# Sign Regulations in Bridgeville Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bridgeville Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/bridgeville-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/14261546#14261546)

## At a glance

Bridgeville Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 31 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Commercial District (B, C), Industrial District (I), B District, I District zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 24 sq ft, with a 5 ft from property line/ROW setback (Sec. § 1205.5.B). Most commercial signs in Bridgeville Borough 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 | 6 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (R-1, R-2) | 7 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District (B, C), Industrial District (I), B District, I District | 11 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| M Mixed-Use District, M District | 5 | 20 ft top/8 ft bottom | 500 sq ft (max wall coverage) | — |
| I Industrial District, Industrial District (I) | 2 | 40 ft | 750 sq ft (min 250 sq ft) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On school, library, or authorized public/semipublic building | — | § 1203.1 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises for sale or rental | — | § 1203.2 |
| Development Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On site of subdivision or proposed development | — | § 1203.3 |
| Contractor's Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On lot with work occurring | — | § 1203.4 |
| Temporary Special Event Sign (Public/Nonprofit) | — | — | — | — | 1 | Face of public building, church, or nonprofit building; or over public right-of-way with approval | — | § 1203.5 |
| Home Occupation Identification Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Approved home occupation | — | § 1203.6 |

### Residential Zoning Districts (R-1, R-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 | By doorbell or mailbox; name/address only | — | § 1204.1 |
| Residential Plan Identification Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall or freestanding. Name/address of subdivision or multifamily development | — | § 1204.2 |
| Identification Sign (Conditional/Special Exception Use) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall or freestanding ground; Nonresidential use by conditional/special exception | — | § 1204.3 |
| Identification Sign (Legal Nonconforming Use) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall or freestanding ground sign for nonconforming nonresidential use | — | § 1204.4 |
| On-Premises Directional Sign (Multifamily <20,000 sq ft) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 | Multifamily lots | — | § 1204.5.A |
| On-Premises Directional Sign (Additional for MF >20,000 sq ft) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 2 per each additional 20,000 sq ft | Multifamily lots | — | § 1204.5.B |
| Off-Premises Directional Sign (Nonprofit/Public Agency) | — | 6 sq ft | — | 2 ft from edge of pavement; see also minimum distance requirements | Max 4 | On arterial or collector (not local) streets; must be >2 ft from edge of pavement; >300 ft from another for same business | — | § 1204.6 |

### Commercial District (B, C), Industrial District (I), B District, I District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Special Event Sign (Business) | — | 40 sq ft (aggregate all signs) | — | — | Up to 2 | On building or sign structure. A-frame or sandwich boards on sidewalk if not blocking traffic | — | § 1205.1 |
| On-Premises Directional Sign (<20,000 sq ft) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 4 maximum | — | — | § 1205.3.A |
| Changeable Copy Sign | — | 25 sq ft or 50% of business identification sign area, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per lot | Affixed to freestanding ground or pole sign | — | § 1205.4 |
| Ground Sign | 20 ft | 24 sq ft | — | 5 ft from property line/ROW | 1 | Freestanding, 5 ft min from property line/street ROW, 7 ft min from ground to bottom, 20 ft max to top | — | § 1205.5.B |
| Pole Sign (B, C, I Districts) | 20 ft (top); 8 ft (bottom min) | 64 sq ft | At least 6 ft | — | 1 | Freestanding; not over right-of-way | — | § 1205.5.C |
| Monument Sign | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line/ROW | 1 | At main entrance to planned business development; 10 ft min from property line/ROW | — | § 1205.5.D |
| Roof Sign (I Industrial District only) | May project up to 6 ft above roof | — | — | — | 1 | On roof of building, I District only | — | § 1205.5.F |
| Off-Premises Directional Sign (Business/Agency) | — | 6 sq ft | — | 2 ft from edge of paving; see also 300 ft min between signs for same business | 4 | On arterial or collector streets; at least 2 ft from edge of paving; >300 ft from another for same business | — | § 1205.6 |

## Prohibited signs in Bridgeville Borough

- A-frame or sandwich board signs are not permitted in any zoning district, except when authorized in the M District.
- Attention-getting devices are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Banners or pennants are not permitted in any zoning district, other than special event displays as authorized.
- Portable signs are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Moving or flashing signs are not permitted, except for authorized signs indicating time or temperature or authorized electronic changeable copy signs.
- Signs attached to trees, utility poles, official traffic control devices, or within the public right-of-way are not permitted.
- Signs that imitate traffic control devices are not permitted.
- Except for authorized murals, signs painted on walls or chimneys of buildings, or on fences or freestanding walls are not permitted.
- Overhanging signs are not permitted, except as specifically authorized for one overhanging sign per building in the M District under strict conditions.
- Signs on or affixed to vehicles/trailers parked on public or private property (unless at the site of business being advertised, or for maintenance/repair/loading/unloading/service), where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product/business/activity on nearby property, are not permitted.
- Signs on communications facility support structures are not permitted, except those required by law.
- No sign shall be located in such a way as to cause a hazard by obstructing visibility for traffic or by obscuring traffic signals or devices.
- No sign, except official traffic signs or authorized temporary off-premises directional signs, shall hang over or be erected within the right-of-way of any street.
- No sign shall be located within the clear sight triangle defined by § 1003.4.
- Illumination of signs must be directed upon the sign face, not towards adjoining properties or streets; flashing or oscillating signs are not permitted (except for authorized electronic changeable copy signs).
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, compatible with principal architecture, maintained in good condition, and designed to withstand a sustained 100 mph wind load.
- All signs advertising discontinued/vacated businesses must be removed within 30 days.
- Except for off-premises directional signs and billboards, all signs must be located on the premises they are intended to serve.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bridgeville Borough

- Holiday decorations displayed for recognized federal or state holidays, provided they do not interfere with traffic safety or become a public safety hazard.
- Memorial/historical plaques, as defined in the ordinance.
- Notification signs, as defined in the ordinance.
- Public signs, as defined in the ordinance.
- Window signs, as defined in the ordinance.
- Holiday decorations are exempt except as they may produce glare, interfere with traffic safety, or become a public safety hazard.
- Temporary real estate signs, construction signs, development or residential identification signs, temporary signs erected during a political campaign, or signs erected by a public agency for traffic control or legal notification are exempt from permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for all signs except: temporary real estate signs, construction signs, development or residential identification signs, temporary political campaign signs, or signs erected by a public agency for traffic control or legal notice (see § 1202.12).
- Application for a sign permit must be submitted to the Borough using the official form and must include design data/information to determine compliance (see § 1202.12 and § 1506.1).
- Applications must include two copies of a drawing showing details such as width, height, gross surface area, total height above ground, clearance, setback distances, message, construction specifications, foundation details, structural integrity, wind load, type of illumination, and compliance with visibility requirements (see § 1506.1.A).
- All sign permit applications are reviewed by the Zoning Officer for completeness and compliance (see § 1506.1.B and § 1506.2.A).
- It is unlawful to commence work for erection or alteration of any sign until a permit has been issued (see § 1506).
- No explicit requirement for a 'master sign plan' or pre-installation variance hearing is stated in these sections, but some specific signs (e.g., murals in the M District) require review by the Planning Commission for compliance.

## Full detail

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