# Sign Regulations in North East Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** North East Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/north-east-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33819238#33819238)

## At a glance

North East Township, Pennsylvania regulates 28 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Sign - Ownership/Lease (General Agricultural Property)s in the A-1 District, A-2 District zoning district are capped at 8 ft above grade tall and 6 sq ft (Sec. § 350-25C(6)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | See district requirements (usually up to 32 sq ft) | — |
| A-1 District, A-2 District | 7 | 12 ft above existing grade (unless lower specified) | 32 sq ft per street frontage | — |
| R-1 District | 6 | 8 ft above existing grade (unless lower specified) | 32 sq ft | — |
| R-2 District | 2 | 12 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — |
| B-1 District | 8 | 28 ft above grade | 288 sq ft | — |
| B-2 District | 2 | 18 ft above grade | — | — |

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

### A-1 District, A-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Use/Home Occupation/Bed-and-Breakfast Sign | 3 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-25C(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 32 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | — | On the property for sale/rent/lease | — | § 350-25C(2) |
| Nonconforming Use Sign | — | 32 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | § 350-25C(3) |
| Seasonal Farm Product Sign | — | 32 sq ft one side (individual sign), 256 sq ft total one side | — | — | Max 8 under one ownership/lease; name signs excluded | — | — | § 350-25C(4) |
| Directional Sign (Products Grown/Produced) | — | 8 sq ft per sign | — | — | 4 per ownership/lease | Off major highway route, for public interest | — | § 350-25C(5) |
| Sign - Ownership/Lease (General Agricultural Property) | 8 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per ownership/lease | — | — | § 350-25C(6) |
| General Sign (A-1, A-2) | 12 ft above existing grade (unless lower specified) | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-25C(7) |

### R-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Use Sign | — | Per A-1 and A-2 Districts | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-25D(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | — | On property for sale/rent/lease | — | § 350-25D(2) |
| Nonconforming/Home Occupation/Bed-and-Breakfast Sign | 3 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | § 350-25D(3) |
| Announcement Sign (Public/Charitable/Educational/Religious Uses) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 350-25D(4) |
| General Sign (R-1) | 8 ft above existing grade (unless lower specified) | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-25D(5) |
| Residential Name Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence | Per residence | — | § 350-25D(6) |

### B-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Signs permitted in R-2 District | — | — | — | — | — | Lots in residential use | — | § 350-25F(1) |
| Business/Occupant Sign | — | 256 sq ft total per business | — | — | 1 per distinct business | On the premises relating to the business | — | § 350-25F(2) |
| General Sign (B-1) | 28 ft above grade | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-25F(3) |
| Wall Sign (Business Name on Building) | — | Included in overall sign area above | — | — | One per side of building facing a roadway | Flat against building | — | § 350-25F(4) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 32 sq ft per side on one street frontage | — | — | — | On property for sale/rent/lease | — | § 350-25F(5) |
| Self-Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-25F(6) |
| Billboard | — | 288 sq ft | — | Same as for structures in district | — | — | — | § 350-25F(7) |
| Electronic Signboard | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 350-25F(8) |

## Prohibited signs in North East Township

- All signs must be off the legal road right-of-way.
- Signs shall be for the use of property owners only, except on state roads with a permit from PennDOT.
- No sign is permitted which moves, flashes, is intermittent or has animated or moving parts, except as specifically permitted in the ordinance.
- Illumination of signs by other than white light is not permitted, except for the self-illumination of electronic signboards as specified.
- No lighting may be used in any way in connection with any sign unless it is effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed on any portion of the main traveled way or is of such low intensity or brilliance as not to glare or impair the vision of the driver of any vehicle or otherwise interfere with any driver’s operation of a motor vehicle.
- No sign is permitted which appears to attempt to direct the movement of traffic or interferes with, imitates or resembles any official sign or device.
- No sign is permitted which prevents the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of approaching or merging traffic or interferes with the operation of any driver's vehicle.
- Any sign in any district may be prohibited where it is determined to be contrary to the safety, convenience and enjoyment of the public investment in such highways.
- No permanent sign is permitted to be erected or maintained upon trees or painted or drawn upon other natural features of the landscape.

## Signs exempt from permit in North East Township

- Official signs or notices erected and maintained by public bodies or agencies pursuant to and in accordance with municipal, state or federal law are permitted.
- Signs advertising the sale of or lease of property on which that sign is located do not require a permit, but must meet ordinance requirements.
- Temporary signs for field days, reunions and public sales are permitted from one to five days with no permit required, subject to district size requirements.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, bearing no advertising matter, not to exceed two square feet each in area and not over four in number, are permitted.
- Each sign requires a permit unless specifically stated otherwise in the ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit mention in the provided text of a master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting for general sign approvals.

## Full detail

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