# Sign Regulations in Willard, Ohio

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Willard, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/willard
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/willard/latest/willard_oh/0-0-0-6221)

## At a glance

Willard, Ohio regulates 10 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Pole Signs in the B-1 zoning district are capped at 30 feet tall and 200 square feet, with a Not closer than 20 feet to a public right-of-way setback (Sec. 1165.02(a)). Most commercial signs in Willard require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residence District | 2 | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| R-4 Districts | 1 | — | 150 square feet | — |
| B-1 | 3 | 30 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| B-2 | 3 | 30 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| I-2 | 3 | 30 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Residence District or PUD District | 1 | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 50 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### B-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per business in shopping complex | Attached to the building | — | 1165.02(d) |
| Ground Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | Not closer than 20 feet to a public right-of-way | 1 per lot | On the same lot or premises as the business use advertised | — | 1165.02(e) |
| Pole Sign | 30 feet | 200 square feet | — | Not closer than 20 feet to a public right-of-way | 1 per lot | Along a major street | — | 1165.02(a) |

### B-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per business in shopping complex | Attached to the building | — | 1165.02(d) |
| Ground Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | Not closer than 20 feet to a public right-of-way | 1 per lot | On the same lot or premises as the business use advertised | — | 1165.02(e) |
| Pole Sign | 30 feet | 200 square feet | — | Not closer than 20 feet to a public right-of-way | 1 per lot | Along a major street | — | 1165.02(a) |

### I-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per business in shopping complex | Attached to the building | — | 1165.02(d) |
| Ground Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | Not closer than 20 feet to a public right-of-way | 1 per lot | On the same lot or premises as the business use advertised | — | 1165.02(e) |
| Pole Sign | 30 feet | 200 square feet | — | Not closer than 20 feet to a public right-of-way | 1 per lot | Along a major street | — | 1165.02(a) |

## Prohibited signs in Willard

- No signs shall be placed in a Residence District, with exceptions for approved conditional uses in R-4 Districts.
- No sign shall be placed within a public right-of-way, except for traffic control, regulation or information signs.
- No sign shall contain flashing or moving lights or lights similar to traffic control lights, except for time and temperature signs.
- No sign shall be rotated or have any moving parts.
- No spot or floodlight source shall be directly visible from a public right-of-way.
- No advertising shall be placed on any awning, mansard roof or canopy, except for the name of the business owner.
- No outdoor sign shall impair the view of any pedestrian or motorist along a public right-of-way or at intersections.
- No sign shall be placed on the roof of a structure or above the roof line.
- No sign shall be affixed to a utility pole, tree or tree lawn area.
- No sign shall be placed upon any property without the permission of the property owner.

## Signs exempt from permit in Willard

- Political signs not more than sixteen square feet in a B-1 or Industrial District, or less than four square feet in a B-2 or Residence District, erected within seventy-five days of the election and removed within seven days after.
- Signs indicating private garage or yard sales, or private sales of a similar nature, provided they are less than four square feet.
- Temporary signs indicating special sales, grand openings, and similar events, not exceeding ten days during any calendar month.
- Signs indicating the sale or lease of property, not exceeding six square feet and not within a public right-of-way.
- Construction and development signs not exceeding fifty square feet.
- Inspection or permit signs.
- Signs indicating entrances, exits, and drive-up windows for commercial establishments, provided they are flush-mounted and no more than one square foot.
- Signs indicating safety regulations or precautions required by law or governmental regulations.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Willard — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Willard+OH&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-willard

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