Wall signs and building recesses.
Columbus City Codes § 3377.22
in effect3377.22 - Wall signs and building recesses.
Where the fronting wall of the subject building consists of more than a single, continuous plane, such as: (a) the first floor is recessed beneath the upper floor(s); or (b) a larger wall of the subject building lies behind the fronting wall or canopy, then a permanent wall sign may be located in the plane of the fronting wall or canopy, provided the following additional conditions are met:
A. The sign face shall be enclosed to form a structural frame and background for the sign copy;
B. The sign shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the entire building with which it is associated;
C. The sign may be located at the front edge of an awning or canopy, however the awning or canopy shall be designed to support the additional load of the sign;
D. Where installed beneath an awning, canopy, or fronting wall, the sign shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet when accessible to pedestrian traffic.
(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_3377.22WASIBUREFetched: 10/27/2026