# Sign Regulations in Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/lower-towamensing-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33644324#33644324)

## At a glance

Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania regulates 21 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Nonresidential Uses)s in the R-R, R-C, R-1, R-2 zoning district are capped at 15 ft tall and 20 sq ft per sign per 300 ft street frontage, with a Not within 10 ft of a lot line; may not project over street right-of-way setback (Sec. § 450-123.A). Most commercial signs in Lower Towamensing Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign | — |
| R-R, R-C, R-1, R-2 | 3 | 40 ft above street center line elevation | 450 sq ft per face (max 2 faces if back-to-back) | — |
| V-C | 2 | 12 ft | 30 sq ft per sign (may be increased to 100 sq ft if lot has 2+ principal uses) | — |
| I | 3 | 40 ft above street center line elevation | 450 sq ft per face (max 2 faces if back-to-back) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Tree Sign | — | 8 sq ft per sign on residential lots < 2 acres; 20 sq ft per sign on all other lots | — | — | 2 per lot | On lot where product is being sold | — | § 450-122.A |
| Charitable Event Sign | — | 4 sq ft per sign on residential lots < 2 acres; 20 sq ft per sign (2 signs) or 40 sq ft if only 1 sign used on other lots | — | — | 2 per lot, or 1 at 40 sq ft | On lot where event occurs | — | § 450-122.A |
| Contractor's Sign | — | 8 sq ft per sign on residential lots < 2 acres; 20 sq ft per sign on other lots | — | — | 2 per lot | On lot where work is occurring | — | § 450-122.A |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft per sign (except pavement signs) | — | — | No maximum | On the same lot as the information it directs to | — | § 450-122.A |
| Flag (with commercial message) | — | 50 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 per lot | On lot as allowed | — | § 450-122.A |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 2 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 per event | On lot where garage sale/auction is held | — | § 450-122.A |
| Identification Sign (Residential Use) | 8 ft | 1 sq ft (except 2 sq ft for principal nonresidential use on residential lot <2 acres) | — | — | 1 (2 for principal nonresidential use) | At residence | — | § 450-122.A |
| Identification Sign (Nonresidential Lot) | 8 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Nonresidential lot | — | § 450-122.A |

### R-R, R-C, R-1, R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Nonresidential Uses) | Top of roof along wall | 20 sq ft per side of building | — | — | — | On building wall (nonresidential uses only) | — | § 450-123.A, § 450-123.B |
| Freestanding Sign (Nonresidential Uses) | 15 ft | 20 sq ft per sign per 300 ft street frontage | — | Not within 10 ft of a lot line; may not project over street right-of-way | 1 per abutting street | Freestanding on lot (nonresidential uses only) | — | § 450-123.A |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard) | 40 ft above street center line elevation | 450 sq ft per face (max 2 faces if back-to-back) | — | Min 40 ft from any lot line or street right-of-way | 1 per lot | Within 300 ft of arterial street right-of-way | — | § 450-131.D |

### I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of roof along wall | 15% of vertical area of building side on which signs are attached | — | — | — | On building wall | — | § 450-123.A, § 450-123.B |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 50 sq ft per sign (may be increased to 100 sq ft if lot has 2+ principal uses) | — | Not within 10 ft of a lot line; may not project over street right-of-way | 1 per abutting street | Freestanding on lot | — | § 450-123.A |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard) | 40 ft above street center line elevation | 450 sq ft per face (max 2 faces if back-to-back) | — | Min 40 ft from any lot line or street right-of-way | 1 per lot | Within 300 ft of arterial street right-of-way | — | § 450-131.D |

## Prohibited signs in Lower Towamensing Township

- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts, except as expressly permitted for temporary events.
- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited; flags and banners are prohibited except as permitted for certain sign types.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type are prohibited. (Exemption for time and temperature signs and Christmas lighting/displays within allowable scope.)
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles or sound are prohibited.
- Signs which contain information that states or implies that a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under applicable zoning provisions are prohibited.
- Signs that imitate or resemble official traffic signs, signals, or devices, or have characteristics likely to confuse or distract drivers, are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic are prohibited.
- Tethered balloons greater than 25 cubic feet, for more than two days and intended for advertising purposes, are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Electronic screen signs using technologies such as LCD or LED screens are prohibited.
- No sign except permitted off-premises, official, political, or public service signs shall be erected on property to which it does not relate.
- No sign shall interfere with required sight distances.
- No sign shall be posted on any property, sign pole, or public utility pole without owner's permission.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole using metal fasteners, except by a utility or government agency.
- Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with requirements, is subject to forfeiture and removal.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lower Towamensing Township

- Signs meeting the requirements of § 450-122 (including certain temporary and minor signs listed) do not require a permit.
- Nonilluminated window signs constructed of paper, cardboard or similar materials and not of a permanent nature do not require a permit.
- Historic signs authorized by the Township or other government agencies are not regulated.
- Holiday decorations commemorating a recognized government holiday and not including advertising are not regulated.
- Signs not readable from any street or exterior lot line are not regulated.
- Official signs erected by governmental bodies or specifically authorized by ordinance/resolution are not regulated.
- Signs with information required by government agencies or the Township to be posted outdoors are not regulated.
- Signs posted within street rights-of-way and officially authorized by the Township or PennDOT are not regulated.
- Artistic renditions painted on the interior of windows, in compliance with article purpose, are not regulated.
- Governmental flags and flags without a commercial message are not regulated by this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except those meeting the requirements of § 450-122 and certain temporary, nonilluminated window signs.
- Any proposed business, development, or other sign must be shown and labeled on the plan (§ 390-65A(1)).
- All signs designating traffic circulation control, parking, and loading must be shown and labeled on the plan (§ 390-65A(3)).

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Lower Towamensing Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lower+Towamensing+Township+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lower-towamensing-township

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