Sign Regulations in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio has specific sign regulations covering 7 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Wall Sign, Billboard, Permanent Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: April 11, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Youngstown, Ohio
Sample Sign Requirements in Youngstown
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | — |
| Wall Sign | — | 2 square feet | — |
| Temporary Sign | 4 feet | 9 square feet | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
7
- Wall Sign
- Billboard
- Permanent Sign
- Temporary Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
4
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Youngstown vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Youngstown, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Youngstown, regulated sign types include Wall Sign, Billboard, Permanent Sign, Temporary Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in Youngstown vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in Youngstown are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Youngstown has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Youngstown, Ohio Sign Rules at a Glance
Youngstown, Ohio regulates 7 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30 feet tall and 120 square feet, with a Minimum 6 feet from street right-of-way and 5 feet from side lot line setback (Sec. 1105.06(a)(1)B.3). Most commercial signs in Youngstown require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Youngstown, Ohio
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Youngstown (4 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Zones | 3 | 4 feet | 9 square feet | — |
| B-1, B-2 | 1 | 75 feet | — | — |
| B-3 | 1 | 40 feet | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 30 feet | 150 square feet | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Youngstown(sample of 3 of 4 zones)
Residential Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 | Yard | — | Unlock | 1105.07(a)(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 | Building wall | — | Unlock | 1105.07(a)(1) |
| Temporary Sign | 4 feet | 9 square feet | — | — | 2 | Not in public right-of-way | — | Unlock | 1105.07(a)(2) |
B-1, B-2
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard | 75 feet | — | 52 feet | Not within 100 feet of residential district | 1 per facing | Not within 100 feet of residential district | — | Unlock | 1105.08(b)(2) |
General Regulations For All Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | — | 150 square feet | — | — | — | Building wall | — | Unlock | 1105.06(a)(1)B.1 |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 feet | 120 square feet | — | Minimum 6 feet from street right-of-way and 5 feet from side lot line | 1 per lot | Minimum 6 feet from street right-of-way and 5 feet from side lot line | — | Unlock | 1105.06(a)(1)B.3 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | At least 2 feet back from curb line | — | Not less than 8.5 feet from travel way to base of sign | — | Unlock | 1105.06(a)(1)B.2 |
| Sandwich Sign | — | 10 square feet per side | — | — | — | In front of commercial uses | — | Unlock | 1105.06(d)(2) |
PermitPal covers all 4 zoning districts in Youngstown. Run a code check for your exact address to get the zone that applies to your property and its full sign requirements — illumination rules, size formulas, and permit requirements for every sign type — with a free account.
Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Youngstown
- Banner signs
- Search and beacon lights
- Balloon signs
- Festoons
- Trailer signs consisting solely or largely of changeable copy areas
- Portable signs consisting solely or largely of changeable copy areas
- Pennants and streamers
- Air activated signs
- Flashing signs with lights or illumination that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in intensity, vary in color, or use intermittent electrical pulsations
- Markings on street pavements, curbs, or sidewalks, except Government/Utility Signs or temporary markings related to utility service, construction, or children's play
- Moving signs
- Projected image signs
- Roof signs
- Seat bench signs
- Signs containing strobe lights visible beyond the property line
- Signs on trash containers, public phones, parking meters, bus shelters, and the like
- Signs on rocks, trees, and natural objects
- Signs on or attached to utility poles
- Vehicle signs
- Signs on fences or decorative walls
- Offsite signs, unless otherwise permitted under a specific provision in the Sign Regulations
- Signs in the public right-of-way, except authorized traffic control devices
- Signs obstructing traffic visibility
Exempt Signs in Youngstown
- Artistic murals and displays
- Construction signs not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet in size
- Flags limited to no more than two (2) per parcel
- Displays that are not signs, other than festoons
- A clock, thermometer, or any measuring instrument that is not in any other respect a sign
- Signs on motor vehicles, boats, aircraft, or other moving vehicles, except vehicle signs
- Signs of less than 1 square foot each in sign area
- Labeling placed by a manufacturer or distributor on merchandise or its packaging displayed in outdoor sales displays
- Government/Utility Signs that relate to public safety and welfare
- Bulletin boards and bulletin board signs
- Political Yard Signs
- Picket signs carried by striking workers, political protestors, or other aggrieved parties
- Cornerstone inscriptions or other signs that are part of masonry facades of buildings
- Landmark signs
- Displays in the interior of roofless buildings intended to be seen only from the inside
- Seasonal displays relating to a holiday period, seasonal festival, or the like
- Event signs for temporary uses
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Youngstown
- Signs to be erected, constructed, maintained or repaired within the Design Review district of the City shall be approved or denied by the Design Review Committee in accordance with Chapter 1102 of the Youngstown Codified Ordinances before being considered for a sign permit.
- When a sign owner seeks and applies for a variance from the standards contained in these Sign Regulations, said request shall be heard and acted upon by the Board of Zoning Appeals only after all other administrative procedures required for issuance of a zoning permit and building permit have been completed.
Source: amlegal municipal code