# Sign Regulations in Brighton Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Brighton Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/brighton-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9491109#9491109)

## At a glance

Brighton Township, Pennsylvania regulates 31 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Development/Sale Signs in the R-1 Rural Residential District, R-2 Agricultural Residential District, SC-1 Special Conservation District, UD Unified Development District zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 24 sq ft, with a 5 ft from ROW, 15 ft from side property setback (Sec. §195-114A(1)). Most commercial signs in Brighton Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 18 | 8 ft (Christmas tree signs) | 32 sq ft | — |
| R-1 Rural Residential District, R-2 Agricultural Residential District, SC-1 Special Conservation District, UD Unified Development District | 9 | 8 ft | See §195-116 | — |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, C-2 Highway Commercial District, HC-1 Health Care Service District, UD Unified Development District | 9 | 18 in (vertical dimension) | 75 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Contractor Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On site while work is being conducted | — | §195-113G |
| Directional/Incidental Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Drive entrances or internal traffic drive aisles. | — | §195-113H |
| Public/Community Event Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 2 | — | — | §195-113I |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft | — | — | — | Mounted on face of structure upon which entrance is gained. | — | §195-113E |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On premises for sale/rent. | — | §195-113B |
| Real Estate Sign (Development/Directional) | — | 4 sq ft within 1 mile, 2 sq ft beyond 1 mile | — | — | 2 within mile, 2 beyond | Off-site, in process of development. | — | §195-113C |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential) | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 (or max 2 if > 300 ft frontage) | On premises for sale/rent. | — | §195-113D |
| Agriculture Sale Sign (Exempt) | 8 ft (Christmas tree signs) | 12 sq ft (general), 20 sq ft (Christmas trees) | — | — | 2 | On site; mounted or freestanding outside rights-of-way. | — | §195-113A |

### R-1 Rural Residential District, R-2 Agricultural Residential District, SC-1 Special Conservation District, UD Unified Development District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Development/Sale Sign | 8 ft | 24 sq ft | — | 5 ft from ROW, 15 ft from side property | 1 per frontage | Not less than 5 ft from ROW and 15 ft from side property line. | — | §195-114A(1) |
| Information/Sales Center Sign (Freestanding or Wall) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Sales/info center in development | — | §195-114A(2) |
| Subdivision/Development Identification Sign (Freestanding) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 2 per access | At each primary point of access | — | §195-114B |
| Wall or Panel Sign (Nonresidential Use Farm, Stable, etc.) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | Affixed on face of building | — | §195-115A(1)(a)[1], (1)(c) |
| Wall or Panel Sign (Public Use/School/Place of Worship/Rec Use) | 8 ft (if ground sign) | See §195-116 | — | — | — | Affixed on building or ground sign | — | §195-115A(1)(a)[3], (1)(c) |
| Wall or Panel Sign (Office/Restaurant/Hotel/Convention) | 8 ft (if ground sign) | See §195-116 | — | — | — | Affixed on building or ground sign | — | §195-115A(1)(a)[4], (1)(c) |
| Ground Sign (Nonresidential Use, Farm, Stable, etc.) | 6 ft | 9 sq ft (farm, stable, B&B, etc.), 16 sq ft (landfill, etc.) | — | 10 ft from ROW, 30 ft from side property | — | Minimum 10 ft from right-of-way, 30 ft from side property line. | — | §195-115A(1)(b) |
| Ground Sign (Public/School/Place of Worship/Rec Use, etc.) | 8 ft | See §195-116 | — | 10 ft from ROW, 30 ft from side property | 1 | Minimum 10 ft from right-of-way, 30 ft from side property line. | — | §195-115A(1)(b), (1)(a)[3],[4] |

### C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, C-2 Highway Commercial District, HC-1 Health Care Service District, UD Unified Development District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall or Panel Sign | 3 ft (vertical dimension) | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use; additional 1 for secondary frontage ≤20% area | Building wall, one per business use/unit. | — | §195-116A(1)(c)[1], (d)[1], (b)[3],[4] |
| Ground Sign | 10 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 5 ft from ROW, 25 ft from next lot, 50 ft from residential | 1 per business use | Min 5 ft from ROW, 25 ft from another business lot, 50 ft from residential district. | — | §195-116A(1)(c)[2], (d)[2] |
| Projecting Sign | — | 9 sq ft (per face) | — | — | 1 per use (in addition) | One per business use/unit. | — | §195-116A(1)(d)[3] |
| Canopy or Covered Walk Sign | 18 in (vertical dimension) | 5 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use (in addition) | Soffit or fascia of canopy/roof walkway. | — | §195-116A(1)(d)[4] |
| Changeable Copy Sign | — | See primary sign max area (permitted as wall or ground sign for eligible uses only) | — | — | 1 (typical); 2 for ≥10 acres with 2 entrances | Wall or ground sign as applicable. | — | §195-116A(1)(d)[5], §195-117D(7-8) |
| Directional Ground Sign | 3 ft | 3 sq ft (single face) | — | 15 ft side, 10 ft ROW | — | — | — | §195-116A(1)(d)[6] |
| Business Park Identification Sign | — | 75 sq ft (per face) | — | 35 ft side, 50 ft to residential line, 15 ft from ROW | 1 per park/complex | — | — | §195-116A(1)(d)[7] |
| Nameplate (for service entrance) | — | 2 sq ft (single face) | — | — | 1 per service entrance | Building, at service entrance | — | §195-116A(1)(b)[5] |

## Prohibited signs in Brighton Township

- Signs shall not project over or obstruct the windows or doors of any building.
- Signs shall not be erected so as to obstruct sight lines along any public way, traffic control lights, street name signs at intersections or street sight lines.
- Signs visible from street sight lines shall not contain arrows or words such as 'stop,' 'go,' 'slow,' etc.; movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination shall not resemble traffic control signs or lights.
- Signs may be erected and maintained only in compliance with all township codes and regulations relating to erection, location, size, height, use, number, lighting, operation, alteration or maintenance.
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, kept in good condition and repair, and constructed pursuant to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
- Each sign shall be removed when the circumstances leading to its erection no longer apply.
- The construction or erection of any sign within the right-of-way lines of a public highway or street is prohibited, except as a permanent sign built in conjunction with an ornamental entrance to a development stating only the name of such development.
- No signs shall be constructed, altered or illuminated in any way to confuse, blind, distract or hinder the view of pedestrians and operators of motor vehicles.
- No artificial light or reflecting device shall be used as a part of a sign where such light or device interferes with, competes for attention with or may be mistaken for a traffic signal.
- No sign may be illuminated red, green or yellow, or any combination thereof, if such sign will interfere with the effective visibility of a traffic signal or is located adjacent to a roadway so as to give the appearance or impression of a traffic signal.
- Signs must not create glare conditions on adjacent properties or streets, impair drivers' vision, interfere with vehicle operation or the effectiveness of official traffic control devices.
- No sign shall be placed at a location or height causing danger to traffic by obstructing sight distance or view, or interfering with the clear site triangle.
- The following signs are strictly prohibited: flashing signs, moving signs or signboards, and any sign which makes use of the words 'stop,' 'look,' 'listen,' 'slow,' 'danger' or any other word, phrase, symbol or character so as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- No sign shall be erected, placed or constructed on a movable or portable base, sled, trailer vehicle or device of any type.
- All signs not expressly authorized under the chapter or exempt from regulation are prohibited. Prohibited signs include but are not limited to: large, inflated signs or tethered balloons, searchlights, banners across public streets, image-projecting signs, signs or sign structures constituting a hazard to public safety or health, signs painted on or attached to a tree, utility pole, stone, cliff or other natural object; roof signs; vehicular signs; changeable copy signs except for pricing at gas stations or where specifically authorized.
- No off-site advertising is permitted; the content of all signs shall relate to the parcel upon which the sign has been installed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Brighton Township

- Agricultural-related signs for seasonal sale of products grown or raised on the premises, within size and time limits specified in ordinance.
- Residential real estate signs advertising sale, auction or rental of premises on which they are erected, within specified size, location, illumination, and removal limits.
- Directional real estate signs for properties for sale only, within size, number, and time restrictions, and with property-owner permission where erected.
- Signs indicating location and direction of sites in process of development, with name of owner/developer/builder/agent, within size, number, illumination, and time restrictions.
- Nonresidential real estate signs for sale or rental, within size, location, illumination, removal, and number restrictions.
- Nameplate signs indicating the name, address, and occupation of home occupation or no-impact home-based business, within size and illumination limitations.
- Political signs not exceeding 32 square feet and not illuminated.
- Temporary construction-related signs (e.g., identifying contractor, engineer, architect, funding agency, etc.) up to 12 square feet; not illuminated and displayed while work is being conducted on site.
- Directional/incidental signs such as 'No Parking,' 'Entrance,' 'Exit,' etc., non-commercial, up to four square feet, located at site drive entrances/internal traffic drive aisles.
- Signs for public/community events, charitable fundraisers, or public interest activities, up to 20 square feet, not illuminated, limited to two signs, may be off-site; erected maximum 15 days prior to event and removed after event.
- Township signs are exempt from all sign provisions in §§ 195-109 to 195-117.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for erection or construction of all signs except those exempted in § 195-113.
- For land developments filed pursuant to Chapter 180, Subdivision and Land Development, a master sign plan must be submitted and approved before permits for individual signs requiring zoning approval are issued.
- The master sign plan must include: lighting, location of signs/buildings, materials, color schemes, lettering/graphic style, landscaping, computation of total sign area, individual sign area and sign heights.
- A landscape plan is required to be submitted with applications for ground sign approval in some circumstances.
- A traffic control signage plan and supporting documentation shall be submitted for approval and installed prior to occupancy of any dwellings for street signs/traffic control.

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