# Sign Regulations in Manor Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Manor Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/manor-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31636270#31636270)

## At a glance

Manor Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 13 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Outdoor Advertising Sign (Billboard)s in the Light-Industrial Zoning District zoning district are capped at Max structure height for Industrial Zoning District tall, 500 sq ft (20 ft high x 25 ft wide), and 25 ft wide, with a 500 ft from specified uses and districts; 10 ft from street ROW; Minimum side/rear yard per zoning setback (Sec. § 27-708.1A-M). Most commercial signs in Manor Borough 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 | 9 | — | 36 sq ft | — |
| Business and Light Industrial | 2 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft per business | — |
| Commercial (C-1) Zoning District | 1 | 25 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Light-Industrial Zoning District | 1 | Max structure height for Industrial Zoning District | 500 sq ft (20 ft high x 25 ft wide) | — |
| Industrial Zoning District | 1 | Max structure height for Industrial Zoning District | 500 sq ft (20 ft high x 25 ft wide) | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 9 sq ft (3 ft x 3 ft) | 3 ft | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer) | — | — | — | § 27-702.1A-F |
| Political Sign | — | 9 sq ft (3 ft x 3 ft) | 3 ft | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer) | — | — | — | § 27-702.2A-G |
| Bulletin Board | — | 9 sq ft (3 ft x 3 ft) | 3 ft | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer) | — | Churches, schools, libraries, clubs, community buildings | — | § 27-702.3A-F |
| Construction Sign | — | 36 sq ft | — | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer) | — | Construction sites | — | § 27-702.4A-G |
| Agricultural Public Sale Sign | — | 9 sq ft (3 ft x 3 ft) | 3 ft | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer) | — | At Borough-permitted produce sale sites | — | § 27-702.5A-F |
| Banner Sign | — | 9 sq ft (3 ft x 3 ft) | 3 ft | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer) | — | — | — | § 27-705.1A-F |
| Yard Sign | — | 9 sq ft (3 ft x 3 ft) | 3 ft | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer); Must be as far from property line as the sign is tall if >10 ft | — | — | — | § 27-705.2A-H |
| Inflatable Structure (Temporary) | — | 9 sq ft (3 ft x 3 ft) | 3 ft | 10 ft from neighboring property line and right-of-way (unless existing building is closer); Must be as far from property line as the sign is tall if >10 ft | — | — | — | § 27-705.3A-H |

### Business and Light Industrial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Building-Mounted Sign) | — | 100 sq ft per business | — | — | — | Building façade at property frontage; larger street frontage for corner lots. | — | § 27-703.1, § 27-710.1 |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole Sign) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | No part into right-of-way | One per building | On property, not extending into right-of-way or street. | — | § 27-703.2; § 27-710.2-4 |

### Light-Industrial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Outdoor Advertising Sign (Billboard) | Max structure height for Industrial Zoning District | 500 sq ft (20 ft high x 25 ft wide) | 25 ft | 500 ft from specified uses and districts; 10 ft from street ROW; Minimum side/rear yard per zoning | Max 2 faces per billboard structure | Minimum 500 ft from any Residential Zoned District, public/private school, church, cemetery, measured in all directions; Not over any sidewalk or public right-of-way; Not within clear site triangle or obstructing business/residential signs; Only on same or adjacent property to permitted use. | — | § 27-708.1A-M |

## Prohibited signs in Manor Borough

- No sign shall be installed without an approved application and receiving a permit (except where exempted).
- Signs may not be placed in such a manner as to restrict sight distance at any intersection, driveway, public or private access.
- No sign may encroach into any right-of-way.
- No sign may be closer than 10 feet from a neighboring property line (unless a specific exception applies).
- No sign may be closer than 10 feet from any right-of-way, except when an existing building is closer than 10 feet from a right-of-way, the sign may be erected to the same distance as the building, but not closer to the right-of-way than the existing building.
- No sign permit shall be granted if the sign obstructs vehicular site distance or traffic, or pedestrian walkways.
- Wheeled and/or portable signs of any kind are not permitted at any time.
- Any sign attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property, except if the primary purpose of the vehicle is not sign display, decals or integral manufacturer’s graphics do not break the silhouette, and it is operable, registered, and in active use for the business.
- No vehicles, trucks, trailers or mobile homes with advertising may be parked in such a manner to promote advertising.
- Temporary 'A' frame signs unless placed within 10 feet of the entrance door into the business, and not within sidewalks, public walkways, rights-of-way, or deterring vehicle or foot paths of any kind, or to any other business.
- Overhanging signs of any kind.
- Signs which revolve, blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion that cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety signs or lights, or municipal vehicle warnings from a distance.
- Signs of any kind which are not specifically described and/or authorized by this part.

## Signs exempt from permit in Manor Borough

- Government agency installed signs.
- Memorial or historical permanent displays and plaques.
- Building-mounted street numbers and names.
- Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official.
- The flag of a government or noncommercial institution, such as a school.
- Signs exempt pursuant to other sections of this chapter.
- Real estate, construction, and political signs (as defined) are exempt from a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a sign permit must be obtained from the Zoning Officer before any sign is installed, unless exempted.
- Application for a sign permit must include a verification of receipt of the relevant code section, a detailed sketch of the proposed sign (including location, size, material, construction, lettering, colors), and all applicable fees.
- The Zoning Officer determines permit approval and may reject if requirements are not met or if property is in violation of any other ordinances.
- Upon completion of installation, applicant must request final inspection from Zoning Officer before a final sign permit is issued.
- If denied, applicants may appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board.
- Permit exemption applies to real estate, construction, and political signs as defined.
- No indication in the supplied text of a requirement for a master sign plan or similar for multiple signs or large developments.
- If the temporary sign permit expires and conditions are still met, re-application is allowed within 30 days, with a new fee.
- Sign permits are not granted if the sign obstructs vehicular sight distance, traffic, or pedestrian walkways.

## 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 5 zoning districts in Manor Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Manor+Borough+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-manor-borough

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