# Sign Regulations in West Jefferson, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Jefferson, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/west-jefferson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/westjefferson/latest/westjefferson_oh/0-0-0-23635)

## At a glance

West Jefferson, Ohio regulates 7 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Identification Signs in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 16 square feet, with a Not closer to any lot line than half of the required setback setback (Sec. 1141.05(a)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business and Industrial Districts | 3 | 5 feet | 2 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts | 2 | 4 feet | 16 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 3 feet | 12 square feet per face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Business and Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 5 feet | — | — | Setback to ensure no obstruction to motorists | — | Principal access street or off-street parking area | — | 1141.03(a), (c) |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 1141.03(b) |
| Sandwich/Sidewalk Sign | 5 feet | — | 2 feet | — | 1 per business | Minimum 18 inches from curb, 5 feet clear sidewalk | — | 1141.03(h) |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | 4 feet | 16 square feet | — | Not closer to any lot line than half of the required setback | 1 per building | Not closer to any lot line than half of the required setback | — | 1141.05(a) |
| Real Estate Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet inside the property line | 2 per site | Not less than 10 feet inside the property line | — | 1141.05(b) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | 12 square feet per face | — | — | — | Not closer than 8 feet to the public right of way or sidewalk | — | 1141.02(f) |
| Flush-Mounted Building Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1141.02(g) |

## Prohibited signs in West Jefferson

- No sign shall be erected without a permit issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- No illuminated signs or outdoor illumination shall direct light in a way which would create a traffic hazard or nuisance or be unreasonably detrimental to adjoining or neighboring properties.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain a flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar fluttering devices.
- No sign shall consist of animated or moving parts.
- No signs shall be attached to fences, utility poles, traffic control devices, or trees.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained upon the roof of any building or structure.
- No motor vehicle, mobile home or trailer on which is placed or painted any sign shall be parked or stationed in a manner primarily intended to display the sign.
- No permanent sign shall be erected or maintained within the public right of way of any street, nor within fifteen (15) feet of the pavement of any public street or within ten (10) feet of any property line unless flush-mounted to a building.
- No sign shall be permitted which advertises a business use or service other than that which exists on the premises on which said sign is located.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to confuse or obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal or device.
- No sound amplifiers, public address systems or other sound devices shall be used as a means of advertising or to attract attention to a sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Jefferson

- The regulations specified herein shall not apply to any sign or directional device erected by any governmental agency.
- The regulations specified herein shall not apply to advertising signs identifying underground utility lines.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An overall sign design plan for any such center or facility shall be submitted with the application for the site development permit.

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