# Sign Regulations in East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/east-goshen-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7251868#7251868)

## At a glance

East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania regulates 42 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign Alternative (In lieu of wall sign)s in the Residential Districts (Apartment Development/Convenience Commercial Facility) zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 10 sq ft, with a Comply with all front, rear, and side yard requirements and setback for the zoning district. setback (Sec. 240-22O(3)(e)). Most commercial signs in East Goshen Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (11 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | 8 ft (measured from elevation of drive-through) | 50 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts (R-1 (PRD Residential Area), R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5) | 4 | 10 ft | 50 sq ft per face (max 2 faces per entrance) | — |
| Residential Districts (Apartment Development/Convenience Commercial Facility) | 4 | 10 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-4, C-5, R-1 (PRD Commercial Area)) | 8 | 14 ft | 120 sq ft | — |
| Industrial and Business Park Districts (I-1, I-2, BP) | 4 | 6 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| I-2 District (Office Use, National Register of Historic Places Eligible Buildings) | 2 | 5 ft | 24 sq ft per sign (limit 2) | — |
| Paoli Pike Entrance to I-2 District | 1 | 5 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| PRD (Planned Residential Development) | 3 | 14 ft | 120 sq ft | — |
| C-1 District | 2 | 14 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| C-2 District | 2 | 14 ft | 120 sq ft | — |
| BP District | 2 | 6 ft | 100 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 11 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Menu Board (Restaurant) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per establishment | On building next to entrance or in window next to entrance. | — | 240-22H(1) |
| Menu Board (Beverage Cafe with Drive-Through, Shopping Center Use) | 8 ft (measured from elevation of drive-through) | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | Located so as not to obstruct traffic or sight lines; landscape to minimize visibility from public street. | — | 240-22H(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Yard or Garage Sale) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 3 | — | — | 240-22I(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Sale or Rental of Property) | — | Varies by district: 8 sq ft (Residential) / 20 sq ft (Commercial/Industrial/BP) | — | — | — | On property being sold/rented. | — | 240-22I(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Political) | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 240-22I(3) |
| Temporary Sign (Nonprofit Special Event) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 240-22I(4) |
| Temporary Sign (Holiday Decoration/Noncommercial Event) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 240-22I(5) |
| Temporary Sign (Contractor/Construction Activity) | — | 8 sq ft (or 32 sq ft if construction cost >$1,000,000) | — | — | — | On property where work is being performed. | — | 240-22I(6) |

### Residential Districts (Apartment Development/Convenience Commercial Facility)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Convenience Commercial Facility) | 2 ft | 24 sq ft | 75% of the linear length of establishment | — | 1 per establishment | Attached to front wall, front advertising band, or under eave of front of main roof; not above eave. | — | 240-22O(3)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Convenience Commercial Facility) | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 | At commercial facility | — | 240-22O(3)(b) |
| Window Sign (Convenience Commercial Facility) | — | — | — | — | — | Window to which it is attached | — | 240-22O(3)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign Alternative (In lieu of wall sign) | 10 ft | 10 sq ft | — | Comply with all front, rear, and side yard requirements and setback for the zoning district. | 1 per establishment | Immediately in front of establishment, within 10 ft of respective establishment. | — | 240-22O(3)(e) |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-4, C-5, R-1 (PRD Commercial Area))

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single Establishment) | 14 ft | 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall facing street | — | 240-22P(3)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Establishment) | 14 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On each street frontage | — | 240-22P(3)(b) |
| Window Sign (Single Establishment) | — | — | — | — | — | Window to which it is attached | — | 240-22P(3)(c) |
| Wall Sign (Multiple Establishments) | 2 ft | 32 sq ft | 75% of the linear length of establishment | — | 1, or 2 if stand-alone in shopping center | — | — | 240-22P(4)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multiple Establishments, Shopping Center Use - C-2 or PRD) | 14 ft | 120 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On each street frontage | — | 240-22P(4)(b)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (All Others in Multiple Establishment) | 5 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage or per establishment (alternative) | On each street frontage | — | 240-22P(4)(b)[2], 240-22P(4)(a)[4] |
| Window Sign (Multiple Establishments) | — | — | — | — | — | Window to which it is attached | — | 240-22P(4)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign (Bonus) | 14 ft | Increase from 10 sq ft to 20 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 240-22P(5) |

## Prohibited signs in East Goshen Township

- Banners, spinners, flags, pennants or any moving object used for commercial advertising purposes are prohibited, except as permitted under Subsection A(2) (temporary special permits), and except banners or flags meeting the requirements for a permitted type of sign.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type are prohibited, except portions indicating time and temperature, and except as permitted under §240-22W (LED signs).
- Signs placed, inscribed, or supported upon the roof or upon any structure which extends above the eave of the roof of any building are prohibited.
- Signs on mobile stands which can be moved from place to place are prohibited.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
- Signs which contain information that states or implies a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under zoning are prohibited.
- Signs that imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal, or device, or that may confuse or distract drivers on public streets are prohibited.
- Signs that outline the rooflines, doors, windows or wall edges by illuminated tubing or strings of lights for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a street, sidewalk or other property that include words or images that are obscene, pornographic, or that an average reasonable person would find highly offensive to public decency are prohibited.
- No sign shall interfere with sight distance requirements.
- No person shall maintain or permit an abandoned sign on their premises; abandoned signs must be abated within 30 days.
- No sign (except official, name plate, bus shelter, public service, and directional signs) shall be erected within or project over a street right-of-way.
- No signs except official signs, political signs, public service signs, bus shelter signs or off-premises signs permitted by Subsection P shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate.
- No sign except removable political signs and temporary yard or garage sale signs shall be placed on any tree, official sign, rocks or other natural features.
- Any sign allowed to become dilapidated may be repaired or removed by the Township at the expense of the owner or lessee after written notice.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Goshen Township

- Official signs are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Name plate signs not to exceed two square feet are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Identification signs not to exceed two square feet are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Directional signs not to exceed four square feet are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Memorial or historic markers approved by the Board of Supervisors are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Public service signs (such as those advertising restrooms, telephones, meeting times of service organizations or similar public conveniences) not to exceed two square feet are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Temporary signs as provided in Subsection I are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Trespassing signs or signs indicating private nature of a road, driveway or premise, signs prohibiting or controlling hunting and fishing, not to exceed two square feet are exempt from zoning permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs allowed in any zoning district except for those listed in Subsections H (menu boards), I (temporary signs), and J (exempt signs).
- Special permits for promotional devices, floodlights, flags, banners or similar attention-getting devices for special occasions may be issued for up to 30 days per calendar year for businesses in commercial or industrial districts.
- A temporary zoning permit is required for any sign erected and maintained by a developer on a tract of ground.
- An applicant for the construction of a new principal building intended to include more than one commercial establishment is strongly encouraged to submit a proposed set of standards (a sign plan/master sign plan) that the building owner intends to use to control the types and colors of signs to ensure compatibility among signs.
- Subdivision signs and off-premises signs require approval of the location, materials, and maintenance plan (sometimes reviewed by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors) as part of the subdivision/land development process.
- Any signs to be associated with a proposed conditional use or special exception use shall be reviewed and approved or denied at the same time as the conditional or special exception use application.
- If an off-premises sign is to have exterior lighting, a lighting plan must be submitted with the conditional use application.

## Full detail

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