ORANGE VILLAGE BUILDING DEPARTMENT

4600 LANDER ROAD

ORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022

Phone-440-498-4400 Fax-440-498-4404

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

SIGN- Permanent - Ordinance 1161.01

When submitting plans for a sign, the following is required:

  • Three (3) sets of drawings
  • Three (3) site location plans
  • Fee: $125.00 deposit
  • Completed Sign Application
  • If applicable, Landscaping Plan for freestanding/ground signs
  • If applicable, measurement of the ‘front’ of the building
  • If applicable, show all existing signs, and surrounding signs

After approval, the permit fees are as follows:

  1. Altered in size, advertising copy, *per face..$50.00 + 3% = $51.50
  2. Ground Sign $150.00 + 3% = $154.50
  3. All new, (except permanent ground sign) $70.00 + 3% = $72.10
  4. Interior, Window (including electrical/neon) $25.00 + 3% = $25.75
  5. Temporary/Leasing/For Sale $20.00 + 3% = $20.60
  6. Repaired or restored, with no change in size, location, or advertising copy,No Charge

All drawings must be received by the Building Department two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled Planning & Zoning Meeting. Planning & Zoning meetings are held twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, beginning at 7:30 pm. Approval from ‘Homeowners Association’ is necessary, if applicable. Should approval of plans be denied, revised plans must be resubmitted (still allowing an additional 2 weeks for review).

** In order for the plans to be reviewed at the Planning & Zoning meeting, a representative MUST be present. **

~~Complete design standards are contained in Chapter 1161.01 of the Codified Ordinances. The Codified Ordinances can be found on our website, at (located on the home page of the website and click on the seal).

~~Permits for business identification signs and ground signs are the most common types of sign permits processed through the Building Department. The size of a business identification sign is based on the lineal foot of frontage width of the store, building or business suite.

~~Any proposed business identification or ground sign must be reviewed and approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission before a permit can be issued. Bring any supporting material samples to the PZ/ABR meeting. Signs that have electrical power run to them must have the work performed by a state licensed contractor.

All Contractors must be registeredbefore they obtain a permit. Contractor Registration forms are available at Village Hall, or online at:

Rev. 10/12