# Sign Regulations in Neville Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Neville Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/neville-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35204188#35204188)

## At a glance

Neville Township, Pennsylvania regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Nonresidential zoning districts (C, I, IS, IT), Commercial zoning district, Industrial zoning district zoning district are capped at 35 feet, but not higher than existing building tall and 36 square feet, with a 10 feet from property line or right-of-way setback (Sec. §340-63G(1)(b), G(3), E(2), E(8)). Most commercial signs in Neville Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 35 feet but not higher than the existing building | — | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 6 | 6 feet | 18 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts (C, I, IS, IT), Commercial zoning district, Industrial zoning district | 7 | 35 feet, but not higher than existing building | 36 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 feet but not higher than the existing building | — | — | 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way | — | Shall be placed no closer than 10 feet to any property line or right-of-way line; not erected over a street right-of-way; Only on zoning lots with a minimum of 100 feet of street frontage | — | §340-63B(1-7), E(1-8) |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than existing building | — | — | — | — | No blocking of doors, windows, fire escapes | — | §340-63B, E(1), E(6), E(7) |
| Temporary Sign | 35 feet (nonresidential) or 6 feet (residential), but not higher than existing building | — | — | 10 feet from property line/right-of-way | — | Setbacks and placement apply as above | — | §340-63D |

### Residential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Marker | 6 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §340-63C(1), F(1), H(1) |
| Home-Based Business Sign | 6 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §340-63C(2), F(2) |
| For Sale/Lease Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §340-63C(4), F(3) |
| Development Identification Sign | 3 feet | 18 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §340-63F(4) |
| Institutional Sign | 6 feet | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | §340-63F(5) |
| Temporary Sign | 6 feet | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | §340-63F(6) |

### Nonresidential zoning districts (C, I, IS, IT), Commercial zoning district, Industrial zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Marker | — | 3 feet by 4 feet (maximum) | — | — | — | At every entrance or in front of any building or fence | — | §340-63H(2) |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than the existing building | — | — | — | One per business (may have one facing each street if applicable) | On building wall facing a street | — | §340-63G(1)(d), G(2) |
| Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per business in lieu of wall sign | On canopy or marquee | — | §340-63G(1)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 feet, but not higher than existing building | 36 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line or right-of-way | One permanent freestanding sign per business/building | On zoning lot with minimum 100 feet street frontage, not closer than 10 feet to any property or right-of-way line; not over a street right-of-way | — | §340-63G(1)(b), G(3), E(2), E(8) |
| Freestanding Directory Sign | 5 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | §340-63G(4) |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage at sites in single ownership with more than one business/industry | — | §340-63G(5) |
| Temporary Sign | 35 feet, but not higher than existing building | — | — | 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way | — | — | — | §340-63D |

## Prohibited signs in Neville Township

- No animated signs, or signs illuminated by a flashing, pulsating or intermittent source are permitted.
- No signs which create glare on adjacent properties or any adjacent street are permitted.
- Signs shall not be placed closer than 10 feet to any property line or right-of-way line, and shall not be erected over a street right-of-way.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner that would obstruct vision, ingress and/or egress, or interfere with traffic.
- No sign shall be located so as to block doors, operable windows or fire escapes, nor shall a sign be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign shall be painted directly on a wall. Letters or other devices may be applied directly to a wall, but shall not extend more than six inches from the wall.
- Freestanding signs shall be permitted only on zoning lots with a minimum of 100 feet of street frontage.
- Any permitted signs shall be prohibited from advertising products not provided or sold on the premises.
- No off-premises sign shall be installed in the Township for the purpose of attracting the attention of motorists on I-79 (Interstate 79).

## Signs exempt from permit in Neville Township

- Address markers.
- Signs identifying on-premises home-based business, two square feet in area.
- Signs erected by a public agency or utility providing warning or information to the public and any signs erected by the Township or under direction of the Township.
- Signs denoting the availability of property for lease or sale, located on the premises being leased or sold, not exceeding six square feet in area and to be removed within seven days of the sale or lease.
- Municipal traffic control and street identification signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign, or sign structure, except as provided for in this section, shall be erected, displayed, altered, relocated or replaced until a building permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer.
- A separate permit shall be required for each sign requiring a permit.
- Applications for sign permits must be submitted on a Township-provided form and must include detailed information listed in section 340-63B(2).
- Temporary signs require a building permit from the Zoning Officer and the permit must cite the length of time the sign may be displayed.
- Within residential zoning districts, all signs except those explicitly exempted require a building permit.
- In nonresidential districts, all signs except exempt signs require a permit.

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