# Sign Regulations in Corry, Pennsylvania

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

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

## At a glance

Corry, Pennsylvania regulates 28 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Not attached to building)s in the R-1 Districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft (bottom of sign) tall, with a 5 ft from right-of-way or sidewalk edge, whichever further from street centerline setback (Sec. § 156.096(B)(4)). Most commercial signs in Corry require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 10 ft | 150 sq in (6 in x 25 in) | — |
| R-1 Districts | 6 | 10 ft (top of sign) | 36 sq ft | — |
| R-2 Districts, R-3 Districts | 7 | 10 ft (top of sign) | 36 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Districts, C-2 Districts, I-1 Districts, I-2 Districts | 5 | — | 25 sq ft | — |
| C-3 Districts | 3 | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| P Districts | 1 | — | 50 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | § 156.096(G)(8) |
| Portable Sign (over 200 pounds) | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | § 156.096(G)(12) |
| Sign with blinking/intermittent lights or animation/moving parts | — | — | — | — | — | All zones except as specifically permitted in C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2 per time/temperature etc. | — | § 156.096(G)(1) |
| Sign projecting into right-of-way | — | — | — | — | — | No sign may be installed with any portion of foundation, post, or mounting hardware within any street, walk, or alley right-of-way. | — | § 156.096(G)(2)-(3) and (H) |
| Sign related to property use only | — | — | — | — | — | Shall pertain to property/use of the property on which located. | — | § 156.096(G)(9) |
| No Trespassing/No Soliciting Sign | 10 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On subject property, as regulated | — | § 156.096(G)(11)(a) |
| School/Hospital/Emergency Facility Traffic/Facility Identification Sign | — | 8 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 156.096(G)(11)(b) |
| Directional Sign (Special, Hospitals/Schools/Industries on State Route) | — | 150 sq in (6 in x 25 in) | — | — | 2 (additional with conditional use approval) | On state routes, for direction to facility | — | § 156.096(G)(11)(c) |

### R-1 Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate/Development Sign | — | 4 sq ft (general), 96 sq ft (major subdivision sales) | — | 25 ft from right-of-way (subdivision sales) | — | On the property for sale, lease, rental, or development | — | § 156.096(B)(1) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 36 sq ft | — | — | — | On property of churches, schools, educational facilities, hospitals, funeral homes, similar institutions. | — | § 156.096(B)(2) |
| Home Occupation/Professional/Agricultural Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | At home occupation/professional/ag use location | — | § 156.096(B)(3) |
| Freestanding Sign (Not attached to building) | 6 ft (bottom of sign) | — | — | 5 ft from right-of-way or sidewalk edge, whichever further from street centerline | 1 | On subject property | — | § 156.096(B)(4) |
| Wall Sign (On Building) | 10 ft (top of sign) | — | — | 5 ft from right-of-way or sidewalk edge, whichever further from street centerline | 1 (double-faced allowed as single sign) | On wall/building | — | § 156.096(B)(5), § 156.096(B)(7) |
| Political Sign (R-1) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Subject property (not on trees/utilities) | — | § 156.096(G)(13)(b) |

### R-2 Districts, R-3 Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate/Development Sign | — | 4 sq ft (general), 96 sq ft (major subdivision sales) | — | 25 ft from right-of-way (subdivision sales) | — | On the property for sale, lease, rental, or development | — | § 156.096(C)(1) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 36 sq ft | — | — | — | On property of churches, schools, educational facilities, hospitals, funeral homes, similar institutions. | — | § 156.096(C)(1) |
| Home Occupation/Professional/Agricultural Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | At home occupation/professional/ag use location | — | § 156.096(C)(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Not attached to building) | 6 ft (bottom of sign) | — | — | 5 ft from right-of-way or sidewalk edge, whichever further from street centerline | 1 | On subject property | — | § 156.096(C)(1) |
| Wall Sign (On Building) | 10 ft (top of sign) | — | — | 5 ft from right-of-way or sidewalk edge, whichever further from street centerline | 1 | On wall/building | — | § 156.096(C)(3) |
| Rooming House/Apartment/Mobile Home/Club/Day Care Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way or sidewalk edge, whichever further from street centerline | 1 | On property | — | § 156.096(C)(2)-(3) |
| Political Sign (R-2, R-3) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Subject property (not on trees/utilities) | — | § 156.096(G)(13)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Corry

- No sign or display shall make use of blinking or intermittent lights, animation, or moving parts, except time, temperature, humidity, weather, or similar information displays in certain commercial and industrial districts; this does not apply to interior commercial displays provided they do not distract motorists.
- No sign shall be installed with any portion of the foundation, post, or mounting hardware within any street, walk, or alley right-of-way of the city.
- No sign shall project into any public right-of-way except as specifically permitted in C-1 Districts by permit.
- Any existing sign not installed in accordance with regulations in effect at the time of installation, including obtaining proper permits, shall be immediately removed.
- Any existing legally installed sign projecting into a public right-of-way more than two feet or otherwise in non-conformance with requirements must be removed or reinstalled to conform by April 1, 1994 (with certain exceptions).
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, kept in good condition and repair, and not allowed to become dilapidated.
- All signs shall be removed when the circumstances leading to their erection no longer apply.
- Billboards are prohibited in all districts.
- No signs or advertising displays shall be permitted except those specifically pertaining to the property or use of the property on which they are located.
- All lighting and illumination of signs shall conform to regulations regarding hazards to traffic in accordance with state and local laws and regulations.
- Portable signs exceeding 200 pounds in weight are prohibited in the city.
- Political signs are not permitted on utility poles or trees, whether in or out of public rights-of-way.
- Political signs are not permitted in P Districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Corry

- Signs maintained pursuant to and in conformance with any law, ordinance, or governmental regulation or function are exempt from the requirements of this chapter, including official 'City of Corry' name and/or 'Welcome to Corry' signs and Corry Industrial Park signs.
- Existing marquees and time and temperature signs are exempt from the requirement to remove or reinstall for right-of-way projection, but may not be replaced within the public right-of-way.
- City-approved business identification signs under sidewalk canopies may be permitted where otherwise prohibited.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All exterior signs ten square feet or larger, and all exterior signs mounted in such a manner that any portion of the sign is within five feet of a public right-of-way, except paper or cloth signs, shall require a permit; fees for sign permits are set by City Council.
- Before any work is done in connection with the erection of signs within the street limits or within five feet of the street limits, the applicant must secure a permit from the city and provide liability insurance.
- Permits for projecting signs into the public right-of-way in C-1 Districts are required and will be issued only where projection is required for proper sign installation due to limited mounting area.
- Special signs for public purposes may be approved by City Council and shall be temporary and for a specified period of time.

## Full detail

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