MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Macedonia Planning Commission approved a request for new wall signage for White Glove Detailing during its meeting on March 16, 2026. The commission granted a conditional approval for the business, located at 779 Capitol Boulevard, pending the submission of a detailed site plan and written consent from the property owner.
Determining Accurate Tenant Frontage for White Glove Detailing
The primary discussion focused on whether the proposed signage met the city’s zoning code requirements regarding tenant frontage. According to Macedonia’s planning and zoning code section 1179.03(f)(2), businesses are permitted two square feet of sign area for every lineal foot of building frontage. White Glove Detailing requested two wall signs totaling 56.5 square feet: one 4×8 foot sign (32 square feet) and one 3.5×7 foot sign (24.5 square feet).
While the total building length is approximately 155 to 195 feet, the specific lineal footage occupied by White Glove Detailing was initially unclear due to a sublease within the unit. A representative for the applicant clarified that while a front corner office is subleased, White Glove Detailing occupies the majority of the space, estimated at roughly 105 to 125 feet of frontage. This amount of space would legally allow for over 200 square feet of signage, making the requested 56.5 square feet well within the permissible limits once verified.
Materials and Aesthetic Standards for Industrial Signage
The commission briefly debated the materials of the proposed signs, noting a general preference for higher-quality “channel letter” or individual logo signs over standard cabinet signs. The applicant indicated the signs would be constructed of aluminum.
Commission members observed that because the business is located in a General Industrial zone at the end of Capitol Boulevard, the cabinet-style aluminum signage was consistent with the surrounding area. “As long as it’s following the area in general, I think it’s okay,” noted the commission.
Administrative Requirements and Final Approval
The Planning Commission moved to approve the signage request subject to an administrative review. To receive the final permit from the building department, the applicant must provide:
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A marked-up site plan documenting the exact lineal frontage of each tenant space.
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A breakdown of all existing signs on the building to ensure total capacity is not exceeded.
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A formal letter from the building owner authorizing the installation of the new signs.
The meeting also served as a welcome for a new member, Michael, who was introduced to the commission’s transition from physical paper blueprints to digital packets hosted on the city’s website.
