# Sign Regulations in Baldwin Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Baldwin Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/baldwin-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35984931#35984931)

## At a glance

Baldwin Township, Pennsylvania regulates 19 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Identification Sign (Apartment or Condominium Complex)s in the Residential Zones zoning district are capped at 2.5 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a Minimum 2 ft from any public right-of-way setback (Sec. §27-1009.2).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zones | 3 | 2.5 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial, Industrial | 9 | 35 ft | 60 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1004.1.A, §27-1008.2 |
| Directional or Informational Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §27-1004.1.B, §27-1008.5 |
| Name Plate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1004.1.C, §27-1008.4 |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1004.1.D |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft (non-illuminated permitted in all zones per §27-1008.3) | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1004.1.E, §27-1008.3 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window | — | §27-1004.1.F |
| Emergency Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1004.1.G |
| Special Event/Grand Opening/Holiday Declaration Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1008.6 |

### Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs Permitted in General Regulations For All Zones | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1009.1 references §27-1008 |
| Identification Sign (Apartment or Condominium Complex) | 2.5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Minimum 2 ft from any public right-of-way | 1 per apartment/condo complex | — | — | §27-1009.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Home Occupation/Permitted Non-Residential) | 2.5 ft | 4 sq ft | — | Minimum 2 ft from any public right-of-way | 1 per non-residential use | — | — | §27-1009.3 |

### Commercial, Industrial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 ft | 60 sq ft | — | Minimum 2 ft from any vehicular public right-of-way; min clearance 13.5 ft over vehicular areas, 7 ft over pedestrian areas (§27-1010.10) | 1 per premises | — | — | §27-1010.2 |
| Wall Sign | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupancy | On wall of occupancy | — | §27-1010.3 |
| Roof Sign | — | 60 sq ft | — | Minimum 2 ft from any vehicular public right-of-way; min clearance 13.5 ft over vehicular areas, 7 ft over pedestrian areas (§27-1010.10) | 1 per premises | On roof | — | §27-1010.4 |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | Minimum 2 ft from vehicular ROW; 13.5 ft over vehicular use, 7 ft over pedestrian use (§27-1010.10) | 1 per occupancy (either awning or marque sign) | Awning | — | §27-1010.5 |
| Marque Sign | — | — | — | Minimum 2 ft from vehicular ROW; 13.5 ft over vehicular use, 7 ft over pedestrian use (§27-1010.10) | 1 per occupancy (either marque or awning sign) | Marque | — | §27-1010.5 |
| Under Canopy Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | Minimum 2 ft from vehicular ROW; 13.5 ft over vehicular use, 7 ft over pedestrian use (§27-1010.10) | 1 per occupancy | Under canopy | — | §27-1010.6 |
| Incidental Sign | — | 1 sq ft aggregate per occupancy | — | — | — | — | — | §27-1010.7 |
| Portable Sign | 4 ft | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §27-1010.8 |

## Prohibited signs in Baldwin Township

- Abandoned signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Animated signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Banners, pendants or search lights are prohibited in all districts except as hereinafter provided.
- Flashing signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals are prohibited in all districts.
- Signs on vehicles or trailers parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying said sign are prohibited in all districts.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Rotating signs or signs with any type of movement, mechanical or otherwise, are prohibited in all districts.
- No artificial light or reflecting device shall be used as part of a sign where such light or device interferes with or competes for attention with or may be mistaken for a traffic signal.
- Flashing, moving, or oscillating lights are expressly prohibited.
- No revolving beacon lights shall be permitted.
- It is unlawful for any person to erect, place or maintain a sign in the Township except in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Baldwin Township

- Official traffic or government signs, flags of any nation, the display of street numbers, or any display or construction not defined herein as a sign are not regulated by this ordinance.
- Construction signs of 12 square feet or less which are temporary and are erected or otherwise displayed only during the duration of the work performed by the contractor do not require permits.
- Directional or informational signs of two square feet or less do not require permits.
- Name plates of two square feet or less do not require permits.
- Signs advocating or opposing the candidacy of any individual or political party or advocating or opposing any question appearing on the municipal ballot do not require permits.
- Real estate signs of six square feet or less do not require permits.
- Window signs do not require permits.
- Any sign relating to an emergency during the existence of such emergency does not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications for sign permits must include a site plan or drawing showing the proposed location of the sign, including locations and square footage areas of all existing signs on the same premises.
- Applications shall include specifications and scale drawings showing the materials, designs, dimensions, structural supports, electrical components of any proposed sign and the text of the sign.
- Upon request, any person applying for construction of a new sign or modification of any existing sign shall provide a certification by a licensed and registered engineer of the structural integrity, stability, and strength of the sign.

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