# Sign Regulations in Pleasant Hills Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pleasant Hills Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/pleasant-hills-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10786812#10786812)

## At a glance

Pleasant Hills Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 23 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Billboards in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 40 ft above curb (structure max 20 ft high, 60 ft wide) tall, 750 sq ft (minimum 250 sq ft), and 60 ft (structure; message max 750 sq ft) wide, with a 10 ft from right-of-way; 100 ft minimum if next to residential zone setback (Sec. §374-64). Most commercial signs in Pleasant Hills Borough 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 | 3 | 40 ft above curb (structure max 20 ft high, 60 ft wide) | 750 sq ft (minimum 250 sq ft) | — |
| R-1 Residence District, R-2 Residence District, R-3 Residence District, R-4 Residence District, C-1 Commercial District, P-1 Civic District | 8 | — | 60 sq ft | — |
| O-1 Office District, C-2 Commercial District, C-3 Commercial District, C-4 Commercial District, M-1 Manufacturing District | 19 | 25 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zoning District | 1 | — | — | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On the same property as the principal use. Not in any street right-of-way. | — | §374-63 |
| Billboard | 40 ft above curb (structure max 20 ft high, 60 ft wide) | 750 sq ft (minimum 250 sq ft) | 60 ft (structure; message max 750 sq ft) | 10 ft from right-of-way; 100 ft minimum if next to residential zone | — | Within 400 ft of the center line of U.S. Route 51 and Curry Hollow Road; not on residentially-zoned property | — | §374-64 |
| Inflatable/Air-Propelled Sign | 20 ft | Diameter or per-side max 12 ft | 12 ft | Setback from property line min of sign height, and min 20 ft from public right-of-way | — | On the ground or tethered outdoors; not on a structure or roof; setback from property line must be at least sign's height and at least 20 ft from right-of-way (including stabilizing ropes) | — | §374-64.1 |

### R-1 Residence District, R-2 Residence District, R-3 Residence District, R-4 Residence District, C-1 Commercial District, P-1 Civic District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale/Rent Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises being sold or rented | — | §374-61B(1) |
| Development/Subdivision Sign (Under 5 lots) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises being developed | — | §374-61B(2) |
| Development/Subdivision Sign (5+ lots) | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises being developed (5 or more building lots) | — | §374-61B(2) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of institution (church, school, college, hospital, utility, or similar) | — | §374-61B(3) |
| Nameplate (Single-family dwelling) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §374-61B(4)(a) |
| Nameplate (Multi-family Development in R-3 & R-4) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | §374-61B(4)(b) |
| Nameplate (Professional Occupant in C-1) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | In C-1 district only | — | §374-61B(4)(c) |
| Temporary Artisan/Contractor Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises being worked on | — | §374-61B(5) |

### O-1 Office District, C-2 Commercial District, C-3 Commercial District, C-4 Commercial District, M-1 Manufacturing District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate (Multi-family Development in R-3 & R-4) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | §374-61B(4)(b) / §374-62B(1) |
| Temporary Special Event Display Sign (Banner) | — | 40 sq ft combined per establishment | — | — | 2 | Affixed to building only (not freestanding); CANNOT be portable or freestanding. | — | §374-62B(2) |
| Directory Sign (Freestanding) | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line or street right-of-way | 1 | Freestanding on ground; permanently affixed | — | §374-62B(4) |
| Ground Business Identification Sign | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 10 ft from curb, property line or street right-of-way | 1 per lot (see 'Option 2' for exception) | On business premises only; at least 10 ft from curb, property line, or street right-of-way (not in right-of-way) | — | §374-62B(5)(a), (d) |
| Ground Business Identification Sign (Street Frontage 350+ ft) Option 2 | 6 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 10 ft from curb, property line or street right-of-way | 1 per lot | On business premises only, for lots with at least 350 ft of street frontage and multiple businesses. | — | §374-62B(5)(d) |
| Pole Business Identification Sign (C-2 Option) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 10 ft from curb or street and 10 ft from any property line (excluding front lot line) | 1 per lot | On business premises only; minimum 10 ft from curb or street (not in street right-of-way), minimum 10 ft from any property line other than front lot line. | — | §374-62B(5)(b), (c), (d) |
| Pole Business Identification Sign (Other Districts Option) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft (200 sq ft if Option 2 applies) | — | 10 ft from curb or street and 10 ft from any property line (excluding front lot line) | 1 per lot | On business premises only; minimum 10 ft from curb or street (not in street right-of-way), minimum 10 ft from any property line other than front lot line. | — | §374-62B(5)(b), (c), (d) |
| Pole Business Identification Sign (Street Frontage 350+ ft) Option 2 | 25 ft | 200 sq ft | — | 10 ft from curb or street and 10 ft from any property line (excluding front lot line) | 1 per lot | On premises with at least 350 ft street frontage and multiple businesses | — | §374-62B(5)(d) |

## Prohibited signs in Pleasant Hills Borough

- Banners and pennants, except as temporary special event signs as authorized in § 374-62B(2) below.
- Flashing, mobile, oscillating or animated signs.
- Portable and wheeled signs.
- Overhanging signs.
- Signs on a fence, roof or retaining wall.
- Signs on trees.
- Signs which imitate traffic control devices.
- Signs on parked vehicles that are placed so as to be visible from the public right-of-way, where the primary apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property, except for temporary overnight storage or maintenance/repair/service activities.
- Obsolete sign copy (must be covered or removed within 30 days after written notification from the Zoning Officer or Code Enforcement Officer, subject to approval of covering material).

## Signs exempt from permit in Pleasant Hills Borough

- Traffic regulation signs or traffic safety signs may be erected and maintained on any property within the Borough, subject to limits on number, size, shape, and illumination as determined by the Zoning Officer (§ 374-69).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications to install any sign (other than a temporary special event display or window sign), as permitted under §§ 374-62, 374-63, 374-64 and 374-65, must be accompanied by complete design data prepared by a registered engineer or architect, and constructed in accordance with the data submitted (§ 374-66).
- A permit from the Zoning Officer is required to install, reinstall, construct, reconstruct, or alter any sign permitted in §§ 374-62, 374-63, 374-64, and 374-65 (except temporary special event display or window signs); the applicant must supply all necessary information as required by the Zoning Officer (§ 374-67).
- An application with permit fee is required for inflatable or air-propelled sign or figure permits, including data on purpose, applicant info, time period, height, location, insurance, and any information required by the Zoning Officer (§ 374-64.1D).

## Full detail

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