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Elyria, OH Code of Ordinances
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE ONE - Planning
TITLE THREE - Subdivision Regulations
TITLE FIVE - Zoning
CHAPTER 1121 Conformance of Future Land Use and Major Thoroughfare Plans
CHAPTER 1123 General Provisions
CHAPTER 1125 Definitions
CHAPTER 1127 Administration, Enforcement and Penalty
CHAPTER 1131 Use Districts and Zoning Map
CHAPTER 1133 Amendments
CHAPTER 1135 Conditional Uses
CHAPTER 1137 Supplemental District Regulations
CHAPTER 1140 COS Conservation Open Space District
CHAPTER 1142 R-LD Residential-Low Density District
CHAPTER 1144 R-MD Residential-Medium Density District
CHAPTER 1146 R-UD Residential-Urban Density District
CHAPTER 1148 R-TH Residential-Two Household District
CHAPTER 1150 R-MHL Residential-Multi-Household Low Density District
CHAPTER 1152 R-MHH Residential-Multi-Household High Density District
CHAPTER 1154 R-MHP Residential - Manufactured Home Park District
CHAPTER 1156 B-N Business-Neighborhood District
CHAPTER 1158 B-D Business-Downtown District
CHAPTER 1160 B-G Business-General District
CHAPTER 1162 B-AO Business-Automotive Oriented District
CHAPTER 1163 POD Professional Office District
CHAPTER 1164 L-I Light Industrial District
CHAPTER 1166 H-I Heavy Industrial District
CHAPTER 1168 S-I Special Industrial District
CHAPTER 1170 TPD Technology Park District
CHAPTER 1171 Nonconforming Uses
CHAPTER 1173 Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Signs
CHAPTER 1174 On-Premises Signs
CHAPTER 1175 Off-Street Parking and Loading
CHAPTER 1176 REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (RDOD)
CHAPTER 1177 Residential Planned Unit Developments (R-PUD)
CHAPTER 1179 Cluster Development
CHAPTER 1181 Planned Unit Developments
CHAPTER 1183 Design Review
CHAPTER 1184 Submission of Plans
CHAPTER 1186 Cellular Communication Sites
CHAPTER 1187 Sexually Oriented Businesses
CHAPTER 1188 Wind Energy Facility
CHAPTER 1199 Penalties, Remedies and Fees
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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1173.06 SIZE OF SIGNS.
   The size of off-premises signs shall be regulated as follows:
   A.   The maximum area for any one face of an off-premises sign shall not exceed that established by Table 1 excluding the base or apron, trim supports and other structural elements. Temporary embellishments shall not exceed 20% of the maximum sign area allowed.
 
TABLE 1 MAXIMUM OFF-PREMISES SIGN AREA
Not Permitted
0 mph - 30 mph roadway
300 sq. ft. (ex. 12'x25')
35 mph - 50 mph roadway
672 sq. ft. (ex. l4'x48')
Over 50 mph roadway
 
   Clarification 1: In school zones, the posted or statutory speed limit applies.
   Clarification 2: If the speed limit is not posted, the statutory speed limit applies.
   B.   Signs may be back-to-back, double-faced, V-type and multiple-faced with not more than two faces to each facing and such structure shall be considered as one off-premises sign.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-2-98.)
1173.07 HEIGHT OF SIGNS.
   An off-premises sign shall have a maximum height not to exceed fifty (50) feet above grade level of the roadway to the top of the sign face, as measured from the centerline of the roadway to which the sign is oriented.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1173.08 SPACING FOR SIGNS.
   A.   No off-premises sign may be established within two thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet of any other off-premises sign, measured along the radius beginning at the center of the proposed off-premise sign and extending to a point nearest to center of any other off-premise sign.
   B.   The spacing between signs does not apply to structures separated by buildings or other obstructions in such a manner that only one sign located within the spacing distances is visible from the street at any one time.
   C.   Spacing from directional and official signs, on-premises signs, or from any other sign which does not constitute an off-premises sign, shall not be counted nor shall measurements be made from such signs for the purpose of determining compliance with these spacing requirements.
   D.   The minimum distance between off-premises signs shall be measured along the nearest edge of the pavement between points directly opposite the center of the signs along each side of the highway and shall apply to structures located on the same side of the same street or highway.
   E.   The minimum distance between an off-premises sign and a residential district shall be one hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98; Ord. 2002-59. Passed 4-1-02.)
1173.09 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
   Off-premises signs shall be set back as follows:
   A.   Front: A minimum setback of ten (10) feet is required from the front lot line for any off-premises sign, regardless of zone.
   B.   Side: A minimum setback of five (5) feet is required from the side lot line for any off-premises sign, regardless of zone.
   C.   Rear: A minimum setback of five (5) feet is required from the rear lot line for any off-premises sign, regardless of zone.
   Off-premises signs erected on the walls of buildings shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall to which they are attached.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1173.10 LIGHTING.
   Off-premises signs may be illuminated subject to the following restrictions:
   A.   Signs which contain, include, or are illuminated by a flashing, intermittent, or moving light or lights are prohibited.
   B.   Electronic variable message signs giving public information such as, but not limited to, time, date, temperature, weather, or other similar information, and commercial electric variable-message signs which function in the same manner as multiple-faced signs, are permitted, provided such signs do not interfere with traffic safety and do not resemble or simulate traffic control or safety devices or signs.
   C.   Signs must be effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays from being directed toward any portion of the traveled ways, and must not be of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle or otherwise interfere with any driver's operation of a motor vehicle.
   D.   No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes with the effectiveness of or obscures an official traffic sign, device or signal.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
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