# Sign Regulations in Myerstown Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Myerstown Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/myerstown-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/42482450#42482450)

## At a glance

Myerstown Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 34 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Home Occupation and Accessory Day Care Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 2 sf (Residential); 8 sf (Non-Residential) (Sec. §27-1203, Table). Most commercial signs in Myerstown Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 22 | 8 feet | 50 sf (Non-residential only) | — |
| CN District, LDR District, OT District | 4 | To top of roof, or parapet up to 10 ft above roof | 40 sf on each side of a principal building | — |
| GB District, LI District, GI District | 3 | 20 feet | 60 sf per street lot abuts (see Note for more than one principal use) | — |
| CF District, TC District, TMN District | 4 | 15 feet (8 feet in TMN) | 40 sf per street lot abuts (16 sf in TMN) | — |
| Residential District | 2 | 10 feet | 40 sf | — |
| GB District | 1 | 40 ft above road elevation (bottom at least 10 ft above ground) | 300 sf per side (max 2 sides, each only one visible from one direction) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Sales or Christmas Tree Sign | — | 12 sf per lot (Residential); 50 sf per lot (Non-Residential) | — | — | 2 | On the property where sales are occurring | — | §27-1203, Table (Sign Types Not Requiring Permits) |
| Charitable Event Sign | — | 12 sf per lot (Residential); 50 sf per lot (Non-Residential) | — | — | 2 | On lot where the event is held | — | §27-1203, Table |
| Contractor's Sign | — | 12 sf per sign (Residential); 20 sf per sign (Non-Residential); or one shared sign up to 60 sf | — | — | 1 per contractor | On lot where work is being performed | — | §27-1203, Table |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 sf per sign | — | — | No max | On same lot as information relates to (e.g. entry, loading area) | — | §27-1203, Table |
| Flag | — | 12 sf per lot (Residential); 50 sf per lot (Non-Residential) | — | — | 1 | On lot | — | §27-1203, Table |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 2 sf per sign | — | — | 2 per event | On/near property of sale | — | §27-1203, Table |
| Home Occupation and Accessory Day Care Sign | 8 feet | 2 sf (Residential); 8 sf (Non-Residential) | — | — | 1 | On lot | — | §27-1203, Table |
| Identification Sign | 8 feet | 2 sf (Residential); 8 sf (Non-Residential) | — | — | 1 | Lot entrance or building | — | §27-1203, Table |

### CN District, LDR District, OT District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (School or Place of Worship) | To top of roof, or parapet up to 10 ft above roof | 40 sf on each side of a principal building | — | — | — | On wall of principal building | — | §27-1204.1.A |
| Wall Sign (Other Non-Residential Principal Uses) | To top of roof, or parapet up to 10 ft above roof | 10 sf on each side of a principal building | — | — | — | On wall of principal building | — | §27-1204.1.A |
| Freestanding Sign (School or Place of Worship) | 8 feet | 40 sf per street frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | One on each street lot abuts | — | §27-1204.1.A |
| Freestanding Sign (Other Non-Residential Principal Uses) | 8 feet | 10 sf per street frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | One on each street lot abuts | — | §27-1204.1.A |

### CF District, TC District, TMN District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | To top of roof or parapet up to 10 feet above roof | — | — | — | — | On building wall; principal non-residential uses | — | §27-1204.1.C |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sf per side (max two sides) | — | — | 1 additional per principal permitted sign | Perpendicular to building, may project over sidewalk (min. clearance per code, e.g. above sidewalk) | — | §27-1204.1.C |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet (8 feet in TMN) | 40 sf per street lot abuts (16 sf in TMN) | — | — | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street lot abuts | — | §27-1204.1.C and Note * |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | 10 sf per side | — | — | 1 | On sidewalk, not obstructing 5 feet for pedestrian/wheelchair access; must be kept indoors when business closed | — | §27-1204.1.C |

## Prohibited signs in Myerstown Borough

- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited, except certain flags and banners as allowed.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated, scrolling, rotating or moving signs of any type are prohibited.
- A sign shall not display electronically moving images.
- Flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business (except for Christmas-season lighting or displays).
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
- Signs which contain information that states that a lot may be used for a purpose not permitted under this Ordinance are prohibited.
- Signs that resemble an official traffic control sign, signal, or device, or have characteristics likely to confuse or distract motorists (e.g., prominent use of the word 'Danger') are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic are prohibited.
- Balloons greater than 50 cubic feet that are tethered for over a day and primarily intended for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts except as a temporary Charitable Event sign.
- No sign shall be located within the existing street right-of-way, except for allowed projecting and sandwich board signs.
- No sign shall be located in a way that interferes with sight clearance requirements.
- No signs except permitted Off-Premise, Official, Political, or Public Service Signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate.
- No sign shall be posted on any property unless permission has been received by the owner or entity leasing the property.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole or street sign post, except by a utility or government agency.
- A sign shall not be attached to a tree, except allowed temporary signs may be attached with string.
- Signs with electrical cords lying across parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks are prohibited (except temporary Christmas season lighting).
- Signs advertising a use no longer in existence must be removed within 180 days of cessation of such use.
- It is unlawful to willfully or maliciously destroy, remove, deface, obliterate, or cover up any sign erected by Borough authorities or authorized persons as a warning of danger.

## Signs exempt from permit in Myerstown Borough

- Signs meeting the requirements of Section 27-1203 (Miscellaneous Signs Not Requiring Permits) do not require a zoning permit.
- Non-illuminated window signs do not require a zoning permit.
- Lawfully existing signs may be painted, repaired, or have their logo or message changed or have a new sign face replacement without a zoning permit, as long as sign area or height is not increased and no nonconformity or increased non-conformity results (except a change to a digital sign requires a permit).
- Historic signs specifically authorized by the Borough or a County, State, or Federal agency are not regulated by the ordinance.
- Holiday decorations that commemorate recognized holidays, do not include advertising, and are posted for a maximum total of 90 days per calendar year, are not regulated by the ordinance.
- Signs that are not readable from any public street or any exterior lot line are not regulated by the ordinance.
- Official signs erected by the State, County, Borough, or other legally constituted governmental body or authorized by Borough ordinance, motion, or resolution, which exist for public purposes, are not regulated.
- Signs that only include information required to be posted outdoors by a government agency or the Borough are not regulated.
- Signs posted within the existing right-of-way of a public street and officially authorized by the Borough, the County, or PennDOT are not regulated, including decorative banners hung from street lights that are authorized.
- The ordinance does not regulate the placement of 'Tourist Oriented Directional Signs' posted in compliance with PennDOT regulations or approved by the Borough.
- Temporary non-illuminated window signs are not regulated.
- Official traffic signs, warning lamps, flares, or barricades erected by authorities for public safety or control are not subject to these regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except as specified for certain exempt signs (Section 27-1201.2).
- Placement details for traffic/engineering signs must be provided on submitted development plans, and all major subdivision or land development plans require engineering and traffic study data for each proposed traffic sign (Section 21-305.B/C).
- Any deviation from traffic/street sign regulations must be requested in writing and approved by Borough Council and must be listed on preliminary and final plans prior to recording (Section 21-305.E).

## Full detail

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