# Sign Regulations in DuBois, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** DuBois, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/dubois
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34443026#34443026)

## At a glance

DuBois, Pennsylvania regulates 29 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (General)s in the Commercial zones, Industrial zones, Apartment/office/professional zone, Nonresidential zoning districts zoning district are capped at 25 ft (from center line of facing roadway) tall and 60 sq ft (Sec. § 350-7D(2)(a)[1], [2]). Most commercial signs in DuBois require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 36 sq ft | — |
| Residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 6 | 4 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — |
| Commercial zones, Industrial zones, Apartment/office/professional zone, Nonresidential zoning districts | 9 | 40 ft | 300 sq ft max | — |
| Commercial Central Zone | 1 | 42 inches | 10 sq ft | — |
| O-1 Zone | 1 | — | 2 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign (Commercial or Noncommercial Speech) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-7A(1)(a), § 350-3A,C,E |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential zones) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | — | — | § 350-7A(1)(b)[1][a], [2] |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Non-industrial zones, except residential) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | — | — | § 350-7A(1)(b)[1][b], [2] |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Industrial zones) | — | 36 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | — | — | § 350-7A(1)(b)[1][c], [2] |
| Trespassing/Private Road Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-7A(1)(c) |
| Temporary Construction/Development Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | — | — | § 350-7A(1)(d) |
| Off-premises Directional Sign (Residential zones) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Not on state, federal, or City rights-of-way | — | § 350-7A(1)(i)[1] |
| Off-premises Directional Sign (All other zones except residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Not on state, federal, or City rights-of-way | — | § 350-7A(1)(i)[2] |

### Residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant or 1 per frontage | Affixed to premises | — | § 350-7B(1) |
| Temporary Contractor/Artisan Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per contractor/artisan | On premises while work occurs | — | § 350-7B(2) |
| Home Occupation/Avocation Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | — | — | § 350-7B(3) |
| Subdivision/Apartment Complex Identification Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit/frontage (plus another single-sided at entrance if conditions met) | At each entrance, exit, or street/building frontage | — | § 350-7B(4) |
| Permitted Nonresidential Use Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit/frontage | Each separate street/building frontage and each entrance/exit | — | § 350-7B(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (General for Residential zones) | 4 ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-7C(1) |

### Commercial zones, Industrial zones, Apartment/office/professional zone, Nonresidential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Residential Signs (for permitted uses) | — | Per residential regulations for similar use | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-7D(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (General) | 25 ft (from center line of facing roadway) | 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage, plus additional if >450 linear ft | — | — | § 350-7D(2)(a)[1], [2] |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center/Planned Industrial Park Option 1) | 40 ft | 300 sq ft max | — | — | 1 per 300 linear ft/frontage/entrance/exit | Per 300 linear feet of frontage or at each entrance/exit | — | § 350-7D(2)(a)[3] |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center/Industrial Park Option 2 - Directional) | 14 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | Within shopping center/industrial park (environs) | — | § 350-7D(2)(a)[4] |
| Wall Sign (Commercial/Industrial/Nonresidential) | — | 0-100 ft: 120 sq ft max; 101-300 ft: 175 sq ft max; Over 300 ft: 280 sq ft max | — | — | 0-100 ft: 2; 101-300 ft: 3; >300 ft: 4 per facade | On exposed building sides/facades | — | § 350-7D(2)(a)[5][b], Table II |
| Directional/Regulatory Sign | — | 9 sq ft per sign; max 30 sq ft total | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-7D(2)(c)[1-3] |
| Under-canopy/Under-marquee Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit | Underside of canopy/marquee | — | § 350-7D(2)(e)[1] |
| Menu-board Sign (Drive-through Lane) | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per drive-through lane | Drive-through lanes | — | § 350-7D(2)(f)[1] |

## Prohibited signs in DuBois

- No sign of any kind other than an official traffic sign or similar sign shall be placed or erected within the right-of-way lines of any street or public way or on any property owned by the City of DuBois unless specifically authorized by other ordinances or regulations or by express permission of the City Council.
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, nor at any location whereby its position, shape or color may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Every sign permitted must be kept in good condition and repair. When any sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling, damaged beyond 50% of its conformance or is otherwise unsafe or unlawfully installed, the owner must repair or remove it within 10 days of written notice or the City may remove it at the owner's expense.
- Any sign that no longer advertises or identifies the use conducted on the property on which it is erected must be removed within 10 days after written notification from the Codes Enforcement Officer. Failure to comply authorizes the City to remove the sign at the owner's expense.
- No sign may extend above the highest arch or point of a building as viewed from the nearest commercial roadway.
- No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means. No open spark or flame may be used for display purposes.
- No new sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained except as provided and not until after a required permit has been issued by the City of DuBois (unless specifically exempted).
- No sign shall be enlarged or relocated except in conformity to ordinance provisions and with a proper permit, if required.
- No person shall destroy, remove, deface, obliterate or cover up any lamp, sign or barricade erected as a warning of danger by the authorities of the City or by authorized persons.

## Signs exempt from permit in DuBois

- Official traffic signs and similar signs are exempt from sign regulations when located within the public right-of-way or on City property.
- Signs suitable for the display of commercial or noncommercial speech, not exceeding six square feet (and not exceeding four feet in height if freestanding), are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary political signs do not require a permit but must be removed within seven days following the election or referendum for which they were placed.
- Temporary signs advertising special events and/or promotions of a commercial or noncommercial nature are exempt from permit requirements, provided such signs are nonilluminated.
- Temporary real estate signs (subject to area limits by zone, quantity per street frontage, and removal within 10 days after sale/lease/rental closing) are permitted (with conditions).
- Informational or public service signs required on premises to advertise the availability of restrooms, telephones or similar facilities, provided such signs do not exceed four square feet.
- Memorial signs or historical signs or tablets not exceeding six square feet.
- Trespassing and similar private property signs not exceeding four square feet.
- Off-premises directional signs used by nonprofit entities and/or tourism locations, subject to size limits and permissions.
- Interior signs (with the exception of window signs as defined) are not regulated by this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit must be obtained from the City of DuBois for the erection and maintenance of all signs regulated by this chapter, unless specifically exempted.
- Permit application must be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises where the sign will be erected.
- No sign shall be enlarged or relocated except with proper permit and in conformity to the ordinance.
- The design of portable signs in Commercial Central Zone shall be reviewed and approved at the time of application prior to placement.

## 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 5 zoning districts in DuBois — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=DuBois+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-dubois

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