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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WESTERVILLE OHIO
WESTERVILLE, OHIO DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
PRELIMINARY UNIT
WESTERVILLE CHARTER
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 TWELVE - LAND PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION CONTROL
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
SCHEDULE OF SIGN REGULATIONS
 
RESIDENTIAL: 1 & 2 FAMILY
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER BUILDING
PER ST FRONT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
1
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4
Maximum size 2 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per unit
10
Wall
1
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Maximum size 2 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per unit
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Window
---
---
---
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RESIDENTIAL: MULTIPLE FAMILY
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER BUILDING
PER ST FRONT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
1
1
---
4
Maximum size 2 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per unit
10
Wall
1
1
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Maximum size 2 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per unit
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Window
---
---
---
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RESIDENTIAL: MULTIPLE FAMILY PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER BUILDING
PER ST FRONT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
---
1
6
Maximum size 20 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per street front
10
Wall
---
---
1
---
Maximum size 20 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per street front
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Window
---
---
---
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RESIDENTIAL: SALES/RENTAL OFFICE OR MODEL HOME
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER BUILDING
PER ST FRONT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
---
4
Maximum size 20 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per building
10
Wall
---
1
---
---
Maximum size 20 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per building
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Window
---
---
---
---
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RESIDENTIAL: BOARDING HOUSE OR FRATERNITY/SORORITY
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER BUILDING
PER ST FRONT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
SQ. FT.
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
---
4
10
Maximum size 10 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per unit.
10
Wall
---
1
---
---
10
Maximum size 10 sq. ft.; either 1 ground sign or 1 wall sign per unit.
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Window
---
---
---
---
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COMMERCIAL: GENERAL RETAIL (INDIVIDUAL USE)
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 1
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
8
One sq. ft. per lineal foot of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 40 sq. ft., whichever is less.
10
Wall
---
1
15
Cumulative sum of 1 sq. ft. lineal foot of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) up to 60 lineal ft.; 1 sq. ft. per 2 lineal ft. up to 120 lineal ft., 1 sq. ft. per 3 lineal ft. up to 180 lineal ft.; 1 sq. ft. per 4 lineal ft. up to 240 lineal ft. Lineal building frontage above 240 sq. ft. is not counted.
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Window
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1 2
8
25% window coverage for the combined area of informational, permanent and temporary window signs.
 
 
COMMERCIAL: SHOPPING CENTER
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 3
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
15
No ground signs for center out lots; 1 sq. ft. per lineal ft. of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 60 sq. ft., whichever is less; 1 center I.D. sign per street front.
10
Wall
1
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15
Cumulative sum for each tenant of 1 sq. ft. per lineal foot of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) & (5) up to 60 lineal ft.; 1 sq. ft. per 2 lineal ft. of up to 120 lineal ft., 1 sq. ft. per 3 lineal ft. up to 180 lineal ft.; 1 sq. ft. per 4 lineal ft. up to 240 lineal ft. Lineal building frontage above 240 sq. ft. is not counted.
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Window
1 4
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8
25% window coverage for the combined area of informational, permanent and temporary window signs.
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COMMERCIAL: COMMERCIAL CENTER
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 5
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
8
One sq. ft. per lineal ft. of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 40 sq. ft., whichever is less; 1 center I.D. sign per street front.
10
Wall
1
---
15
Cumulative sum for each tenant of 1 sq. ft. per lineal foot of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) & (5) up to 60 lineal ft.; 1 sq. ft. per 2 lineal ft. of up to 120 lineal ft., 1 sq. ft. per 3 lineal ft. up to 180 lineal ft.; 1 sq. ft. per 4 lineal ft. up to 240 lineal ft. Lineal building frontage above 240 sq. ft. is not counted.
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Window
1 6
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8
25% window coverage for the combined area of informational, permanent and temporary window signs.
 
 
OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL: INDIVIDUAL USE OR MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY COMMON ENTRANCE
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 7
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
8
One sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 30 sq. ft., whichever is less
10
Wall
---
1
15
Cumulative sum of 1 sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 100 sq. ft., whichever is less
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Window
---
1 8
8
25% window coverage for the combined area of informational, permanent and temporary window signs.
 
 
OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL: INDIVIDUAL USE OR MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY WITH INDIVIDUAL ENTRANCES
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 9
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
8
One sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 30 sq. ft., whichever is less
10
Wall
1
---
15
Cumulative sum of 1 sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 100 sq. ft., whichever is less
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Window
1 10
---
8
25% window coverage for the combined area of informational, permanent and temporary window signs
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INDUSTRIAL: INDIVIDUAL USE OR MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY WITH COMMON ENTRANCE
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 11
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
8
One sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 30 sq. ft., whichever is less
10
Wall
1
15
Cumulative sum of 1 sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a)(4) or 100 sq. ft., whichever is less
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Window
---
---
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INDUSTRIAL: MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY WITH INDIVIDUAL ENTRANCES
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 12
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
8
One sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06(a)(4) or 30 sq. ft., whichever is less
10
Wall
1
---
15
Cumulative sum of 1 sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of frontage as defined in Section 1181.06(a)(4) or 100 sq. ft., whichever is less.
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Window
---
---
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ALL DISTRICTS: SCHOOLS, PARKS, CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, CEMETERIES AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
6
Maximum size 15 sq. ft.
10
Wall
---
1
8
Maximum size 15 sq. ft.
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Window
---
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ALL DISTRICTS: PARKING LOTS AND OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITIES
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 13
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
8
One sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of lot frontage as defined in Section 1181.06 (a) (4) or 40 sq. ft., whichever is less.
10
Wall
---
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Window
---
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UPTOWN DISTRICT:
NUMBER OF SIGNS PER TYPE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
SIGN TYPE
PER UNIT
PER ST FRONT 14
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (FT.)
COMMENTS
MIN. SETBACK FROM ROW (FT.)
Ground
---
1
6
One sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of lot frontage as defined in Section 1181.06(a) (4) or 15 sq. ft., whichever is less.
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Wall
1
---
15
One sq. ft. per 4 lineal feet of building frontage as defined in Section 1181.06(a) (4) or 15 sq. ft., whichever is less.
---
Window
1 15
---
8
25% window coverage for the combined area of informational, permanent and temporary window signs.
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(Ord. 96-8, Passed 3-5-1996)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UPTOWN DISTRICT:
Maximum Number of Signs:
Directional signs and projecting nameplates are excluded from total sign count.
Minimum Sign Area:
A minimum sign area of four square feet shall be permitted for all signs.
Second Floor:
Second floor signs shall comprise no more than 33% of the total sign area allowed. Where second floors are in use the permitted sign area may be increased by one square foot per 7.6 lineal feet of frontage; 15 square feet maximum additional square footage; one additional sign per building.
Buildings with Multiple Business Occupants:
Buildings with two or more occupants which have an additional and separate entryway for each occupant shall be permitted to one sign per occupant in addition to directional signage. Maximum sign area shall not exceed the total sign area as set forth in the above schedule. Buildings with multiple business occupants who share a common entryway shall be required to provide joint identification signage conforming to the requirements specified for Uptown District.
Property Frontage Within the Uptown District:
Property frontage within the Uptown District shall include frontage on parking lots, alleys and secondary streets.

 

Notes

1
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 feet.
2
Permanent
3
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 feet.
4
Permanent
 
 
5
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 feet.
6
Permanent
7
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 ft.
8
Permanent
9
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 ft.
10
Permanent
11
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 ft.
12
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 ft.
13
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 ft.
14
In the case of a corner lot or other situation where the building abuts more than one improved public right-of-way, additional signage is prohibited adjacent to residential districts unless the distance from the signage to the nearest residential property is at least 150 ft.
15
Permanent

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