailers visible from public streets for advertising purposes exceeding 24 hours, with 24-hour clearance after notification.
- Signs on public areas: No signs on curbs, sidewalks, posts, poles, hydrants, bridges, walls, trees, or other public property, or over public streets, except as authorized by license agreement approved by Building Commissioner and Architectural Review Board.
- Moveable/portable signs: Prohibited in all zoning districts (signs not permanently secured to ground or building, excluding permitted temporary ground signs).
- Movement restrictions: No revolving, rotating, whirling, spinning parts; banners, flags, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, strings of lights, air balloons, wind-driven signs prohibited except as specifically permitted.
- Obstruction of traffic: Signs shall not obstruct sight lines along public ways, traffic signals, street name signs, or railroad crossings; no arrows or words like 'stop', 'go', 'slow' that confuse with traffic signals; no resemblance to traffic controls in movement, content, coloring, or illumination.
- Corner lots: No signs within a 35-foot triangle from street right-of-way intersections.

## Signs exempt from permit in Strongsville

- Signage integral to vending machines, fuel pumps, or similar devices.
- Cornerstones and permanent building plaques displaying construction date, building name, or similar information.
- Street name signs approved by Planning Commission.
- Holiday decorations displayed for customary periods.
- Painted wall murals and similar artwork without commercial messages, if approved by Architectural Review Board and Building Commissioner.
- Any sign inside a building not attached to a window or door.
- City notices and displays of flags, emblems, or insignia of governmental bodies.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Master Sign Program required for all signs in regional shopping centers (as defined in Section 1258.15); submitted to Planning Commission, reviewed by Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission, approved by Council; governs all sign permits.
- Master Sign Program required for all signs in neighborhood and community shopping centers (as defined in Section 1258.15); submitted to Planning Commission, reviewed by Architectural Review Board, approved by Planning Commission; governs all sign permits.
- Variance from provisions of this chapter requires application to Board of Zoning Appeals (Section 1272.19).
- Architectural Review Board approval required for illuminated signs in non-residential districts and for certain design elements; sign applications forwarded to ARB for review unless in residential districts (except specific cases).

## Full detail

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