# Sign Regulations in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hazle Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/hazle-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-14
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.hazletownship.com/images/HTZoning_Ordinance81318.pdf)

## At a glance

Hazle Township, Pennsylvania regulates 11 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Identification Signs in the General Commercial District (B-2) zoning district are capped at 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building tall and 2 square feet, with a 50% (Section 1006) setback (Sec. Section 1004.A). Most commercial signs in Hazle Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 50 square feet | — |
| Conservation District (C-1) | 10 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 50 square feet | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial and Shopping Center District (B-1) | 10 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 50 square feet | — |
| General Commercial District (B-2) | 11 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 300 square feet per panel | — |
| Business Park (BP) | 10 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 100 square feet (total for all business signs) | — |
| Industrial District (I-1) | 11 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 300 square feet per panel | — |
| Heavy Industrial District (I-2) | 11 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 300 square feet per panel | — |
| Mining District (M-1) | 11 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 300 square feet per panel | — |
| Planned Residential Development District (PRD) | 8 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 50 square feet | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (R-1, R-2) | 8 | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 50 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### General Commercial District (B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 2 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from the front lot line. If freestanding, front yard: 20% of principal structure setback; side/rear: 50% (Section 1006) | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | On the zoning lot where the sign is located | — | Section 1004.A |
| Business Sign | — | 200 square feet (total for all business signs) | — | If freestanding, front yard: 20% of principal structure setback; side/rear: 50% (Section 1006) | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | On the zoning lot where the business is located | — | Section 1004.B |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the front lot line | 1 (for the property) | On the same lot on which the property is offered for sale or rental | — | Section 1004.C |
| Subdivision Development Advertising Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Not more than 1 per subdivision | On the property where lots/homes are offered for sale | — | Section 1004.D |
| Subdivision Development Identification Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Not more than 1 per entrance point | At an entrance to the subdivision/development site | — | Section 1004.E |
| Institutional Sign | Not to exceed the maximum height restriction for principal structures in the district | 50 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | For public and semipublic facilities such as schools, churches, hospitals, etc. | — | Section 1004.G |
| On-Site Directional and/or Informational Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from front, rear, or side yard. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | No limit (excluded from Section 1005) | On the property, for entrances, exits, parking, etc. | — | Section 1004.H |
| Billboard Sign | Not to project above the maximum height limitation for the zoning district | 300 square feet per panel | — | General freestanding setbacks (Section 1006); not in public right-of-way | Limited by spacing: 300 feet minimum between signs | Not within 100 feet of any residential structure or district | — | Section 1003.H and 1004 (Billboard regulations) |

### Industrial District (I-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 2 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from the front lot line. If freestanding, front yard: 20% of principal structure setback; side/rear: 50% (Section 1006) | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | On the zoning lot where the sign is located | — | Section 1004.A |
| Business Sign | — | 200 square feet (total for all business signs) | — | If freestanding, front yard: 20% of principal structure setback; side/rear: 50% (Section 1006) | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | On the zoning lot where the business is located | — | Section 1004.B |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the front lot line | 1 (for the property) | On the same lot on which the property is offered for sale or rental | — | Section 1004.C |
| Subdivision Development Advertising Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Not more than 1 per subdivision | On the property where lots/homes are offered for sale | — | Section 1004.D |
| Subdivision Development Identification Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Not more than 1 per entrance point | At an entrance to the subdivision/development site | — | Section 1004.E |
| Institutional Sign | Not to exceed the maximum height restriction for principal structures in the district | 50 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | For public and semipublic facilities such as schools, churches, hospitals, etc. | — | Section 1004.G |
| On-Site Directional and/or Informational Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from front, rear, or side yard. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | No limit (excluded from Section 1005) | On the property, for entrances, exits, parking, etc. | — | Section 1004.H |
| Billboard Sign | Not to project above the maximum height limitation for the zoning district | 300 square feet per panel | — | General freestanding setbacks (Section 1006); not in public right-of-way | Limited by spacing: 300 feet minimum between signs | Not within 100 feet of any residential structure or district | — | Section 1003.H and 1004 (Billboard regulations) |

### Heavy Industrial District (I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | 10 feet if freestanding; not higher than the first story if attached to a building | 2 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from the front lot line. If freestanding, front yard: 20% of principal structure setback; side/rear: 50% (Section 1006) | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | On the zoning lot where the sign is located | — | Section 1004.A |
| Business Sign | — | 100 square feet (total for all business signs) | — | If freestanding, front yard: 20% of principal structure setback; side/rear: 50% (Section 1006) | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | On the zoning lot where the business is located | — | Section 1004.B |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the front lot line | 1 (for the property) | On the same lot on which the property is offered for sale or rental | — | Section 1004.C |
| Subdivision Development Advertising Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Not more than 1 per subdivision | On the property where lots/homes are offered for sale | — | Section 1004.D |
| Subdivision Development Identification Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Not more than 1 per entrance point | At an entrance to the subdivision/development site | — | Section 1004.E |
| Institutional Sign | Not to exceed the maximum height restriction for principal structures in the district | 50 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the front lot line. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | Up to 3 per property (4 for corner lots) (Section 1005) | For public and semipublic facilities such as schools, churches, hospitals, etc. | — | Section 1004.G |
| On-Site Directional and/or Informational Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from front, rear, or side yard. If freestanding, general setbacks apply | No limit (excluded from Section 1005) | On the property, for entrances, exits, parking, etc. | — | Section 1004.H |
| Billboard Sign | Not to project above the maximum height limitation for the zoning district | 300 square feet per panel | — | General freestanding setbacks (Section 1006); not in public right-of-way | Limited by spacing: 300 feet minimum between signs | Not within 100 feet of any residential structure or district | — | Section 1003.H and 1004 (Billboard regulations) |

## Prohibited signs in Hazle Township

- Signs which are located in such a position which endangers vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic by obscuring the site distance.
- Signs which by design and/or location may be confused with traffic signs or signals.
- Any sign located in or extending into a public right-of-way, including sidewalk areas, except an official street sign or traffic control sign.
- Any freestanding or projecting sign within an area bounded by the intersection of two (2) public or private streets, for a distance of twenty (20') feet along the centerline of the right-of-way of such streets from the point of their intersection.
- Freestanding or projecting signs over any type of public right-of-way, including sidewalk areas.
- Sequential, flashing or oscillating signs.
- Signs which due to their construction and/or location would constitute a hazard or a potential danger to the community.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hazle Township

- Real estate signs and construction signs shall be exempt from securing a zoning permit.
- Excluding on-site directional and/or informational signs, temporary off premise advertising signs and event signs, not more than three (3) signs shall be permitted on any property located in any zoning district.
- An existing sign related to a legally established nonconforming use shall be considered a nonconforming sign, which may be continued at its present dimensions and location.

## Full detail

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