# Sign Regulations in Huntingdon Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Huntingdon Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/huntingdon-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31397937#31397937)

## At a glance

Huntingdon Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 8 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Signs on Freestanding Walls in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft (wall) tall and 12 ft (wall) wide, with a Not regulated by standard wall setback setback (Sec. § 27-704.4).

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | Top of the roof along the wall to which attached; may extend up to 10 ft above structural roof if attached to parapet roof which is architectural extension | 32 sq ft (per sign) | — |
| I-C District | 1 | 35 ft above adjacent street elevation (measured at street center line) | 200 sq ft (each of two sides) | — |
| C-D District, C-P District | 3 | Top of roof (see General Regulations); may extend up to 10 ft above structural roof if on a parapet roof as part of building architecture | — | — |
| HD Historic Overlay District | 2 | Top of roof; may extend up to 10 ft above structural roof if parapet as part of building architecture | — | — |
| Residential District | 2 | Top of roof; up to 10 ft above if part of parapet | — | — |
| Industrial District | 2 | Top of roof; up to 10 ft above if parapet | — | — |
| Commercial District | 2 | Top of roof; up to 10 ft above if parapet | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of the roof along the wall to which attached; may extend up to 10 ft above structural roof if attached to parapet roof which is architectural extension | — | — | — | — | Attached to wall; may be placed on awning or marquee per definition | — | § 27-702 (Definitions), § 27-704.2 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to, or visible through, a window or transparent door | — | § 27-702 (Definitions); § 27-701.2 |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Not permitted except as a temporary charitable event sign (§ 27-703) | — | § 27-704.3B |
| Major Development Sign | — | 32 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | At up to two exterior street entrances | At up to two exterior street entrances to a subdivision or land development of 20+ dwelling units or 5+ principal business uses | — | § 27-704.5 |
| Signs on Freestanding Walls | 6 ft (wall) | — | 12 ft (wall) | Not regulated by standard wall setback | — | On decorative masonry or stone wall, permitted in yard | — | § 27-704.4 |
| Temporary Sign (General Exempt Types) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 27-703.2 |

### C-D District, C-P District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of roof (see General Regulations); may extend up to 10 ft above structural roof if on a parapet roof as part of building architecture | — | — | — | — | Attached to wall, awning, or marquee (per definitions); see General Regulations for further detail | — | § 27-704.2; General Regulations |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In window or glass door, visible from the exterior | — | § 27-702, § 27-701.2 |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | No minimum setback from street right-of-way (in contrast to other districts). | — | May be in line with street right-of-way; C-D and C-P districts are expressly exempt from 5 ft setback otherwise required elsewhere | — | § 27-707.1A |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of roof; up to 10 ft above if part of parapet | — | — | — | — | Attached to wall, awning, or marquee | — | § 27-704.2, § 27-705.1B |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way (except exempt types) | — | Not within 5 ft of street right-of-way (general rule) | — | § 27-707.1A, § 27-707.1B |

## Prohibited signs in Huntingdon Borough

- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts, except as a temporary charitable event sign.
- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited, except certain flags and banners as specified.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated scrolling or moving signs of any type are prohibited, subject to certain exceptions for time, temperature, and message frequency.
- Flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business, including window signs.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
- Signs which contain information stating that a lot may be used for a purpose not permitted under this chapter are prohibited.
- Signs that resemble an official traffic sign, signal or device or otherwise confuse/distract drivers are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic are prohibited.
- Balloons greater than 50 cubic feet tethered for more than one day for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Neon lighting of more than 10 square feet per lot is prohibited as part of signs or if attached to a building; neon shall not be used to line the outside of a building.
- No sign shall be located so that it interferes with sight clearance requirements.
- No signs except permitted off-premises, official, political, or public service signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate.
- No sign shall be posted on property or sign/public utility pole without owner permission.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole using metal fasteners, except by a utility or government agency.
- Signs are prohibited that involve electrical cords laying across parking lots, driveways or sidewalks, except on residential property for seasonal lighting.
- Signs advertising a use no longer in existence must be removed within 180 days of cessation of such use.
- Any sign placed without a required permit and not in compliance must be removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Huntingdon Borough

- Historic signs specifically authorized by the Borough or a county, state, or federal agency are exempt from regulation.
- Holiday decorations commemorating recognized holidays that do not include advertising are exempt.
- Signs not readable from any public street or exterior lot line are exempt.
- Official signs erected by a government body or authorized by ordinance/resolution and existing for public purposes are exempt.
- Signs including only information required to be posted outdoors by a government agency or the Borough are exempt.
- Signs posted within the existing right-of-way of a public street and officially authorized (including decorative banners hung from street lights) are exempt.
- PennDOT signs are permitted by right in all districts.
- Nonilluminated window signs constructed of paper, cardboard or similar materials and not of a permanent nature are exempt from the permit requirement.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except those exempted as per §27-703 and certain nonilluminated temporary window signs.
- Painting, repairing, or changing the logo/message of a lawfully existing sign does not require a new permit if sign area is not increased and compliance is maintained.
- Any permanent sign must be constructed of durable materials and kept in good repair.
- Signs that are not compliant or are installed without the required permit must be removed per the enforcement notice.

## Full detail

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