# Sign Regulations in Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/nottingham-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32602491#32602491)

## At a glance

Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania regulates 15 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (including A-frame, sandwich board, tent signs)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet for other temporary signs tall and 5 square feet per sign face (A-frame, sandwich board, tent); 32 square feet (nonprofit event banner); 12 sq ft per side for most temporary signs, one sign may be up to 20 sq ft per side. (Sec. §425-96E(3), §425-96E(5)). Most commercial signs in Nottingham 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 | 2 | 8 feet for other temporary signs | 5 square feet per sign face (A-frame, sandwich board, tent); 32 square feet (nonprofit event banner); 12 sq ft per side for most temporary signs, one sign may be up to 20 sq ft per side. | — |
| Residential zoning districts, R-2 Zoning District, R-3 Zoning District, PRDs | 5 | 4 feet | 30 square feet per sign face | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts, B Zoning Districts, M Zoning Districts, B-2 District, M-1 District | 7 | 10 feet | 60 square feet per face; max 2 faces | — |
| B-2 District, M-1 District | 1 | 20 feet | 250 square feet per sign face | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Permanent Sign (General Requirements) | — | — | — | 10 feet from property/right-of-way line for most signs; Monument signs: minimum 5 ft from property line and 18 inches from street right-of-way. | — | Signs shall be placed no closer than 10 feet to any property line or any right-of-way line, measured horizontally from the sign edge. Signs shall not project within a street right-of-way. | — | §425-95, §425-96, §425-97 |
| Temporary Sign (including A-frame, sandwich board, tent signs) | 8 feet for other temporary signs | 5 square feet per sign face (A-frame, sandwich board, tent); 32 square feet (nonprofit event banner); 12 sq ft per side for most temporary signs, one sign may be up to 20 sq ft per side. | — | — | One per property for many types (some exceptions for separation distance); signs on single lot must be at least 10 ft apart | A-frame/sandwich/tent: Within main street frontage, immediately in front of the building; all temporary: not in right-of-way. | — | §425-96E(3), §425-96E(5) |

### Residential zoning districts, R-2 Zoning District, R-3 Zoning District, PRDs

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign (Home Occupations/No-impact Home-Based Businesses) | — | 5 square feet | — | — | 1 per home occupation or business | On dwelling for home occupation/no-impact home-based business | — | §425-98A |
| Monument Sign (Residential Development/Neighborhood Identification) | 4 feet | 18 square feet per sign face | — | — | — | At entrance/area identifying development/neighborhood | — | §425-98B |
| Building Sign (Public Institutions) | — | Not specified | — | — | — | On public institutions (church, school, etc.) | — | §425-98C |
| Monument Sign (Public Institutions) | 4 feet | 30 square feet per sign face | — | — | One per property | On property of public institution | — | §425-98D |
| Building Sign - Option 1 | — | 15 square feet | — | — | One per building | On building | — | §425-98E |

### Nonresidential zoning districts, B Zoning Districts, M Zoning Districts, B-2 District, M-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Option 1 (One Building) | 10 feet | 40 square feet per face; max 2 faces | — | — | One per building | On lot with one building | — | §425-99A(1), §425-99B(2)(a)-(f), §425-99B(4) |
| Freestanding Sign - Option 2 (Multiple Tenants) | 10 feet | 50 square feet per face; max 2 faces | — | — | One per building with multiple tenants | On lot with building with multiple tenants | — | §425-99B(2)(d), §425-99B(4) |
| Freestanding Sign - Option 3 (Multiple Buildings on Same Lot / Common Ownership) | 10 feet | 60 square feet per face; max 2 faces | — | — | One for multiple buildings/ownership | One freestanding sign for all buildings on lot | — | §425-99B(2)(e), §425-99B(4) |
| Wall/Building/Awning/Canopy/Marquee Sign - Option 1 (One Building) | — | 30 square feet | — | — | One per building | On one building | — | §425-99A(2), §425-99B(3), §425-99B(4) |
| Wall/Building/Awning/Canopy/Marquee Sign - Option 2 (Individual Tenant) | — | 30 square feet | — | — | One per tenant | On tenant space | — | §425-99A(3), §425-99B(3), §425-99B(4) |
| Directional Sign | — | 5 square feet per face | — | — | Max 4 per property | On property | — | §425-99A(4) |
| LED Sign | As permitted for sign type | Same as permitted for sign type (e.g., 30 sq ft for wall, 40/50/60 sq ft for freestanding, etc.) | — | — | — | Only allowed on signs otherwise permitted in these districts | — | §425-99B(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Nottingham Township

- No sign or sign structure shall be erected, displayed, altered, or relocated without a sign permit, except as provided for exempt signs.
- Animated signs are not permitted.
- Signs illuminated by a flashing, pulsating or intermittent internal or external light source are not permitted.
- Internal illumination that changes intensity with a frequency of less than 15 seconds shall be considered flashing and is prohibited.
- Signs that create glare on adjacent properties or any adjacent street are not permitted.
- Signs constructed from temporary materials, such as nonrigid plastic, nylon, fabric, or untreated or unpainted wood, are not permitted except for temporary signs as specifically allowed.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner or location that would obstruct vision, ingress, egress, or interfere with safe traffic flow.
- No sign shall be located so as to block doors, operable windows or fire escapes, or access to them; nor shall a sign be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign shall project over a street, alley, or driveway, nor be closer than two feet from the closest perpendicular edge of the curb or paved edge of any vehicular way.
- No sign lighting shall be installed in a manner or of such a brightness as to create excessive glare on adjacent property or uses such that such lighting inhibits the use and enjoyment of the adjacent property or uses.
- Flashing signs and signs with flashing lights are not permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in Nottingham Township

- Address markers do not require a sign permit.
- Signs erected by a public agency or utility providing warning or information to the public, and any signs erected by the Township or under Township direction, do not require a sign permit.
- Signs denoting the availability of property for lease or sale (maximum 12 sq. ft., one per property, not in right-of-way) do not require a sign permit.
- Political signs do not require a sign permit (must be removed within seven days after the political event).
- Temporary event signs and banners for nonprofit civic organization events (max 32 sq. ft., one per property, up to 30 days prior/removed three days after) do not require a sign permit.
- Special event signs (e.g., auctions, grand openings, new management, going-out-of-business, etc.) for up to fourteen consecutive days per event and one per occupied tenant space do not require a sign permit.
- Portable signs (excluding changeable letter signs) such as A-frame, sandwich board or tent signs, provided: max two faces, max 5 sq. ft. per face, only one per building, placed in front of building, must be removed at end of business day/nonbusiness hours, must not obstruct pedestrian traffic, do not require a sign permit.
- Signs for new building or construction projects and contractor identifications (erected after beginning of construction, removed upon completion or occupancy permit) do not require a sign permit.
- Other temporary signs (community, civic, educational, charitable, religious, political campaigns, etc.; not exceeding 12 sq. ft. per side or one at 20 sq. ft. per side, max 8 feet high, minimum 10 feet apart if multiple, not erected more than 30 days prior and removed within seven days after event) do not require a sign permit.
- Regular, routine, and customary maintenance (including repainting with no changes to lettering size, graphic elements, or content) does not require a sign permit.
- Repairs to damaged sign faces or structures do not require a sign permit.
- Replacement of a sign face with an identical sign face utilizing identical materials does not require a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no indication in the provided text that a master sign plan or special sign plan is required; all references are to sign permit applications processed per sign.

## Full detail

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