# Sign Regulations in Boyertown-Colebrookdale-Pike Joint Zoning, Pennsylvania

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Boyertown-Colebrookdale-Pike Joint Zoning, Pennsylvania, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Boyertown-Colebrookdale-Pike Joint Zoning, Pennsylvania (PA)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-21

## At a glance

Boyertown-Colebrookdale-Pike Joint Zoning, Pennsylvania regulates 31 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the RA, RC, AC, Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 20 square feet per sign, 1 sign on each street the lot abuts, with a Not within 10 feet of street right-of-way if sign area over 20 square feet (Sect. 707.A). Not within 5 feet of abutting lot line of principal dwelling in a residential district if internally illuminated (Sect. 707.A.2). setback (Sec. Section 704.A). Most commercial signs in Boyertown-Colebrookdale-Pike Joint Zoning require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 24 | 8 feet | Not permitted (residential); total 60 square feet for all such banners, flags, and temporary signs (nonresidential) | — |
| RA, RC, AC, Residential Districts | 3 | Top of roof along attached wall (or up to 10 feet higher if attached to parapet, if it appears as architectural extension) | 30 square feet on each side of such a principal building | — |
| TC Town Center District | 5 | Top of roof along attached wall (or up to 10 feet higher if attached to parapet, if it appears as architectural extension) | 40 square feet per sign | — |
| Commercial districts, Industrial districts, GC District | 3 | 20 feet (35 feet if lot includes more than 10 business establishments) | 50 square feet per sign, increased by 10 square feet per principal non-residential use beyond first; if lot includes more than 10 business establishments, freestanding sign height may increase to 35 feet; principal auto sales: 50 sq ft per franchise | — |
| GC District | 2 | 35 feet above the elevation of the adjacent street (measured at street centerline) | 300 square feet (each of two sides) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 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 | — | 20 square feet (residential lot), 24 square feet (nonresidential lot) | — | — | 2 | — | — | Section 703 |
| Contractor's Sign | — | 12 square feet (residential lot), 32 square feet (nonresidential lot), or one shared sign of 60 square feet maximum for multiple entities | — | — | 1 per contractor | — | — | Section 703 |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 square feet (in addition to signs painted on pavement) | — | — | No max. | — | — | Section 703 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 square feet (4 square feet in Pike Township) | — | Min 10 ft from street right-of-way (unless on mailbox) | 1 | May be freestanding, attached flat on a building wall or within a window. | — | Section 703 |
| Identification Sign | 8 feet | 1 square foot (2 for principal non-residential use, residential lot); 6 square feet (non-residential lot) | — | — | 1 (2 for principal non-residential use, res. lot) | — | — | Section 703 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 square feet (residential lot), 32 square feet (nonresidential lot) | — | — | 1 per street the lot abuts | On property that is for sale, lease, or rent | — | Section 703 |
| Service Organization/Place of Worship Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 2 | Off-premises | — | Section 703 |
| Major Development Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | — | Up to 2 (entrances) | At up to two vehicle entrances to project from public streets, for projects over 15 dwellings or 5 principal non-residential uses. | — | Section 712 |

### RA, RC, AC, Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of roof along attached wall (or up to 10 feet higher if attached to parapet, if it appears as architectural extension) | 30 square feet on each side of such a principal building | — | — | — | On wall of principal building | — | Section 704.A |
| Window Sign (temporary, non-illuminated) | — | — | — | — | — | In windows | — | Section 704.A |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 feet | 20 square feet per sign, 1 sign on each street the lot abuts | — | Not within 10 feet of street right-of-way if sign area over 20 square feet (Sect. 707.A). Not within 5 feet of abutting lot line of principal dwelling in a residential district if internally illuminated (Sect. 707.A.2). | 1 sign on each street the lot abuts | On property, per street frontage | — | Section 704.A |

### TC Town Center District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of roof along attached wall (or up to 10 feet higher if attached to parapet, if it appears as architectural extension) | — | — | — | — | On building wall | — | Section 704.A |
| Window Sign (temporary, non-illuminated) | — | — | — | — | — | In windows | — | Section 704.A |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 feet | 40 square feet per sign | — | — | 1 sign per street the lot abuts | On property, per street frontage | — | Section 704.A |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 | Projecting from building facade | — | Section 704.A |
| Sidewalk Sign | 5 feet | 12 square feet on each of two sides | — | — | 1 | On sidewalk near business | — | Section 704.B |

## Prohibited signs in Boyertown-Colebrookdale-Pike Joint Zoning

- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited, except certain flags and banners as provided in Section 703.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated, scrolling or moving signs of any type are prohibited, except that text may scroll and certain exceptions for time and temperature signs.
- Each message on a changeable sign must be visible for a minimum of six seconds, except: (a) time and temperature signs may change more frequently; (b) a sign with an area greater than 60 square feet shall not change its message more frequently than once every 15 seconds.
- Flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business; this restriction includes window signs but does not prohibit Christmas lighting or displays as provided in Section 703.
- 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 purpose not permitted under this Ordinance are prohibited.
- Signs that resemble an official traffic sign, signal or device, or have characteristics likely to confuse or distract vehicle operators (such as prominent use of the word 'Danger'), are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic are prohibited.
- Balloons of greater than 50 cubic feet tethered to the ground or a structure for periods over a day and primarily intended for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Signs with lights near an intersection that could be confused with traffic signal lights are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts, except as a temporary Charitable Event sign permitted by Section 703.
- No sign shall be posted on any property or public utility pole unless permission has been received by the owner of such land or pole.
- Signs shall be prohibited that involve electrical cords laying across parking lots, driveways or sidewalks, except on a residential property for seasonal lighting.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole using metal fasteners, except by a utility or government agency.
- No sign shall be so located that it interferes with required sight clearance.
- Signs advertising a use no longer in existence must be removed within 180 days of cessation of such use (per Section 709).
- No signs except permitted Off-Premise, Official, Political or Public Service Signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate, except as allowed for a Major Development Sign.
- No freestanding sign of over 20 square feet sign area shall be located within 10 feet from an existing street right-of-way, except within the TC district; signs shall not intrude into a street right-of-way, subject to noted exceptions.

## Signs exempt from permit in Boyertown-Colebrookdale-Pike Joint Zoning

- Signs meeting the requirements of Section 703 (Miscellaneous Signs not Requiring Permits) do not require a zoning permit.
- Non-illuminated window signs do not require a zoning permit.
- Historic signs memorializing an important historic place, event or person and specifically authorized by the Township or a County, State or Federal agency are not regulated by this Ordinance.
- Holiday decorations commemorating a holiday recognized by the Township, County, State or Federal Government and that do not include advertising are not regulated by this Ordinance.
- Signs not readable from any public street or any exterior lot line are not regulated by this Ordinance.
- Official signs erected by the State, County, Township, governmental body, or specifically authorized by Township ordinance or resolution, existing for public purposes, are not regulated by this Ordinance.
- Signs that only include information required to be posted outdoors by a government agency or the Township are not regulated by this Ordinance.
- Signs posted within the existing right-of-way of a public street and officially authorized by the Township or PennDOT, including decorative banners hung from street lights as authorized by the Township, are not regulated by this Ordinance.
- Signs of one square foot or less of sign area displayed independently of other signs are not regulated by this Ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except: a) signs meeting Section 703 requirements and b) non-illuminated window signs.
- Only types, sizes, and heights of signs specifically permitted within the applicable District by this Ordinance shall be allowed.
- If changes to a lawfully existing sign increase the sign area or result in noncompliance or increased non-conformity, a new permit is required.
- No explicit master sign plan or sign variance meeting is mandated by the sections provided, but Article 7 repeatedly states that approval or permits must be obtained except for exempted signs.
- Major Development Signs (for large subdivisions or land developments) require the applicant to prove to the Zoning Officer that the signs will be of durable construction and low maintenance landscaping will be provided.
- Replacement of a lawful non-conforming sign is permitted only if the new sign is not more nonconforming in any manner than the previous sign; expansion or conversion to an electronic changing message display is prohibited.

## Full detail

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