Draft chapter 167: Sign Code

§ 167.04 Provisions Applicable To Residential Zones

The 2026 draft's § 167.04 beside the current code's Zoning § 6.04: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.

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What changed

In the residential zones, signs are permitted as follows:
A. 1. Signs identified in Section 6.03.B. 167.03 that propose to exceed the standards specified in that section may request a special exception use under the provisions of the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance. Section 167.03.
B. 2. For any permitted principal use other than a residential use, one sign, not to exceed 24-square feet in area, is permitted. The sign shall must indicate nothing more than the name and address of the premises and the schedule of services or other information relevant to the operation of the premises. The sign must shall be set back from all property lines at least one foot for each one square foot of sign area.

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Current code

Zoning § 6.04 Provisions Applicable To Residential Zones

In the residential zones, signs are permitted as follows:

A. Signs identified in Section 6.03.B. that propose to exceed the standards specified in that section may request a special exception use under the provisions of the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance.

B. For any permitted principal use other than a residential use, one sign, not to exceed 24-square feet area, is permitted. The sign must indicate nothing more the name and address of the premises and the schedule of services or other information relevant to the operation of the premises. The sign must be set back from all property lines at least one foot for each one square foot of sign area.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

2026 draft

§ 167.04 Provisions Applicable To Residential Zones

In the residential zones, signs are permitted as follows:

1. Signs identified in Section 167.03 that propose to exceed the standards specified in that section may request a special exception use under the provisions of Section 167.03.

2. For any permitted principal use other than a residential use, one sign, not to exceed 24-square feet in area, is permitted. The sign shall must indicate nothing more than the name and address of the premises and the schedule of services or other information relevant to the operation of the premises. The sign shall be set back from all property lines at least one foot for each one square foot of sign area.

August 2026 draft · page 636

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