# Sign Regulations in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/mount-pocono
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-06
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6874202#6874202)

## At a glance

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania regulates 18 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial, Downtown (C-1) zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 25 square feet, with a 10 feet from property line or right-of-way setback (Sec. § 215-87B(2)(a); § 215-87C-E). Most commercial signs in Mount Pocono 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 | 8 | 25% of vertical height from eaves to ridge (or lower ridge for gambrel/mansard/hip-on-gable) | 20 square feet | — |
| Residential Low Density, Single-Family (R-1); Residential Low Density, Single-Family and Duplex (R-2); Residential Medium Density, Mixed Type (R-3) | 3 | 12 feet | 16 square feet | — |
| Commercial, Downtown (C-1) | 8 | 30 feet | 100 square feet per side | — |
| Commercial, General (C-2); Industrial (M); Railroad-Light Manufacturing (R-LM) | 8 | 30 feet | 100 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | In addition to permitted freestanding and building signs | Attached to awning or canopy on building | — | § 215-88B |
| Personal Sign | 6 feet | 2 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per property | On premises | — | § 215-90 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 square feet per side | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | § 215-88D |
| Construction Sign | 8 feet | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 per road | On construction site | — | § 215-89C |
| Special Event Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | 2 per event | On premises | — | § 215-89G |
| Changeable Sign | — | — | — | — | As per sign type | As per sign type | — | § 215-79; § 215-83B, C |
| Directory Sign | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On commercial or industrial property | — | § 215-98 |
| Roof Sign | 25% of vertical height from eaves to ridge (or lower ridge for gambrel/mansard/hip-on-gable) | As per on-premises limits | — | — | As per on-premises | On roof | — | § 215-83J |

### Commercial, Downtown (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet | 25 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line or right-of-way | Maximum 2 total on-premises signs (combinations with attached) | On premises, outside clear sight triangles | — | § 215-87B(2)(a); § 215-87C-E |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | 24 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 total on-premises signs (combinations with freestanding) | Attached to building wall | — | § 215-87B(2)(b); § 215-88J |
| Marquee Sign | 20 feet | 24 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 total on-premises signs | Attached to marquee | — | § 215-87B(2)(b); § 215-88J |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | 1 (replaces one other sign) | Perpendicular to building wall | — | § 215-88I |
| Awning Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | On awning attached to building | — | § 215-88B |
| Accessory Window Sign | — | 70% of window area | — | — | — | Behind or affixed to window | — | § 215-88K |
| Off-Premises Sign | 30 feet | 100 square feet per side | — | Per district building setbacks | — | In commercial district | — | § 215-86 |
| Directory Sign | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — | 10 feet | 1 | On property | — | § 215-98 |

### Commercial, General (C-2); Industrial (M); Railroad-Light Manufacturing (R-LM)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet | 50 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line or right-of-way | Maximum 2 total on-premises signs (combinations with attached) | On premises, outside clear sight triangles | — | § 215-87B(1)(a); § 215-87C-E; § 215-81A(6) |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 total on-premises signs (combinations with freestanding) | Attached to building wall | — | § 215-87B(1)(b); § 215-88J |
| Marquee Sign | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 total on-premises signs | Attached to marquee | — | § 215-87B(1)(b); § 215-88J |
| Awning Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | On awning attached to building | — | § 215-88B |
| Accessory Window Sign | — | 70% of window area | — | — | — | Behind or affixed to window | — | § 215-88K |
| Off-Premises Sign | 30 feet | 100 square feet per side | — | Per district building setbacks | — | In commercial or industrial district | — | § 215-86 |
| Directory Sign | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — | 10 feet | 1 | On property | — | § 215-98 |
| Pole Sign - Gasoline Station | 20 feet | 24 square feet per side | — | 10 feet | 1 | On gasoline station lot | — | § 215-92B |

## Prohibited signs in Mount Pocono

- Animated and moving signs, including flags with commercial messages, pennants, banners, streamers, propellers, discs, flashing signs, signs simulating motion, searchlights, video displays, and Tri-Vision signs.
- Flashing and message signs with lights or messages that change, flash, blink, or turn on and off intermittently, excluding time and temperature signs.
- Glaring signs with light sources or reflections that constitute a hazard or nuisance, including fluorescent text/graphics/background and holographic signs.
- Inflatable signs and other inflated objects, excluding one bouquet of balloons at balloon-selling premises or temporary residential use.
- Mirrors used as part of a sign.
- Multiple signs, logos, or insignia on a canopy or canopies attached to a building or structure.
- Obstructive signs at road intersections that block free and clear vision.
- Posters and handbills affixed to structures, trees, natural vegetation, rocks, or poles.
- Roof signs on flat roofs with eaves or parapets; specific height and placement restrictions apply to other roof types.
- Signs emitting smoke, visible vapors, particles, sound, or odor.
- Signs adversely affecting safety, including those preventing ingress/egress from doors/windows/fire escapes, attached to standpipes/fire escapes, or using open flames.
- Simulated traffic signs or obstructions that may be confused with traffic signs/signals, obstruct sight distance triangles, or extend into public rights-of-way.
- Strings of lights outlining property lines, sales areas, or structures for advertising, excluding temporary holiday decorations or carnival/fair lights.
- Vehicle signs on parked trailers/vehicles used primarily for advertising, excluding logos on actively used business vehicles.
- Signs on shelters bearing advertising messages.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mount Pocono

- Decals affixed to windows or door glass panels indicating membership or accepted credit cards.
- Flags, emblems, and insignia of government agencies, religious, charitable, public, or nonprofit organizations (limited to 40 sq ft per flag, max 3 flags per property, flagpoles ≤40 ft, wall-mounted ≤40 sq ft and one per property).
- Garage or yard sale signs (≤4 sq ft, erected ≤4 days prior, one on-premises, removed 1 day after event).
- Handicapped parking space signs (≤2 sq ft).
- Name and address signs (up to 2 signs, ≤2 sq ft per side, no commercial advertising).
- Private drive signs (one per driveway entrance, ≤2 sq ft, limited to 'private drive' and addresses).
- Public signs erected by government agencies or utilities (traffic, utility, safety, railroad, identification).
- Security and warning signs ('no trespassing,' etc.; ≤2 sq ft in residential zones, ≤5 sq ft in commercial/industrial; no limit for state law 'no trespassing' signs).
- Temporary real estate signs (one per property, ≤6 sq ft residential, ≤32 sq ft other zones, removed within 30 days of closing/leasing).
- Charitable signs for nonprofits (with Borough Council authorization, ≤14 days, A-frame/portable allowed).
- Banners across state roads (conform to PennDOT specs, with Borough Council authorization).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Off-premises signs require a special exception from the Zoning Hearing Board (§215-86I).
- Signs in planned commercial or industrial developments follow specific criteria in §215-97, including development identification signs, individual building signs, and individual establishment signs; §215-85B number limits do not apply.
- Alternative freestanding sign options for certain planned commercial developments require compliance with §215-97E standards for directory and freestanding building signs.
- Resort/community development signs conform to general standards in §§215-84 and 215-85, with specific individual requirements in §215-95; permits required for signs exceeding listed sizes.
- A landscaping plan is required for any freestanding sign permit application (§215-81A(6)).
- Nonconforming signs may require Zoning Hearing Board variance for alterations beyond face changes (§215-100).

## Full detail

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