# Sign Regulations in Millvale Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Millvale Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/millvale-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/45690086#45690086)

## At a glance

Millvale Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 14 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Outdoor Advertising Sign (Billboard)s in the Industrial Zoning District zoning district are capped at 20 ft (from grade of roadway) tall, 300 sq ft (12 ft x 25 ft), and 25 ft wide, with a 300 ft from roadway intersection, 1,500 ft from another billboard, 20 ft from other property lines setback (Sec. § 312-29). Most commercial signs in Millvale Borough 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 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 4 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Zoning Districts, Industrial Zoning Districts | 12 | — | 40 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Zoning District | 1 | 20 ft (from grade of roadway) | 300 sq ft (12 ft x 25 ft) | — |

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

### Residential Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Placed directly against a building wall | — | § 312-26A, § 312-26D |
| Bulletin Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from sidewalk or right-of-way | 1 | Freestanding, at least 15 ft from the sidewalk or street right-of-way if no sidewalk is present | — | § 312-26B, § 312-26D |
| Temporary Sign (Rental/Lease/Sale) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property; 1 per street frontage | On property for sale, rental, or lease | — | § 312-26C |
| Directional Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As specified elsewhere in the chapter | — | § 312-26F |

### Commercial Zoning Districts, Industrial Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Placed directly against a building wall | — | § 312-27A referencing § 312-26A and D |
| Bulletin Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from sidewalk or right-of-way | 1 | Freestanding, at least 15 ft from the sidewalk or street right-of-way if no sidewalk is present | — | § 312-27A referencing § 312-26B and D |
| Temporary Sign (Rental/Lease/Sale) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property; 1 per street frontage | On property for sale, rental, or lease | — | § 312-27A referencing § 312-26C |
| Wall Sign | — | 2 x width of building frontage in feet, or 50 sq ft per principal use (max) | — | — | — | Attached to or on a front or a side wall, face projecting ≤12 inches; may be placed on either front or side wall, not both | — | § 312-27B |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Business without building) | — | 40 sq ft | — | 15 ft from street right-of-way | 1 | At least 15 ft back from street right-of-way | — | § 312-27C |
| Wall Plaque | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | On wall, protruding no more than 1.5 inches | — | § 312-27D |
| Projecting Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | § 312-27E |
| Temporary Sign (General) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On same lot as use advertised | — | § 312-27F |

### Industrial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Outdoor Advertising Sign (Billboard) | 20 ft (from grade of roadway) | 300 sq ft (12 ft x 25 ft) | 25 ft | 300 ft from roadway intersection, 1,500 ft from another billboard, 20 ft from other property lines | — | On lots with at least 5,000 sq ft area in Industrial Zoning District | — | § 312-29 |

## Prohibited signs in Millvale Borough

- Flashing, blinking, animated or moving signs are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Pennants, flags or streamers are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Signs advertising a property for sale or rent that list an improper use of the property are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Signs that resemble traffic signals or any sort of traffic device are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Signs that contain obscene or pornographic material, including the non-repair of illegal acts of vandalism, are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Off-premises signs, other than outdoor advertising, are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Projection signs are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Signs on trees, utility poles, and traffic devices are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Signs that are hazardous to public safety are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Any roof-mounted sign in any zoning district is not permitted (except religious symbols, unaccompanied by lettering, on a place of worship).
- Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting or other sign faces which change or scroll different advertisements are not permitted in any zoning district.

## Signs exempt from permit in Millvale Borough

- Holiday decorations displayed for recognized state and federal holidays.
- Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official.
- Memorial/historical plaques.
- Memorial signs and tablets when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other sculptured materials.
- Flags of a government organization.
- Signs authorized by the Borough such as street signs, safety control signs and traffic control signs.
- Public notice/public warning signs.
- Auction or garage sale signs.
- Address numbering.
- Construction signs (temporary).
- Signs of any type placed on public or parks property by authorization of Millvale Borough.
- Real estate signs which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the sign is located.
- Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions on their own property.
- A-frame (sandwich board) signs on sidewalks, with one per premises, provided they do not obstruct pedestrian travel and are removed each evening upon closing.
- Art murals painted directly upon, or affixed directly to an exterior wall of a structure.
- Signs announcing candidacy for public office, provided they are not installed more than 60 days before the relevant election and are removed within five calendar days after the election.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No general requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan is specified in the provided sections. Permits are required for certain sign types (including outdoor advertising signs as a conditional use and projecting signs requiring a certificate of liability insurance), but no indication is given that a sign plan or variance meeting is generally required for all signs.

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

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