# Sign Regulations in Patton Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Patton Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/patton-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/42489646#42489646)

## At a glance

Patton Township, Pennsylvania regulates 29 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Ground-Pole Signs in the C-T, PC, OBD, OBD2 zoning district are capped at 10 ft max (face); structure max 25 ft high tall, 25 sq ft/single face, 50 sq ft/double face, and 10 ft (face dimension) wide, with a Behind property line, not over ROW or adjoining lands; special rules for corner lots. setback (Sec. §282-16, §282-10, §282-28). Most commercial signs in Patton Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Low-Density Residential Zones (R-1, R-2) | 11 | — | 25 sq ft (single-faced), 50 sq ft (double-faced) | — |
| Medium-Density Residential Zones (R-3) | 2 | — | 25 sq ft per face, 50 sq ft total | — |
| C-1, C-2 | 6 | May reach 25 ft or 75% of building height to roofline, whichever is higher. | Premises: 200 sq ft max; 2 sq ft/linear ft frontage; each sign: must fit within facade | — |
| Industrial District (I-1) | 6 | May reach 25 ft or 75% of building height to roofline, whichever is higher. | Premises: 200 sq ft max; 2 sq ft/linear ft frontage; each sign: must fit within facade | — |
| C-T, PC, OBD, OBD2 | 6 | May reach 25 ft or 75% of building height to roofline, whichever is higher. | Premises: 200 sq ft max; 2 sq ft/linear ft frontage; each sign: must fit within facade | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 25 ft or height of tallest associated building | 50 sq ft | — |

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

### Low-Density Residential Zones (R-1, R-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name and Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6A, §282-23A, §282-23B |
| Signs regulating property use | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6B, §282-23A, §282-23B |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 5 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6C, §282-23A, §282-23B |
| Bulletin Board (Public/Religious/Charitable) | — | 25 sq ft (single-faced), 50 sq ft (double-faced) | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6D, §282-23A, §282-23B |
| Professional Occupation Sign | — | 5 sq ft per occupant, total area not to exceed 25 sq ft per building | — | — | 1 per occupant | On premises | — | §282-21, §282-23A, §282-23B |
| Temporary Sign (Farm Product, Auction/Special Event) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6I, §282-23A, §282-23B |
| Contractor/Artisan/Property Maintenance Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street abuttal | On premises | — | §282-6N, §282-23A, §282-23B |
| Political/Personal Sign (Residential Use) | — | 5 sq ft per sign face (10 sq ft total) | — | — | — | On residential lots | — | §282-6M, §282-23A, §282-23B |

### C-T, PC, OBD, OBD2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs Permitted in All Districts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §282-6 |
| Wall Sign | May reach 25 ft or 75% of building height to roofline, whichever is higher. | Premises: 200 sq ft max; 2 sq ft/linear ft frontage; each sign: must fit within facade | — | — | Up to 5 per premises (see note) | On building wall | — | §282-15, §282-9, §282-10, §282-11, §282-28 |
| Ground-Pole Sign | 10 ft max (face); structure max 25 ft high | 25 sq ft/single face, 50 sq ft/double face | 10 ft (face dimension) | Behind property line, not over ROW or adjoining lands; special rules for corner lots. | 1 per premises, or 2 for corner/2 entrance lots | Located behind property line; may be between property line & building setback line. | — | §282-16, §282-10, §282-28 |
| Projecting Sign | Vertical dimension max: 6 ft; bottom at least 10 ft above grade. | 15 sq ft/face | Projects max 5 ft; at least 2 ft from curb. | Projects no more than 5 ft, at least 2 ft from curb. | 1 per premises or 1 per street frontage (corner/dual entrance) | On building; projects over sidewalk only, not over driveway/street. | — | §282-14, §282-10, §282-28 |
| Roof Sign | Max height: 25 ft from grade to top of sign | — | — | — | 1 per premises | On building roof | — | §282-17, §282-10, §282-28 |
| Directional Menu Sign | 7 ft | 20 sq ft/side (at local road), 15 sq ft/side (off-street lot), max 2 faces per sign | — | Min 75 ft from entrance; min 200 ft between same direction signs; not within 150 ft of major/arterial road. | — | On site, must be >75 ft from vehicular entrance, not within 150 ft of major road. | — | §282-19 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name and Address Sign (General Exemption) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6A |
| Signs Regulating Property Use (General Exemption) | — | 2 sq ft (res), 5 sq ft (comm/ind) | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6B |
| Real Estate Sign (General Exemption) | — | 5 sq ft (res), 25 sq ft (comm/ind) | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6C |
| Bulletin Board (General Exemption) | — | 25 sq ft (single face), 50 sq ft (double face) | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6D |
| Directional and Functional Sign (General Exemption) | — | Less than 5 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §282-6E |
| Governmental/Traffic Sign (General Exemption) | — | — | — | — | — | On premises or ROW as required | — | §282-6F |
| Flag/Pennant/Insignia (General Exemption) | 25 ft or height of tallest associated building | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | §282-6H, §282-10, §282-11A, §282-9 |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event) | — | Up to 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises per year | On/wall/freestanding wall | — | §282-29F |

## Prohibited signs in Patton Township

- Signs which incorporate any flashing, moving, or changing illumination or sign faces, or with illumination which varies in intensity or color, and signs with any visible moving or revolving parts, or apparent visible movement achieved by electrical pulsations or wind currents, except when not visible from motor vehicles on public roadways. Electronic screen signs (e.g., LCD or LED screens) are prohibited within clear sight of public roadways, except as necessary traffic control devices by authorized agencies.
- Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to public safety or health.
- Signs which by reason of size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination obstruct the vision of drivers or obstruct/detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on public streets and roads.
- Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a fire escape, door, window or other required exitway.
- Signs which make use of words such as 'stop,' 'look,' 'one-way,' 'danger,' 'yield,' or similar words, phrases, symbols, lights, or characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads, or confuses traffic.
- Any obsolete sign which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or product sold; must be removed within 90 days.
- Signs on public property or public rights-of-way, unless erected or required by a governmental body. No such sign shall bear any commercial advertising or announcement.
- Signs painted on, attached to, or supported by a tree, stone, cliff, or other natural object, except certain temporary signs advertising farm products or special events as specified.
- String lights, other than temporary holiday decorations, which are unshielded from off the property.
- Searchlights, spinners, and streamers, except for occasions such as grand openings and then only with special permission from the Planning Commission or Sign Inspector, limited to a fifteen-day period.

## Signs exempt from permit in Patton Township

- Flags, banners, and pennants are exempt from the prohibition on flashing/moving illumination and changing sign faces.
- Signs permitted in § 282-6 (Signs permitted in all districts) are exempt from licensing requirements and are not counted when calculating the number of signs per premises.
- Signs erected by a governmental body or under its direction, bearing no commercial advertising, are permitted.
- Historical markers, memorial signs or tablets, and signs denoting the date of erection of buildings are permitted.
- The flag, pennant, or insignia of any government or of any religious, charitable, or fraternal organization is permitted.
- Temporary signs advertising farm products, auctions, or special events by charitable or public service groups, meeting specific size and removal requirements, are permitted.
- Contractor, artisan, or property maintenance signs identifying work being performed on premises are permitted within stated size and time limitations.
- Permanent residential development entrance signs without commercial advertising, within certain size limits, are permitted.
- Political/personal signs within specific size limits are permitted on residential and commercial lots.
- Real estate management signs (for large multi-unit properties) indicating only property and management contact info are permitted.
- One sign on any premises not exceeding 25 square feet in area and otherwise conforming is exempt from license fees (but not licensing).
- Signs that existed at the time of ordinance enactment with previous permit fee paid are exempt from license fees upon presentation of valid license or receipt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For off-premises advertising signs (e.g., roadside turnoffs or pedestrian display areas), a preliminary plan of the site showing topography, boundaries, and property size must be submitted as part of the application process, with final site plans required for approval. These final site plans must show grading, parking, driveways, ingress/egress, landscaping, improvements, and if provided, waste disposal and water supply. Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors review is required.
- Pedestrian display structures (off-premises advertising) require a plan and are subject to the same review and approval process as roadside turnoffs.
- Requests for special exceptions to the sign ordinance may require submission of sketches, drawings, or photographs showing the property and proposed signs to the Planning Commission as part of the review process.
- Applications for permanent signs (new, altered, or moved) require submission of a plan showing sign design, materials, method of construction, means of attachment, and a map showing location relative to buildings and thoroughfares. This is an individual permit application, not a 'master sign plan,' but does require detailed plans.
- Directional menu signs in certain districts and shopping centers require Planning Commission approval prior to issuance of a sign permit.
- Variance or special exception requests related to signs require a hearing and supporting documentation/plans for review by the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Hearing Board.

## 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 6 zoning districts in Patton Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Patton+Township+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-patton-township

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