# Sign Regulations in Aleppo Township, Pennsylvania

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Aleppo Township, Pennsylvania, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Aleppo Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/aleppo-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/45077285#45077285)

## At a glance

Aleppo Township, Pennsylvania regulates 26 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Billboards in the Commercial Industrial zoning district (C-2) zoning district are capped at 20 feet; bottom edge no more than 8 feet above adjacent roadway tall, 672 square feet, and 48 feet wide, with a 300' from roadway intersection; 1,200' from billboard on same side; 600' from billboard on opposite side setback (Sec. § 400-203). Most commercial signs in Aleppo Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 16 square feet per exposed face | — |
| Residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 10 | 10 feet | 50 square feet per side | — |
| Commercial Industrial zoning district (C-2) | 14 | 20 feet (10 feet min to bottom edge except monument sign) | 672 square feet | — |
| Mixed Use zoning district (MU) | 11 | 20 feet (10 feet min to bottom edge except monument sign) | 150 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address and/or Name Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On dwelling, directly against building wall | — | § 400-199A(1), § 400-199B |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On dwelling | — | § 400-199A(2), § 400-195P |
| Development Identification Sign | 3 feet | 18 square feet | — | — | — | At entrance or location of development | — | § 400-199A(3) |
| Public Institution Sign (Ground/Monument) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per use | On premises of institution | — | § 400-199A(4) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per use | On premises | — | § 400-199A(5) |
| Institutional Ground/Monument Sign | 10 feet | 50 square feet per side | — | 10 feet from street ROW | One per institution | At least 10 feet back from street ROW | — | § 400-199C |
| Residential Development Sign | — | 32 square feet per face, or two signs not exceeding 16 square feet per sign | — | 10 feet from street ROW | One (or as permitted for multi-entrance developments) | At entrance(s) to residential development; at least 10 feet back from street ROW | — | § 400-199D, § 400-199D(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet (all faces) | — | — | One per property | On property advertised | — | § 400-199D(3) |

### Commercial Industrial zoning district (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not above roof line (flat roofs), deck line (mansard roofs), or gutter line (gable, hipped, or gambrel roofs) | 150 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage per business | On exterior wall facing street | — | § 400-200A(6), § 400-200F, § 400-202O |
| Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | 12 square feet (or 50% of wall sign allowance if on awning/canopy as advertisement) | — | — | One per business | On canopy, marquee, or awning | — | § 400-200A(5), § 400-200K |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet (10 feet min to bottom edge except monument sign) | 50 square feet per side | — | ≥10 ft from street ROW; ≥5 ft from building; ≥10 ft from side property line; for signs over 10 sq ft add 1 ft separation for each 10 sq ft of area | One per property | Not in public ROW, at building setback/build-to line, at least 10 ft from street ROW, min. 5 ft from building, min. 10 ft from side property line | — | § 400-200G, § 400-202O |
| Business Directory Freestanding Sign | 5 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | One per building | Nonresidential building housing >1 business | — | § 400-200D |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | On property for each street frontage for sites with more than one business in single ownership | — | § 400-200E |
| Wall Plaque | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | On wall of building | — | § 400-200H |
| Digital Display / Message Center Sign | — | 50% of sign area for any sign, 30% of total area for all signs on property | — | — | One per street frontage, max two per property | As part of wall or ground/pole sign, placement follows those sign restrictions | — | § 400-200M |
| Billboard | 20 feet; bottom edge no more than 8 feet above adjacent roadway | 672 square feet | 48 feet | 300' from roadway intersection; 1,200' from billboard on same side; 600' from billboard on opposite side | One per lot as principal use | On lot of minimum 5,000 sq ft; as principal use, not accessory | — | § 400-203 |

### Mixed Use zoning district (MU)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not above roof line (flat roofs), deck line (mansard roofs), or gutter line (gable, hipped, or gambrel roofs) | 150 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage per business | On exterior wall facing street | — | § 400-201A(2)(d), § 400-201F |
| Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | 12 square feet (or 50% of wall sign allowance if on awning/canopy as advertisement) | — | — | One per business | On canopy, marquee, or awning | — | § 400-201A(2)(c), § 400-201K |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet (10 feet min to bottom edge except monument sign) | 50 square feet per side | — | ≥10 ft from street ROW; ≥5 ft from building; ≥10 ft from side property line; for signs over 10 sq ft add 1 ft separation for each 10 sq ft of area | One per property | Not in public ROW, at building setback/build-to line, at least 10 ft from street ROW, min. 5 ft from building, min. 10 ft from side property line | — | § 400-201G |
| Business Directory Freestanding Sign | 5 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | One per building | Nonresidential building housing >1 business | — | § 400-201D |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | On property for each street frontage for sites with more than one business in single ownership | — | § 400-201E |
| Wall Plaque | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | On wall of building | — | § 400-201H |
| Construction Project Sign (Temporary) | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | Erected after construction activity begins | — | § 400-201I(2) |
| Special Event Temporary Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | Max 2 signs per event | — | — | § 400-201I(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Aleppo Township

- Signs not expressly permitted by this article are prohibited.
- No sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created, altered, or maintained except in conformance with the standards, procedures, regulations, and requirements contained herein.
- Prohibited signs are those not authorized by this chapter nor exempt from regulation.
- Any sign installed or placed on public property or within a public right-of-way, except in conformance with the requirements of this article, shall be forfeited and is subject to confiscation.
- Flashing, blinking, changing, animated, inflatable, or moving signs are prohibited (except digital signs and LED signs or billboards as authorized by this article).
- Pennants (including 'swooper flags') are prohibited.
- Any sign containing information which states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the provisions of this chapter is prohibited.
- Signs that resemble traffic signals or any sort of traffic device are prohibited.
- Signs that exhibit statements, words, or pictures of obscene or pornographic subjects as determined by the Board of Commissioners are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs (other than billboards) are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs on trees, utility poles, and/or traffic devices are prohibited.
- Signs that are hazardous to public safety and/or are located in the public right-of-way are prohibited.
- Signs or banners attached to a parked vehicle, van, or truck that advertise a business or service are prohibited (excluding vehicles with business names/services detailed on them).
- No animated signs, no signs illuminated by a flashing, pulsating or intermittent source, and no signs which create glare on adjacent properties or any adjacent street are permitted.
- Signs shall not be placed so as to obstruct vision, ingress, and/or egress, or interfere with traffic.
- No sign shall be located to block doors, operable windows or fire escapes, or access to them; signs shall not be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign shall be painted directly on a wall. Letters or other devices may be applied directly to a wall but shall not extend more than 12 inches from the wall.
- No sign or advertising structure shall be erected in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; or which makes use of certain words or phrases (e.g., 'Stop', 'Look', 'Drive-In', 'Danger') to mislead or confuse traffic.
- Signs must be securely built, constructed, and erected in compliance with all relevant building codes.
- All internally illuminated signs are permitted only in the C-2 district.
- Internally illuminated signs shall be nonflashing and nonglaring, and illuminated in a manner to prevent glare and reflection to a public street or adjacent properties.
- All signs shall be nonanimated with no exterior moving parts.
- Lighting shall be stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times.
- All signs must be maintained so as to not create hazardous or threatening conditions to health or safety or cause a public nuisance.
- Signs that create a traffic hazard are prohibited.
- In residential and mixed-use zoning districts, illumination of signs is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Aleppo Township

- Holiday decorations displayed for recognized state and federal holidays.
- Official notices authorized by a court, public body, or public safety official.
- Memorial or historical plaques.
- Memorial signs and tablets when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other sculptured materials.
- Flags of a governmental organization.
- Signs authorized by the Township such as municipal gateway signs, street signs, safety control signs, and traffic control signs; municipal gateway signs may contain advertising matter.
- Public notice or public warning signs.
- Auction, garage sale, or yard sale signs.
- Address numbering.
- Signs identifying property for sale or lease.
- Construction signs (temporary, only during active construction).
- Signs of any type placed on public property or parks property by authorization of the Township.
- A-frame (sandwich board) signs on sidewalks are permitted under specified conditions (one per premises, minimum 15 feet from pavement, not obstructing pedestrians, removed each evening upon closing, not exceeding six square feet per side).
- Signs announcing candidacy for public office on public property or in the public right-of-way (restrictions: not on utility poles, not installed more than 30 days before relevant election, removed within seven days after election day).
- Temporary signs not exceeding 16 square feet per face for up to 30 days (restrictions on permits per year, must state installation date if known, and contact info for sign owner/representative).
- Signs identifying on-premises home occupations containing only the name of the business and/or owner (not exceeding two square feet in area).
- Signs erected by a public agency or utility providing warning or information to the public, and any signs erected by or under the direction of the Township.
- Signs denoting the availability of property for lease or sale, located on the premises being leased or sold, not exceeding six square feet and removed within seven days of transaction.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications for sign permits must be submitted to the Zoning Officer for review and approval or denial prior to any construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or modification of any sign (unless exempt).
- A site plan or sketch, drawn to scale and depicting the proposed sign location and its relationship to all buildings/structures on the lot, must be submitted with the sign permit application to the Zoning Officer.
- If multiple businesses share a building and share allowable sign square footage, the owner must develop and file guidelines for size, type, style, color, lighting, and design compatibility; a copy of these guidelines must be filed with the sign permit and will be a condition of approval.
- For billboards and murals (as conditional uses), a conditional use application, including plans, narratives, and graphic materials as set forth elsewhere in the zoning code, must be submitted for approval.
- No sign, except as provided herein (i.e., exemptions), shall be erected, displayed, altered, relocated, or replaced until a zoning/building permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer. A separate permit is required for each sign requiring a permit.
- Permit applications must include: applicant and property information, type and location of sign, owner consent, construction details, description of sign content and illumination, and photographs of the proposed location.

## Full detail

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