# Sign Regulations in Jersey Shore Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Jersey Shore Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/jersey-shore-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12941142#12941142)

## At a glance

Jersey Shore Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 22 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Address Signs in the Residential District (R), Agricultural District (A) zoning district are capped at 6 ft if on rod/post tall and 2 sq.ft., with a At least 3 ft from right-of-way line setback (Sec. §300-96A). Most commercial signs in Jersey Shore Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (R), Agricultural District (A) | 9 | 6 ft if on rod/post | 16 sq.ft. | — |
| Services District (S), Commercial District (C), Industrial District (I) | 21 | 50 ft above road grade | 300 sq.ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | Unlimited number/types, but total area shall not exceed max allowed; if no building, max 50 sq.ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District (R), Agricultural District (A)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Sign | 6 ft if on rod/post | 2 sq.ft. | — | At least 3 ft from right-of-way line | 1 | Attached to building or rod/post; at least 3 ft in from right-of-way line; not in right-of-way or over sidewalk | — | §300-96A |
| Community Directory Sign | — | 16 sq.ft. | — | — | One per street frontage | Not in public right-of-way | — | §300-96C |
| Contractor Sign | — | 12 sq.ft. | — | — | — | On lot, building, structure; not in right-of-way | — | §300-96D |
| For Sale/For Rent Sign | — | 6 sq.ft. | — | — | 2 | Not in right-of-way | — | §300-96E |
| Freestanding Sign (Small Size) | — | 9 sq.ft. per face, 2 faces max | — | — | — | May project over walkway with 10' clearance; not in right-of-way or over sidewalk; not to obstruct egress | — | §300-96G |
| Political Sign | — | 4 sq.ft. | — | — | 2 | Not in right-of-way, Borough park, or Borough-owned property | — | §300-96K |
| Public Service Sign | — | 4 sq.ft. | — | — | — | — | — | §300-96M |
| Yard Sale Sign | — | 12" x 12" if on public bulletin board; not specified elsewhere but must comply | — | — | — | Allowed on community bulletin board (not with nails, tacks, etc.); allowed on private property | — | §300-96R, §296-3 |

### Services District (S), Commercial District (C), Industrial District (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Sign | 6 ft if on rod/post | 2 sq.ft. | — | 3 ft from right-of-way | 1 | Attached to building or rod/post; at least 3 ft in from right-of-way | — | §300-96A |
| A-frame/Sandwich Board Sign | 3.5 ft | 7 sq.ft. per side | — | — | 1 | Not in Borough or state right-of-way; within 15 ft of establishment entrance; must leave 36 inches clearance on sidewalk | — | §300-96U |
| Community Directory Sign | — | 16 sq.ft. | — | — | One per street frontage | Not in public right-of-way | — | §300-96C |
| For Sale/For Rent Sign | — | 6 sq.ft. | — | — | 2 | Not in right-of-way | — | §300-96E |
| Freestanding Sign (Large Size) | 20 ft | 30 sq.ft. per face (≤2 uses), 50 sq.ft. per face (≥3 uses) | — | — | 1 (2 if lot ≥300' frontage) | Not over right-of-way; if over walkway, 10' clearance; not to obstruct egress. | — | §300-96F |
| Off-premises Direction Sign | — | 4 sq.ft. (single business), 20 sq.ft. (multiple businesses) | — | Visibility of intersection criteria (30 ft). | 3 per business (only 1 per lot at location) | Not in right-of-way; written permission needed for placement; must not obstruct vision at intersection (30 ft criteria) | — | §300-96I |
| Off-premises Advertising Sign (Billboard) | 50 ft above road grade | 300 sq.ft. | — | 500 ft separation between billboards | — | Not in right-of-way; 500 ft min separation; only in S, C, I districts. | — | §300-96J |
| Political Sign | — | 4 sq.ft. | — | — | 2 | Not in right-of-way, Borough park, or Borough-owned property | — | §300-96K |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Permitted Sign Area | — | Unlimited number/types, but total area shall not exceed max allowed; if no building, max 50 sq.ft. | — | — | Unlimited if within total area | — | — | §300-95C |

## Prohibited signs in Jersey Shore Borough

- Signs, other than municipal traffic signs, located in a public right-of-way.
- Any sign which flashes, rotates, or has a motorized part that is visible from a public street, except digital and electronic message board signs.
- Any sign which, due to size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety in the opinion of the Zoning Officer by obstructing drivers' vision or detracting from visibility of traffic signs or control devices.
- Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape, or other required exitway, or which obstructs a window, door, or other opening for light or air or interferes with the proper function of the building.
- Any sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe, constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment, is not kept in good repair, or is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons or animals.
- Signs which use words such as STOP, LOOK, DANGER, or similar, or any phrases, symbols, or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
- String lights used with commercial premises for commercial purposes other than Christmas decorations.
- Spinners and streamers.
- Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or product sold: to be removed at owner's expense.
- Any sign affixed to a fence, utility pole or utility structure, light pole, sign post, tree, shrub, rock, or other natural objects.
- Off-premises signs, except off-premises direction signs and off-premises advertising signs as defined in the ordinance.
- Portable or moveable signs, other than as temporary signs explicitly permitted.
- Signs which depict nudity or sexual conduct.
- Signs not specifically permitted by the ordinance are prohibited.
- No exposed connecting wires on illuminated or electric signs.
- No forms of illumination that are flashing, moving, animated, or intermittent, except for digital and electronic message board signs.
- Supports and brackets for a sign shall not exceed above the cornice line of the building to which the sign is attached.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jersey Shore Borough

- Sign types listed in § 300-96 and preceded with an asterisk (*) are exempt from permitting requirements, provided they comply with requirements for that sign type.
- Address signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Contractor signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- For sale/for rent signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Political signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Public service signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Religious, governmental, charitable or fraternal organization signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary business signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary signs for special events (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Yard sale signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- A-frame/sandwich board signs (as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Officer before any sign is erected, displayed, or structurally altered so as to change its overall dimension, except for those signs explicitly exempted.
- Every application for a sign permit must include payment of the required permit fee and plans showing area, size, structure, character, design, method of illumination, and exact location; for roof signs or outdoor advertising structures, complete specifications and anchoring/support methods are required.
- Each sign must have the permit number and date of issuance permanently affixed.
- The ordinance does not mention any requirement for a Master Sign Plan or a sign plan for multi-tenant properties, nor is there any reference to a required variance meeting specifically for signs in the provided sections.

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