# Sign Regulations in Easttown Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Easttown Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/easttown-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/15297460#15297460)

## At a glance

Easttown Township, Pennsylvania regulates 27 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Ground Sign, PBO)s in the PBO Zoning District (PBO) zoning district are capped at 8 ft above mean grade tall and 30 sq ft, with a Min 10 ft from street cartway, not within ROW setback (Sec. §455-81B(3)(e)[1][b],[2]). Most commercial signs in Easttown Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AA Residential Zoning District (AA), R-1 Residential Zoning District (R-1), R-2 Residential Zoning District (R-2), R-3 Residential Zoning District (R-3), R-4 Residential Zoning District (R-4), R-5 Residential Zoning District (R-5), VR Residential Zoning District (VR) | 5 | 8 ft above mean grade | 15 sq ft | — |
| PBO Zoning District (PBO) | 10 | 40 inches (marking) | 200 sq ft | — |
| VB Zoning District (VB), VT Zoning District (VT) | 10 | 40 inches (marking) | 200 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 3 sq ft unless otherwise limited; window sign: 8.5 in x 11 in | — |

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

### AA Residential Zoning District (AA), R-1 Residential Zoning District (R-1), R-2 Residential Zoning District (R-2), R-3 Residential Zoning District (R-3), R-4 Residential Zoning District (R-4), R-5 Residential Zoning District (R-5), VR Residential Zoning District (VR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign (Major Accessory Use) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per major home occupation accessory use | Anywhere on the property, except within a street right-of-way | — | §455-81A(2)(a), §455-81A(3)-(5) |
| Residential Development Entrance Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance; leasing office: 1 wall sign | At each entrance to the development, except within a street right-of-way | — | §455-81A(2)(b), §455-81A(3)-(5) |
| Permitted Nonresidential Use Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property; 1 additional per street frontage with 150 ft separation | Anywhere on the property, except within a street right-of-way. Where the property fronts on more than one street, one sign may be located on each street frontage if at least 150 ft is maintained between signs. | — | §455-81A(2)(c), §455-81A(3)-(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential Districts) | 8 ft above mean grade | — | — | — | See type: e.g. entrance, home occupation, nonresidential | Anywhere on the property, except within a street right-of-way | — | §455-81A(4)(a) |
| Wall Sign (Residential Districts) | Must be flush mounted, not project above the roofline | — | — | — | See type: e.g. leasing office, nonresidential, home occupation | Anywhere on the property, except within a street right-of-way | — | §455-81A(4)(b) |

### PBO Zoning District (PBO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Commercial Uses, PBO) | — | 60 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | Up to 2 per use per street frontage | Building wall per use, per street frontage | — | §455-81B(3)(a)-(b) |
| Awning Sign (Sloped Surface, PBO) | 40 inches (marking) | Not more than 25% of sloped surface area | — | — | — | Sloped surface of awning | — | §455-81B(3)(c)[2]-[4] |
| Marquee Sign (PBO) | Min. 10 ft vertical clearance | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | — | — | §455-81B(3)(d) |
| Freestanding Sign (Ground Sign, PBO) | 8 ft above mean grade | 30 sq ft | — | Min 10 ft from street cartway, not within ROW | 1 per street frontage, min 150 ft between signs | Setback minimum 10 ft from street cartway, not within right-of-way | — | §455-81B(3)(e)[1][b],[2] |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole Sign, PBO) | 15 ft above mean grade | 25 sq ft | — | Min 10 ft from street cartway, not within ROW | 1 per street frontage, min 150 ft between signs | Setback minimum 10 ft from street cartway, not within right-of-way | — | §455-81B(3)(e)[1][a],[2] |
| Projecting Sign (PBO) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per ground-floor use per street frontage, and one for non-ground-floor entrance | Project no more than 4 ft from building face; one per ground-floor commercial use, plus one for each non-ground-floor public entrance. | — | §455-81B(3)(f) |
| Portable Sign (A-frame/Sandwich Board, PBO) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per commercial use | Sidewalk | — | §455-81B(3)(g) |
| Permanent Banner Sign (PBO) | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per commercial use | Building (project not more than 3 ft into right of way) | — | §455-81B(3)(h) |

### VB Zoning District (VB), VT Zoning District (VT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Commercial Uses, VB & VT) | Cannot project above the highest story, excluding cornice/parapet | 40 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | Up to 2 per use per street frontage | Building wall; per use, per street frontage | — | §455-81C(3)(a)-(b) |
| Awning Sign (Sloped Surface, VB & VT) | 40 inches (marking) | Not more than 25% of sloped surface area | — | — | — | Sloped surface of awning | — | §455-81C(3)(c)[2]-[4] |
| Marquee Sign (VB & VT) | Min 10 ft vertical clearance | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | — | — | §455-81C(3)(d) |
| Freestanding Sign (Ground Sign, VB & VT) | 8 ft above mean grade | 30 sq ft | — | Min 10 ft from street cartway; not in ROW | 1 per street frontage, min 150 ft between signs | Setback min 10 ft from street cartway, not within right-of-way | — | §455-81C(3)(e)[1][b],[2] |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole Sign, VB & VT) | 15 ft above mean grade | 25 sq ft | — | Min 10 ft from street cartway; not in ROW | 1 per street frontage, min 150 ft between signs | Setback min 10 ft from street cartway, not within right-of-way | — | §455-81C(3)(e)[1][a],[2] |
| Projecting Sign (VB & VT) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per ground-floor use per street frontage, and 1 for non-ground-floor public entrance | Project no more than 4 ft from the building face; one per ground-floor commercial use, plus one for any building entrance for access by the public not serving a ground-floor establishment. | — | §455-81C(3)(f) |
| Portable Sign (A-frame/Sandwich Board, VB & VT) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | Sidewalk | — | §455-81C(3)(g) |
| Permanent Banner Sign (VB & VT) | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | Building; banner may project up to 3 ft from face | — | §455-81C(3)(h) |

## Prohibited signs in Easttown Township

- Signs are prohibited in all zoning districts unless constructed pursuant to a valid sign permit, when required under this article, and authorized under this article.
- Any sign by color, shape, location, or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic control device or which hides from view any traffic or street sign or signal.
- Any sign attached to a utility pole, parking meter, traffic signpost, traffic signal or control device, street sign, historical marker, tree or rock.
- Signs erected without the permission of the property owner or authorized agent.
- Signs that create a hazard by obstructing the clear view of vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
- Signs permitted in accordance with §§ 455-81, 455-82 and 455-83 that are not designed, assembled and installed by a licensed sign company.
- Illuminated tubing or strings of lights, excluding temporary signs for traditional seasonal decorations, which outline rooflines, doors, windows, or wall edges.
- Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exitway.
- Vehicular signs.
- Abandoned or dilapidated signs.
- Revolving signs.
- Festoon signs.
- Beacon lights.
- Roof signs.
- Bench signs.
- Flashing signs.
- Any sign inconsistent with provisions of this article.
- Any sign hereafter erected or maintained after the effective date of this article shall conform to the provisions of this article and any other ordinance or regulations of the Township relating thereto.
- No sign shall create a public nuisance by emitting smoke, sound, vapor, particle emission or odors.
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected unless it complies with all applicable requirements of the current Building Code used by the Township.
- All signs and sign structures shall be kept in good repair and in a presentable condition, such that all sign information is clearly legible.
- It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, alter, repair, or relocate any sign within the Township without first obtaining a sign permit unless such sign is specifically exempt from the permit requirements.
- Temporary signs shall not be located within any dedicated right-of-way.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

## Signs exempt from permit in Easttown Township

- Government signs, which include: traffic control devices and signs on private or public property erected and maintained to comply with federal, state or local law or regulation; identification/address signs; safety, danger, or regulatory compliance signs; flags adopted by federal, state, or local government as provided under the law.
- The following signs are authorized in every zoning district, shall not require a sign permit, and shall not be included in the determination of type, number or area of permanent signs allowed on a property within a zoning district: government signs as detailed, temporary signs as provided in § 455-80A(2).
- Signs on gasoline pump islands at service stations, provided individual signs do not exceed three square feet in size and any sign required by fire and safety regulations.
- Permits are not required for changeable copy, repainting, cleaning, and other normal maintenance and repair of a sign, unless the sign structure, design, color, or lighting is altered.
- A property owner may place a sign no larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches in one window on the property at any time.
- A property owner may place one sign on the property at any time.
- Temporary signs as specified in § 455-80A(2) do not require a sign permit (with limits on size, duration, and location).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any sign hereafter erected or maintained after the effective date of this article shall conform to the provisions of this article and any other ordinance or regulations of the Township relating thereto.
- It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, alter, repair, or relocate any sign within the Township of Easttown without first obtaining a sign permit in accordance with Article XIII, unless such sign is specifically exempt from the permit requirements.
- All permanent signs or all signs requiring a sign permit must comply with the supplemental criteria in § 455-82.
- A lighting plan is required to be submitted for off-premises sign illumination (see § 455-81B(4)(f)).
- If a sign is to have electrical connections, an inspection certificate from an electrical underwriter is required.
- No master sign plan, unified sign plan, or explicit variance procedure is required generally, but sign permits are required for any permanent sign unless otherwise exempted.

## Full detail

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