# Sign Regulations in Edgewood Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Edgewood Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/edgewood-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31317976#31317976)

## At a glance

Edgewood Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 32 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Business Identification Sign (Wall or Freestanding)s in the C-1 Central Commercial District zoning district are capped at 72 sq ft, with a 40 ft from property line of residential use unless mounted flush setback (Sec. §200-50C). Most commercial signs in Edgewood Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| R-1A Residential District, R-1B Residential District, R-2 Residential District | 4 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| P-1 Public District | 5 | 8 ft (freestanding) | 72 sq ft | — |
| T-1 Transitional District | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Central Commercial District | 10 | 4 ft (if ground mounted) | 72 sq ft | — |
| C-2 Commercial District | 10 | 4 ft (if ground mounted) | 100 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Civic/Philanthropic/Educational/Religious Events) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises; not encroaching into public right-of-way or obstructing view in clear sight triangle | — | §200-44B, §200-44T |
| Development/Construction Sign | — | 16 sq ft (general), 9 sq ft (residential districts) | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §200-44C, §200-44I |
| For Sale/Rental Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On-premises | — | §200-44F |
| Auction/Garage/Yard Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §200-44G |
| Directory Sign | — | 1/2 sq ft per tenant or 2 sq ft per building | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §200-44H |
| Nameplate (House/Address, Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per permitted use | On dwelling unit | — | §200-44M |
| No Trespassing/Private Road/Fishing Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §200-44L |
| Temporary Personal Event Sign (Birth/Birthday/etc.) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | On property | — | §200-44O |

### C-1 Central Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign (Wall or Freestanding) | — | 72 sq ft | — | 40 ft from property line of residential use unless mounted flush | 1 per building | Wall or freestanding. Must be at least 40 ft from property line of residential district/use unless wall-mounted flush | — | §200-50C |
| Group Identification Sign (More Than Five Businesses) | 4 ft (if ground mounted) | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per group | Attached to building wall or ground-mounted | — | §200-50D |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Temporary) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On sidewalk during business open hours | — | §200-50E(1) |
| Permanent Window Sign | — | No more than 30% of each window and 20% of all building windows | — | — | — | Inside building windows | — | §200-50F(1) |
| Temporary Business Sign (Banner or Manual Changeable Copy) | — | 32 sq ft | — | All business sign setbacks apply | — | Accessory to business use | — | §200-50F(2) |
| Electric Window Sign (Small) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Window, inside building | — | §200-52A |
| Projecting Sign (Business Identification) | — | — | — | 2 ft minimum from cart way/loading zone/parking lane | — | May project into public right-of-way up to 6 feet | — | §200-51A |
| Awning/Canopy Business Identification Sign | — | — | — | 8 ft above sidewalk, 4 ft from curb | — | Projecting in right-of-way, subject to 8 ft clearance above sidewalk, 4 ft setback from curb | — | §200-51B |

### C-2 Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign (Wall or Freestanding) | — | 100 sq ft | — | 40 ft from property line of residential use unless mounted flush | 1 per building | Wall or freestanding, at least 40 ft from property line of residential district/use unless wall-mounted flush | — | §200-50C |
| Group Identification Sign (More Than Five Businesses) | 4 ft (if ground mounted) | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per group | Attached to building wall or ground-mounted | — | §200-50D |
| Permanent Window Sign | — | No more than 30% of each window and 20% of all building windows | — | — | — | Inside building windows | — | §200-50F(1) |
| Temporary Business Sign (Banner or Manual Changeable Copy) | — | 32 sq ft | — | All business sign setbacks apply | — | Accessory to business use | — | §200-50F(2) |
| Electric Window Sign (Small) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Window, inside building | — | §200-52A |
| Electronic Sign | — | 15 sq ft (as part of monument or wall sign) | — | Min 100 ft from R-1A/R-1B/R-2/P-1 boundary, min 35 ft from other electronic signs | 1 per property | Mounted on same frame as static monument or wall sign | — | §200-52B |
| Projecting Sign (Business Identification) | — | — | — | 2 ft minimum from cart way/loading zone/parking lane | — | May project into public right-of-way up to 6 feet | — | §200-51A |
| Awning/Canopy Business Identification Sign | — | — | — | 8 ft above sidewalk, 4 ft from curb | — | Projecting in right-of-way, subject to 8 ft clearance above sidewalk, 4 ft setback from curb | — | §200-51B |

## Prohibited signs in Edgewood Borough

- Attention-getting flags other than decorative flags displayed by single family dwellings with no commercial content.
- Flashing or blinking signs, except official traffic control signs and time, temperature and date signs, where authorized.
- Portable signs.
- Signs affixed to trees, fences or equipment.
- Roof signs.
- Signs with moving, rotating or oscillating parts.
- Signs which by reason of their size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination may be confused with or construed to be a traffic-control sign.
- Signs on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers parked on public right-of-way, public property, or private property (other than temporary overnight storage, maintenance, repair, loading/unloading, or rendering a service), which are visible from the public.
- No signs permitted within public rights-of-way, except PennDOT-approved traffic signs and devices; and signs specially approved by the Borough.
- No person shall construct, erect, place, use or permit the use of any permanent or temporary sign or sign structure on private or public property except for the property owner or tenant.
- No signs permitted which are posted, stapled or otherwise attached to public utility poles, trees, fire hydrants, traffic signposts, light posts, or any Borough owned structure.
- No sign structure may block a vehicular line of sight for a driveway, access lane, or public street, or be placed where its position, shape, or color may interfere with or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Except as specifically provided, no sign shall employ intermittent light, electronic or movable text, strobes or other animations that may serve to distract motorists or abutting homeowners.
- Lighting for signs shall not create a hazardous glare for pedestrians or vehicles either in a public street or on any private premises.
- No temporary signs shall be illuminated by direct means.

## Signs exempt from permit in Edgewood Borough

- Temporary signs announcing a campaign, drive or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organization (with limitations on area, placement, duration, and number).
- Temporary signs erected in connection with the development or proposed development of the premises (with limitations on size, number, and removal upon completion/occupancy and approval prerequisites).
- Religious or holiday displays or messages with no commercial content.
- The flag of the United States, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any state or nation.
- Signs offering the sale or rental of the premises upon which the sign is erected (with limitations on area and number).
- Auctions, garage, or yard sale signs (with area and removal limitations).
- Directory signs listing all occupants of multi-tenant or multiple-family buildings or buildings in a multi-building development (with area limitations per tenant/building).
- Temporary signs of contractors, applicants, architects, engineers, builders, and artisans where work is being performed (with area and removal limitations).
- Any signs not visible from outside a lot or building.
- Rest room, exit, public telephone, handicapped parking/access, and similar directional or informational signs for the public or building tenants.
- No trespassing signs, private road/driveway/premises signs, fishing control signs (with area limitations).
- House and address numbers, home occupation or nameplate signs (with number, area, and illumination limitations).
- Memorial signs or tablets denoting the date of erection of a building.
- Temporary signs announcing the birth of a child, birthday, marriage, graduation or similar event (area and duration limitations).
- Any sign warning of a hazard that contains no other information or commercial content.
- Signs erected by the Borough or an authorized entity for public recreational, dedication/memorial, historical purposes (with area limitation and permitting certain sponsor names/logos).
- Traffic control signs and similar regulatory notices placed by a duly constituted governmental body.
- Signs erected for the purpose of scoring an athletic event on site (with limitations on illumination and content).
- Temporary political signs, as defined, subject to area and duration limitations; signs posted for personal reasons (e.g., lost and found posters, garage sale, etc.) may need permit and sign bond if not posted on owner's property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Unless specifically exempted by § 200-44, a permit must be obtained from the Borough for the erection or alteration of all signs.
- Exemptions from needing a permit do not relieve the owner from responsibility for safe and code-compliant erection and maintenance.
- The Borough must specifically approve signs within public rights of way.
- Permanent sign applications shall be referred by the Zoning Officer to Borough Council, who may seek advice from the Planning Commission or other advisory committees.
- The information required for a sign application may be integrated into the Borough's land development plan application and approval process.
- Temporary political signs and signs for personal reasons not on sign owner's property require a permit from the Building Inspector and posting a sign bond.
- Electronic signs in C-2 require a special exception/permitting process.
- For electronic signs abutting a state highway, the applicant must show compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations.

## Full detail

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