# Sign Regulations in Dallastown Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Dallastown Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/dallastown-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32126834#32126834)

## At a glance

Dallastown Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 18 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Home Occupation Signs in the R-T Zone zoning district are capped at 2 sq ft (Sec. §224-21.A(7), §224-21.E(2)). Most commercial signs in Dallastown Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-S Zone | 3 | 4 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| C-H Zone | 4 | 4 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| I-G Zone | 3 | 4 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| R-T Zone | 9 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| R-O Zone | 9 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| S Zone | 10 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| Commercial (C-S and C-H) zones | 1 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Industrial (I-G) zone | 1 | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | — | 160 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### R-T Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Where use is permitted | — | §224-21.A(7), §224-21.E(2) |
| Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Utility Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| For Sale, For Rent, Sold and Rented | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Work Sign (Builders, Painters, Artisans) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7), §224-21.H |
| Identification/Information of Churches/Schools/Nonprofits | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Apartment Bulletin Board | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Where use is permitted | — | §224-21.A(7) |

### S Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Where use is permitted | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Utility Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| For Sale, For Rent, Sold and Rented | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Work Sign (Builders, Painters, Artisans) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Directional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone but R-T and R-O zones | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Identification/Information of Churches/Schools/Nonprofits | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Where use is permitted | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Utility Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| For Sale, For Rent, Sold and Rented | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Work Sign (Builders, Painters, Artisans) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Directional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone but R-T and R-O | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Identification/Information Sign (Churches/Schools/Nonprofits) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone | — | §224-21.A(7), §224-21.H |

## Prohibited signs in Dallastown Borough

- It is unlawful to attach any sign, advertisement or notice to any tree or shrub in any street, parkway or other public place within the Borough, except with the permission of the Borough Council.
- Signs must not interfere with or obstruct vision in any clear sight triangle as defined in § 224-18 or the Subdivision Regulations.
- No freestanding sign may be more than 25 feet in height above street level.
- No freestanding sign taller than six feet may be closer than 25 feet to a street right-of-way line.
- No sign shall project over a public sidewalk within 4.5 feet of the curb.
- No sign shall project over a public street unless specifically authorized by other Borough or state regulations.
- No sign shall project above the roof of a building.
- Signs with flashing, rotating, or intermittent lights are only permitted in the I-G Zone.
- Signs may only be illuminated if the lighting is screened so the light is not directed toward adjacent property and does not impair motorists' vision.
- Signs with red, green, or amber direct illumination or high reflection may not be located within 100 feet of a highway traffic light or similar safety device.
- Signs must be constructed of durable materials and maintained in good condition; they must not be allowed to become dilapidated.
- Upon termination of a commercial, industrial, or other use, all signs pertaining to the enterprise must be removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Dallastown Borough

- Signs intended for viewing principally from within a building or signs temporarily attached to the inside face of a window announcing a sale or similar features are exempt from the above subsections and permitted in addition to any specific signs noted in this section.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No reference to a required master sign plan, general sign plan, or required variance meeting is found in the provided text.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 9 zoning districts in Dallastown Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Dallastown+Borough+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-dallastown-borough

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