# Sign Regulations in Municipality Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Municipality Monroeville, Pennsylvania (PA)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28

## At a glance

Municipality Monroeville, Pennsylvania regulates 32 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Pole/Pylon Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 24 ft tall and 225 sq ft, with a See Article III setback (Sec. §359-121FF). Most commercial signs in Municipality Monroeville 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 | 7 | 24 ft | 225 sq ft | — |
| All residential zoning districts | 11 | 8 ft | 100 sq ft for temporary development sign; sign size not specified for plan identification, but typically monument | — |
| Conservancy Zoning District | 10 | 8 ft | 100 sq ft for temporary development sign; sign size not specified for plan identification, but typically monument | — |
| Commercial Zoning Districts, Special Use Zoning Districts, Manufacturing Zoning Districts | 16 | 24 ft | 225 sq ft | — |
| Shopping center or multitenant development | 2 | Monument: 10 ft, Pole/Pylon: 24 ft | 225 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 225 sq ft | — | — | One per building facade with frontage | Permanently against a primary structure, not less than 10 ft above sidewalk/ground, not protruding more than 12 in from structure, not projecting above the wall, not covering openings | — | §359-121QQ |
| Freestanding Sign | 24 ft | — | — | Must meet yard setback reqs Article III | One per business; two if multiple thoroughfares | Not encroach into any required yard setback | — | §359-121P |
| Pole/Pylon Sign | 24 ft | 225 sq ft | — | See Article III | One per business, two if >1 thoroughfare | Not encroach into any required yard setback | — | §359-121FF |
| Monument Sign | 24 ft | 225 sq ft | — | See Article III | One per frontage, two if >1 thoroughfare | Not encroach into any required yard setback | — | §359-121W |
| Roof Sign | Top not to exceed 15 ft above base of roof | 225 sq ft | — | See Article III | — | On roof; not encroach into required yard, not project over sidewalk/right-of-way | — | §359-121NN |
| Window Sign | — | 24 sq ft and not to exceed 10% of each window surface | — | — | One per window | Per window | — | §359-121RR |
| Awning Sign | — | 225 sq ft | — | — | — | On awning | — | §359-121C |

### Conservancy Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft (single family); 12 sq ft (multifamily); up to 25% of wall (max 100 sq ft) for >4 stories multifamily | — | — | — | Attached to structure | — | §359-123C,D |
| Personal Expression Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §359-123E |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from curb/right of way | — | Not less than 10 ft from curb/right of way | — | §359-123F |
| Public Interest Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Not attached to utility poles or traffic devices | — | §359-123G |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 25 sq ft; 6 sq ft temporary directional sign | — | 10 ft from curb/right of way | — | No closer than 10 ft from curb/right of way | — | §359-123H |
| Residential Plan Identification Sign | 8 ft | 100 sq ft for temporary development sign; sign size not specified for plan identification, but typically monument | — | Must comply with yard setback | Two at each entrance | At entrances to development | — | §359-123I |
| Yard Sale Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from curb/right of way | — | At least 10 ft from curb/right of way | — | §359-123J |
| Monument Sign (Nonresidential Use Only) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per nonresidential property | — | — | §359-123K |

### Commercial Zoning Districts, Special Use Zoning Districts, Manufacturing Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | — | 225 sq ft | — | — | — | On awning | — | §359-124C |
| Banner (Temporary Sign) | 15 ft above roof base | 100 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right of way | One at a time | Not less than 10 ft from right of way | — | §359-124D |
| Canopy, Freestanding | — | 225 sq ft | — | Must meet area/yards per Article III | — | — | — | §359-124F |
| Civic Event Sign (Off-premises) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Off-premises, not to obstruct visibility/traffic | — | §359-124G |
| Directional Sign (Off-premises) | — | — | 4 ft wide, 8 in high | — | No more than 6 per post set | At intersections of streets; for major facilities/shopping centers | — | §359-124J |
| Freestanding Sign | 24 ft | — | — | Must meet yard setback | One per business | Not in required setback | — | §359-124N |
| Ground Sign | 24 ft | — | — | Must meet yard setback | One per business; possible second sign per regulations | Not in required yard | — | §359-124O |
| Wall Sign | — | 225 sq ft | — | — | One per facade with thoroughfare | Permanently against primary structure, not less than 10 ft above sidewalk/ground, not protruding >12 in from wall | — | §359-124II |

## Prohibited signs in Municipality Monroeville

- No sign shall be erected, altered, painted, relocated, remodeled, expanded or maintained in any manner that is inconsistent with provisions of this article and all other applicable Municipal ordinances.
- A sign not expressly permitted is prohibited.
- Balloons or pennants are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, utility poles or official traffic control devices or signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs, including sandwich board signs, are prohibited.
- Revolving signs are prohibited.
- Signs which imitate traffic control devices are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or painted on fences or retaining walls are prohibited.
- Strings of lights, flashers, flags, pennants or other display paraphernalia are prohibited, except those displays specifically authorized by this article.
- Overhanging signs, as defined in the ordinance, are prohibited.
- Advertising vehicles or trailers parked on public rights-of-way, public property or private property for the apparent purpose of advertising products or directing people to a business or activity are prohibited, except for temporary overnight storage or while loading, unloading, or providing a service.
- All signs in the public right-of-way or on median barriers, telephone poles or pillars and trees, or any other structure located within public rights-of-way are prohibited.
- No sign shall flash, revolve, rotate, swing, undulate, emit noise or exhibit other distracting movement.
- No sign shall contain information or advertising for any product or service not sold on the premises.
- No new sign shall be permitted on any property unless every sign on the property shall comply with this section.
- No sign shall be located so as to cause a hazard by obstructing visibility for traffic or obscuring a traffic signal or control device.
- No sign, other than official traffic signs, shall hang over or be erected within the right-of-way of any street.
- No sign shall be located within the clear sight triangle of any intersection.
- No signs (except certain exemptions) shall be erected without a permit from the Zoning Officer.
- No sign shall exceed 24 feet in height as measured from the ground surface to the uppermost edge of the sign.
- No person, firm, corporation, association, their employees or agents shall nail, tack, glue, hang or otherwise affix or locate any sign, poster, and/or banner within or on public property or within public rights-of-way.
- Roof signs must not be placed to interfere with roof openings or access, or project over sidewalks or rights-of-way.
- Signs must not be attached to or painted on fences or retaining walls.
- Signs must not be illuminated unless expressly allowed.
- Landscape screening for freestanding signs shall not be removed without prior Municipal approval and submission of a new landscape plan.
- Signs must be constructed of weather-resistant, permanent, and noncombustible materials and anchored to withstand at least 70 mph wind speeds.

## Signs exempt from permit in Municipality Monroeville

- Residential nameplate signs, as defined in the ordinance.
- Holiday decorations for recognized federal or state holidays, provided they do not interfere with traffic safety or become a public safety hazard.
- Signs erected by a governmental agency, including street signs, directional signs, and official traffic signs.
- Flags of the United States of America and political subdivisions.
- Any public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable federal, state, county or municipal law, regulation or ordinance.
- Directional or warning signs and official signs or notices, danger and precautionary signs that relate to the premises; signs posted by railroad, other transportation, or communication companies necessary for direction, information, or safety of the public.
- Signs advertising the sale or lease of the real property on which they are located.
- Signs advertising activities conducted on the premises.
- Signs that the state or other agency of the state has approved for presentation on school bus waiting shelters.
- Signs directing people to local towns, historical sites, or attractions.
- No trespassing and similar signs.
- Memorial or historic plaques, markers, monuments, or tablets not exceeding five square feet in area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master sign plan is required for shopping center or multi-tenant developments. No sign permits shall be issued unless and until a master sign plan has been submitted to and approved by the Zoning Officer.
- The master sign plan must include a site plan showing all present and future signs, signage and building elevations, lighting, sign materials, color scheme, lettering or graphic scale, location of signs, landscaping plan, and computation of sign areas, heights, and count.
- A master sign plan may be amended by filing a new plan conforming to ordinance requirements.
- After approval of a master sign plan, no sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained except in conformance with such plan.
- All permit applications for freestanding, wall, monument, canopy, ground, pole/pylon, illuminated, and similar signs in any district require a site/landscape plan, elevation drawings, and in some cases sealed engineered drawings and certified electrical inspection, as part of the permit process.
- A variance or special exception hearing (e.g., Zoning Hearing Board) is required for certain signs that do not conform to standard regulations (such as banners or temporary event displays exceeding allowed time periods, murals, directory signs, etc.)

## Full detail

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