# Sign Regulations in Clinton Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Clinton Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/clinton-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33573778#33573778)

## At a glance

Clinton Township, Pennsylvania regulates 24 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the Conservation (C), Corridor Preservation (CP), Agricultural Conservation (AC), Limited Business (LB) zoning district are capped at 12 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a 15 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines setback (Sec. §185-60.F Table). Most commercial signs in Clinton Township 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 | 21 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Conservation (C), Corridor Preservation (CP), Agricultural Conservation (AC), Limited Business (LB) | 3 | 12 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Rural Residential (R) | 3 | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Park (IP) | 3 | 25 ft | 144 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Exempt) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On the advertised property | — | §185-60.A(1) |
| Memorial Sign or Tablet (Exempt) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §185-60.A(2) |
| Traffic/Regulatory Signs (Exempt) | — | — | — | — | — | Placed by governmental body | — | §185-60.A(3) |
| Development/Construction Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property; if more than one street frontage, 1 per frontage | Property being developed | — | §185-60.B(2) |
| Political Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property | — | §185-60.B(3) |
| Sale/Rental Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property, or 1 per street frontage | Property for sale/rent | — | §185-60.B(4) |
| Contractor/Builder Temporary Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises where work is being performed | — | §185-60.B(7) |
| House/Address/Nameplate/Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per permitted use | Dwelling unit | — | §185-60.B(8) |

### Conservation (C), Corridor Preservation (CP), Agricultural Conservation (AC), Limited Business (LB)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 12 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines | — | Wall of principal building or use | — | §185-60.F Table |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines | — | On lot with principal use | — | §185-60.F Table |
| Roof Sign | 12 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines | — | On roof of principal building | — | §185-60.F Table |

### Rural Residential (R)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines | — | Wall of principal building or use | — | §185-60.F Table |
| Freestanding Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines | — | On lot with principal use | — | §185-60.F Table |
| Roof Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines | — | On roof of principal building | — | §185-60.F Table |

## Prohibited signs in Clinton Township

- No signs shall be permitted within public rights-of-way, except PennDOT-approved traffic signs and devices; signs and banners specially approved by the Township for decoration or promotion of community events and activities; signs not exceeding 12 square feet placed temporarily to advertise the sale of real estate; signs advertising yard sales, auctions, athletic association sign-ups or events, or similar events not exceeding four square feet; political signs not exceeding nine square feet placed temporarily; signs not exceeding 12 square feet placed temporarily to provide notice of or direction to a civic philanthropic, political, educational, or religious event or activity.
- No person shall construct, erect, place, use or permit the use of any permanent or temporary sign or sign structure on private or public property except for the property owner or tenant, or a person with the express written consent of the property owner.
- No motor vehicle not licensed and inspected for travel on the highways of the commonwealth shall be used as a sign. Any vehicle that has a business sign affixed must be parked within a lawful parking area and may not be parked in a yard or setback area.
- No sign structure may block a vehicular line of sight for a driveway, access lane, or public street, or be placed at any location where by its position, shape, or color it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. Sign structures erected directly upon the ground within 15 feet of any vehicular driveway, or street intersection shall have at least three feet six inches of clear space between such sign and the ground; necessary supports may extend through such open space.
- No signs shall be permitted which are posted, stapled or otherwise attached to public utility poles or trees.
- No signs in the form of railway crossing signboards shall be erected on or near any public highway unless erected by a railroad or railroad company with a permit from the Township or PennDOT.
- Nonconforming signs, once removed, shall be replaced only with conforming signs. Nonconforming signs may be repainted or repaired, providing such repainting or repairing does not exceed the dimensions of the existing sign.
- Except as specifically provided under regulations for lawful illuminated signs or electronic signs by conditional use, no sign shall employ internal, direct, or intermittent light, electronic or movable text, strobes or other animations that may serve to distract motorists or cause light trespass to abutting properties.
- No temporary signs shall be illuminated.
- No sign permit shall be issued except in conformity with the regulations of this chapter, except after written order from the Zoning Hearing Board or the courts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Clinton Township

- Real estate signs not exceeding four square feet in area and located on the advertised property.
- Memorial signs or tablets denoting the date of erection of a building, not more than four square feet in area.
- Traffic signs and similar regulatory notices placed by a duly constituted governmental body.
- Signs erected by the Township or an authorized entity that provide directions and explanations for public recreational purposes and facilities, for dedication/memorial purposes, and to mark and explain historical or natural events, sites, persons, or structures, not exceeding 12 square feet in area and not being directional.
- Any signs not visible from outside a lot or building.
- The flag of the United States, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or a municipality.
- No-trespassing signs, signs indicating the private nature of a road, driveway or premises, or controlling fishing or hunting, not exceeding two square feet.
- Religious or holiday displays or messages with no commercial or directional content.
- Restroom, exit, public telephone, handicapped parking or access, and similar directional or informational signs for the benefit of the public or building tenants.
- Temporary signs announcing the birth of a child, birthday commemoration, marriage, graduation, or similar event in the life of a householder, not exceeding four square feet and removed within 48 hours of the event.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Unless specifically exempted, a permit must be obtained from the Township for the erection or alteration of all signs.
- All applications for sign permits shall be accompanied by plans or diagrams in duplicate and approximately to scale, showing dimensions of the lot or building, exact size, dimensions and location of the sign, and any other information required by the Zoning Officer.
- A sign permit shall be required prior to the erection or alteration of any sign, except those signs specifically exempted from this requirement in this chapter.
- The specific number and location of certain temporary signs (e.g., event, political, auction/garage sale signs) must be disclosed to the Township at the time application for permit is made.
- For freestanding signs, application must include a sketch showing placement in relation to driveways, vehicular rights-of-way, property setbacks, and cartways; submit current sight distances before and after erection to show sight distances are not reduced.
- An elevation sketch is required showing the relationship of the sign to the building, grade, all driveways, rights-of-way, and cartways.
- A photograph or scaled graphic rendition of the proposed sign copy, including all symbols, letters, graphic elements, and structural anchoring elements, is required for permit application.

## Full detail

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