# Sign Regulations in Edgmont Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Edgmont Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/edgmont-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34066125#34066125)

## At a glance

Edgmont Township, Pennsylvania regulates 23 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Tract Identification)s in the Planned Commercial/Light Industrial District (C-3) zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall, 120 sq ft per side; up to 4 sides; sign area for identification limited to 25% of total sign area per side, and 6 ft (area of lettering) wide, with a Not within 100 ft of another freestanding sign. setback (Sec. § 365-148E(2)(a), § 365-148E(5)). Most commercial signs in Edgmont Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 10 sq ft | — |
| Residential districts | 6 | 8 ft | As per § 365-148 | — |
| Light Industrial District (LI) | 9 | 13 ft | As per § 365-148 | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) | 8 | 13 ft | As per § 365-148 | — |
| Highway Commercial District (C-2) | 8 | 15 ft | As per § 365-148 | — |
| Planned Commercial/Light Industrial District (C-3) | 10 | 20 ft | As per § 365-148 | — |
| Planned Office Center District (POC) | 9 | 15 ft | As per § 365-148 | — |
| Outdoor Recreation District (OR) | 2 | 15 ft | 20 sq ft per exclusive entrance | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Light Industrial District (LI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 80 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 per use (total area split into max 4 signs) | On building frontage where the use is located. | — | § 365-148B(1)(a)[2], § 365-148B(5) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per principal use (alternative to wall sign) | Affixed to building. | — | § 365-148B(1)(a)[1], § 365-148B(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Use) | 13 ft | 20 sq ft (40 sq ft if multiple uses) | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | § 365-148B(2)(a), § 365-148B(2)(d) |
| Development Entrance Sign (Interior Lot) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per interior lot | At entrance of interior lot without public road frontage | — | § 365-148B(2)(b) |
| Circulation Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Internal to property | — | § 365-148B(2)(c) |
| Accessory Sign | — | 6 sq ft (per General Regulations) | — | — | — | See General Regulations. | — | § 365-148B(3) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | § 365-148B(4)(a) |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property under development | On property under development | — | § 365-148B(4)(b) |

### Planned Commercial/Light Industrial District (C-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 250 sq ft; conditional use up to 500 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 per use (area split into 4 signs) | On building frontage where use is located. | — | § 365-148E(1)(a), § 365-148E(5) |
| Marquee Sign (Indoor Theater) | — | 160 sq ft | — | — | 1 per theater | Affixed to indoor theater building | — | § 365-148E(1)(b), § 365-148E(5) |
| Monument Sign (Tract Identification) | 20 ft | 120 sq ft per side; up to 4 sides; sign area for identification limited to 25% of total sign area per side | 6 ft (area of lettering) | Not within 100 ft of another freestanding sign. | Up to 2 per tract | At entrance road to tract. | — | § 365-148E(2)(a), § 365-148E(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center) | — | 100 sq ft per sign; up to 2 permitted if shopping center has more than 800 ft street frontage | — | See § 365-148E(2)(f): Not within 200 ft of another freestanding sign except monument signs. | Up to 2 per shopping center (if over 800 ft frontage), otherwise 1 | On lot containing shopping center. | — | § 365-148E(2)(b), § 365-148E(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Use) | 18 ft | 50 sq ft | — | Not within 200 ft of another freestanding sign except monument; see § 365-148E(2)(f). | 1 per single-use lot | On lot with only a single use. | — | § 365-148E(2)(c), § 365-148E(2)(e), § 365-148E(5) |
| Circulation Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Internal to lot | — | § 365-148E(2)(d) |
| Real Estate Sign (Tract - Temporary) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tract | On tract | — | § 365-148E(4)(a) |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot under development | On lot under development | — | § 365-148E(4)(b) |

### Planned Office Center District (POC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 80 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 per use (split total area) | On building frontage where use is located. | — | § 365-148F(1)(b), § 365-148F(5) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per principal use (alternative to wall sign) | Affixed to building. | — | § 365-148F(1)(a), § 365-148F(5) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | 25 sq ft (50 sq ft if multiple uses; no single use over 25 sq ft) | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | § 365-148F(2)(a), § 365-148F(2)(d) |
| Circulation Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Internal to property | — | § 365-148F(2)(b) |
| Directory Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | § 365-148F(2)(c) |
| Accessory Sign | — | 6 sq ft (per General Regulations) | — | — | — | See General Regulations. | — | § 365-148F(3) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | § 365-148F(4)(a) |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property under development | On property under development | — | § 365-148F(4)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Edgmont Township

- All signs not specifically authorized are prohibited.
- No sign shall be located so that it interferes with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or visibility.
- Only official signs can be located in a street right-of-way.
- If a nonconforming sign is destroyed, removed or abandoned, it shall be replaced only with a conforming sign. A nonconforming sign shall be removed upon the change of use of the property.
- Off-premises signs are permitted only in accordance with this article.
- No light source of an illuminated sign shall constitute a nuisance or safety hazard.
- All illuminated signs shall be turned off 1/2 hour after closing of the business except for lights ancillary to the function of a vending machine which are not intended for advertising.
- No permanent sign shall be displayed until a use and occupancy permit has been issued by the Township for at least one principal use.
- When a sign is permanently removed, all associated sign structures must also be removed.
- Every sign must be constructed of durable materials, be firmly supported, and kept in good condition and repair.
- Any sign that poses a safety hazard is prohibited.
- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Any exterior sign which obstructs all or part of any window or door is prohibited.
- Balloons, streamers, and the like are prohibited (except as expressly permitted for permanent balloons under certain exemptions).
- Banners across streets are prohibited.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, shrubs, or other living vegetative matter are prohibited.
- Signs attached to utility poles are prohibited.
- Signs painted on a building or structure are prohibited.
- Signs that make noise are prohibited.
- Vehicle signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Edgmont Township

- On-premises address and nameplate signs which do not exceed one square foot (residential use).
- One on-premises memorial sign which does not exceed two square feet (residential and nonresidential uses).
- On-premises temporary signs in residential use, not exceeding six square feet and not displayed for more than 60 consecutive calendar days.
- On-premises temporary window signs in nonresidential use, provided they use the glass surface as part of the sign media, cover less than 100% of the glass, maintain sufficient visibility into and out of the premises for safety, and do not cover any door.
- On-premises temporary light pole signs in nonresidential use, provided they are no larger than eight square feet, are limited to two per pole (and only on up to half of the poles), attached at top and bottom, do not create a hazard or traffic interference, and are removed when no longer legible. Light pole signs also shall not be displayed on poles containing permanent balloons.
- On-premises permanent balloons in nonresidential use, provided they are displayed on existing light poles, do not contain advertising, do not create a hazardous condition or interfere with traffic, are limited to four per pole, and are not displayed on poles containing light pole signs.
- On-premises instructional signs (nonresidential), which do not exceed two square feet.
- Off-premises temporary signs, no more than four in number, not exceeding six square feet each, and not displayed for more than 90 consecutive calendar days.
- Permanent off-premises memorial sign which does not exceed two square feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The location of all existing and proposed freestanding signs in the Planned Commercial/Light Industrial District (C-3) shall be shown on a sign plan. The location of any new sign must be approved by the Township prior to the issuance of a permit to erect the sign.
- Circulation signs are subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors under a land development or site circulation plan.

## Full detail

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