Ohio Administrative Code
Title 5501:2 - Division of Highways
Chapter 5501:2-2 - Erection and Control of Outdoor Advertising
Section 5501:2-2-04 - Directional and official signs
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 5501:2-2-04
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
Directional and official signs are not required to have a permit under section 5516.10 of the Revised Code or rule 5501:2-2-05 of the Administrative Code.
(A) All directional signs shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) Must contain only the identification of
the activity and directional information.
(2) Cannot exceed thirty-two square feet in
area.
(3) Must comply with spacing
and lighting requirements contained in rule
5501:2-2-02 of the
Administrative Code.
(4) Must not
use logos.
(B) All official signs shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) The sign must be erected and maintained
by a public official or agency.
(2)
The sign must be erected within the territorial jurisdiction or zoning
jurisdiction of the public official or agency. The official or agency must
exercise some form of governmental authority to enact or administer law over
the area upon which the sign is located.
(3) The sign must be erected and maintained
pursuant to specific authority of statute.
(4) The sign must be erected for the purpose
of carrying out or furtherance of an official duty or responsibility.
(5) The historical marker sign must be
authorized by state law and erected by state or local government agencies or
non-profit historical societies.
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