66-04 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS
RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS IN SECTION
153.157(G) OF THE DUBLIN CODIFIED
ORDINANCES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to amend the Dublin Codified
Ordinances in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City
of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, specifically, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that an ordinance regulating
the posting of political signs within a specified time frame prior to an election was
unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Code contains such a provision; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the Ohio Supreme Court decision, this section must be
revised;
NOW, THERE ORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
State of Ohio, ~ of the elected members concurring:
Section 1. Section 153.157(G) is hereby created and provides as follows:
153.157 SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT.
The following signs do not require a permit, but are subject to the restrictions
listed in 153.155, 153.156, 153.158 and 153.164 of this subchapter unless expressly
exempted. Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow any sign which is
prohibited in § 153.154, unless any such sign is expressly permitted.
(A) Government Flags. The flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state,
city or other political unit. Poles for such flags must be no more than 35 feet in height,
or lower if in a lower structure height district. A foundation permit must be received
from the Building Department for all flagpoles. The area of such flags must be
determined according to the following table:
Pole Height Maximum Flag Size
35' S' by 9' 6"
30' S' by 8'
25' 4' by 6'
20' 3' by 5'
(B) Corporate Flags. Corporate flags are exempt from the Sign Code
subject to the following conditions:
(1) No more than one corporate flag may be flown per eligible
parcel of land.
(2) The minimum parcel size shall be not less than three acres.
(3) The corporate flag shall not be larger than a government flag, if
one is flown, and in no case larger than three feet in height and five feet in length.
(4) All corporate flags must be flown below any government flag
flown.
(5) The maximum height for a corporate flag on a separate pole
i shall be twenty feet as measured from established grade line to the top of the pole.
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(6) Corporate flags may display only the name, corporate emblem
and/or logo of a given corporation. Slogans and tag lines are not permitted.
(C) Governmental Signs. Governmental signs shall include traffic or
similar regulatory devices, official "Welcome to Dublin" signs, legal notices, warnings
at railroad crossings, or any other such sign required by law. Such signs shall be
consolidated with other governmental signs whenever possible.
(D) Public Information Signs. Public information signs established by the
city, including "Block Watch," "Tree City, USA," and other such signs, provided that
they do not exceed three square feet in area. Such signs shall be consolidated with
other governmental signs whenever possible. If the sign is located in right-of--way it
must be approved by City Engineer.
(E) Public Banners. Banners established by the City of Dublin to promote
the community and city-sponsored events and located on light posts in the public
right-of--way, provided that such banners are restricted to eight square feet in area and
limited to three colors, including black and white.
(F) Holiday Signs. Signs clearly in the nature of decorations customarily
associated with any national, state, local, or religious holiday, to be limited to an
aggregate total of 60 days in any one given year, and to be displayed not more than 60
consecutive days. Such signs may be illuminated, providing no safety or visibility
hazards are caused by such illumination. Animated and flashing holiday signs are
permitted for residential uses only, providing no safety or visibility hazards are caused
by such illumination. Gas-inflatable holiday signs must comply with § 153.161(B),
and a sign permit must be obtained before agas-inflatable sign maybe installed.
(G) Political Signs. Political signs or posters concerning candidates for
office, public issues or similar matters to be decided by the public at an election
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size, shall not be illuminated in any manner, shall not be affixed to any public utility,
pole, tree, or natural object, nor be located within a public right-of--way, nor create a
safety or visibility hazard. Permission to post such signs must be obtained from the
owner(s) of the property on which the signs are placed. Such signs shall be removed
and may be replaced in the event the sign is torn, broken, tattered or otherwise in an
unsightly condition.
(H) Street Address Signs. Signs bearing only the street address of the
properties on which they are located. For residences, such numbers must consist of
Arabic numerals no less than three inches nor more than eight inches in height. For
non-residential uses, maximum number height varies according to front setback. If the
setback is less than 100 feet, the maximum number height is 12 inches. For setbacks
between 100 and 200 feet, the maximum height is 18 inches. For setbacks over 200
feet, the maximum height is 24 inches. All street address signs shall contrast to the
color of the surface on which they are mounted and shall be clearly identifiable from
the street and attached to the building or mailbox. Every building is required to post
its street address.
(I) Residential For Sale/For Lease Signs. Signs indicating the sale, rental,
or lease of residences, provided such signs are limited in size to seven square feet in
area and three feet in height in all residential areas. Free-standing signs must be
located so that they do not interfere with the safe movement of vehicular or pedestrian
traffic, and all signs shall be removed within 14 days after the sale, rental, or lease has
occurred. Only one such ground or window sign per street frontage is permitted.
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(J) Open House Signs. Signs promoting an open house for property that is
available for sale, rent, or lease, provided that only three such signs for each open
house. All such signs shall be installed not more than two hours immediately
preceding the open house and removed no more than two hours following conclusion
of the open house. Such signs may not exceed seven square feet in area or three feet
in height and must not be located in such a way that would interfere with the safe
movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Such ground signs may not be located
within medians.
(K) Window Display Signs. Signs incorporated into the window display of
a business, provided such window display signs are:
(1) Limited to one sign per window, with the total area of each sign
not exceeding 10% of the area of the window in which it is placed, or six square feet,
whichever is less, and limited to an aggregate maximum of 24 square feet per
business;
(2) Placed only in ground level windows;
(3) Erected for no longer than 30 days each. All previously
displayed signage must be removed and not reinstalled for 30 days,
(4) The name of the company or business is limited to a maximum
of 25% of the actual size of the window display sign.
(L) Private Traffic and On-site Directional Signs. Traffic and directional
signs indicating points of entry or exit for a facility or off-street parking area, provided
such signs are limited a maximum of four square feet in area and three feet in height
and do not interfere with safe vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation or obstruct the
view of drivers exiting onto highways or thoroughfares. Such signs may contain
information such as "in " "enter " "entrance " "out " "exit " "do not enter" or similar
language as approved by the Zoning Administrator or designee. Arrows indicating
desired traffic movement may also be used for directional signage. Such signs may
contain no advertising, including logos and must be of a rectangular shape. Such signs
must be on the property to which they refer and may not be placed within a public
right-of--way.
(M) Informational Window Signs. Window signage with a total area of two
square feet or less and bearing only information about entry and exit, business hours,
authorized service representative information and/or discount and credit systems
accepted in that establishment (e.g., American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Golden
Buckeye Card). This includes product signs. Each individual sign is limited to three
colors.
(N) Residential Information Signs. Information signs are allowed only
when they display information necessary for the safety and convenience of residents
and visitors, such as "beware of dog" and "no trespassing." Such signs may not
exceed two square feet in area and may contain no advertising.
(O) Scoreboards. Scoreboards used for sporting events, provided that they
are not visible from a public right-of--way or adjacent property.
(P) Security System Signs. Signs displaying information about the security
system protecting buildings or property, provided that such signs do not exceed one
square foot in area.
(Q) Construction Trailer Signs. Signs painted on or affixed to construction
trailers, vans, or other vehicles temporarily in use on a construction site.
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(R) Barber Poles. According to 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 28 inches in height.
(S) ATMs. Signage for all ATM's (Automated Teller Machines) shall be
limited to one square foot of sign area and utilize no more than three colors. ATM
signage must have an opaque background. If the ATM contains a logo, it may be
internally illuminated. (All external illumination shall comply with the Dublin
Lighting Guidelines.) In addition, monochromatic, non-illuminated logos of accepted
credit systems, (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc.), are limited to less than one
square foot in area and must be oriented to the user of the device only.
Section 2. This Ordinance is declared to be an emergency necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare due to the need to
immediately comply with Ohio State Supreme Court case law and to ensure that the
prohibitions currently in effect are removed prior to the 2004 elections. This
Ordinance shall therefore be effective upon passage.
Passed this~p~ day of J e p-tc~b~y , 2004.
ayor -Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
I hereby certify that copies of this
Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the
City of Dublin in accordance with Section
731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code.
D ty Clerk of Council, Dublin, Ohio