# Sign Regulations in East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/east-bradford-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10737711#10737711)

## At a glance

East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania regulates 27 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Outdoor Advertising Billboards in the C-1, C-2, C-3, I zoning district are capped at 15 ft overall; 10 ft sign face height max tall, 240 sq ft (10 ft height x 24 ft length), and 24 ft sign face max wide, with a Min setback = height above grade at highest dimension setback (Sec. § 115-95.5A-G). Most commercial signs in East Bradford Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| C-1, C-2, C-3, I | 9 | 15 ft overall; 10 ft sign face height max | 240 sq ft (10 ft height x 24 ft length) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Setback from street line distance equals height unless attached to building | — | Not within street right-of-way; setback from street line at least distance equal to sign height unless attached to building | — | § 115-92G, § 115-92K |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 sq ft (unless more restrictive elsewhere) | — | Freestanding: at least 10 feet from any lot line. | — | Freestanding temporary signs: must be at least 10 ft from any lot line | — | § 115-94A-H |
| Directional / Informational Sign (Within Commercial Establishments) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Within commercial establishments | — | § 115-93B |
| Real Estate Sign (Individual Property) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property, up to 1 extra per additional abutting street | Entirely within lot lines of the property to which they refer. | — | § 115-93D(1)-(4) |
| Artisan Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per artisan, up to 1 extra per additional abutting street | On premises where work is being performed | — | § 115-93E |
| Kiosk Sign (Recreation/Conservation) | — | 15 sq ft per panel | — | — | 1 visible from public road, no limit otherwise | On properties that permit public access and are managed by nonprofit conservation organizations / governments | — | § 115-93G |
| Political Sign (Private Property) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property, outside road right-of-way | — | § 115-93H(1) |
| Political Sign (Within Road Right-of-Way) | — | 6 sq ft | — | 8 ft from curb or cartway edge except during political season | — | Within road right-of-way (must be at least 8 feet from curb/cartway, except no restriction during political season) | — | § 115-93H(2) |

### C-1, C-2, C-3, I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Front of Building) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Mounted on front of building, parallel to wall, projecting max 10 inches | — | § 115-95A, § 115-95C |
| Wall Sign (Side Wall, Unobstructed View) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Side wall, exposed to unobstructed public view from street or parking area | — | § 115-95B |
| Wall Sign (Planned Commercial Developments) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Planned commercial in C-1, C-2, C-3; I zones with special relief | — | § 115-95H(1)-(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | See General Regulations For All Zones | — | See general rules for location/setback | — | § 115-92G |
| Interior Directional Freestanding Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per commercial or industrial court entrance | Interior, for directional use at court entrances | — | § 115-95D, § 115-95E |
| Shingle Sign (Under Canopy) | — | — | — | — | — | Under canopy | — | § 115-95G |
| Digital Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Permanent, fixed location; accessory only to nonresidential uses | — | § 115-95.4 |
| Outdoor Advertising Billboard | 15 ft overall; 10 ft sign face height max | 240 sq ft (10 ft height x 24 ft length) | 24 ft sign face max | Min setback = height above grade at highest dimension | 1 per parcel | Highway corridor overlay (specific parcels only) | — | § 115-95.5A-G |

## Prohibited signs in East Bradford Township

- No sign shall be erected within the lines of a street right-of-way, except for traffic signs, similar governmental notices, and compliant political signs.
- No moving, animated, or flashing signs shall be permitted.
- No sign which emits smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor shall be permitted.
- No artificial light or reflecting device shall be used as a part of a sign where such light or device interferes with, competes for attention with, or may be mistaken for a traffic signal.
- No sign shall be erected containing information which states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the zoning provisions for the district.
- No sign shall be erected on a commercial premises except one advertising a business or articles or merchandise for sale on the same premises.
- No sign other than official street signs shall be erected or maintained nearer to a street line than a distance equaling the height of the sign, unless attached to the building. In no case shall the height of a sign exceed 10 feet.
- Signs allowed to become dilapidated shall be removed by the Township at the owner's expense after notice.
- No sign shall exceed the maximum size and height limitations as specified (generally 32 square feet in area and 10 feet in height for freestanding signs, except where otherwise noted).
- No existing outdoor advertising billboard shall be altered or changed to digital format.
- Outdoor advertising billboards shall not be a digital format.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Bradford Township

- No permit shall be required for: directional, informational or public service signs (not exceeding two square feet in area), provided they do not advertise any commercial establishment, activity, organization, product, goods or services except public utilities.
- No permit shall be required for directional and informational signs within commercial establishments (not exceeding six square feet in area).
- No permit shall be required for security alarm signs, trespassing signs, private road/driveway signs, hunting or fishing control signs, property ownership signs, and home occupation signs (not exceeding two square feet in area).
- No permit shall be required for real estate signs meeting criteria (such as size limits, location, and removal upon settlement).
- No permit shall be required for artisan signs located only during work, not exceeding six square feet, and facing certain duration/location limits.
- No permit shall be required for yard or garage sale signs placed only during the event and removed within 24 hours after, and not placed in any right-of-way or on utility poles or traffic signs.
- No permit shall be required for kiosk signs on properties with public recreational access managed by nonprofits or government, meeting size and location requirements.
- No permit shall be required for political signs, provided they comply with specified size and placement restrictions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit shall be obtained before erecting any sign under these regulations, except as provided in the list of exempted signs.
- A permit must be obtained before erecting any temporary sign.
- Applications for sign permits must be filed with the Zoning Officer and must include detailed plans and specifications.
- For planned commercial developments in certain zoning districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, I) where relief from standard sign criteria is requested, the applicant must present the specific design for all signs as part of land development plans. This must include building elevations, proposed sign elevations, materials, and lighting, subject to final approval by the Board of Supervisors after receipt of Planning Commission recommendation.
- Residential subdivision signage proposals must be reviewed by the Planning Commission, with comments forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for action.

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