# Sign Regulations in Concord Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Concord Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/concord-township
- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-26
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10950019#10950019)

## At a glance

Concord Township, Pennsylvania regulates 58 sign types across 25 zoning districts. Institutional On-Premises Signs (Church, School, Civic, Hospital, Similar)s in the R-1 zoning district are capped at Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level (general 6-ft max applies via §210-207B(1)-(2) pattern for subdivision signs; institutional subsection does not restate height) tall and Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft (Sec. §210-206B(6)). Most commercial signs in Concord Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (25 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 | 21 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level (general 6-ft max applies via §210-207B(1)-(2) pattern for subdivision signs; institutional subsection does not restate height) | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-2 | 21 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-2D | 21 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-3 | 21 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-4 | 21 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-A | 20 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-AH | 15 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-MHD | 15 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-PRD-1 | 15 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-PRD-2 | 15 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-PRD-3 | 15 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |
| R-PLO | 7 | Freestanding: 6 ft | 50 sq ft; up to 80 sq ft if >3 separate tenants | — |
| C-1 | 13 | Bottom of sign ≥8 ft above walkway | 100 sq ft | — |
| C-2 | 13 | Bottom of sign ≥8 ft above walkway | 100 sq ft | — |
| PBP | 10 | 25 ft | As specified in §§210-206B and 210-207 | — |
| M/I | 4 | As specified (e.g., 6 ft for certain permitted-by-permit signs) | As specified in §§210-206B and 210-207 | — |
| LI | 4 | As specified (e.g., 6 ft for certain permitted-by-permit signs) | As specified in §§210-206B and 210-207 | — |
| PIP | 4 | As specified (e.g., 6 ft for certain permitted-by-permit signs) | As specified in §§210-206B and 210-207 | — |
| Floodplain Conservation | 2 | Institutional freestanding up to 6 ft (per pattern of §210-207 for similar sizes) | 32/24/24/20 sq ft depending on type | — |
| Special Use — Swimming Club | 2 | Institutional freestanding up to 6 ft (per pattern of §210-207 for similar sizes) | 32/24/24/20 sq ft depending on type | — |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community Overlay | 2 | Institutional freestanding up to 6 ft (per pattern of §210-207 for similar sizes) | As specified | — |
| Concordville Village Overlay | 2 | Institutional freestanding up to 6 ft (per pattern of §210-207 for similar sizes) | 32/24/24/20 sq ft depending on type | — |
| Route 202 Median Overlay | 3 | 42 ft (measured from grade of adjacent road surface to highest point) | 490 sq ft (sign face up to 12 ft high x 42 ft long) | — |
| Loop Road Overlay | 2 | Institutional freestanding up to 6 ft (per pattern of §210-207 for similar sizes) | 32/24/24/20 sq ft depending on type | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 17 | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 25 zones)

### R-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional/Informational Sign (On-premises) | — | 4 sq ft per sign | — | — | 4 per property (more only with approval) | On-premises to direct/inform (entry, exit, service, loading, parking instructions) | — | §210-206B(1) |
| Farm Products/Produce Sign (On-premises) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On-premises where products are grown; display only when products are on sale | — | §210-206B(2) |
| Institutional On-Premises Signs (Church, School, Civic, Hospital, Similar) | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level (general 6-ft max applies via §210-207B(1)-(2) pattern for subdivision signs; institutional subsection does not restate height) | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — | — | Freestanding: 1 per frontage; Wall: 2 total | On-premises | — | §210-206B(6) |
| No Trespassing/Private Drive Signs | — | 2 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | On-premises | — | §210-206B(10) |
| Temporary Educational/Charitable/Civic/Religious Event Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per event per property | On-premises | — | §210-206B(12)(b) |
| Subdivision/Development Construction Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street entrance | On the subject subdivision/land development lot | — | §210-207B(1) |
| Subdivision/Land Development Name Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each street entrance on the property to be subdivided/developed | — | §210-207B(2) |
| Commercial Property For Sale/Rent Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 24 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per street facing frontage | On the commercial lot/building/group of buildings for sale or rent | — | §210-207B(3) |

### R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional/Informational Sign (On-premises) | — | 4 sq ft per sign | — | — | 4 per property (more only with approval) | On-premises to direct/inform (entry, exit, service, loading, parking instructions) | — | §210-206B(1) |
| Farm Products/Produce Sign (On-premises) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On-premises where products are grown; display only when products are on sale | — | §210-206B(2) |
| Institutional On-Premises Signs (Church, School, Civic, Hospital, Similar) | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — | — | Freestanding: 1 per frontage; Wall: 2 total | On-premises | — | §210-206B(6) |
| No Trespassing/Private Drive Signs | — | 2 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | On-premises | — | §210-206B(10) |
| Temporary Educational/Charitable/Civic/Religious Event Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per event per property | On-premises | — | §210-206B(12)(b) |
| Subdivision/Development Construction Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street entrance | On the subject subdivision/land development lot | — | §210-207B(1) |
| Subdivision/Land Development Name Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each street entrance on the property to be subdivided/developed | — | §210-207B(2) |
| Commercial Property For Sale/Rent Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 24 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per street facing frontage | On the commercial lot/building/group of buildings for sale or rent | — | §210-207B(3) |

### R-2D

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional/Informational Sign (On-premises) | — | 4 sq ft per sign | — | — | 4 per property (more only with approval) | On-premises to direct/inform (entry, exit, service, loading, parking instructions) | — | §210-206B(1) |
| Farm Products/Produce Sign (On-premises) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On-premises where products are grown; display only when products are on sale | — | §210-206B(2) |
| Institutional On-Premises Signs (Church, School, Civic, Hospital, Similar) | Freestanding: 6 ft above ground level | Freestanding: 32 sq ft per road frontage; Wall signs: total 50 sq ft | — | — | Freestanding: 1 per frontage; Wall: 2 total | On-premises | — | §210-206B(6) |
| No Trespassing/Private Drive Signs | — | 2 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | On-premises | — | §210-206B(10) |
| Temporary Educational/Charitable/Civic/Religious Event Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per event per property | On-premises | — | §210-206B(12)(b) |
| Subdivision/Development Construction Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street entrance | On the subject subdivision/land development lot | — | §210-207B(1) |
| Subdivision/Land Development Name Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each street entrance on the property to be subdivided/developed | — | §210-207B(2) |
| Commercial Property For Sale/Rent Sign (By Permit) | 6 ft above ground level | 24 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per street facing frontage | On the commercial lot/building/group of buildings for sale or rent | — | §210-207B(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Concord Township

- Any sign not included under the types of signs permitted in the zoning district regulations or in the general regulations and which violates the purpose and intent of the ordinance is prohibited (§210-206C(1)).
- Signs that revolve or have movable parts; wind-operated parts; flashing lights; stringing or other utilization of light bulbs; or that use reflectors, banners, pennants, festoons, or searchlights are prohibited (§210-206C(2)).
- Portable signs are prohibited except as specifically permitted in §§210-206G and 210-210H (§210-206C(3)).
- Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals are prohibited (§210-206C(4)).
- Signs placed, inscribed, or supported upon the highest roofline or upon any structure which extends above the highest roofline of any building are prohibited (§210-206C(5)).
- Signs erected in a manner that obstructs free and clear vision on any street or interferes with or obstructs the view of any traffic signal or traffic road sign are prohibited (§210-206C(6)).
- Signs painted on an exterior wall surface, facade, or roof of any building or structure are prohibited (§210-206C(7), (12)).
- Snipe signs attached to trees, telephone/utility poles, fences, mailbox posts, public benches, or streetlights, or placed on any public property or public right-of-way are prohibited (§210-206C(8)).
- Signs placed on vehicles or trailers that are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying the signs are prohibited (lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating in the normal course of business is allowed) (§210-206C(9)).
- Temporary directional signs advertising a business or service, indicating location and direction of premises available for sale or in development, but not erected upon such premises, are prohibited (§210-206C(10)).
- Except for traffic signs, no sign may be installed within the right-of-way of a public street unless specifically authorized by other ordinances or other governmental agencies; illegally placed signs in ROW are a violation and shall be immediately removed (§210-206C(11)).
- Billboards and off-premises signs are prohibited except as permitted in §210-287 (§210-206C(13)).
- Signs mounted on utility poles are prohibited (§210-206C(14)).
- Balloons or other inflated structures, whether or not tethered, are prohibited (§210-206C(15)).
- Signs that emit smoke or vapors are prohibited (§210-206C(16)).
- No sign may use an exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector and without a sunscreen or comparable diffusion preventing direct light or glare upon any adjoining highway (§210-206E(1)).
- No revolving beacon light or flashing light of any type may be used on a sign (§210-206E(2)).
- No freestanding sign shall exceed 20 feet in height (§210-206F).
- No abandoned sign shall be maintained; any sign for a vacated use (6+ months), a prior occupant, or for a past time/event/purpose is considered abandoned and must be removed within seven days of abandonment (§210-206H).
- No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means; no open spark or flame may be used for display purposes outside fire limits unless specifically approved by the Zoning Officer and appropriate Code Enforcement Officer (§210-213).

## Signs exempt from permit in Concord Township

- The ordinance does not regulate: government signs; the copy and message of signs; window displays; product dispensers and point of purchase displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; gravestones; barber poles; religious symbols; display of street numbers; commemorative plaques; or any display or construction not defined as a sign (§210-204).
- No permit is required for maintenance of a sign or for a change of copy on painted, printed, or changeable-copy signs (§210-206A).
- Direction/informational on-premises signs (entry, exit, service, loading, parking instructions, etc.) not exceeding 4 sq ft; up to four per property unless additional signs are approved by the Zoning Officer (§210-206B(1)).
- Farm products/produce on-premises signs up to 9 sq ft; max two per property; only for products grown on the property and only when on sale (§210-206B(2)).
- Holiday or seasonal decorations that do not advertise a product or establishment and do not rotate, are wind-driven, or have flashing lights or festoons (§210-206B(3)).
- Incidental signs not exceeding 2 sq ft (§210-206B(4)).
- Nameplates of 4 sq ft or less (§210-206B(5)).
- On-premises signs used by churches, synagogues, civic organizations, schools, colleges, hospitals, sanitariums, or similar institutions: not more than one freestanding sign per road frontage up to 32 sq ft, and two wall signs not to exceed 50 sq ft total (§210-206B(6)).
- Public signs or notices, or signs relating to an emergency condition, erected by the Township or other governmental entity (§210-206B(7)).
- Public utility signs required for identification, operation, or protection of a public utility, up to 9 sq ft per side (§210-206B(8)).
- Traffic or other municipal signs erected by the Township, school district, county, or Commonwealth (§210-206B(9)).
- No-trespass or private driveway/property signs up to 2 sq ft; maximum two per property (§210-206B(10)).
- Temporary window signs for merchandise sales or special announcements located on interior window surfaces, limited to 30% of the glazed portion they occupy; display limited to the event period or 30 consecutive days, whichever is less (§210-206B(11)).
- Temporary signs: political campaign/event signs up to 12 sq ft; must be removed within 48 hours after the event or election (§210-206B(12)(a)).
- Temporary signs: educational, charitable, civic, or religious event signs up to 3 sq ft; one per event per property; may be erected four weeks prior and must be removed immediately after the event (§210-206B(12)(b)).
- Temporary signs: one yard/garage sale sign on the host property up to 3 sq ft; allowed no more than one week before the sale; must be removed immediately after the sale (§210-206B(12)(c)).
- Temporary real estate signs for on-premises sale/rent: up to 4 sq ft; remove within 48 hours after sale/rental; no decorations/attachments; limited to a single sign per property frontage (§210-206B(12)(d)[1]).
- Temporary real estate open house/directional signs: permitted only on private property with owner permission; up to 4 sq ft; may be displayed no more than six hours before the open house and must be removed within two hours after it ends (§210-206B(12)(d)[2]).
- Temporary contractors’ signs on the property where work is under construction: up to 4 sq ft; limited to a single sign per property frontage; must be removed within 30 days after completion of the work (§210-206B(12)(d)[3]).
- Flags of the United States, Pennsylvania, Concord Township, foreign nations with U.S. diplomatic relations, or any other flag adopted or sanctioned by Township Council are permitted provided each flag does not exceed 60 sq ft, is flown from a pole not more than 25 feet high, and the number of flags is approved by Township Council (§210-205).

## Sign permit fees & timelines in Concord Township

| Item | Details | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| work without sign permit | If any sign is installed or placed on any property prior to the receipt of a permit, the specified permit fee shall be doubled. | — |

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## Full detail

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