# Sign Regulations in Danville Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Danville Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/danville-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33995462#33995462)

## At a glance

Danville Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 35 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Projecting Sign (C-2 only)s in the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1), Central Business (C-2), Highway Commercial (C-3), Manufacturing (M-1), Public (P-1), Multifamily Residential (R-3), One-Family Residential (R-1), Two-Family Residential (R-2) zoning district are capped at Max vertical dimension 3 ft; min 8 ft above sidewalk tall, 9 sq ft per face; 3D objects max 9 sq ft, and Max horizontal projection 42 inches wide (Sec. §260-39E(16)). Most commercial signs in Danville Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Neighborhood Commercial (C-1), Central Business (C-2), Highway Commercial (C-3), Manufacturing (M-1), Public (P-1), Multifamily Residential (R-3), One-Family Residential (R-1), Two-Family Residential (R-2) | 27 | 42 inches | Permanent window sign: max 30% of total window glass area (each display window defined as unique window per right-of-way or separated by public entrance) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 24 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Neighborhood Commercial (C-1), Central Business (C-2), Highway Commercial (C-3), Manufacturing (M-1), Public (P-1), Multifamily Residential (R-3), One-Family Residential (R-1), Two-Family Residential (R-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Sign | 5 ft for post-mounted | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | Attached to building or post | — | §260-39B(9); E(1) |
| Construction Project Sign - Residential Districts | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction site | On building or site under construction | — | §260-39B(2); E(5) |
| Construction Project Sign - Commercial & Industrial Districts | — | 24 sq ft (general), but 12 sq ft (design standards E(5)(b)) | — | — | 1 per construction site | On building or site under construction | — | §260-39B(2); E(5) |
| Directional Sign | 9 ft | 3 sq ft (single face); 6 sq ft (double face) | — | — | 1 per use | Along roadways | — | §260-39B(6); E(6) |
| Freestanding Sign (C-3) | 18 ft | 24 sq ft per face; max 2 faces | — | — | See location | One per lot; corner lot: one per public right-of-way; lots with 300 ft+ frontage: two, ≥150 ft apart | — | §260-39E(7) |
| Portable Sidewalk Sign | 42 inches | — | 24 inches | — | 1 per storefront | Public sidewalk | — | §260-39E(14) |
| Professional Occupation Sign | 9 ft (for post-mounted) | 3 sq ft | Longest dimension ≤ 1.5× shortest | — | — | Attached to building or on freestanding post | — | §260-39B(11), (15); E(15) |
| Projecting Sign (C-2 only) | Max vertical dimension 3 ft; min 8 ft above sidewalk | 9 sq ft per face; 3D objects max 9 sq ft | Max horizontal projection 42 inches | — | 1 per premises, or 1 per public way if corner lot/2+ entrances | Mounted at right angle or diagonal to corner; on building | — | §260-39E(16) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Historical Marker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §260-39B(5) |
| Identification Sign (Place of Worship) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §260-39B(6) |
| Memorial Sign/Tablet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §260-39B(7) |
| Municipal Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On public property as directed | — | §260-39B(8) |
| Name and Address of Resident/Business | — | 2 sq ft (residential/business/building) | — | — | — | — | — | §260-39B(9) |
| No Trespassing/Regulation of Use Sign | — | 2 sq ft (residential), 5 sq ft (commercial/manufacturing) | — | — | — | — | — | §260-39B(10) |
| On-Premises Information Sign | — | 4 sq ft max | — | — | — | — | — | §260-39B(12) |
| Real Estate Management Sign | — | 24 sq in | — | — | 1 per building entrance | On building entrance | — | §260-39B(14) |

## Prohibited signs in Danville Borough

- Any sign which flashes, rotates or moves that is visible from a public street.
- Any sign which, by reason of its size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing the vision of drivers or detracting from the visibility of any traffic sign or control device on public streets and roads.
- Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a public right-of-way or required door, window, fire escape or other required exitway or which obstructs a window, door or other opening for providing light or air or which interferes with the proper function of the building.
- Any sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe; constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment; is not kept in good repair; or is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come in contact with it.
- Signs which make use of words such as STOP, LOOK, DANGER, etc., or any phrases, symbols or characters which interfere with, obstruct, mislead or confuse traffic.
- Flashing, blinking or pulsating string lights used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes, except temporary holiday decorations.
- Searchlights, advertising pennants, spinners and streamers, except for use as a temporary.
- Signs which are affixed to a roof, highway right-of-way fence, utility pole or utility structure or tree, shrub, rock or other natural objects.
- Off-premises advertising signs other than community directory signs, except off-premises advertising signs which are permitted in the C-3 District.
- No signs except portable sidewalk signs shall be located in or upon a public right-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Danville Borough

- Decorative banners, pennants or flags bearing the insignia of any government, religious, charitable or fraternal organization maintained in a serviceable condition and limited to a maximum area of 24 square feet.
- Construction project signs (as regulated by ordinance).
- Decal signs affixed to the windows or door glass panes which indicate membership in a business group or which denote credit cards accepted by the establishment.
- Interior window display signs attached or related to displays which inform, entertain, promote, endorse or sponsor, limited to a maximum area of 10 square feet per display.
- Plaques or signs which document historical events or the historical significance of persons or buildings.
- Signs identifying places of worship located on the premises and not more than 24 square feet in sign area.
- Memorial signs or tablets which honor the memory of persons and events.
- Municipal signs erected by the Borough Council or under the direction of the Council and bearing no commercial advertising (e.g., traffic signs, railroad crossing signs, safety signs, school and playground signs, etc.).
- Name and address signs of resident, business or building, not including any commercial advertising, not more than two square feet in sign area.
- "No trespassing" signs or other property regulation signs of no more than two square feet in residential districts and five square feet in commercial/manufacturing districts.
- On-premises signs identifying professional and home occupation uses (as defined), limited to two square feet and containing no commercial advertising.
- On-premises information signs regulating on-premises traffic, parking or other functional information, less than four square feet in area and bearing no commercial advertising. Internal illumination not permitted.
- Political signs designed to influence the vote of the electorate; must be stationary, temporary and unlighted except where otherwise permitted.
- Real estate management signs (name, address, telephone, but not logos or commercial advertising); not more than 24 sq in, one per building entrance.
- Real estate signs (as regulated by ordinance).
- Temporary signs and banners advertising community activities or charitable/public service group events, subject to limitations (max 75 sq ft, time restrictions).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs except those specifically permitted in Subsection B (the list of exemptions above) require a sign permit.
- No sign shall be erected, structurally altered or moved until a permit has been obtained from the Zoning Officer. A permit shall only be issued when the Zoning Officer determines that the sign plans comply with all applicable provisions.
- The sign permit application must include a plan, drawn to scale, showing the location of the building, structure or lot to which the sign is to be attached or erected and showing the position of the sign in relation to property lines, adjoining or nearby buildings, streets or highways.
- A sketch of the sign, drawn to scale, illustrating the style of letters, words, symbols or other graphics, is required with the application.
- The Zoning Officer may require any other information or conditions necessary to demonstrate compliance with the ordinance.
- Approval may be subject to other specific conditions as may be stipulated by the Zoning Hearing Board.
- Applications for variance to the sign regulations require filing with the Zoning Hearing Board, accompanied by the required fee.

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