# Sign Regulations in Moon Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Moon Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/moon-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31372778#31372778)

## At a glance

Moon Township, Pennsylvania regulates 29 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Business Identification Sign (Ground Sign)s in the Nonresidential zoning districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft (lots <=2 acres); 8 ft (lots >2 acres) tall and 32 sq ft (lots <= 2 acres); 50 sq ft (lots >2 acres), with a At least 10 ft from street ROW or 40 ft from street centerline, whichever greater; if abutting residential, 50 ft from lot line setback (Sec. § 27-705C(2)). Most commercial signs in Moon 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 | 12 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 2 | 8 ft (structure) | 18 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 6 | 6 ft (lots <=2 acres); 8 ft (lots >2 acres) | 50 sq ft (max 20% business identification) | — |
| M-1 Industrial District | 8 | 25 ft (top); at least 10 ft (bottom edge) | 200 sq ft | — |
| Historic District | 1 | — | — | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Board Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | At a place of worship, school, university, library, Township facility or similar public building | — | § 27-703A, § 27-702L |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot (Open House: 1 per development) | On the lot for sale/lease/rental; Open House signs at entrance to subdivision/development, on private property, outside the ROW | — | § 27-703B(1), § 27-703B(5), § 27-702L(2) |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per frontage | On each frontage of a lot | — | § 27-703B(2)-(4), § 27-702L(2) |
| Development Sign (Residential) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On the lot | — | § 27-703C, § 27-702L(4) |
| Development Sign (Nonresidential) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On the lot | — | § 27-703C, § 27-702L(4) |
| Construction Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On the lot under construction | — | § 27-703D, § 27-702L(4) |
| On-Premises Directional Sign (lots < 20,000 sq ft) | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | On any lot with 2+ multi-family or nonresidential buildings, or lots with 100+ parking spaces | — | § 27-703G |
| Restaurant Sandwich Board Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | Not in public right-of-way | 1 per restaurant | Immediately by restaurant entrance, not within ROW, 5 ft clearance for pedestrians | — | § 27-702D(2) |

### Nonresidential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Special Event Sign | — | 32 sq ft per establishment; aggregate max 80 sq ft if multiple establishments per property | — | — | 1 per establishment | Securely attached to the building | — | § 27-705A |
| Business Identification Sign (Wall Sign) | — | — | — | — | Aggregate limit, number not specified | On any side of a building not facing a residentially zoned property | — | § 27-705C(1) |
| Business Identification Sign (Ground Sign) | 6 ft (lots <=2 acres); 8 ft (lots >2 acres) | 32 sq ft (lots <= 2 acres); 50 sq ft (lots >2 acres) | — | At least 10 ft from street ROW or 40 ft from street centerline, whichever greater; if abutting residential, 50 ft from lot line | 1 per lot | On the lot; not within ROW/clear sight triangle; see setback details | — | § 27-705C(2) |
| Arcade Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | In shopping centers or office complexes with pedestrian arcades/roofs/marquees | — | § 27-705C(5) |
| Awning Sign | — | No more than 25% of awning background area or permissible wall sign area, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per business (cannot combine with wall sign) | On building awning | — | § 27-705C(6) |
| Menu Board | 6 ft | 50 sq ft (max 20% business identification) | — | — | — | Within 10 ft of the building served, part of drive-through facility, not interfering with internal traffic | — | § 27-705C(7) |

### M-1 Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Changeable Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Affixed to building wall on subject property | — | § 27-705B |
| Business Identification Sign (Pole Sign, 1 Business) | 25 ft (top); at least 10 ft (bottom edge) | 40 sq ft | — | 10 ft from ROW or 40 ft from street centerline; 50 ft from abutting residential lot | 1 per lot | On subject lot; not in ROW/clear sight triangle; see setback | — | § 27-705C(3), § 27-705C(3)(f) |
| Business Identification Sign (Pole Sign, Multiple Businesses) | 25 ft (top); at least 10 ft (bottom edge) | 64 sq ft | — | 10 ft from ROW or 40 ft from street centerline; 50 ft from abutting residential lot | 1 per lot | On subject lot; not in ROW/clear sight triangle; see setback | — | § 27-705C(3), § 27-705C(3)(f) |
| Business Identification Sign (Roof Sign) | May project a maximum of 6 ft above highest roof point | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot in place of wall sign | On roof of building on subject lot | — | § 27-705C(4) |
| Portable Sign (Option 1) | — | — | — | — | — | On lot in M-1 Industrial District | — | § 27-702F |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Option 2) | — | — | — | — | — | On lot in M-1 Industrial District | — | § 27-702F |
| Inflatable Sign (Option 3) | — | — | — | — | — | On lot in M-1 Industrial District | — | § 27-702F |
| Changeable, Moving, Flashing Sign (General) | — | — | — | — | — | On lot in M-1 Industrial District | — | § 27-702E |

## Prohibited signs in Moon Township

- No sign shall be erected, altered, painted, relocated, remodeled, expanded or maintained in any manner that is inconsistent with provisions of this chapter and all other applicable Township ordinances.
- Banners or pennants, other than temporary special event signs authorized by this chapter, are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Signs placed on trees, utility poles, official traffic control devices, or official traffic signs are not permitted.
- Signs which imitate traffic control devices are not permitted.
- Signs painted on fences or retaining walls are not permitted.
- Strings of lights, flashers, flags, pennants or other display paraphernalia, except those displays specifically authorized by this Part, are not permitted.
- Overhanging signs, as defined herein, are not permitted.
- Signs on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a public right-of-way, public property, or private property (other than temporarily for overnight storage on the site of a business or for maintenance, repair, loading, unloading or rendering a service at any location) which are visible from the public right-of-way and where the apparent purpose is to advertise are not permitted.
- Signs located within public rights-of-way, except as otherwise provided in this Part, are not permitted.
- No sign shall be located in such a position that it will cause a hazard by obstructing visibility for traffic on a street or obscuring a traffic signal or other traffic control device.
- No sign shall be located within the clear site triangle of any intersection.
- No sign, other than official traffic signs, shall hang over the right-of-way of any street.
- No sign, other than official traffic signs, shall be erected within the right-of-way of any street, except as otherwise provided in this Part.
- Illumination, when authorized, shall not be directed toward adjoining properties or streets.
- Flashing or oscillating signs are only permitted in the M-1 Industrial District.
- Lighting shall be stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times.
- The intensity of any source of illumination of any sign, whether indirect or internal, shall be controlled so as to not create glare and to be compatible with the intensity of ambient light and illumination on surrounding properties.
- All signs must be constructed of durable material and maintained in good condition; any sign found to be in an unsafe condition shall be declared a public nuisance and removed or repaired at the owner’s expense.
- Whenever any business or entity is discontinued or vacated, all signs relating to such business or entity shall be removed within 30 days.
- Whenever a sign permit expires for a sign, the sign relating to the expired sign permit shall be removed immediately.
- Except for political signs and billboards, where authorized, all signs shall be located on the premises which they are intended to serve.
- It is unlawful to remove, injure, destroy or deface any marking or sign placed in accordance with the provisions of the Township ordinances.
- No sign or permanent external advertising display of any kind shall be erected, altered or used in the historic district except to inform the public of a service, business, occupation or profession carried on, in, or about the property on which such sign appears.

## Signs exempt from permit in Moon Township

- Residential identification signs, as defined herein, are exempt.
- Holiday decorations displayed for recognized federal or state holidays, provided they do not interfere with traffic safety or otherwise become a public safety hazard; holiday decorations shall not include temporary special event signs.
- Memorial/historical plaques are exempt.
- Window display signs (not exceeding 20% of window area) are exempt.
- Signs erected by a governmental agency, including street signs, official traffic signs, and official notices are exempt.
- Signs authorized by the Township to be located on Township facilities and public rights-of-way are exempt.
- Legal notification signs erected by public agencies are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Notification sign, real estate sign, political sign, construction sign, and off-premises directional signs erected by a governmental agency are exempt from sign permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Officer prior to the erection or alteration of any sign, except for exempted types listed in §27-702L.
- The Zoning Officer shall review and approve all sign applications and sign permits.
- In the historic district, an application for permit to erect or alter a sign must be reviewed by HARB (Historic Architectural Review Board) for conformity before a permit is granted, notwithstanding zoning sign approval.

## Full detail

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