# Sign Regulations in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/lewisburg
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-25
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://ebtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Chapter-27-Zoning.pdf#page=83)

## At a glance

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania regulates 18 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Sign - Option 2 (Center/Complex Identification - Secondary)s in the General Regulations For All Zones (applies to: Woodland Preservation (W-P); Agricultural Preservation (A-P); Agricultural Residential (A-R); Low Density Residential (R-1); Medium Density Residential (R-2); Residential Urban (R-U); Bucknell University (B-U); Highway Commercial (H-C); General Commercial (G-C); Industrial (I-1); Open Space (O-1)) zoning district are capped at 15 ft (overall height) tall, 115 sq ft (or 230 sq ft for two-sided signs) for sign face area; maximum overall area including sign and supports: 165 sq ft (or 330 sq ft for two-sided)., and 11 ft (overall maximum width, including supports) wide, with a No portion within 5 ft of any lot line and must be set back from all lot lines at least a distance equal to the sign’s height. setback (Sec. (n)(2)(c)(i) (Ordinance 374, adopted April 13, 2015)). Most commercial signs in Lewisburg 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 (applies to: Woodland Preservation (W-P); Agricultural Preservation (A-P); Agricultural Residential (A-R); Low Density Residential (R-1); Medium Density Residential (R-2); Residential Urban (R-U); Bucknell University (B-U); Highway Commercial (H-C); General Commercial (G-C); Industrial (I-1); Open Space (O-1)) | 18 | 20 ft | Per sign: 150 sq ft maximum (or 300 sq ft if two-sided). | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones (applies to: Woodland Preservation (W-P); Agricultural Preservation (A-P); Agricultural Residential (A-R); Low Density Residential (R-1); Medium Density Residential (R-2); Residential Urban (R-U); Bucknell University (B-U); Highway Commercial (H-C); General Commercial (G-C); Industrial (I-1); Open Space (O-1))

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Signs (Aggregate Area Limit) | — | Per sign: 150 sq ft maximum (or 300 sq ft if two-sided). | — | — | No numeric limit so long as aggregate 5% area is not exceeded. | On the side of the building containing the main entrance for the 5% calculation. | — | (n)(2)(a)(i)-(iv) (Ordinance 374, adopted April 13, 2015) |
| Wall Sign (Business) | Shall not exceed the height of the wall to which it is attached. | Subject to Business Signs (Aggregate Area Limit) and per-sign cap of 150 sq ft (300 sq ft two-sided). | — | — | No explicit numeric limit; subject to aggregate area rules. | Mounted flat to the wall of the building. | — | (n)(2)(b); (n)(1)(f)(vi)-(vii) |
| Freestanding Sign - Option 1 (Center/Complex Identification - Primary) | 20 ft | 150 sq ft (or 300 sq ft for two-sided signs) | — | No portion within 5 ft of any lot line and must be set back from all lot lines at least a distance equal to the sign’s height. | Two freestanding signs permitted per center/complex along a single street right-of-way (in combination with Option 2); must be 200 ft apart. | Identifies a shopping, office, or commercial center/complex and the businesses or occupants located therein; along the right-of-way of a street. | — | (n)(2)(c)(i) (Ordinance 374, adopted April 13, 2015) |
| Freestanding Sign - Option 2 (Center/Complex Identification - Secondary) | 15 ft (overall height) | 115 sq ft (or 230 sq ft for two-sided signs) for sign face area; maximum overall area including sign and supports: 165 sq ft (or 330 sq ft for two-sided). | 11 ft (overall maximum width, including supports) | No portion within 5 ft of any lot line and must be set back from all lot lines at least a distance equal to the sign’s height. | Two freestanding signs permitted per center/complex along a single street right-of-way (in combination with Option 1); must be 200 ft apart. | Identifies a shopping, office, or commercial center/complex and the businesses or occupants located therein; along the right-of-way of a street. | — | (n)(2)(c)(i) (Ordinance 374, adopted April 13, 2015) |
| Window Sign | — | 30% of the glass area of that window | — | — | Not specified. | Within a window on the premises. | — | (n)(2)(d) |
| Directional Sign (Entrance/Exit) | Top of sign ≤ 3 ft above grade of the abutting/adjacent public street | 2 sq ft gross surface area (per sign) | — | — | No numeric limit. | Designed to guide or direct vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic on-site. | — | (n)(3)(b) |
| Directional Sign (Flexible Redevelopment - Commercial Occupants) | Top of sign ≤ 10 ft above grade of the abutting/adjacent public street | 25 sq ft maximum | — | — | Maximum 1 per eligible street frontage (per flexible redevelopment). | Along one public street frontage on the perimeter of the flexible redevelopment (excluding U.S. Route 15 frontage). | — | (n)(3)(c) |
| Address Sign | If on a post: post not more than 6 ft in height | 2 sq ft gross surface area (per sign) | — | At least 3 ft from any right-of-way line; must not interfere with safe passage of vehicles, pedestrians, or bicyclists. | Maximum 1 per premises. | On the premises; may be attached to a post. | — | (n)(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Lewisburg

- No sign shall be erected in any public right of way.
- No sign shall be erected within any required clear sight triangle or in any manner that obstructs free and clear vision at any intersection.
- No sign shall be erected where, by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with or obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
- No sign shall be painted or mounted on rocks, trees or other natural features.
- Flashing, rotating or motorized signs are prohibited.
- Signs that obstruct the free ingress and egress to or from any door, window, fire escape or other exit; that obstruct a window, door or other opening providing light or air; or that interfere with the normal functioning of any building are prohibited.
- Signs that make use of words, phrases, symbols or characters such as "stop," "look," or "danger" in a manner which would tend to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic or persons are prohibited.
- String lights used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes are prohibited, except traditional holiday decorations (holiday streamers must be removed immediately following the holiday).
- Displays that make use of spinners and/or streamers are prohibited.
- Signs that extend above the eaves or parapet wall of the building to which such signs are attached are prohibited.
- Roof-mounted signs are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to create an unsafe condition for motor vehicles, bicycles or pedestrian traffic.
- Sign illumination shall not be of a location, brilliance, shape or color which might be confused with or obstruct the view of any official traffic sign, signal or traffic marking.
- Illumination from signs shall not be greater than 0.2 footcandles measured at ground level at the lot line of any lot used exclusively for residential purposes.
- Electronic message boards shall not change more than once per every 45 seconds.
- Electronic message boards shall maintain a constant level of illumination intensity.
- Electronic message boards shall not advertise any good or service other than that which is provided on the same lot or in the same coordinated development.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lewisburg

- No permit is required for a directional sign advertising the sale of real or personal property at the premises where it is located; maximum of two such signs; each not to exceed six (6) square feet in area.
- Entrance/exit directional signs to guide vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic are permitted without restriction to number and without a permit, provided they contain no advertising copy and do not exceed two (2) square feet in area; top of sign no greater than three (3) feet above grade.
- One address sign is permitted without a permit, subject to: post height not more than six (6) feet; at least three (3) feet from any right-of-way; maximum two (2) square feet in area; may include identification of a profession conducted on the premises; individual letters/numbers not to exceed eight (8) inches in height.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is stated in the provided text.
- No variance meeting requirement for signs is indicated in the provided text.

## Full detail

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