# Sign Regulations in Old Lycoming Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Old Lycoming Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/old-lycoming-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35722494#35722494)

## At a glance

Old Lycoming Township, Pennsylvania regulates 29 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Property Posting Signs in the R-A, R-R, R-S, R-U zoning district are capped at 6 feet (free-standing) tall and 2 square feet, with a 5 feet from ROW setback (Sec. §27-704.A(1); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.A). Most commercial signs in Old Lycoming Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 6 feet (free-standing) | 12 square feet | — |
| R-A, R-R, R-S, R-U | 10 | 10 feet (free-standing) | 20 square feet | — |
| C, I | 18 | 50 feet | 300 square feet | — |
| IC | 4 | 50 feet | 300 square feet per face | — |
| AE, A, FW | 2 | — | 2 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### R-A, R-R, R-S, R-U

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Property Posting Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 2 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | As needed | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(1); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.A |
| Name Plate or Personal Identification Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 2 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | As desired | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(2); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.B |
| Home Occupation Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 4 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1 | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(3); §27-708.I.A |
| Property/Development Sale or Rental Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1; or 1 per frontage if corner lot | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(4); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.C |
| Directional Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | Maximum 4 per facility | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(5); §27-708.I.A |
| Artisan's Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1 | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(6); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.E |
| Residential Development Identification Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 20 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1; or 1 per frontage if corner/multiple entrances | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(7); §27-708.I.A |
| Institutional Sign | 10 feet (free-standing) | 20 square feet | — | 10 feet from ROW | 1; or 1 per frontage if corner | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.B; §27-708.II |

### C, I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Property Posting Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 2 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | As needed | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(1); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.A |
| Name Plate or Personal Identification Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 2 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | As desired | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(2); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.B |
| Home Occupation Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 4 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1 | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(3); §27-708.I.A |
| Property/Development Sale or Rental Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1; or 1 per frontage if corner lot | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(4); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.C |
| Directional Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | Maximum 4 per facility | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(5); §27-708.I.A |
| Artisan's Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1 | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(6); §27-708.I.A; §27-707.3.E |
| Residential Development Identification Sign | 6 feet (free-standing) | 20 square feet | — | 5 feet from ROW | 1; or 1 per frontage if corner/multiple entrances | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.A(7); §27-708.I.A |
| Institutional Sign | 10 feet (free-standing) | 20 square feet | — | 10 feet from ROW | 1; or 1 per frontage if corner | Free-standing or parallel wall sign | — | §27-704.B; §27-708.II |

### IC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All C, I Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §27-705 |
| Advertising Sign Board (Billboard) | 50 feet | 300 square feet per face | — | 15 feet from ROW | 1 | Freestanding only | — | §27-705.H; §27-708.IV |
| Digital Billboard (IC Only) | 50 feet | 300 square feet per face | — | 15 feet from ROW | 1 | Freestanding only | — | §27-705.I |
| Digital Sign (Non-billboard) | 50 feet | 48 square feet per face (larger by special exception) | — | 15 feet from ROW | 1 | — | — | §27-705.I; §27-708.V |

## Prohibited signs in Old Lycoming Township

- No sign shall be placed within the clear sight triangle of any intersection or at any other location that could obstruct or impair a motorist's clear vision.
- No sign shall be located where it could be an impediment to pedestrian traffic.
- No sign, other than an official traffic sign, shall be erected within the right-of-way of any public street or roadway, unless authorized by the Township for a special purpose.
- No sign shall be painted, erected, affixed or maintained on a tree, stone (except for ornamental or architectural stones that may be used to identify a business or personal property), or other natural object, except for property posting signs.
- No sign shall be painted, erected, affixed, supported, or maintained on an accessory storage trailer.
- No sign shall be located on a sidewalk or other walkway which obstructs or restricts a pedestrian's passage, including temporary signs.
- No person(s) shall artificially increase the highest maximum height of a sign by altering the grade at the base of the sign.
- No sign shall be permitted to swing; however, minimal movement shall be allowed to prevent damage to the sign.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which could impair free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to a vent pipe, fire escape, or the eave of any building.
- Illuminated signs shall cause no glare or other disturbance incompatible with the nature of the neighborhood or impair the vision of passing motorists.
- Illumination of signs must be steady—the illumination shall not be flashing, moving, or changing in brilliance, color, or intensity, except for approved time and temperature signs.
- Signs in any floodplain area may not substantially impede natural drainage or the flow of water.
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials and adequately maintained to avoid deterioration, decay, or other conditions endangering public health, safety, or welfare.
- Each sign shall be removed when the circumstances leading to its erection no longer apply.

## Signs exempt from permit in Old Lycoming Township

- No zoning permit is required for property posting signs.
- No zoning permit is required for name plates or personal identification signs.
- No zoning permit is required for property or development sale or rental signs.
- No zoning permit is required for special event signs, garage, porch or yard sale signs, or political signs.
- No zoning permit is required for artisan's signs or other temporary signs intended to be displayed for a period of 30 days or less.
- No zoning permit is required for informational or public service signs (including rest room, public telephone, or other public convenience signs), provided such signs do not advertise any commercial establishment, activity, product, or goods or services.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no indication in the provided ordinance text that a master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance/public hearing specifically for signs (other than variances or special exceptions cited as part of use-specific requirements) is required for general compliance. Some digital signs and digital billboards exceeding area limits may require a special exception.
- All applicants for sign permits must comply with general sign regulations as well as specific requirements for each sign type and zoning district.
- Applications for signs being erected on property not owned by the applicant must include notarized permission from the property owner.
- Where approval is necessary from PennDOT (e.g., for signs adjacent to highways), state requirements must be met prior to issuance of a zoning permit.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 5 zoning districts in Old Lycoming Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Old+Lycoming+Township+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-old-lycoming-township

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