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CODIFIED ORDINANCES
DISCLAIMER
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 19-78
EDITOR'S NOTE
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
CHARTER OF GRANVILLE, OHIO
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
1189.05 SIGNS ALLOWED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH OR WITHOUT PERMITS.
   Signs shall be allowed on property in the Village in accordance with, and only in accordance with Table 1189 B.
Table 1189 B- Design Standards
 
KEY TO TABLE 1189 B
On the tables in this chapter, which are organized by zoning district, the headings have the following meanings:
VRD Village Residential District    PID Planned Industrial District
VBD Village Business District       PCD Planned Commercial District
VSD Village Square District CSD Community Service District
VID Village Institutional District    PUD Planned Unit District
SBD Suburban Business District SRD Suburban Residential District
VGD Village Gateway District      
 
 
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
VRD
VBD
VSD
VID
General Provisions
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any zone lot is 7 square feet.
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
6. Animated signs are not permitted.
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three. 2.Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. Maximum sign area is 2.5 square feet/lineal feet + 25% for the second street frontage.
5. The maximum number of individual signs per storefront is four.
6. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
7. Animated signs are not permitted.
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. Animated signs are not permitted.
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
5. Animated signs are not permitted.
Freestandin g Signs
A.Residential 1
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
1. NA
1. NA
1. NA
 
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
VRD
VBD
VSD
VID
B. Incidental 2
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is (4) square feet (not subject to maximum sign area.)
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 2 per zone lot.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is (4) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 2 per zone lot.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is (4) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 2 per zone lot.
C.Freestanding
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (12) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 8 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (12) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 10 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
5. Monument signs are encouraged and should be developed as part of an overall landscape concept.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (12) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 10 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
5. Monument signs are encouraged and should be developed as part of an overall landscape concept.
Building Signs
A. Building Marker 3
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
B. Canopy
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Limited to valance face only.
3. The maximum number is one per zone lot.
4. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color.
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
C.Identification4
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.
1. Permitted.
2. Only one sign per building elevation will be permitted.
3. Must be incorporated into building architecture.
4. Maximum size of sign is to be 20 square feet.
5. Maximum height of letter or character is to be 12 inches.
   
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
VRD
VBD
VSD
VID
D. Marquee 5
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
E. Projecting 5
 1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (10) square feet.
3. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
4. Maximum height is 14 feet.
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
F. Wall Sign
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (1.5) square feet/lineal foot of frontage.
3. Maximum number is one per building.
4. Wall signs must be incorporated into the architecture of the building.
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
G. Window Signs
1. Not permitted.
1. Window signs are permitted.
2. Window signs shall not exceed 15% of the window area and in no case exceed 8 square feet.
3. Neon window signs may be permitted if they are considered artful and identify the business enterprise and do not exceed 4 square feet.
4. Neon window signs, which advertise products sold by a business or services given are not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
 
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
VRD
VBD
VSD
VID
H. Sidewalk Signs
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size will be four feet in height and two feet in width.
3. Maximum number will be one per building.
4. Locations must be approved by GPC and are not permitted to obstruct pedestrian movements along public walkways, parking or otherwise obstruct public rights-of- way.
5. The signs must be made of a permanent weather proof material such as painted wood or metal.
6. Must be removed and secured indoors during non- business hours.
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
 
  
Suburban Business and Village Gateway Districts
 
Sign Type
   SBD
   VGD
General Provisions
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any zone lot will be calculated as 1 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area.
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
6. Animated signs are not permitted.
 
 
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three, excluding white.
2. Neon signs shall not be permitted, unless otherwise stated.
3. Internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The external lighting for signage is to be approved by Planning Commission. Externally illuminated signs shall comply with the following requirements:
• Top mounted lights fixtures shall be preferred; and shall be shielded.
• When top mounted fixtures are not feasible, illumination from other positioned light sources shall be restricted to the sign area.
5. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any zone lot will be calculated as 1 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease areas.
6. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
7. Animated signs are not permitted.
8. Signs made of natural materials are encouraged and should be incorporated into the architecture of the building.
 
Freestanding Signs
A. Residential 6
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
B. Incidental 7
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 4 per zone lot.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 4 per zone lot.
C. Freestanding
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 18 square feet.
3. Maximum height is 10 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
5. Monument signs are encouraged and should be developed as part of an overall landscape concept.   
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 24 square feet provided, however, that the maximum size for freestanding signs along Main Street and State Route 16 shall be 40 square feet.
3. Maximum height is 10 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
5. Monument signs are encouraged and should be developed as part of an overall landscape concept.
6. A freestanding sign may list multiple tenants.
Building Signs  
A. Building Marker 8
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 6 square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.   
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 6 square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
 
 
   Sign Type
   SBD
   VGD
B. Canopy
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 6 square feet or 25% of the surface area of the canopy, whichever is less. Sign is limited to valance face only.
3. The maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color.   
 
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 6 square feet of 25% of the surface area of the canopy, whichever is less. Sign is limited to valance face only.
3. The maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color.
C. Identification 9
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.   
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.
D. Marquee 10
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
E. Projecting or Suspended 5
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 10 square feet.
3. Maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum height is 14 feet.   
 
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 10 square feet.
3. Maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum height is 14 feet.
F. Wall Sign
1.Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 1.5 square feet/lineal feet of building frontage.
3. Maximum number is one per building.
4. Building signs are not permitted.   
1.Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 1 square feet per 1.5 lineal feet of building frontage per tenant.
3. Maximum number is one per building. However, a building with multiple street frontages shall be allowed one sign per tenant on each side facing a public street.
4. Building signs must be incorporated into the architecture of the building.
5. A building with multiple tenants shall be required to submit a master sign plan for the entire building. Such master sign plan shall show consistency of all signage related to size, colors and location.
G. Window Signs
1. Window signs are permitted in the first floor windows only.
2. Window signs shall not exceed 15% of the window area and in no case exceed 8 square feet.
   
 
1. Window signs are permitted in the first floor windows only.
2. Window signs shall not exceed 15% of the window area and in no case exceed 8 square feet.
 
H. Sidewalk Signs
1. Permitted with GPC variance only.
1. Not permitted
I. Deviations
1. None
1. A deviation from these sign regulations may be approved by the Planning Commission where appropriate to the integrity of the development plan.
 
Planned Industrial, Planned Commercial and Community Service Districts
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
PID
PCD
CSD
General Provisions
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any zone lot is 12 square feet.
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
6. Animated signs are not permitted.
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any zone lot will be calculated as 1 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area.
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
6. Animated signs are not permitted.
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs(not otherwise limited in this section) on any zone lot will be calculated as 1 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area.
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
6. Animated signs are not permitted.
Freestanding Signs
A.Residential6
1. Not applicable.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is (4) square feet.
1. Not applicable.
B. Incidental 7
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is (4) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 4 per zone lot.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is (4) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 4 per zone lot.
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
PID
PCD
CSD
C.Freestanding
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (18) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 10 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (24) square feet.
3. Maximum height is 10 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
5. Monument signs are encouraged and should be developed as part of an overall landscape concept.
6. Freestanding signs may display a maximum of three tenants.
Building Signs
A. Building Marker 8
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
B. Canopy
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet or 25% of the surface area of the canopy, whichever is less. Sign is limited to valance face only.
3. The maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet or 25% of the surface area of the canopy, whichever is less. Sign is limited to valance face only.
3. The maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color.
C.Identification9
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet.
D. Marquee 10
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is to be 48 square feet.
3. Changeable copy is permitted.
4. Artful application
of neon may be permitted.
 
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
PID
PCD
CSD
E. Projecting or Suspended 5
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (10) square feet.
3. Maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum height is 14 feet.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (10) square feet.
3. Maximum number is one per business.
4. Maximum height is 14 feet.
F. Wall Sign
1.Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (1.5) square feet/lineal feet of building frontage.
3. Maximum number is one per building.
4. Building signs must be incorporated into the architecture of the building.
1.Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (1.5) square feet/lineal feet of building frontage.
3. Maximum number is one per building.
4. Building signs must be incorporated into the architecture of the building.
1.Permitted.
2. Maximum size is (1.5) square feet/lineal feet of building frontage.
3. Maximum number is one per building.
4. Building signs must be incorporated into the architecture of the building.
G. Window Signs
1. Not permitted.
1. Window signs are permitted in the first floor windows only.
2. Window signs shall not exceed 15% of the window area and in no case exceed 8 square feet.
3.Neon window signs may be permitted if they are considered artful and used to identify the business enterprise and do not exceed 4 square feet.
4. Neon window signs, which advertise products sold by a business, or services given are not permitted.
1. Window signs are permitted in the first floor windows only.
2. Window signs shall not exceed 15% of the window area and in no case exceed 8 square feet.
3.Neon window signs may be permitted if they are considered artful and used to identify the business enterprise and do not exceed 4 square feet.
4. Neon window signs, which advertise products sold by a business, or services given are not permitted.
H. Sidewalk Signs
1. Not permitted.
1. Permitted with GPC variance only.
1. Not permitted.
 
Planned Unit Development, Suburban Residential
 
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
PUD
SRD
General Provisions
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated per district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated per district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any zone lot will be calculated as 1 square foot of signage per 400 square feet of gross lease area.
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
6. Animated signs are not permitted.
1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three.
2. Unless otherwise stated per district, neon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Unless otherwise stated per district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted.
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any zone lot is 6 square feet.
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted.
6. Animated signs are not permitted.
Freestanding Signs
A. Residential 11
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
B. Incidental 12
1. Permitted with no commercial message.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
3. Maximum height is 4 feet.
4. Maximum number is 2 per zone lot.
1. Not permitted.
   
Village Zoning Districts
Sign Type
PUD
SRD
C. Freestanding
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 18 square feet.
3. Maximum height is 8 feet.
4. Maximum number is one per zone lot.
5. Monument signs are encouraged and should be developed as part of an overall landscape concept.
1. Not permitted.
Building Signs
A.Building Marker13
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
1. Permitted.
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet.
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material.
B. Canopy
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
C. Identification 14
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be (4) square feet.
1. Permitted.
2. Only name and address permitted.
3. Maximum size is to be (4) square feet.
D. Marquee 15
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
E. Projecting or Suspended 5
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
F. Wall Sign
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
G. Window Signs
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
H. Sidewalk Signs
1. Not permitted.
1. Not permitted.
   
(Ord. 11-2013. Passed 7-17-13; Ord. 08-2019. Passed 3-20-19.)
 
NOTES:
1.    No commercial message allowed on sign, except for a commercial message drawing attention to an activity legally offered on the premises.
2.    No commercial message of any kind allowed on sign if such message is legible from any location off the zone lot on which the sign is located.
3.    May include only building name, date of construct, historic data on historic site; must be cut or etched into masonry, bronze or similar material.
4.    Only address and name of occupant allowed on sign.
5.    If such sign is suspended or projects are above a public right of way; the issuance and continuation of a sign permit shall be condition on the sign owner obtaining and maintaining in force liability insurance for such a sign in such amount as the Village Council may reasonably from time to time determine, provided that the amount of such liability insurance shall be at least $500,000 per occurrence per sign.
6.    No commercial message allowed on sign, except for a commercial message drawing attention to an activity legally offered on the premises.
7.    No commercial message of any kind allowed on sign if such message is legible from any location off the zone lot on which the sign is located.
8.    May include only building name, date of construct, historical data on historic site; must be cut or etched into masonry, bronze or similar material.
9.    Only address and name of occupant allowed on sign.
10.    If such sign is suspended or projects are above a public right of way; the issuance and continuation of a sign permit shall be conditioned on the sign owner obtaining and maintaining in force liability insurance for such a sign in such amount as the Village Council may reasonably from time to time determine.
11.    No commercial message allowed on sign, except for a commercial message drawing attention to an activity legally offered on the premises.
12.    No commercial message of any kind allowed on sign, if such message is legible from any location off the zone lot on which the sign is located.
13.    May include only building name, date of construction, historical data on historic site; must be cut or etched into masonry, bronze or similar material.
14.    Only address and name of occupant allowed on sign.
15.    If such sign is suspended or projects are above a public right of way; the issuance and continuation of a sign permit shall be condition on the sign owner obtaining and maintaining in force liability insurance for such a sign in such amount as the Village Council may reasonably from time to time determine provided that the amount of such liability insurance shall be at least $500,000 per occurrence per sign.
(Ord. 17-01. Passed 10-4-01.)
   

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