# Sign Regulations in Montour Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Montour Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/montour-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36051177#36051177)

## At a glance

Montour Township, Pennsylvania regulates 33 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Off-Premises Signs in the Highway Commercial District (HC), Commercial District (C) zoning district are capped at Roof sign: 4 ft above building/structure (not on support); Freestanding: 25 ft above official street grade nearest sign tall and 300 sq ft (Sec. §27-703(2)(B)). Most commercial signs in Montour 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 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Conservation District (C), Agricultural District (A), Suburban Residential District (SR), Village Residential District (VR) | 17 | Not above ceiling of ground floor or 12 ft above curb (whichever is less) | 200 sq in | — |
| Highway Commercial District (HC), Commercial District (C) | 6 | 14 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 5 | 14 ft | 150 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flashing Sign | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | §27-701(1) |
| Festoon Lighting | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | §27-701(1) |
| Freestanding Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | §27-701(1) |
| General Sign Location Rule | — | — | — | — | — | No sign within 50 feet of intersection of any street lines/private accessways unless sign is at least 8 feet above the street center line | — | §27-701(2) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | 5 feet minimum from lot line | — | — | — | §27-701(7) |
| Illuminated Sign (C, A, SR, VR) | — | — | — | — | — | Conservation, Agricultural, Suburban Residential, Village Residential Districts | — | §27-701(12) |
| Illuminated Sign (HC, I) | — | — | — | — | — | Highway Commercial, Industrial Districts | — | §27-701(12) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | 10 foot radius from polling place entrance; not within right-of-way or clear sight triangle. | — | All zoning districts | — | §27-701(13) |

### Conservation District (C), Agricultural District (A), Suburban Residential District (SR), Village Residential District (VR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Produce Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises; where sale is permitted | — | §27-702(1)(A) |
| Directional/Safety/Convenience Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §27-702(1)(B) |
| Occupant Identification Sign | — | 200 sq in | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §27-702(1)(E) |
| Home Occupation/Accessory Office Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §27-702(1)(F) |
| Bulletin/Announcement/Identification Board (Nonresidential Use) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises, for permitted nonresidential building/use | — | §27-702(1)(G) |
| Nonconforming Use Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises, lawfully maintained nonconforming use | — | §27-702(1)(H) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises of sale/rental | — | §27-702(1)(I) |
| Development/Contractor Sign (Temporary) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §27-702(1)(J) |

### Highway Commercial District (HC), Commercial District (C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Residential District Permitted Signs | — | As specified in §27-702 | — | — | — | — | — | §27-703(1)(A) |
| Parallel Business Sign (Wall Sign) | — | Maximum 150 sq ft | — | — | — | Wall of establishment in HC or C district | — | §27-703(1)(B) |
| Freestanding Business Sign | 14 ft | — | — | — | — | Freestanding sign, must comply with formula | — | §27-703(1)(C) |
| Roof Sign (One-Story Building) | May not extend >4 ft above roofline | — | — | — | — | Roof of building | — | §27-703(1)(C)(2) |
| Illuminated Business Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §27-703(1)(D) |
| Off-Premises Sign | Roof sign: 4 ft above building/structure (not on support); Freestanding: 25 ft above official street grade nearest sign | 300 sq ft | — | — | — | Off-premises; HC district | — | §27-703(2)(B) |

## Prohibited signs in Montour Township

- Flashing signs, festoon lighting and freestanding roof signs shall not be permitted in any district.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained within a distance of 50 feet from the intersection of any street lines or the intersection of a street line and the edge of a private accessway unless the location of the sign is situated at least eight feet above the level of the street center line.
- No sign shall be so located that it interferes with traffic through glare or obstruction or confusion with a traffic control device or by reason of design, illumination, shape or color create any other safety hazard.
- All signs permitted must be constructed of durable materials and kept in good condition and repair. Any sign which is allowed to become dilapidated shall be removed by the Township at the expense of the owner or lessee of the property on which it is located.
- Signs existing at the time of passage of this chapter and which do not conform to the requirements of the chapter shall be considered nonconforming signs and, once removed, shall be replaced only with conforming signs.
- No signs except those of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, shall be allowed within street lines. This provision may be waived for parallel signs in areas where no yard setback is required.
- No portion of any freestanding sign shall be located closer to any lot line than five feet. If this requirement cannot be met, freestanding signs shall be prohibited on such properties.
- All signs must comply with all of the regulations contained herein, regardless of whether or not a permit is required.
- No sign shall be illuminated in the C, A, SR, and VR Districts at a level greater than 20 footcandles. No sign shall be illuminated in the HC and I Districts at a level greater than 30 footcandles unless the fixture is shielded in such manner as to prevent glare and uncontrolled illumination greater than 30 footcandles at the property line nearest the sign.
- Political signs shall not pose a traffic safety hazard in regard to vision obstruction due to sign placement or size.
- Political signs shall not be located within any public street right-of-way, nor shall they be located within the clear sight triangle of any street intersection, or in any way obstruct or impair a motorist's clear vision.
- Political signs shall not be construed of a type of material or physical design that poses a distraction to motorists.
- Political signs shall not be constructed of a type of material or physical design that poses a potential hazard to adjacent private property.
- Political signs shall not be allowed by those persons responsible for placement of that sign to deteriorate in physical condition to the degree that a potential adverse impact on adjacent property or general public health and safety may result.
- Political signs shall not be erected or displayed earlier than 70 days prior to the election to which said signs pertain.
- Failure to remove said political signs (pertaining to a specific election or referendum) within 30 days following that election shall be cause for the Township to remove said sign and for charges to be assessed by the Township.

## Signs exempt from permit in Montour Township

- Official signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, are allowed within street lines (with waiver provision for parallel signs where no yard setback is required).
- Political signs are allowed in all zoning districts, subject to specified conditions and without a fee.
- Nonconforming signs existing at the time of passage of the chapter may be repainted or repaired, provided such repainted or repaired sign does not exceed the dimensions of the existing sign.
- All on-premises signs under six square feet in area do not require the issuance of a zoning permit before erection or replacement.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All on-premises signs over six square feet in area and all off-premises signs regardless of size shall require the issuance of a zoning permit before erection or replacement.
- The application for permit for freestanding signs 50 square feet or larger or 15 feet high or higher, or any roof-mounted sign shall require drawings certified by a qualified registered professional engineer or architect, licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, certifying the proposed design meets or exceeds standards.

## Full detail

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