# Sign Regulations in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/east-stroudsburg
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-06
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12389565#12389680)

## At a glance

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania regulates 17 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Business Sign (Wall or Freestanding)s in the C-1, C-1A, C-2, S-1, INST-M, INST-U, INST-UA, M-1, Commercial Districts (C-1, C-1A, C-2), Industrial Districts (S-1, OM-1) zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 300 sq ft (per single sign or sign structure), with a Freestanding signs must be at least 3 ft from any property line. setback (Sec. §157-58A, §157-58B, §157-58C, §157-58E, §157-62B). Most commercial signs in East Stroudsburg require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 5 | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — |
| C-1, C-1A, C-2, S-1, INST-M, INST-U, INST-UA, M-1, Commercial Districts (C-1, C-1A, C-2), Industrial Districts (S-1, OM-1) | 3 | 30 ft | 300 sq ft (per single sign or sign structure) | — |
| Central Business District (C-1A) | 2 | 30 ft | 2 sq ft per foot of lot frontage; accumulative area must not exceed district max | — |
| S-1 Zone | 1 | 30 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 10 ft | 42 sq ft (at up to 2 entrances), 6 sq ft (at pedestrian/bike entrances) | — |

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

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

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate and Identification Sign | 10 ft | 1.5 sq ft | — | — | One sign per street frontage per dwelling unit/entrance/exit/building | On property to which it pertains; not on public right-of-way, utility poles, or traffic sign posts. | — | §157-57A, §157-57B, §157-57C, §157-57D |
| Sale, Rental or Temporary Sign | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | One sign per street frontage per dwelling unit/entrance/exit/building | On property to which it pertains; not on public right-of-way, utility poles, or traffic sign posts. | — | §157-57A, §157-57B, §157-57C, §157-57D |
| Sign Accessory to Nondwelling Use or Activity | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | One sign per street frontage per dwelling unit/entrance/exit/building | On property to which it pertains; not on public right-of-way, utility poles, or traffic sign posts. | — | §157-57A, §157-57B, §157-57C, §157-57D |
| Directional or Safety Sign | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | One sign per street frontage per dwelling unit/entrance/exit/building | On property to which it pertains; not on public right-of-way, utility poles, or traffic sign posts. | — | §157-57A, §157-57B, §157-57C, §157-57D |
| Public Emergency Services Sign | 10 ft | — | — | — | One sign per street frontage per dwelling unit/entrance/exit/building | On property to which it pertains; not on public right-of-way, utility poles, or traffic sign posts. | — | §157-57A, §157-57B, §157-57C, §157-57D |

### C-1, C-1A, C-2, S-1, INST-M, INST-U, INST-UA, M-1, Commercial Districts (C-1, C-1A, C-2), Industrial Districts (S-1, OM-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (Wall or Freestanding) | 30 ft | 300 sq ft (per single sign or sign structure) | — | Freestanding signs must be at least 3 ft from any property line. | One freestanding sign per principal use; one additional sign per frontage | On property; wraparound signs permitted as single sign, not including safety/directional signs. No sign in public right-of-way. | — | §157-58A, §157-58B, §157-58C, §157-58E, §157-62B |
| Wall Sign (Shopping Center Tenant) | 30 ft | — | — | — | Not specified; determined by frontage/tenant | On the tenant’s facade | — | §157-59B |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center) | 30 ft | 300 sq ft per sign | — | At least 3 ft from property line | Max two per shopping center; one per entrance | At entrance(s) to shopping center | — | §157-59A(1)-(3) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (No Permit Required) | — | 7 sq ft | — | — | No more than two per event/purpose | Not in public right-of-way | — | §157-61A(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Permit Required) | — | — | — | — | More than two per event/purpose or any sign in right-of-way | Anywhere, including right-of-way if permit is obtained. | — | §157-61A(2) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §157-61B |
| Real Estate or Construction Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises only | — | §157-62H |
| Park and Trail Directional Sign | 10 ft | 42 sq ft (at up to 2 entrances), 6 sq ft (at pedestrian/bike entrances) | — | — | At up to two entrances; as needed at pedestrian/bicycle entrances | At park/trail entrances from public street; at pedestrian/bicycle entrances | — | §157-62J |
| Flag or Banner (Temporary Advertising) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §157-62I |

## Prohibited signs in East Stroudsburg

- No sign shall be located in any public right-of-way, except when required for essential services or permitted as temporary signs.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained so as to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape or block free access to any part of a roof.
- No sign of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- All signs must be constructed and securely fastened to prevent displacement by the elements.
- No sign shall be erected at street intersections so as to obstruct free and clear vision.
- If located within the direct line of vision of any traffic control sign or signal, a sign shall not have flashing or intermittent lighting or red, green, or amber illumination.
- Flashing and animated signs of any size or kind are not permitted in windows of commercial establishments.
- No existing hanging or suspended sign may be reconstructed or replaced.
- No sign shall cause excessive glare or electrical or other disturbance incompatible with the nature of the adjoining neighborhood.
- No notice, advertisement, or directional sign may be placed on any post/pole used for traffic signs/signals or utility poles, or on private property without permission of the owner/occupant.
- Freestanding signs that advertise a name other than the occupant's are prohibited (residential districts).
- A-frame signs are prohibited (commercial/industrial districts).
- All signs are prohibited from changing their face more often than twice in 24 hours.
- No sign may be higher than 10 feet in residential districts or 30 feet in commercial/industrial districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Stroudsburg

- Official traffic signs or other governmental signs are exempt from sign location restrictions.
- Nameplates, identification signs, home occupation signs, sale or rental signs, or other exemptions as provided by the chapter do not require a zoning permit.
- Temporary signs referring to a single event or purpose, not exceeding two in number/seven square feet and not located in the public right-of-way, do not require a zoning permit provided they are removed promptly after the event.
- Real estate or construction signs up to nine square feet, limited to on-premises only, do not require fees.
- Signs that are accessory to a public recreation trail or public park and not readable from any street or property line are not regulated and do not require a sign or zoning permit.
- Signs within publicly-owned parks or adjacent to public recreation trails necessary for safety, regulatory, and warning purposes are allowed and do not need a sign permit or fee.
- Signs that serve or direct persons to public parks and recreational trails within the public street right-of-way, when permitted by the Borough Manager, are not regulated by the Zoning Ordinance and do not need a zoning permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for erection or alteration of any sign, except for certain exempted categories as provided.
- Zoning permits are required for signs proposed in residential districts.
- For off-premises signs, a zoning permit is required for each new sign face or any new sign planned to be erected; an application for review and approval of design must be submitted prior to any change.

## 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 East Stroudsburg — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=East+Stroudsburg+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-east-stroudsburg

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