Awning, canopy and under-canopy signs.
Columbus City Codes § 3377.21
in effect3377.21 - Awning, canopy and under-canopy signs.
A. A permanent on-premises sign to be installed on an approved awning, fixed or retractable, or canopy shall be classed as a wall sign subject to the same requirements and limitations as other permanent wall signs.
B. A permanent wall sign may be installed on an approved awning or canopy that extends into a public right-of-way, regardless of the building location relative to the right-of-way line, subject to the provisions of C.C. 3377.09, Right-of-way encroachments.
C. Where a continuous canopy or other approved structure covers the pedestrian walkway serving a multiple-activity use, each use or activity may utilize one under-canopy sign installed perpendicular to the wall of the building with which it is associated. Such sign shall not exceed ten square feet in area.
(Ord. 2837-96 § 5 (part).)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT33ZOCO_CH3377EMSIINCO2024ZOCOMIEMADI_3377.21AWCAUNNOSIFetched: 10/27/2026