The following signs do not require a permit or Architectural Review Board approval but are subject to the restrictions listed in this chapter unless expressly exempted. Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow any sign which is prohibited in Section 1170.04 and Section 1170.05, unless any such sign is expressly permitted.
(a) ATM Signs. Signage for all ATM's (Automated Teller Machines) shall be limited to one square foot of sign area per each individual ATM and include no more than four colors. ATM signs are excluded in the computation of sign area.
(b) Barber Poles. According to Ohio state law, all barber shops must display either a barber pole or a window sign reading “Barber.” If a pole is displayed, it may not exceed twenty-eight (28) inches in height.
(c) Construction Period Signs.
(1) General. Construction period signs are permitted for the purpose of identifying or screening a construction project.
(2) Location. Must be installed on the property for which a valid permit is in effect.
(3) Illumination. May not be illuminated.
(4) Construction period fence signs.Shall be affixed to construction fencing and shall not extend beyond the associated fence, in terms of height, width, or other measurement or dimension.
(5) Construction Period Ground Signs. Non-residential construction period ground signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area or sixteen (16) square feet per side for double sided signs, and eight (8) feet in height. One sign shall be allowed per street frontage. Residential construction period ground signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area or three (3) square feet per side for double sided signs, and three (3) feet in height. One sign shall be allowed per street frontage.
(6) Duration. Approval shall be no more than the period of construction.
(d) Directional Signs. The display area for directional signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area or three (3) square feet per side for double sided signs, and three (3) feet in height. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the graphic area may be non-directional information. The total area for all such signage shall be no more than twenty (20) square feet per parcel. Directional signs at the entrance to a property may be closer than ten (10) feet to the right-of-way and shall be subject to Architectural Review Board approval in the Architectural Review District.
(e) EV Charging Stations. Signs shall be permitted on EV (electric vehicle) charging stations provided such signs do not exceed four (4) square feet in area total and include no more than four (4) colors. Such signs are excluded in the computation of sign area.
(f) Gasoline Fuel Pumps. Signage shall be permitted on fuel pumps as are required by law provided each sign does not exceed one (1) square foot in area. Such signs are excluded in the computation of sign area.
(g) Governmental Signs.
(h) Historical Markers. Ohio Historical Markers meeting the qualifications of the Ohio History Connection shall be exempt from all dimensional requirements of Code and shall not be subject to Architectural Review Board approval.
(i) Internal Signs. Internal signs may be attached to the surface of glass provided the total area does not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the glass upon which it is affixed. Internal signs that occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the glass or are illuminated must be at least four (4) feet away from any exterior glass. Internal signs are excluded in the computation of sign area.
(j) Professional Nameplates Not Exceeding Two Square Feet in Area.
(k) Sale or Leasing Period Signs.
(1) Location. Must be installed on the property that is the subject of the sign.
(2) Illumination. May not be illuminated.
(3) Non-residential sale or leasing period signs.
A. General. Non-residential sale or leasing period signs are permitted in all non-residential districts.
B. Number. There shall be no more than one ground sign per site on properties with less than 200 feet of frontage. For properties with 200 feet of frontage or more, one additional sign is permitted spaced at least 100 feet from the other sign.
C. Size. Such signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area or eight (8) square feet per side for double sided signs and six (6) feet in height.
D. Duration. Such signs shall be permitted for thirty (30) days continuously and no more than ninety (90) total days in a calendar year and must be removed within fourteen (14) days after the sale, rental, or lease has occurred.
E. Construction. Such signs shall be professionally designed and constructed. Plywood and cardboard are not permitted materials.
(4) Residential sale or leasing period sign.
A. General. Residential sale or leasing period signs are permitted in all residential districts.
B. Number. One sign is permitted per property.
C. Size. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area or three (3) square feet per side for double sided signs, and three (3) feet in height.
D. Duration. Such signs shall be permitted during any period when any premise or part thereof is actively offered for sale or lease and must be removed no later than fourteen (14) days after the premises or part thereof is occupied by a new owner or tenant.
(5) Residential open house sign.
A. General. Residential open house signs shall be permitted on the property open for inspection.
B. Duration. Such signs shall be permitted only when the property is open for inspection.
C. Size. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area or three (3) square feet per side for double sided signs, and three (3) feet in height.
(l) Sidewalk Signs. Sidewalk signs may be located on the sidewalk or tree lawn in front of a business establishment in the C-5 Central Commercial District, as well as on parcels with frontage on High Street between North Street and South Street.
(1) Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of one for each business or tenant, and placed on the sidewalk only during the hours the business is open.
(2) Sidewalk signs shall be located not closer than five (5) feet from the back edge of the curb, a minimum of ten (10) feet from any other sidewalk sign and allow a minimum of five (5) feet of sidewalk in front of each business for pedestrian circulation.
(3) Sidewalk signs may be double-sided and shall be no wider than three (3) feet and not taller than five (5) feet in height including any base. Signs with a three (3) -dimensional form shall not exceed thirty (30) cubic feet in area. The signs shall be suitable for pedestrian traffic and shall not be illuminated.
(4) Any sign erected that fails to satisfy the regulations of this section shall be removed immediately upon notification. Sidewalk signs shall be sufficiently stable and safe. Any sign found to be unsafe or to present a hazard as determined by the City’s Director of Service and Engineering shall be removed immediately upon notification.
(m) Street Address Signs. An owner, occupant(s) or person(s) having control of a residential, commercial, industrial, or public building shall display the numerical address of the building meeting the following requirements.
(1) All street address signs shall be displayed using commonly recognized numbers.
(2) The color of the numbers shall contrast to the color of the surface on which they are mounted, and the numbers shall have an unobstructed view from the street on which the building is numbered.
(3) The numbers shall be placed on the wall of the building facing the street on which the building is numbered.
(4) For buildings not having entrance doors facing the street on which the buildings are numbered, numbers of all units within such building shall be placed either on the wall of the building facing the street on which the building is numbered or on a sign not greater than two (2) square feet in area.
(5) The owner of a residential building may post additional sets of address numbers provided that one set complies with the provisions of this section.
(6) For residences, such numbers shall be a minimum of three (3) inches in height.
(7) For non-residential uses, the minimum height of numbers and letters shall vary according to front setback, as follows.
A. If the setback is less than 100 feet, the minimum height is twelve (12) inches, and the maximum height is twenty-four (24) inches.
B. For setbacks between 100 feet and 200 feet, the minimum height is eighteen (18) inches, and the maximum height is thirty-six (36) inches.
C. For setbacks over 200 feet, the minimum height is twenty-four (24) inches, and the maximum height is forty-eight (48) inches.
(Ord. 36-2023. Passed 6-17-24.)