# Sign Regulations in Westfield Center, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Westfield Center, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/westfield-center
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/westfieldcenter/latest/westfield_oh/0-0-0-19981)

## At a glance

Westfield Center, Ohio regulates 19 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Identification (Ground Only)s in the Residential Zoning District zoning district are capped at 6 ft. tall and 25 s.f., with a 20 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback setback (Sec. Schedule 1280.07.A). Most commercial signs in Westfield Center require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zoning District | 13 | 10 ft. | 25 s.f. | — |
| Commercial Zoning District | 10 | 10 ft. | 32 s.f. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification (Ground Only) | 6 ft. | 25 s.f. | — | 20 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |
| Residence Sign | — | 2 s.f. | — | Building | 1 | Building | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |
| Wall | — | 24 s.f. or 10% of wall area | — | Building | 1 per row facing | Building | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |
| Traffic Directional | 3 ft. | 2 s.f. | — | 1 ft. row setback, 5 ft. sideline setback | 2 site/street | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |
| Temporary Subdivision | 10 ft. | 24 s.f. | — | 25 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |
| Subdivision Identification | 6 ft. | 24 s.f. | — | 25 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |
| Temporary Real Estate | 3 ft. | 6 s.f. | — | 1 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |
| Temporary Garage Sale | 3 ft. | 6 s.f. | — | 1 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.A |

### Commercial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall (Option 1) | Not to exceed height of wall | 24 s.f. or 10% of building wall | — | Building | 1 per building | Building | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |
| Free-standing (Option 2) | 8 ft. | 32 s.f. | — | 2 ft. row setback, 25 ft. sideline setback | 1 per street frontage | Ground | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |
| Shopping Center or Business & Professional Park Sign | 6 ft. | 24 s.f. | — | 75 ft. row setback, 75 ft. sideline setback | 1 per street frontage | Ground | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |
| Traffic Directional | 3 ft. | 2 s.f. | — | 1 ft. row setback, 5 ft. sideline setback | 2 site/street | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |
| Temporary Subdivision Project | 10 ft. | 24 s.f. | — | 25 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |
| Temporary Real Estate | 6 ft. | 24 s.f. | — | 1 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |
| Farm/Home Identification (Ground Only) | 6 ft. | 8 s.f. | — | 20 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |
| Temporary Project | 5 ft. | 12 s.f. | — | 1 ft. row setback, 20 ft. sideline setback | 1 | — | — | Schedule 1280.07.B |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1280.11 |
| Temporary Special Event Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1280.11 |

## Prohibited signs in Westfield Center

- No sign shall be erected unless it is in compliance with the regulations of this section and the County Building Code.
- No sign shall obstruct or interfere with traffic or traffic visibility, or resemble or imitate signs or signals erected by the Village or other governmental agency for the regulation of traffic or parking.
- No sign, whether free-standing, ground, mounted or attached to a building or other structure, may project over any public street, sidewalk or other public right-of-way, except as expressly permitted in this section.
- No sign shall be permitted as the principal use on any premises.
- No sign shall contain any pictures or written language that is indecent or pictures that are not in keeping with community standards.
- Portable signs or trailer signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Projecting signs that project more than 18 inches from the surface of a building wall are prohibited.
- Signs using flashing lights or moving messages other than time or temperature signs are prohibited.
- Pennants or banners, except for temporary special event signs and for events sponsored by nonprofit organizations, are prohibited.
- A-frame or sandwich board signs are prohibited.
- Signs resembling traffic control devices or signs are prohibited.
- Signs on vehicles parked on any premises, which vehicles are utilized for advertising rather than for the regular delivery of goods or services, are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Miscellaneous signs or posters tacked or posted on poles, walls, fences or other structures are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Signs constructed of non-durable materials such as paper or cloth, except for temporary signs as specifically authorized by this section, are prohibited.
- Inflatable, lighter than air, or tethered balloon signs are prohibited.
- Merchandise, equipment, products or other items that are placed for attention getting, advertising or identification purposes are prohibited.
- Suspended signs are prohibited.
- No person shall place, or have placed, any sign in, over, or across any public right-of-way, or, in, over or upon public property, except for traffic control or other official public notice placed by a public official or employee in lawful performance of their duty.

## Signs exempt from permit in Westfield Center

- All signs erected and maintained pursuant to any governmental function and necessary to the public safety and welfare are exempt from regulation under this chapter.
- Nameplates and house numbers do not require zoning permits.
- Traffic direction signs do not require zoning permits.
- Flags of a nation or political subdivision and flags of similar size, shape and symbolic meaning do not require zoning permits.
- Public regulatory and safety signs do not require zoning permits.
- Holiday decorations do not require zoning permits.
- “No trespassing” or similar signs do not require zoning permits.
- Real estate or real estate open house signs do not require zoning permits.
- Political and campaign signs do not require zoning permits.
- Special event signs in residential areas do not require zoning permits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Planning Commission shall review, as part of a Site Plan Review, all signs proposed for the site.

## Full detail

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