(a) Institutional, Governmental, and Open Space District.
(1) One (1) free standing sign not exceeding sixty-four (64) square feet shall be permitted.
(2) Such sign shall be setback from the street right-of way line a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
(3) The height of any free standing sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(b) Residential Districts.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The freestanding sign shall be setback twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way and may not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
(3) For uses, other than dwellings, one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board shall be permitted. The free standing sign or bulletin board shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, may not exceed eight (8) feet in height, and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet to the edge of the road right-of-way.
(c) Local Business District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The freestanding sign shall be setback twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted one (1) sign not to exceed thirty- two (32) square feet in area. If the sign is a free standing sign, the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet to the edge of the road right-of-way and the sign may not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.
(4) Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(5) Each business use shall be permitted one (1) "A" Frame sign, which sign shall not be larger than 40 inches wide by 30 inches high. The "A" Frame sign may be placed on the side walk directly in front of the business which it is advertising, in such a location and manner so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic on the public sidewalk. The "A" Frame sign shall be placed on the sidewalk only during the hours which the business that it relates to is open for business, and the sign shall be removed from the public right of way and from public view during the hours which the business to which it relates is not open for business. And business which utilized an "A" frame type sign shall be solely responsible for and liable for all injuries or damages, personal or property, relating to the use, location, maintenance and placement of the sign.
(d) General Business District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The freestanding sign shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted signs whose total cumulative area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. If a freestanding sign is used, the supporting structure of the sign shall be set back from the road right-of-way a minimum of five (5) feet. No sign shall project over or into the road right-of-way where it may create a traffic hazard. The sign may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
(4) In the case of a shopping plaza, mall, or multi-tenant building, where more than one business is located and each business has its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, one free standing sign shall be permitted with no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area. The sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right-of-way with a fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Each individual business shall be entitled to a portion of the free standing sign area not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area for each business identifying its name or logo.
In addition, each business shall be allowed wall or projecting signs based upon the square footage in the building that they occupy as follows:
Building Space | Maximum Sign Area |
1000 sq. ft. or less | 48 sq. ft. |
1001 to 5000 sq. ft. | 80 sq. ft. |
5001 + sq. ft. | 120 sq. ft. |
Where each business in a shopping plaza, mall or multi-tenant building does not have its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, either a free standing, wall, or projecting sign shall be permitted. Only one of these types of signs shall be permitted on the property and it shall contain no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area.
If a free standing sign is used, the sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right- of-way with an fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Wall Signs and projecting signs shall meet the requirements of Section 1147.02(b).
Each individual business shall be entitled to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet of sign area identifying its name or logo.
(5) Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(6) Each business use shall be permitted one (1) "A" Frame sign, which sign shall not be larger than 40 inches wide by 30 inches high. The "A" Frame sign may be placed on the side walk directly in front of the business which it is advertising, in such a location and manner so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic on the public sidewalk. The "A" Frame sign shall be placed on the sidewalk only during the hours which the business that it relates to is open for business, and the sign shall be removed from the public right of way and from public view during the hours which the business to which it relates is not open for business. Any business which utilizes an "A" from" type sign shall be solely responsible for and liable for all injuries or damages, personal or property, relating to the use, location, maintenance and placement of the sign.
(e) Accommodation Business District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The free standing sign shall be setback twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted signs whose total cumulative area shall not exceed one hundred (100)square feet. If a free standing sign is used, the supporting structure of the sign shall be setback from the road right-of-way a minimum of five (5) feet. No sign shall project over or into the road right-of-way where it may create a traffic hazard. The sign may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
(4) In the case of a shopping plaza, mall, or multi-tenant building, where more than one business is located and each business has its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, one free standing sign shall be permitted with no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area. The sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right-of-way with a fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Each individual business shall be entitled to a portion of the free standing sign area not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area for each business identifying its name or logo.
In addition, each business shall be allowed wall or projecting signs based upon the square footage in the building that they occupy as follows:
Building Space | Maximum Sign Area |
1000 sq. ft. or less | 40 sq. ft. |
1001 to 5000 sq. ft. | 80 sq. ft. |
5001 + sq. ft. | 120 sq. ft. |
Where each business in a shopping plaza, mall or multi-tenant building does not have its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, either a free standing, wall, or projecting sign shall be permitted. Only one of these types of signs shall be permitted on the property and it shall contain no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area.
If a free standing sign is used, the sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right- of-way with an fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Wall Signs and projecting signs shall meet the requirements of Section 1147.02(b).
Each individual business shall be entitled to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet of sign area identifying its name or logo. Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(5) Each business use shall be permitted one (1) “A” Frame sign, which sign shall not be larger than 40 inches wide by 30 inches high. The “A” Frame sign may be placed on the side walk directly in front of the business which it is advertising, in such a location and manner so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic on the public sidewalk. The "A" Frame sign shall be placed on the sidewalk only during the hours which the business that it relates to is open for business, and the sign shall be removed from the public right of way and from public view during the hours which the business to which it relates is not open for business. Any business which utilizes an "A" frame type sign shall be solely responsible for and liable for all injuries or damages, personal or property, relating to the use, location, maintenance and placement of the sign.
(f) Central Business District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The freestanding sign shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted signs whose total cumulative area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. If a free standing sign is used, the supporting structure of the sign shall not be located in the road right-of-way unless a revocable permit is granted by ODOT. No sign shall project over or into the road right-of-way where it may create a traffic hazard. The sign may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
(4) In the case of a shopping plaza, mall, or multi-tenant building, where more than one business is located and each business has its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, one free standing sign shall be permitted with no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area. The sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right-of-way with a fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground.
Each individual business shall be entitled to a portion of the free standing sign area not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area for each business identifying its name or logo.
In addition, each business shall be allowed wall or projecting signs based upon the square footage in the building that they occupy as follows:
Building Space | Maximum Sign Area |
1000 sq. ft. or less | 40 sq. ft. |
1001 to 5000 sq. ft. | 80 sq. ft. |
5001 + sq. ft. | 120 sq. ft. |
Where each business in a shopping plaza, mall or multi-tenant building does not have its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, either a free standing, wall, or projecting sign shall be permitted. Only one of these types of signs shall be permitted on the property and it shall contain not more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area.
If a free standing sign is used, the sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right- of-way with an fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Wall Signs and projecting signs shall meet the requirements of Section 1147.02(b).
Each individual business shall be entitled to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet of sign area identifying its name or logo.
(5) Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(6) Within the Central Business District, the Chamber of Commerce or similar business organization whose primary purpose is to represent businesses located in the District, may erect directional signs at street intersections. The primary purpose of the directional signs is to identify businesses located in that adjoining block between the two (2) nearest intersecting streets.
The supporting structure of these directional signs may be attached to utility poles, with the permission of the utility company, but may not create a potential hazard for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic.
The overall size of the directional sign must be approved by the Port Clinton Planning Commission. Only one individual sign per business will be permitted at each street intersection. The individual signs must be consistent in appearance. The directional sign shall be designed in such a way that the individual signs may be changed to reflect changes in business names and locations.
(7) Each business use shall be permitted one (1) "A" Frame sign, which sign shall not be larger than 40 inches wide by 30 inches high. The "A" Frame sign may be placed on the side walk directly in front of the business which it is advertising, in such a location and manner so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic on the public sidewalk. The "A" Frame sign shall be placed on the sidewalk only during the hours which the business that it relates to is open for business, and the sign shall be removed from the public right of way and from public view during the hours which the business to which it relates is not open for business. Any business which utilizes an "A" frame type sign shall be solely responsible for and liable for all injuries or damages, personal or property, relating to the use, location, maintenance and placement of the sign.
(g) Waterfront Business District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The free standing sign shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted signs whose total cumulative area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. If a free standing sign is used, the supporting structure of the sign shall be set back from the road right-of-way a minimum of five (5) feet. No sign shall project over or into the road right-of-way where it may create a traffic hazard. The sign may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
(4) In the case of a shopping plaza, mall, or multi-tenant building, where more than one business is located and each business has its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, one free standing sign shall be permitted with no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area. The sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right-of-way with an fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground.
Each individual business shall be entitled to a portion of the free standing sign area not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area for each business identifying its name or logo.
A. In addition, each business shall be allowed wall or projecting signs based upon the square footage in the building that they occupy as follows:
Building Space | Maximum Sign Area |
1000 sq. ft. or less | 40 sq. ft. |
1001 to 5000 sq. ft. | 80 sq. ft. |
5001 + sq. ft. | 120 sq. ft. |
B. Where each business in a shopping plaza, mall or multi-tenant building does not have its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, either a free standing, wall, or projecting sign shall be permitted. Only one of these types of signs shall be permitted on the property and it shall contain no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area.
C. If a free standing sign is used, the sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right-of-way with an fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Wall Signs and projecting signs shall meet the requirements of Section 1147.02(b).
D. Each individual business shall be entitled to a maximum of thirty- two (32) square feet of sign area identifying its name or logo.
(5) Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(6) Each business use shall be permitted one (1) "A" Frame sign, which sign shall not be larger than 40 inches wide by 30 inches high. The "A" Frame sign may be placed on the side walk directly in front of the business which it is advertising, in such a location and manner so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic on the public sidewalk. The "A" Frame sign shall be placed on the sidewalk only during the hours which the business that it relates to is open for business, and the sign shall be removed from the public right of way and from public view during the hours which the business to which it relates is not open for business. Any business which utilizes an "A" frame type sign shall be solely responsible for and liable for all injuries or damages, personal or property, relating to the use, location, maintenance and placement of the sign.
(h) Professional Business District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The free standing sign shall be setback twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted signs whose total cumulative area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. If a free standing sign is used,the supporting structure of the sign shall be setback from the road right-ofway a minimum of five (5) feet. No sign shall project over or into the road right-of-way where it may create a traffic hazard. The sign may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
(4) In the case of a shopping plaza, mall, or multi-tenant building, where more than one business is located and each business has its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, one free standing sign shall be permitted with no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area. The sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right-of-way with an fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Each individual business shall be entitled to a portion of the free standing sign area not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area for each business identifying its name or logo.
A. In addition, each business shall be allowed wall or projecting signs based upon the square footage in the building that they occupy as follows:
Building Space | Maximum Sign Area |
1000 sq. ft. or less | 40 sq. ft. |
1001 to 5000 sq. ft. | 80 sq. ft. |
5001 + sq. ft. | 120 sq. ft. |
B. Where each business in a shopping plaza, mall or multi-tenant building does not have its own individual entrance/exit to the outdoors, either a free standing, wall, or projecting sign shall be permitted. Only one of these types of signs shall be permitted on the property and it shall contain no more than two hundred (200) square feet of total sign area.
C. If a free standing sign is used, the sign shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height and may be no closer than ten feet from the edge of the road right-of-way with an fourteen (14) foot clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Wall Signs and projecting signs shall meet the requirements of Section 1147.02(b).
D. Each individual business shall be entitled to a maximum of thirty- two (32) square feet of sign area identifying its name or logo.
(5) Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet to the edge of the road right- of-way.
(6) Each business use shall be permitted one (1) "A" Frame sign, which sign shall not be larger than 40 inches wide by 30 inches high. The "A" Frame sign may be placed on the side walk directly in front of the business which it is advertising, in such a location and manner so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic on the public sidewalk. The "A" Frame sign shall be placed on the sidewalk only during the hours which the business that it relates to is open for business, and the sign shall be removed from the public right of way and from public view during the hours which the business to which it relates is not open for business. Any business which utilizes an "A" frame type sign shall be solely responsible for and liable for all injuries or damages, personal or property, relating to the use, location, maintenance and placement of the sign.
(i) Light Manufacturing District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The free standing sign shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted signs whose total cumulative area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. If a free standing sign is used, the supporting structure of the sign shall be set back from the road right-of-way a minimum of ten (10) feet. No sign shall project over or into the road right-of-way where it may create a traffic hazard. The sign may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
(4) Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than be set back from the edge of the road right-of-way a minimum of ten (10) feet.
(5) Each industrial use shall be permitted one (1) sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area. If the sign is a free standing sign, the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way and the sign may not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
(j) Heavy Manufacturing District.
(1) One (1) nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted for each dwelling. The nameplate shall only indicate the name and/or address of the occupant. A house numbering plate for identification shall also be permitted.
(2) For multi-family residences and residential developments, one (1) free standing sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted. The freestanding sign shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way.
(3) Each business use shall be permitted signs whose total cumulative area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. If a free standing sign is used, the supporting structure of the sign shall be set back from the road right-of-way a minimum of ten (10) feet. No sign shall project over or into the road right-of-way where it may create a traffic hazard. The sign may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
(4) Each non-business and non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) free standing sign or bulletin board not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area and the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than be set back from the edge of the road right-of-way a minimum of ten (10) feet.
(5) Each industrial use shall be permitted one (1) sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area. If the sign is a free standing sign, the nearest part of the sign may not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way and the sign may not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
(Ord. 19-03. Passed 8-26-03.)