# Sign Regulations in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pittston Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-11
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## At a glance

Pittston Township, Pennsylvania regulates 10 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Identification Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Not higher than the parapet of the building if freestanding tall and 2 square feet, with a 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. setback (Sec. SECTION 1001 A, SECTION 1003 A, SECTION 1004 A). Most commercial signs in Pittston 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 | 5 | 6 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts (R-1, R-2) | 5 | 6 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| Business Districts (B-1, B-2) | 9 | 18 feet | 300 square feet per panel | — |
| Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2, I-3) | 9 | 18 feet | 200 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | Not higher than the parapet of the building if freestanding | 2 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the zoning lot | — | SECTION 1001 A, SECTION 1003 A, SECTION 1004 A |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the same lot as the property offered for sale or rental | — | SECTION 1001 D, SECTION 1003 C, SECTION 1004 C |
| Subdivision/Development Sign | — | 60 square feet | — | 35 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 1 per subdivision (2 if fronts two or more roads) | On the same property as the lots and/or homes offered for sale | — | SECTION 1001 E, SECTION 1003 D, SECTION 1004 D |
| Institutional Sign | Maximum height restriction for principal structure in the district | 30 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the zoning lot | — | SECTION 1001 F, SECTION 1003 E, SECTION 1004 E |
| On-Site Directional and/or Informational Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from front, rear or side yard | No limit (excluded from general number limit) | On the property | — | SECTION 1001 G, SECTION 1003 F, SECTION 1004 F |

### Business Districts (B-1, B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | Not higher than the parapet of the building if freestanding | 2 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. Minimum front yard setback 50% of required for principal structure; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the zoning lot | — | SECTION 1001 A, SECTION 1003 A, SECTION 1004 A, SECTION 1004 B(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the same lot as the property offered for sale or rental | — | SECTION 1001 D, SECTION 1003 C, SECTION 1004 C |
| Subdivision/Development Sign | — | 60 square feet | — | 35 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 1 per subdivision (2 if fronts two or more roads) | On the same property as the lots and/or homes offered for sale | — | SECTION 1001 E, SECTION 1003 D, SECTION 1004 D |
| Institutional Sign | Maximum height restriction for principal structure in the district | 30 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the zoning lot | — | SECTION 1001 F, SECTION 1003 E, SECTION 1004 E |
| On-Site Directional and/or Informational Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from front, rear or side yard | No limit (excluded from general number limit) | On the property | — | SECTION 1001 G, SECTION 1003 F, SECTION 1004 F |
| Business Sign - Single Use | 18 feet | — | — | Minimum front yard setback 50% of required for principal structure. Side and rear same as principal structure. | Included in the 2 (3 on corner lots) limit | On the zoning lot where the business is located | — | SECTION 1001 B, SECTION 1003 B, SECTION 1004 B |
| Business Sign - Shopping Center or Integrated Grouping | 18 feet | 200 square feet | — | Minimum front yard setback 50% of required for principal structure. Side and rear same as principal structure. | 1 per lot (2 if fronts two or more roads) | On the lot, facing roads | — | SECTION 1001 B, SECTION 1003 B, SECTION 1004 B(4) |
| Billboard Sign or Off-Premise Advertising Sign | Not projecting above maximum height for the district | 300 square feet per panel | — | 200 feet from center line of limited access highway or State Legislative Route; 10 feet from front lot line otherwise, but greater of 50% principal setback or 10 feet for freestanding. | No specific limit beyond spacing | Not attached to building | — | SECTION 1001 C, SECTION 1003 G, SECTION 1004 G |

### Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2, I-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | Not higher than the parapet of the building if freestanding | 2 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. Minimum front yard setback 50% of required for principal structure; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the zoning lot | — | SECTION 1001 A, SECTION 1003 A, SECTION 1004 A, SECTION 1004 B(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the same lot as the property offered for sale or rental | — | SECTION 1001 D, SECTION 1003 C, SECTION 1004 C |
| Subdivision/Development Sign | — | 60 square feet | — | 35 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 1 per subdivision (2 if fronts two or more roads) | On the same property as the lots and/or homes offered for sale | — | SECTION 1001 E, SECTION 1003 D, SECTION 1004 D |
| Institutional Sign | Maximum height restriction for principal structure in the district | 30 square feet | — | 10 feet from the front lot line. For freestanding signs, minimum front yard setback is 50% of required principal structure setback or 10 feet, whichever greater; side and rear same as principal structure. | 2 (3 on corner lots), excluding directional signs | On the zoning lot | — | SECTION 1001 F, SECTION 1003 E, SECTION 1004 E |
| On-Site Directional and/or Informational Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from front, rear or side yard | No limit (excluded from general number limit) | On the property | — | SECTION 1001 G, SECTION 1003 F, SECTION 1004 F |
| Business Sign - Single Use | 18 feet | 40 square feet | — | Minimum front yard setback 50% of required for principal structure. Side and rear same as principal structure. | Included in the 2 (3 on corner lots) limit | On the zoning lot where the business is located | — | SECTION 1001 B, SECTION 1003 B, SECTION 1004 B(3)(a)(c) |
| Business Sign - Shopping Center or Integrated Grouping | 18 feet | 200 square feet | — | Minimum front yard setback 50% of required for principal structure. Side and rear same as principal structure. | 1 per lot (2 if fronts two or more roads) | On the lot, facing roads | — | SECTION 1001 B, SECTION 1003 B, SECTION 1004 B(4) |
| Illuminated or Flashing Sign | 18 feet if business sign | — | — | Same as underlying sign type; additionally 250 feet from residential, school, intersection | Included in general limit | Attached to building wall or permanently installed freestanding | — | SECTION 1004 H |

## Prohibited signs in Pittston Township

- Signs which are located in such a position which endangers vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic by obscuring the site distance.
- Signs which by design and/or location may be confused with traffic signs or signals.
- Any sign located in or extending into a public right-of-way, including sidewalk areas, except an official street sign or traffic control sign.
- Signs which due to their construction and/or location would constitute a hazard or a potential danger to the community.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pittston Township

- Permits are not required for temporary political signs.
- Permits are not required for real estate signs.
- Permits are not required for subdivision/land development signs.
- Permits are not required for accessory residential signs.
- For signs in the interest of public information and convenience, the Zoning Officer may issue or deny a temporary permit for the period applicable to the event.
- On-site directional and/or informational signs are excluded from the limit of two signs per property.

## Full detail

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