# Sign Regulations in Greene Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Greene Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28

## At a glance

Greene Township, Pennsylvania regulates 21 sign types across 12 zoning districts. Dwelling Unit Identification Signs in the A-1, R-1, R-2 zoning district are capped at 3 sq ft, with a 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. setback (Sec. § 153.182(A)(1)). Most commercial signs in Greene Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (12 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| A-1, R-1, R-2 | 7 | — | 24 sq ft | — |
| C-1, C-2, I | 3 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| shopping centers and integrated business and industrial areas | 2 | — | See area table (Ranges from 300 to 500 sq ft) | — |
| A-1, C-1, C-2, I | 1 | 8 ft above avg cartway | Single line: 72x12 in (6 sq ft); Double: 72x24 in (12 sq ft); Triple: 72x36 in (18 sq ft) | — |
| A-1 Agricultural, C-2 Highway Commercial, I Industrial, C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Overlay | 1 | 40 ft above roadway curb | 300 sq ft per sign face, max 2 faces | — |
| R Districts | 6 | — | 24 sq ft | — |
| A Districts | 7 | — | 24 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Overlay | 1 | 40 ft above curb | 300 sq ft per face, 2 faces max | — |
| C-2 Highway Commercial | 1 | 40 ft above curb | 300 sq ft per face, 2 faces max | — |
| I Industrial | 1 | 40 ft above curb | 300 sq ft per face, 2 faces max | — |
| business district (shopping centers and integrated business and industrial areas) | 2 | — | 300 to 500 sq ft (see table) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 12 zones)

### A-1, R-1, R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dwelling Unit Identification Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per dwelling unit | For each dwelling unit. | — | § 153.182(A)(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per property | On property for sale, lease, hire or rental. | — | § 153.182(A)(2) |
| Announcement Sign (Bed-and-Breakfast, Professional, Group Residential, Day Care, Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per use | On subject property. | — | § 153.182(A)(3) |
| Permanent Announcement Sign (Institutional Uses) | — | 24 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per use | For churches, schools, hospitals, funeral homes, cemeteries, municipal facilities, business activities, etc. | — | § 153.182(A)(4) |
| Temporary Event Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | — | For garage sale, campaign, street fair or other temporary activity; or directional to such activity. | — | § 153.182(A)(5) |
| Farm Product Sign (A-1) | — | 12 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | — | Displayed when seasonal sales are taking place; removed when not applicable. | — | § 153.182(A)(6) |
| Sign for Private and Commercial Recreation (A-1) | — | 20 sq ft per sign | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 2 per business site | Immediate site only, relating to activities at site. | — | § 153.182(A)(7) |

### R Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dwelling Unit Identification Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per dwelling unit | For each dwelling unit. | — | § 153.182(A)(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per property | On property for sale, lease, hire or rental. | — | § 153.182(A)(2) |
| Announcement Sign (Bed-and-Breakfast, Professional, Group Residential, Day Care, Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per use | On subject property. | — | § 153.182(A)(3) |
| Permanent Announcement Sign (Institutional Uses) | — | 24 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per use | For churches, schools, hospitals, funeral homes, cemeteries, municipal facilities, business activities, etc. | — | § 153.182(A)(4) |
| Temporary Event Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | — | For garage sale, campaign, street fair or other temporary activity; or directional to such activity. | — | § 153.182(A)(5) |
| Temporary Agricultural Product Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | — | Displayed when seasonal sale taking place; removed when not applicable. | — | § 153.182(A)(6) |

### A Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dwelling Unit Identification Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per dwelling unit | For each dwelling unit. | — | § 153.182(A)(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per property | On property for sale, lease, hire or rental. | — | § 153.182(A)(2) |
| Announcement Sign (Bed-and-Breakfast, Professional, Group Residential, Day Care, Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per use | On subject property. | — | § 153.182(A)(3) |
| Permanent Announcement Sign (Institutional Uses) | — | 24 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 1 per use | For churches, schools, hospitals, funeral homes, cemeteries, municipal facilities, business activities, etc. | — | § 153.182(A)(4) |
| Temporary Event Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | — | For garage sale, campaign, street fair or other temporary activity; or directional to such activity. | — | § 153.182(A)(5) |
| Farm Product Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | — | Displayed when seasonal sale taking place; removed when not applicable. | — | § 153.182(A)(6) |
| Sign for Private and Commercial Recreation | — | 20 sq ft per sign | — | 4 ft from ROW if no sidewalk; 2 ft from inside edge of walk if walk exists. | 2 per business site | Immediate site relating to activities at site. | — | § 153.182(A)(7) |

## Prohibited signs in Greene Township

- No sign shall be located or constructed to obstruct or interfere with any traffic control signal, sign, device or intersection sight triangle.
- No sign shall be permitted that is deemed to constitute a hazard of any kind.
- Signs shall not be attached to utility poles except when authorized for public purposes by the pole owner.
- A sign shall be removed within 30 days when the circumstances that led to its erection no longer apply or if safety violations occur, including: the creation of a safety hazard; dilapidation; vacancy or termination of the subject business for more than 90 days; legal transfer of ownership of a property that involves a change of name or business activity; completion of an event, business transaction or other activity for which the sign was originally installed; or any illegality under the provisions of this chapter or regulation of a duly constituted governmental authority.
- All signs shall be constructed of durable materials; shall be kept in good condition and repair; and shall not be permitted to become unsightly or dilapidated.

## Signs exempt from permit in Greene Township

- Signs of a duly constituted local, state or federal governmental body, including traffic or similar safety and regulatory devices, legal notices, railway warning signals, memorial signs or tablets. (No zoning permit required.)
- Small signs with a surface area not exceeding three square feet, displayed for the direction or convenience of the public which identify landmarks, parking areas, convenience facilities and similar features. (No zoning permit required.)
- One temporary nonlighted sign on a construction site, not exceeding an area of 32 square feet, denoting engineer, architect, contractor or funding agencies and related information regarding the development. (No zoning permit required.)

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each application for a sign permit must be accompanied by a drawing to scale showing the proposed sign, the size, general characteristics, method of illumination, the exact location of the sign in relation to the lot and structure involved, and other data as may be required by the Zoning Officer.
- A zoning permit is required for the erection of signs under this chapter except for signs specifically excluded in § 153.181, and certain signs in § 153.182 and § 153.183.
- No express reference to a master sign plan, but a standard application process with drawings is required for most non-exempt signs.

## 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 12 zoning districts in Greene Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Greene+Township+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-greene-township

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