# Sign Regulations in Halfmoon Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Halfmoon Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/halfmoon-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/38331447#38331447)

## At a glance

Halfmoon Township, Pennsylvania regulates 12 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 15 feet above ground level tall and 32 square feet (one side), with a No sign larger than 4 square feet shall be placed within 25 feet of any side or rear property line; in no case shall any sign be placed within six feet of any rear or side property line. setback (Sec. § 255-51; § 255-53; § 255-54[A](3)). Most commercial signs in Halfmoon Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 48 inches | 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | No sign larger than 4 square feet shall be placed within 25 feet of any side or rear property line; in no case shall any sign be placed within six feet of any rear or side property line. | 1 per business | Mounted on front or side wall exposed to public view from street or parking area. | — | § 255-51; § 255-53; § 255-54[A](2) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet above ground level | 32 square feet (one side) | — | No sign larger than 4 square feet shall be placed within 25 feet of any side or rear property line; in no case shall any sign be placed within six feet of any rear or side property line. | 1 per business | On property of business, not in street right-of-way except as specifically permitted. | — | § 255-51; § 255-53; § 255-54[A](3) |
| Home Occupation Sign (Yard/Free-standing) | 30 inches above ground level | 4 square feet | — | May not be placed within 25 feet of any side or rear property line. | 1 per home occupation | On yard, at least 25 feet from any side or rear property line. | — | § 255-54[B](1)-(6) |
| Home Occupation Sign (Window) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per home occupation | Placed in a window. | — | § 255-54[B](7) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | On property being served by that sign. | — | § 255-56[A], [E] |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate Sale Directional) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On property of another with owner's permission or at edge of public right-of-way. | — | § 255-56[C] |
| Exempt Development Review Notice Sign | 48 inches | — | 30 inches | — | — | On property to notify the public of a pending subdivision, land development or site plan. | — | § 255-52[B] |
| Off-Premises Sign | — | See Township Zoning Officer determination | — | — | 2 per place of business | Not within street right-of-way unless permitted; may be installed by Township. | — | § 255-55 |

## Prohibited signs in Halfmoon Township

- No sign shall be erected within the lines of a street right-of-way, except as allowed for traffic/regulatory, off-premises, business, or temporary signs as specified.
- No artificial light or reflecting device that interferes with, competes for attention with, or may be mistaken for a traffic signal may be used as part of a sign.
- Flashing lights, chaser lights, oscillating lights, backlighted signs and reflecting devices are expressly prohibited.
- Floodlighting must be arranged so that the source of light is not visible from any point off the lot and only the sign is illuminated.
- No sign shall be erected containing information which implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the provisions of this chapter.
- No sign larger than 32 square feet in face area (one side) shall be permitted in any district.
- No part of any sign shall extend beyond the property line of the property on which it is erected.
- No sign larger than four square feet in face area shall be placed within 25 feet of any side or rear property line.
- No sign shall be placed within six feet of any rear or side property line.
- All sight triangle areas for driveway access to streets shall be enforced for placement of freestanding signs.
- When a nonconforming sign has been physically removed, it shall be replaced only with a conforming sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in Halfmoon Township

- Directional, informational or public service signs such as those advertising locations of restrooms, telephones or similar public conveniences, and signs advertising meeting times and places of nonprofit services or charitable organizations, provided they do not advertise any commercial establishment, activity or organization and do not exceed four square feet in face area.
- Development review notice signs posted on a property to notify the public of a pending subdivision, land development, or site plan, following specified size and wording requirements, timelines, and removal after approval.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except exempt and temporary signs.
- The design of all permanent signs larger than 16 square feet in face area must be approved by the Halfmoon Township Planning Commission before a zoning permit will be granted. A sketch of the sign must be submitted for review before construction, and changes may be required to ensure the sign is attractive, unobtrusive, and in keeping with the rural character of the Township.

## Full detail

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