# Sign Regulations in Bonneauville Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bonneauville Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/bonneauville-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12465604#12465604)

## At a glance

Bonneauville Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 24 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Village District (V) zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 30 sq ft per sign (1 per street the lot abuts), with a 10 feet from right-of-way (except directional sign exempt) setback (Sec. §255-55). Most commercial signs in Bonneauville Borough 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 | 16 | 8 feet | Total 60 sq ft for all per event (no single sign over 40 sq ft); nonresidential lots only | — |
| Residential districts | 3 | To top of roof, or 10 ft above roof at parapet (if architecturally integrated) | 30 sq ft per wall side of principal nonresidential building | — |
| Village District (V) | 4 | 12 feet | Up to 200 sq ft per establishment (and 10% of building side area) | — |
| Commercial District (C) | 5 | 35 feet above adjacent street (measured at street centerline) | 300 sq ft per side | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Sales or Christmas Tree Sign | — | 8 sq ft (residential lots), 24 sq ft (nonresidential lots) | — | — | 2 | Within lot; for seasonal sale only | — | §255-54 |
| Charitable Event Sign | — | 4 sq ft (residential lots), 40 sq ft (nonresidential lots) | — | — | 2 | On lot hosting event | — | §255-54 |
| Contractor's Sign | — | 8 sq ft (residential lots), 40 sq ft (nonresidential lots) | — | — | 2 | On lot under construction/renovation | — | §255-54 |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft (both lot types, plus signs painted on pavement) | — | — | No maximum | On the same lot as the use it serves | — | §255-54 |
| Flag | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 (regulated flag); up to 10 unregulated if under 20 sq ft each | On building or freestanding | — | §255-54 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 1 sq ft (residential), 2 sq ft (nonresidential lots) | — | 10 feet from right-of-way (unless on mailbox) | 1 | Set back at least 10 ft from ROW unless on mailbox; may be freestanding, wall-mounted, or window | — | §255-54 |
| Identification Sign | 8 feet | 1 sq ft (residents), 2 sq ft (principal nonresidential use in res. district), 6 sq ft (nonresidential lot) | — | — | 1 (or 2 for nonresidential principal use) | On property identification | — | §255-54 |
| Special Sale Sign (Temporary banner, flag, or portable) | — | Total 60 sq ft for all per event (no single sign over 40 sq ft); nonresidential lots only | 40 sq ft per single banner/flag/sign | — | 5 per lot | On principal commercial business lot | — | §255-54 |

### Village District (V)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | To top of roof, or 10 ft above roof at parapet (if architecturally integrated) | Up to 200 sq ft per establishment (and 10% of building side area) | — | — | Max 5 per establishment/side | On building wall | — | §255-55 |
| Window Sign (Temporary, Nonilluminated, Paper/Cardboard) | — | — | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §255-55 |
| Window Sign (Other) | — | Counted as wall sign, subject to wall sign area and number limits | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §255-55 |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 feet | 30 sq ft per sign (1 per street the lot abuts) | — | 10 feet from right-of-way (except directional sign exempt) | 1 per street abutted | Setback at least 10 feet from ROW unless directional | — | §255-55 |

### Commercial District (C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | To top of roof, or 10 ft above roof at parapet (if architecturally integrated) | Up to 200 sq ft per establishment (and 10% of building side area) | — | — | Max 5 per establishment/side | On building wall | — | §255-55 |
| Window Sign (Temporary, Nonilluminated, Paper/Cardboard) | — | — | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §255-55 |
| Window Sign (Other) | — | Counted as wall sign, subject to wall sign area and number limits | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §255-55 |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet (25 ft max for lots with ≥6 retail establishments) | 40 sq ft per sign (1 per street abutted); if subdivision ≥3 lots, one additional entry sign at 60 sq ft; max height 25 ft if ≥6 retail establishments | — | 10 feet from right-of-way (except directional sign exempt) | 1 per street abutted (plus possible additional entry sign if subdivision ≥3 lots) | Setback at least 10 feet from ROW unless directional | — | §255-55 |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard) | 35 feet above adjacent street (measured at street centerline) | 300 sq ft per side | — | 25 feet from all lot lines and ROW; 200 ft from any existing dwelling | 1 per lot (exceptions apply) | Setback minimum 25 ft from all lot lines and ROW; only in C District | — | §255-63 |

## Prohibited signs in Bonneauville Borough

- All signs require a zoning permit unless specifically exempted.
- Only types, sizes, and heights of signs specifically permitted by this chapter within the applicable district are allowed.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts, except as a temporary charitable event sign permitted by § 255-54.
- Signs involving electrical cords laying across parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks are prohibited, except on residential property for seasonal lighting.
- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited, except certain flags and banners as provided in § 255-54.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated scrolling, or moving signs of any type are prohibited. Signs may change their message only if each message is visible for at least one full minute, except time and temperature signs.
- Flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business, specifically including window signs. Christmas lighting or displays are excepted as permitted by § 255-54.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
- Signs containing information that states that a lot may be used for a prohibited purpose under the chapter are prohibited.
- Signs that resemble an official traffic sign, signal or device or have characteristics likely to confuse or distract vehicle operators are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic are prohibited.
- Balloons greater than 50 cubic feet, tethered for more than a day and primarily for advertising purposes, are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Neon lighting greater than 10 square feet per lot, as part of signs or attached to the outside of a building, is prohibited to avoid distractions to motorists.
- No sign shall be located so that it interferes with required sight clearance (§ 255-66).
- No signs except permitted off-premises, official, political, or public service signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate.
- No sign shall be posted on any property or sign pole or public utility pole unless permission has been received from the owner.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole using metal fasteners, except by a utility or government agency.
- Any vehicle, trailer or structure where the sign becomes the primary purpose (not incidental) is considered a freestanding sign and subject to requirements for freestanding signs.
- Signs in disrepair or unsafe condition may be required to be repaired or removed by order of the Zoning Officer.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bonneauville Borough

- Signs meeting the requirements of § 255-54 and nonilluminated window signs constructed of paper, cardboard or similar materials that are not permanent do not require permits.
- Certain miscellaneous signs in § 255-54 (e.g., agricultural sales/Christmas tree signs, charitable event signs, contractor's signs, directional signs, flags, garage sale signs, home occupation signs, identification signs, open house signs, political signs, public services signs, real estate signs, service organization/place of worship signs, special sale signs, time and temperature signs, trespassing signs) do not require permits provided they comply with specific conditions.
- Historic signs: memorializing important historic place, event, or person and specifically authorized by the Borough or a county, state, or federal agency, are not regulated.
- Holiday decorations commemorating a government-recognized holiday and that do not include advertising are not regulated.
- Signs not readable from any public street or any exterior lot line are not regulated.
- Official signs erected by the state, county, Borough, or a legally constituted governmental body, or authorized by Borough ordinance or resolution and existing for public purposes are not regulated.
- Signs required to be posted outdoors by a government agency or the Borough are not regulated.
- Signs posted within the existing right-of-way of a public street and officially authorized by the Borough or PennDOT are not regulated.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except for those specifically exempted in § 255-54 or for certain temporary, nonpermanent, nonilluminated window signs.
- Any lawfully existing sign may be painted, repaired, or changed in logo or message without a new permit, provided changes do not increase the sign area or otherwise cause noncompliance or increased nonconformity.
- For signs not specifically permitted by this chapter within the applicable district, they are not allowed.
- No explicit reference to a 'master sign plan' or variance meeting was found in the provided text.
- If a sign does not comply with regulations or was placed without a permit, it is not lawful and must be removed; reference is made to enforcement notices in Article I.
- If a commercial building faces two different public streets, a maximum of five wall signs shall be allowed on each side of the building, per establishment.

## Full detail

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