# Sign Regulations in East Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/east-rockhill-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31218829#31218829)

## At a glance

East Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania regulates 36 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Per Street Frontage)s in the VC zoning district are capped at 7 ft, may be increased up to 50% (to 10.5 ft) if approved tall and 21 sq ft, may be increased up to 50% (to 31.5 sq ft) if approved (Sec. §27-2007b(3)(b)). Most commercial signs in East Rockhill Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AP, RP, RR, S, R-1, VR, C-E | 15 | 10 ft | 24 sq ft per side | — |
| VC | 10 | 7 ft, may be increased up to 50% (to 10.5 ft) if approved | 21 sq ft, may be increased up to 50% (to 31.5 sq ft) if approved | — |
| C-O, I-1, I-2, E | 13 | — | 40 sq ft per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 20 ft max unless otherwise specified | 160 sq ft max unless otherwise specified; max 3 components. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### AP, RP, RR, S, R-1, VR, C-E

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Sale or Rental of Premises) | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per property; 1 per street frontage if fronts more than one. | On premises being advertised. One sign per property unless property fronts >1 street; then 1 on each frontage. | — | §27-2007a(1)(a) |
| Temporary Sign (Development/Construction) | — | 24 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per property or 1 per street frontage | On site under development; one per property or one per street frontage if site on >1 street. | — | §27-2007a(1)(b) |
| Temporary Sign (Political Candidate or Party) | — | 16 sq ft per side | — | — | Not specified, but per event and per election. | On premises with permission | — | §27-2007a(1)(c); §19-102–§19-103 |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event, Nonprofit Gathering) | — | 16 sq ft per side | — | — | 2 per premises | On premises; not more than two signs per premises. | — | §27-2007a(1)(d) |
| Temporary Sign (Agricultural/Horticultural Product) | — | 16 sq ft per side (on-premises); 3 sq ft per side (off-premises directional) | — | — | 2 on-premises; 1 off-premise directional | On or off premises (one directional off-premises sign allowed with property owner's approval) | — | §27-2007a(1)(e) |
| Identification Sign (Institutional, e.g., schools, places of worship, hospital, library, museum, cemetery, municipal, club, golf course, recreation, farm/estate 20+ acres) | — | 24 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per premises or per frontage | On premises identified, one per premises unless >1 street; then 1 per frontage | — | §27-2007a(2) |
| Professional/Home Occupation/Name Sign | — | 3 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per use or dwelling unit | On premises; 1 sign per permitted use/dwelling | — | §27-2007a(4) |
| Street Pole Banner | — | 12.5 sq ft | 3 ft | — | 2 per pole | On street pole; up to 2 per pole | — | §27-2007a(9); §27-2006e |

### VC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parallel or Window Sign (Entrance/Parking Side) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance/parking side | At entrance or parking side of structure | — | §27-2007b(3)(a) |
| Parallel or Window Sign (Additional for Retail) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 additional for retail | Wall parallel to street below second-story windows (retail only) | — | §27-2007b(3)(a)(i) |
| Monument Sign (Per Street Frontage) | 7 ft, may be increased up to 50% (to 10.5 ft) if approved | 21 sq ft, may be increased up to 50% (to 31.5 sq ft) if approved | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Along each street frontage | — | §27-2007b(3)(b) |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | For traffic control, as needed, no advertising copy | — | §27-2007b(4) |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial Sale) | — | 12 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per premises | On site where sale is conducted | — | §27-2007b(5) |
| Additional Sign for Businesses Not Visible from Street | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | At street line entrance to property | — | §27-2007b(6) |
| Freestanding Pole Sign | 7 ft | — | — | — | — | On premises allowed | — | §27-2007b(11) |
| Street Pole Banner | — | 12.5 sq ft | 3 ft | — | 2 per pole | On street pole; up to 2 per pole | — | §27-2007b(10); §27-2006e |

### C-O, I-1, I-2, E

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parallel or Window Sign - Option 1 | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises, window or parallel | — | §27-2007c(2)(a) |
| Parallel or Window Sign - Option 2 (Two Walls) | — | One at 20 sq ft, one at 16 sq ft | — | — | 2 (one each) | On two separate walls | — | §27-2007c(2)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign + Option (a/b/c) | — | Freestanding: 24 sq ft; window sign: 40% of window area; projecting: 8 sq ft up to 5 ft from wall; parallel/window: 10 sq ft | — | — | 2 (one freestanding + one of a/b/c) | On premises; type depends upon selected sub-option | — | §27-2007c(2)(c) |
| Two Freestanding Signs + Option (Window/Projecting/Building) | — | One at 12 sq ft, one at 8 sq ft; window: 40% window area; projecting: 8 sq ft; parallel: 10 sq ft | — | — | 2 freestanding plus one of a/b/c | On premises, on separate poles | — | §27-2007c(3) |
| Freestanding Directory Sign (Shopping Center/Office/Industrial Park) | — | 40 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per center/park, per street frontage | On premises at development entrance(s) | — | §27-2007c(4)(a) |
| Individual Tenant Sign (Shopping Center/Office/Industrial Park) | — | window: 40% window area; projecting: 10 sq ft (up to 5 ft from wall); parallel: 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | On building of each use | — | §27-2007c(4)(b) |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial Use) | — | 16 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per premises/use | On premises | — | §27-2007c(6) |
| Street Pole Banner | — | 12.5 sq ft | 3 ft | — | 2 per pole | On street pole; up to 2 per pole | — | §27-2007 Table; §27-2006e |

## Prohibited signs in East Rockhill Township

- No signs shall be of a flashing, rotating or revolving type, with the exception of barber poles used for a barbershop.
- Any sign suspended between poles and lighted by a series of lights is prohibited.
- Any sign erected on a tree or utility pole, or painted or drawn on a rock or other natural feature is prohibited.
- Any banner sign or sign of any other type across a public street or on any private property is prohibited, except for signs approved by the Board of Supervisors for general benefit or public convenience, necessity, or welfare.
- Any sign suspended between poles which is a pennant or spinner blown by the wind is prohibited.
- Any sign not conforming to the requirements of the sign ordinance in effect when it was erected is prohibited.
- No sign shall state or imply that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the zoning district provisions.
- No sign may use the words, 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger,' or any similar word or character that directs or appears to direct the movement of traffic or interferes with or resembles any official traffic sign, signal, or device within 75 feet of a public right-of-way or within 200 feet of a traffic control device, whichever is greater.
- Except for traffic control signals, red or green lights are prohibited within 75 feet of a public right-of-way or within 200 feet of a traffic control device signal, whichever is greater.
- A sign that uses any method of illumination that can cause glare is prohibited, except where the sign is effectively shielded and lighting intensity is less than 1/4 foot-candle at the curb line or shoulder.
- Any vehicular sign parked within any public right-of-way is prohibited.
- Any vehicle sign, other than a tradesman's personal business or service sign, is subject to the regulations regarding freestanding signs in the applicable zoning district.
- Any vehicle sign parked on any lot that is not the principal place of business for the advertised business for more than 72 hours is prohibited.
- Any sign tacked, nailed, posted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, public benches, traffic posts, traffic signals, traffic mast arms, or other objects, or placed on any public property, the public right-of-way, or private property without the owner's permission is prohibited.
- Any sign visible from a road, street, or highway that is a digital display is strictly prohibited.
- Any sign that is an inflatable sign is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Rockhill Township

- Official highway route number signs, street name signs and other official traffic signs for public safety or traffic regulation.
- Signs displaying the name and address of the occupant, not exceeding 120 square inches and not more than one per occupant per street frontage.
- Governmental flags or insignias.
- Legal notices.
- Vending machine signs bearing the brand name of a product or price displayed on the vending machine.
- Memorial signs or historical tablets not exceeding four square feet.
- Window signs giving store hours or credit/charge institutions, provided total area does not exceed two square feet.
- Temporary window signs, including community special event signs, up to 50% of window area.
- Signs that are a permanent architectural feature of a building or structure, such as cornerstones or identifying letters carved/embossed, provided are not reflective or contrasting in color with the building.
- Bunting, pennants, and similar materials to announce the opening of a new business or industry, provided they are removed after seven days from opening day or first day of business, and with prior written notice to the Township Zoning Officer.
- Revolving barber shop pole sign, not exceeding 36 inches in height.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All plans and applications for subdivision and/or land developments must include information describing all signs proposed for the subdivision and/or land development, including size, location, style, materials, proposed text, lighting, and colors, to demonstrate compliance with sign regulations.
- Before any permit is granted for the erection of a sign or sign structure, plans and specifications must be filed with the Township showing the sign's dimensions, supporting members, height, proposed location relative to the building and lot boundaries, photograph (if attached to an existing building), materials, finish, construction details, and written consent for Township inspection.
- In the VC District, the area and height of monument signs may be increased by up to 50% if approved by the Board of Supervisors after review of a detailed sign plan and permit application.
- If a property in the VC District contains multiple uses, all signs proposed must be of a unified and coordinated design acceptable to the Township, and a detailed sign plan may be required.

## Full detail

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