# Sign Regulations in North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/north-fayette-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/38227608#38227608)

## At a glance

North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania regulates 26 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Business/Occupation Identification Sign - Grounds in the Commercial District, Office District, Industrial District, B-1, B-2, I-1, I-2, MU (only those portions located within the Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District) zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and Up to 120 sq ft (see formula), with a 10 feet from property line or ROW setback (Sec. Table 15; §27-1008.1; §27-1009.13A). Most commercial signs in North Fayette Township 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 | 11 | 10 feet | 40 square feet | — |
| Commercial District, Office District, Industrial District, B-1, B-2, I-1, I-2, MU (only those portions located within the Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District) | 12 | 20 feet (top), 6 feet minimum at bottom | Up to 120 sq ft (see formula) | — |
| Residential District | 5 | 4 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| Miscellaneous District | 5 | 8 feet | 40 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Notification Sign | — | 2 square feet per sign (private signs); signs erected by public agencies according to Commonwealth law | — | — | — | On private lot by landowner/developer or by public agencies; see restrictions for ROW/public property | — | § 27-1004.1A-B |
| Secondary Sign | — | 10% of structure surface or 10 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per lot | On principal structure; 1 per lot | — | § 27-1004.4A-F |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential Use) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | One per lot; nonilluminated | — | § 27-1005.2A |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (All Other Uses) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | One per lot; nonilluminated | — | § 27-1005.2A |
| Temporary Development Sign (Residential Use) | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | One per lot; nonilluminated | — | § 27-1005.2B |
| Temporary Development Sign (Non-Residential Use) | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | One per lot; nonilluminated | — | § 27-1005.2B |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet per sign | — | — | 2 per lot | — | — | § 27-1005.2C |
| Temporary Event Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 per event | On principal structure face | — | § 27-1005.2E |

### Commercial District, Office District, Industrial District, B-1, B-2, I-1, I-2, MU (only those portions located within the Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Development Plan Identification Sign - Ground | 6 feet | 60 square feet | — | — | 1 per development | At development entrance(s) | — | Table 15; §27-1003.1A(1); §27-1008.1 |
| Development Plan Identification Sign - Wall | — | 24 square feet | — | — | 1 per development | At development entrance(s) | — | Table 15; §27-1003.1A(1); §27-1008.1 |
| Business/Occupation Identification Sign - Ground | 6 feet | Up to 120 sq ft (see formula) | — | 10 feet from property line or ROW | 1 per lot | On lot; not projecting over ROW | — | Table 15; §27-1008.1; §27-1009.13A |
| Business/Occupation Identification Sign - Pole | 20 feet (top), 6 feet minimum at bottom | Max 80 square feet (multiple businesses, no ground sign), see formula | — | 10 feet from property line or ROW; 50 feet from residential property line | 1 per lot | On lot, not over ROW | — | Table 15; §27-1008.1; §27-1009.13B |
| Business/Occupation Identification Sign - Wall (Option 1) | Below roofline | — | — | — | 1 per business in building | On principal structure wall, below roofline | — | Table 15 |
| Business/Occupation Identification Sign - Wall (Option 2) | Below roofline | — | — | — | 2 per business | On principal structure wall, below roofline | — | Table 15 |
| Building Identification Sign - Ground or Wall | Below roofline (for wall); ground sign: not specified | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 per building | — | — | Table 15 |
| Directional (On-Premises) Sign - Ground | 4 feet | 4 sq ft per sign | — | — | See additional requirements | — | — | Table 15 |

### Miscellaneous District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Development Plan Identification Sign - Ground | 8 feet | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | 1 per lot | — | Table 17 |
| Development Plan Identification Sign - Wall | — | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | 1 per lot | — | Table 17 |
| Business/Occupation Identification Sign - Wall | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | 1 per dwelling unit | — | Table 17 |
| Directional (On-Premises) Sign - Ground | — | 4 square feet per sign | — | — | See additional requirements | — | — | Table 17 |
| Bulletin Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | 1 per building | — | — | Table 17 |

## Prohibited signs in North Fayette Township

- Signs not expressly permitted by this ordinance are prohibited.
- A-frame or sandwich board signs are prohibited.
- Portable or wheeled signs are prohibited.
- Blowup signs are prohibited.
- Balloons, arrays, and similar items are prohibited.
- Flags other than governmental flags are prohibited.
- Banners and pennants are prohibited except for temporary event or displays authorized by the ordinance.
- Framed banners (e.g., banners in a wooden box surrounded by plexiglass) are prohibited.
- Moving or flashing signs not otherwise authorized by this ordinance are prohibited.
- Signs on trees, utility poles, or official traffic control devices or signs are prohibited.
- Signs that imitate traffic control devices are prohibited.
- Signs painted on walls or chimneys of a building or on fences or walls are prohibited.
- Signs on or affixed to vehicles or trailers parked on a public right-of-way, public lot, or private lot for the apparent purpose of advertising a product or directing people to a business are prohibited unless for temporary overnight storage or servicing.
- Signs which obstruct the vision of drivers, diminish the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device, or cause a hazard by obstructing visibility for traffic are prohibited.
- Signs that obstruct free ingress to or egress from a fire escape, door, window, or other required exit are prohibited.
- Signs using words or symbols such as 'stop,' 'look,' 'one way,' 'danger,' 'yield,' or similar that may interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic are prohibited.
- No sign shall be created which states or implies that a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under the ordinance.
- No sign, other than official traffic signs, shall hang over or be erected within the right-of-way of any street.
- Flashing or oscillating signs are prohibited.
- Lighting of signs must not create glare and must be compatible with ambient light; lighting must be stationary and constant in intensity and color.
- Signs may not be pasted, stapled, or attached to public utility poles or trees within the street right-of-way line.
- Signs may not be on a public lot or right-of-way unless erected/required by a governmental body.
- Signs may not be painted on, attached to, or supported by a tree, stone, cliff, or other natural objects.
- Signs may not be displayed on a vehicle parked and visible from a public right-of-way unless the vehicle is used for normal day-to-day business operations.
- Sign font and logos shall not be legible from the rear of the sign.
- Signage shall not be lettered or painted directly upon the wall or any other part of the building except for windows.
- No digital sign shall emit any sound or audio message.
- No digital sign message or image shall blink, flash, or move.
- No digital sign message or image shall contain more than 12 individual words or characters under nine inches in height.
- No sign, except North Fayette Township, may contain a place, name, or location name.
- No metallic streamers, flashing illumination, changeable copy, or similar visual components may be utilized as part of secondary signs.
- Portable signs are not permitted as temporary event signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in North Fayette Township

- Signs erected by a governmental agency, including street signs, official traffic signs, welcome signage, and official notices, are exempt from regulations.
- Signs authorized by the Township to be located on Township facilities and in public rights-of-way are exempt from regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All proposed development is required to submit a sign package to the Township for approval prior to any sign permits being issued to businesses. This requirement applies to new construction and to changes in signs for existing uses.

## Full detail

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