# Sign Regulations in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sugarcreek Township, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/sugarcreek-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-22
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.sugarcreektownship.com/DocumentCenter/View/4208/Zoning-Resolution-Effective-11-20-24?bidId=#page=133)

## At a glance

Sugarcreek Township, Ohio regulates 23 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground-Mounted Monument Sign - Option 1 (Subdivision or Multi-Family Development Entrance)s in the Agricultural District (A-1); Agricultural Conservation (A-C); Rural Estate Residential District (E); Suburban Residential-Low District (R-1A); Suburban Residential-Moderate District (R-1B) zoning district are capped at 6 ft (overall including structure) tall and 24 sq ft (per sign), with a 10 ft from public right-of-way; 20 ft from any adjacent property line. setback (Sec. Section 8.09(A)(1) General Standards; 8.09(A)(2) Ground-Mounted Monument Signs; 8.08(C) Landscaping Required for Permanent Ground-Mounted Monument Signs; 8.02(B)). Most commercial signs in Sugarcreek 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 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Agricultural District (A-1); Agricultural Conservation (A-C); Rural Estate Residential District (E); Suburban Residential-Low District (R-1A); Suburban Residential-Moderate District (R-1B) | 6 | 6 ft (overall including structure) | 32 sq ft (total sign area) | — |
| Convenience Shopping District (B-1) | 12 | 30 ft (measured from grade of adjacent road) | Up to 100 sq ft (base cap in business/industrial districts); may increase to max 300 sq ft with additional setback: for every 2 sq ft over 100 sq ft, add 1 ft setback from any ROW | — |
| Office District (O-1); General Business District (B-2); Highway Business District (B-3); Industrial District (I-1, I-I) | 16 | 30 ft (measured from grade of adjacent road) | Up to 100 sq ft (base cap in business/industrial districts); may increase to max 300 sq ft with additional setback: for every 2 sq ft over 100 sq ft, add 1 ft setback from any ROW | — |
| Planned Development District (PUD); Residential Planned Unit Conservation Development District (R-PUCD) | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Agricultural District (A-1); Agricultural Conservation (A-C); Rural Estate Residential District (E); Suburban Residential-Low District (R-1A); Suburban Residential-Moderate District (R-1B)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Monument Sign - Option 1 (Subdivision or Multi-Family Development Entrance) | 6 ft (overall including structure) | 24 sq ft (per sign) | — | 10 ft from public right-of-way; 20 ft from any adjacent property line. | Maximum 1 per entrance (Option 1). | At each development entrance along a Township, county, or state road; setback from ROW and property lines per standards. | — | Section 8.09(A)(1) General Standards; 8.09(A)(2) Ground-Mounted Monument Signs; 8.08(C) Landscaping Required for Permanent Ground-Mounted Monument Signs; 8.02(B) |
| Wall Sign - Option 2 (Subdivision or Multi-Family Development Entrance) | 6 ft (overall; and shall not extend above wall/fence height where mounted) | 24 sq ft (per sign) | — | 10 ft from public right-of-way; 20 ft from any adjacent property line. | Maximum 2 per entrance (Option 2). | Mounted to a wall or fence generally parallel to the street at each development entrance; subject to setbacks from ROW and property lines. | — | Section 8.09(A)(1) General Standards; 8.09(A)(3) Wall Signs; 8.02(B) |
| Ground-Mounted Monument Sign (Public or Institutional Use) | 6 ft (overall) | 32 sq ft (total sign area) | — | 10 ft from public right-of-way; 20 ft from any adjacent property line. | Maximum 1 per public/institutional use. | On site of public or institutional use in ag/res districts. | — | Section 8.09(B)(1)-(6); 8.08(C) Landscaping; 8.02(B) |
| Temporary Sign - Commercial (Agricultural/Residential) | Up to 4 ft (general limit for temporary signs in ag/res) | Up to 6 sq ft per sign (without Zoning Certificate) | — | Minimum 20 ft from edge of pavement or ROW (whichever is greater) per 8.12(B)(4). | Up to 2 per parcel without Zoning Certificate. | On individual parcel within ag/res districts; must meet general temporary sign standards (8.12(B)). | — | Section 8.12(C)(1)-(2); 8.12(B) |
| Temporary Development/Construction Sign (Agricultural/Residential) | Up to 6 ft | Up to 32 sq ft (per sign) | — | Minimum 20 ft from edge of adjacent roadway pavement; outside ROW as required. | One per development entrance. | At development entrance(s) along collector or arterial road; ag/res districts. | — | Section 8.12(C)(3) (subdivision/nonres construction in ag/res); 8.12(D)(4)(a)-(f) (development entrance standards referenced) |
| Temporary Signs for Public or Institutional Uses | Up to 6 ft | Up to 32 sq ft per side (max two sides implied by standard practice) | — | Minimum 20 ft from edge of pavement or ROW (whichever is greater). | Up to one sign per event/period (30 days), not to exceed 90 days per year. | On site of public or institutional use within ag/res districts. | — | Section 8.13(1)-(4); 8.12(B) |

### Convenience Shopping District (B-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Monument Sign (Business Parcel) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft (maximum) | — | 10 ft from public right-of-way and any adjacent lot line; if second sign permitted due to frontage >250 ft, that sign must be set back at least 50 ft from any adjacent lot line. | 1 per developed parcel; 1 additional if frontage >250 ft and spacing/setback conditions met. | On business parcel within B-1 district. | — | Section 8.10(B)(1)-(7); 8.08(A)(1) (changeable copy allowance for business district monuments); 8.08(C) Landscaping |
| Menu Board (Drive-Through) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Minimum 15 ft from street right-of-way and any lot lines. | 1 per parcel. | On parcel with drive-through, internal to site; set back from street ROW and lot lines. | — | Section 8.10(D)(5)(a)-(h) |
| Premenu Board (Drive-Through) | 6 ft | 18 sq ft | — | Minimum 15 ft from street right-of-way and any lot lines. | 1 per parcel. | On parcel with drive-through, internal to site; set back from street ROW and lot lines. | — | Section 8.10(D)(6)(a)-(g) |
| Off-Premise Sign (Billboard) | 30 ft (measured from grade of adjacent road) | Up to 100 sq ft (base cap in business/industrial districts); may increase to max 300 sq ft with additional setback: for every 2 sq ft over 100 sq ft, add 1 ft setback from any ROW | — | 100 ft minimum from all rights-of-way (business/industrial districts); 1,500 ft minimum from any other billboard, any residential zoning district, or a recorded subdivision. | — | Permitted in business, office, and industrial districts; not in residential/agricultural districts. | — | Section 8.14(A)-(H) |
| Temporary Sign - Commercial (Nonresidential) | Up to 6 ft (unless temporarily attached to structure, in which case may not extend above roof line) | Up to 10 sq ft per sign (without Zoning Certificate) | — | Minimum 20 ft from edge of pavement or ROW (whichever is greater). | Up to 2 per parcel without Zoning Certificate; 1 larger sign per premises with Zoning Certificate. | On individual parcel within B-1; must meet general temporary sign standards (8.12(B)). | — | Section 8.12(D)(1)-(3); 8.12(B) |
| Temporary Sign - Larger with Zoning Certificate (Nonresidential) | Up to 6 ft (unless temporarily attached to structure, then not above roof line) | Up to 32 sq ft per side (max 2 sides) | — | Minimum 20 ft from edge of pavement or ROW (whichever is greater). | 1 per premises (when using larger temporary sign allowance). | On individual parcel within B-1; must meet general temporary sign standards (8.12(B)). | — | Section 8.12(D)(2)-(3); 8.12(B) |
| Temporary Signs for Development/Construction (Nonresidential) | Up to 6 ft | Up to 32 sq ft per side (max 2 sides) | — | Minimum 20 ft from adjacent roadway pavement; outside ROW as required. | 1 per development entrance. | At development entrance(s) off collector/arterial roads in nonresidential districts. | — | Section 8.12(D)(4)(a)-(f) |
| Sandwich Board / A-Frame Sign (Temporary) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | Maximum 1 per business/establishment. | On sidewalk adjacent to the business during business hours. | — | Section 8.12(D)(5) |

### Office District (O-1); General Business District (B-2); Highway Business District (B-3); Industrial District (I-1, I-I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Monument Sign (Business Parcel) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft (maximum) | — | 10 ft from public right-of-way and any adjacent lot line; if second sign permitted due to frontage >250 ft, that sign must be set back at least 50 ft from any adjacent lot line. | 1 per developed parcel; 1 additional if frontage >250 ft and spacing/setback conditions met. | On business parcel within O-1, B-2, B-3, I-1/I-I districts. | — | Section 8.10(B)(1)-(7); 8.08(A)(1) (changeable copy allowance for business district monuments); 8.08(C) Landscaping |
| Major Development Ground-Mounted Monument Sign (30,000–49,999 SF GFA) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per side | — | Minimum 20 ft from public ROW; minimum 100 ft from any adjacent lot lines; ≥100 ft from other ground signs under 8.10(B). | Per qualified development; not stated as per-entrance—must also comply with spacing. | For shopping centers, office buildings/parks/campuses, multi-tenant buildings, or other property with at least 30,000 SF of floor area; frontage must abut expressway/principal arterial/major arterial/arterial/thoroughfare as defined by the county engineer. | — | Section 8.10(C)(1)-(7) and Table 8-1 (30,000–49,999 SF); 8.08(C) |
| Major Development Ground-Mounted Monument Sign (50,000–99,999 SF GFA) | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per side | — | Minimum 20 ft from public ROW; minimum 100 ft from any adjacent lot lines; ≥100 ft from other ground signs under 8.10(B). | Per qualified development; spacing rules apply. | Same as Major Development criteria (abutting specified higher-classification roads). | — | Section 8.10(C)(1)-(7) and Table 8-1 (50,000–99,999 SF); 8.08(C) |
| Major Development Ground-Mounted Monument Sign (100,000+ SF GFA) | 10 ft | 50 sq ft per side | — | Minimum 20 ft from public ROW; minimum 100 ft from any adjacent lot lines; ≥100 ft from other ground signs under 8.10(B). | Per qualified development; spacing rules apply. | Same as Major Development criteria (abutting specified higher-classification roads). | — | Section 8.10(C)(1)-(7) and Table 8-1 (100,000+ SF); 8.08(C) |
| Menu Board (Drive-Through) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Minimum 15 ft from street right-of-way and any lot lines. | 1 per parcel. | On parcel with drive-through, internal to site; set back from street ROW and lot lines. | — | Section 8.10(D)(5)(a)-(h) |
| Premenu Board (Drive-Through) | 6 ft | 18 sq ft | — | Minimum 15 ft from street right-of-way and any lot lines. | 1 per parcel. | On parcel with drive-through, internal to site; set back from street ROW and lot lines. | — | Section 8.10(D)(6)(a)-(g) |
| Temporary Sign - Commercial (Nonresidential) | Up to 6 ft (unless temporarily attached to structure, in which case may not extend above roof line) | Up to 10 sq ft per sign (without Zoning Certificate) | — | Minimum 20 ft from edge of pavement or ROW (whichever is greater). | Up to 2 per parcel without Zoning Certificate; 1 larger sign per premises with Zoning Certificate. | On individual parcel within O-1, B-2, B-3, I-1/I-I; must meet general temporary sign standards (8.12(B)). | — | Section 8.12(D)(1)-(3); 8.12(B) |
| Temporary Sign - Larger with Zoning Certificate (Nonresidential) | Up to 6 ft (unless temporarily attached to structure, then not above roof line) | Up to 32 sq ft per side (max 2 sides) | — | Minimum 20 ft from edge of pavement or ROW (whichever is greater). | 1 per premises (when using larger temporary sign allowance). | On individual parcel within O-1, B-2, B-3, I-1/I-I; must meet general temporary sign standards (8.12(B)). | — | Section 8.12(D)(2)-(3); 8.12(B) |

## Prohibited signs in Sugarcreek Township

- Any sign not expressly permitted by Article 8 or exempt under Section 8.06 is prohibited
- Signs in any public right-of-way are prohibited except those owned/installed by the Township, adjacent city, Greene County, State of Ohio, federal government, public utilities in their rights-of-way bearing only necessary identification, or transit companies along their routes relating to schedules/route information
- Abandoned on-premises signs (no bona fide business or product on the premises for two years) are prohibited and must be removed upon notice
- Signs that obstruct drivers’ vision or detract from the visibility of traffic signs/control devices, or that may be confused with traffic control devices or emergency vehicle lights, are prohibited
- Signs that obstruct free ingress or egress from a required door, window, fire escape, or other required exit way are prohibited
- Beacons and searchlights are prohibited except for emergency purposes or where required by the FAA
- Banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or similar moving devices used to advertise or attract attention are prohibited
- Lights that revolve or flash on signs are prohibited in all districts
- Electronic information signs are prohibited except for fuel price displays as specifically permitted
- Air-activated graphics or balloons bearing a message are prohibited except where otherwise permitted as temporary signs
- Signs that rotate, revolve, or otherwise move are prohibited unless expressly permitted
- Signs placed on vehicles or trailers primarily to display signs are prohibited (does not apply to noncommercial speech signs, portable signs, or working vehicles like buses/taxis)
- Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or governmental signs or signals are prohibited
- Portable signs or daisy signs are prohibited (preexisting such signs must be removed after notice)
- Signs conveying visual information prohibited under Ohio obscenity statutes are prohibited
- Signs attached to any tree, utility pole, fence, bench, trash receptacle, or newspaper vending machine are prohibited
- Window signs covering more than 50 percent of total window area are prohibited
- Snipe signs are prohibited
- Neon signs on the exterior of buildings are prohibited
- Graffiti is prohibited
- Roof signs are prohibited
- It is unlawful to erect, place, or maintain any sign except in accordance with Article 8
- All electrically illuminated signs must comply with the local electrical code and established lighting standards; any sign installed/attached in violation of building or fire codes is prohibited
- Dangerous or defective signs are not permitted and constitute a nuisance
- Signs may not be constructed, maintained, or illuminated so as to obstruct vision or create a fire/safety hazard and are subject to vision clearance requirements

## Signs exempt from permit in Sugarcreek Township

- Signs bearing no commercial message and installed by employees or officials of a Township, city, county, state, or federal agency in the course of their governmental duties are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Signs conforming with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and bearing no commercial message are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Signs required by a state or federal statute are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (may exceed size/standards to the extent the statute requires)
- Signs required by a court order are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (may exceed size/standards to the extent the order requires)
- Signs installed by public utilities in their rights-of-way or on their facilities, bearing no commercial message other than necessary identification, are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Signs installed by a transit company with a franchise or right to operate in Greene County, installed along its routes and relating to schedules or route information, are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Flags, emblems, and insignias of national, state, or local political subdivisions are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Commemorative plaques placed by recognized historical agencies are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements if they bear no commercial message (if they include a commercial message, they must meet all standards for such signs at that location)
- Neighborhood Crime Watch signs not exceeding 8 square feet in area and 6 feet in height are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Name and/or address descriptions mounted to the front wall of a building or to a lamppost in the front yard not exceeding 2 square feet in area are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Directional ground-mounted monument signs (maximum two per driveway for entrance/exit) and wayfinding monument signs (maximum four per parcel) not exceeding 3 square feet in area and 4 feet in height are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Window signs not exceeding 50 percent of the window surface (and allowing clear interior visibility for fire/police protection) are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements (must meet other standards)
- Routine maintenance of any sign not involving structural changes is exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements
- Changes of message, manually or electronically (e.g., fuel price displays), on a message or reader board are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements
- Changes of sign panels or letters that do not involve structural changes are exempt from Zoning Certificate requirements
- In general, no Zoning Certificate is required for maintenance of a sign or for a change of copy on painted, printed, or changeable copy signs

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is stated in the provided text
- Signs in R-PUCD or PUD districts may vary from Article 8 standards if approved as part of the R-PUCD/PUD approval; such approval functions as the mechanism to authorize deviations (e.g., number, size, setback, height, materials, percentage of changeable/electronic copy)
- A variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is required to illuminate a temporary sign (temporary signs otherwise may not be illuminated)
- Unless otherwise provided (Section 8.06 exemptions and specified temporary sign allowances), all signs require a Zoning Certificate and fee

## Full detail

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