# Sign Regulations in Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/loyalsock-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13038350#13038350)

## At a glance

Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania regulates 22 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground or Roof-Mounted Business Identification Signs in the Commercial District (C) zoning district are capped at 20 ft (within 10 ft of right-of-way); 35 ft above ground (billboard max) tall and 300 sq ft (single business); 200 sq ft (multi-business), with a 20 ft max within 10 ft of r/w; Billboards set back 30 ft from highway, 10 ft from other street setback (Sec. §215-35A-E, §215-34). Most commercial signs in Loyalsock Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 12 sq ft per face, max 2 faces | — |
| Residential Districts | 10 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Neighborhood District (C-N), Apartment-Office District (A-O) | 5 | 20 ft, within 10 ft of right-of-way | 300 sq ft (single business); 200 sq ft (multi-business occupants) | — |
| Commercial District (C) | 6 | 20 ft (within 10 ft of right-of-way); 35 ft above ground (billboard max) | 300 sq ft (single business); 200 sq ft (multi-business) | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 6 | 20 ft (within 10 ft of right-of-way); 35 ft above ground (billboard max) | 672 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale or Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property or per frontage | On the premises to which it pertains. | — | §215-33A |
| For Sale or Development Sign (Development) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property or per frontage | On premises being developed. | — | §215-33B |
| Off-Premise Development Directional Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per 500 ft street frontage | Not on the property being developed; must indicate owner/builder/agent. | — | §215-33C |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises where work is occurring. | — | §215-33D |
| Trespassing/Private Drive Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises. | — | §215-33E |
| Institutional Sign (Schools, Churches, etc.) or Housing Development Identification | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property or per frontage | On the property. | — | §215-33F |
| Sign Advertising Sale of Farm Products | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On the premises. | — | §215-33G |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises. | — | §215-33H |

### Commercial District (C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Sign (On-Premises) | — | — | — | — | — | On the same premises. | — | §215-32.1A, B, C, D, F; §215-34H |
| Ground or Roof-Mounted Business Identification Sign | 20 ft (within 10 ft of right-of-way); 35 ft above ground (billboard max) | 300 sq ft (single business); 200 sq ft (multi-business) | — | Height: 20 ft max within 10 ft of r/w; Billboards set back 30 ft from highway, 10 ft from other street | 2 (+1 with extra frontage/entrances) | On premises (business sign); billboards per §215-34 for off-premises. | — | §215-35A-E, §215-34 |
| Billboard or Advertising Sign Board | 12 ft (sign), 35 ft (above ground) | 300 sq ft | 25 ft | 30 ft from highway, 10 ft from other street; max height 35 ft above ground. | — | On premises or visible from highway. | — | §215-34 |
| Off-Premises Electronic Billboard/Sign Board | 12 ft | 300 sq ft | 25 ft | 30 ft from highway, 10 ft from other street; 35 ft above ground max. | — | Only in C District. | — | §215-34H; §215-32.1 |
| Portable Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 double-faced | On premises. | — | §215-36 |
| Temporary Sign | — | 25 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises; 1 per street frontage. | — | §215-37 |

### Industrial District (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Sign (On-Premises) | — | — | — | — | — | On the same premises. | — | §215-32.1A, B, C, D, F; §215-34H |
| Ground or Roof-Mounted Business Identification Sign | 20 ft (within 10 ft of right-of-way); 35 ft above ground (billboard max) | 300 sq ft (single business); 200 sq ft (multi-business) | — | Height: 20 ft max within 10 ft of r/w; Billboards set back 30 ft from highway, 10 ft from other street | 2 (+1 for extra frontages/entrances) | On premises (business sign); billboards per §215-34 for off-premises. | — | §215-35A-E, §215-34 |
| Billboard or Advertising Sign Board | 14 ft (sign), 35 ft (above ground) | 672 sq ft | 48 ft | 30 ft from highway, 10 ft from other street; max height 35 ft above ground. | — | On premises or visible from highway. | — | §215-34 |
| Off-Premises Electronic Billboard/Sign Board | 14 ft | 672 sq ft | 48 ft | 30 ft from highway, 10 ft from other street; 35 ft above ground max. | — | Only in I District. | — | §215-34H; §215-32.1 |
| Portable Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 double-faced | On premises. | — | §215-36 |
| Temporary Sign | — | 25 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises; 1 per street frontage. | — | §215-37 |

## Prohibited signs in Loyalsock Township

- No sign shall be placed in such a position that it will cause danger to traffic on street by obscuring the view.
- No sign, other than an official traffic sign, shall be erected within the right-of-way lines of any street.
- No sign shall project over a public sidewalk area or public right-of-way.
- No sign shall be painted on a tree, stone, cliff or other natural object.
- Signs shall not attempt to direct the movement of traffic or interfere with, imitate or resemble any official signs, signal or device.
- Signs shall not prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of approaching or merging traffic.
- No sign or portion thereof, including lights, shall be permitted in any district when, by reason of its design, content, intensity, color, location or movement, it may interfere or cause confusion with traffic lights, signals or other controls or otherwise interfere with the operation of vehicles upon a public thoroughfare.
- No wall sign shall extend above the top of the wall, nor beyond the left or right extremity of the wall to which it is attached nor shall it extend or project more than 18 inches from the wall upon which it is attached.

## Signs exempt from permit in Loyalsock Township

- A permit shall be required for the erection or structural alteration or structural modification of all billboards or signs except as specified in § 215-33 of this article.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for the erection or structural alteration or structural modification of all billboards or signs except as specified for signs in residential districts (§ 215-33).
- Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances and regulations relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices.

## Full detail

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