# Sign Regulations in Cleona Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Cleona Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/cleona-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Cleona Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 23 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Dwelling Unit/Home Occupation Signs in the Residential Districts, Agricultural Districts zoning district are capped at 2 sq. ft., with a At least 2 feet inside lot from street line setback (Sec. § 1203.A). Most commercial signs in Cleona Borough 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 | 14 | 35 ft (ground to highest part), may project 3 ft above roof | 16 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential Districts, Agricultural Districts | 4 | — | 16 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Commercial-Manufacturing Districts | 5 | 25 ft (measured from ground) | 250 sq. ft. combined sign area per property | — |

## 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 Sign (Agricultural/Horticultural Sale) | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 1202.D(1), Table G |
| Temporary Sign (Contractors, Painters, Mechanics, etc.) | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 1202.D(2), Table G |
| Temporary Banner/Sign (Business Opening or Civic Event) | — | — | — | — | — | Across right-of-ways with Borough Council permission | — | § 1202.D(3) |
| General Height Restriction - Freestanding Sign | 25 ft (ground to highest part) | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 1202.G(1) |
| General Height Restriction - Wall Sign | 35 ft (ground to highest part), may project 3 ft above roof | — | — | — | — | Attached to building | — | § 1202.G(1) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 1202.G(2), Table G |
| Trespassing Sign | — | 1 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 1202.G(2), Table G |
| Utility Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 1202.G(2), Table G |

### Residential Districts, Agricultural Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dwelling Unit/Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | At least 2 feet inside lot from street line | 1 per dwelling unit or home occupation | Must not extend beyond a vertical plane 2 feet inside lot from street line. | — | § 1203.A |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 10 sq. ft. | — | At least 5 feet back from front lot line | 1 per premises | On the premises for sale, rent, or lease | — | § 1203.B |
| Institutional or Business Identification Sign | — | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per institution/business | Not in public right-of-way | — | § 1203.C |
| Utility/Directional/Public Facility Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. (per side) | — | — | — | — | — | § 1203.D |

### Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Commercial-Manufacturing Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Up to 3 ft above roof/parapet wall, not more than 35 ft above ground | — | — | — | 1 per property | Attached to building wall; projects no more than 12 inches horizontally; at least 10 ft above sidewalk | — | § 1204.A |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | No closer than 2 ft inside right-of-way | 1 per property | Does not project beyond a vertical plane 2 feet inside right-of-way line | — | § 1204.B |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft (measured from ground) | 60 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per property | — | — | § 1204.C |
| Total Sign Area | — | 250 sq. ft. combined sign area per property | — | — | — | — | — | § 1204 |
| Billboard/Advertising Sign | — | 250 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 1205 |

## Prohibited signs in Cleona Borough

- Signs may not be erected or maintained unless in compliance with all provisions of the sign ordinance and any other applicable ordinances and regulations.
- Signs shall not obstruct entrance to or exit from a required door, window, fire escape, or other required exitway.
- Signs shall not project over a public right-of-way unless specifically authorized by State or Borough regulations.
- Signs shall not project beyond property lines.
- No portion of a free standing sign may extend over a public right-of-way or property line.
- No portion of a sign attached to a building may extend beyond the required building setback lines.
- Signs shall not contain moving parts or use flashing or intermittent illumination. The source of light must be steady and stationary.
- Signs may not cast objectionable light upon any dwelling or mixed use dwelling on a separate lot and shall not cause glare on any street.
- Illuminated signs in red, green, or amber that, in the opinion of the Zoning Officer, may be a traffic hazard may not be located within 100 feet of a traffic signal or similar safety device, or in any street intersection.
- Signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, and not allowed to become dilapidated.
- Upon termination or abandonment of a home occupation, commercial, or industrial use, all signs pertaining to such use must be removed within 30 days.
- No sign may be altered or relocated unless it conforms or is made more conforming with applicable provisions (re: nonconforming signs).

## Signs exempt from permit in Cleona Borough

- Temporary signs for the sale of agricultural and horticultural products may be erected for up to 60 days.
- Temporary signs of painters, mechanics, contractors, and similar trades are permitted in all districts if removed when work is completed.
- Temporary signs and banners announcing openings of a business or civic event are permitted across right-of-ways with Borough Council permission, provided they do not cause a traffic hazard, meet safety standards, are maintained, and are removed within 7 days after the event.
- Temporary signs announcing events of civic, municipal, philanthropic, educational, religious, charitable, or nonprofit organizations within the Borough, with Borough Council approval, provided signs are temporary and removed within 48 hours after the event (90 days if ongoing events).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit general requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan was found in the provided ordinance text.
- Billboards and advertising sign boards in commercial manufacturing districts require a special exception, subject to Part 17.

## Full detail

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