# Sign Regulations in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/pocopson-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6539125#6539125)

## At a glance

Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania regulates 25 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Owner Identification Signs in the Residential District zoning district are capped at 4.5 ft tall and 2 sq ft, with a 1 ft setback (Sec. § 250-52B, § 250-51A). Most commercial signs in Pocopson Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 17 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District, Nonresidential Districts | 5 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft aggregate | — |
| Limited Industrial District | 1 | 35 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 8 ft from curb/ground final grade | No increase in area over existing sign | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owner Identification Sign | 4.5 ft | 2 sq ft | — | 1 ft | 1 | On the property; setback 1 ft from ROW | — | § 250-52B, § 250-51A |
| Professional or Accessory Use Sign | 4.5 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 | On the property; setback 5 ft from ROW | — | § 250-52C, § 250-51A, § 250-50B(4) |
| Identification Sign - Farm | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per property, or 1 per frontage with aggregate area not exceeding single sign area | On premises; setback 10 ft from ROW | — | § 250-52D(2), § 250-51A |
| Identification Sign - Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Similar Uses | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per property, or 1 per frontage with aggregate area not exceeding single sign area | On premises; setback 10 ft from ROW | — | § 250-52D(3), § 250-51A |
| Permanent Residential Development Identification Sign | 7 ft | 12 sq ft per entrance (may be increased by 50% with Board approval) | — | 10 ft | Max 2 per entrance | At entrance(s) to development | — | § 250-52G |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - Development | 7 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 2 | On property being advertised; setback 5 ft from ROW | — | § 250-52E(1), § 250-51A |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - House Sale/Rental | 6 ft | 9 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per street frontage | On the property being advertised; setback 5 ft from ROW | — | § 250-52E(2), § 250-51A |
| Philosophical Opinion Sign | 4.5 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 | On private property; setback 10 ft from ROW | — | § 250-52J, § 250-51A |

### Commercial District, Nonresidential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any sign allowed in Residential District | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 250-53A |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Commercial/Nonresidential) | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 | On property being advertised; setback 10 ft from ROW | — | § 250-53B, § 250-51A |
| Wall Sign (Business/Related) | May not project above roof eaves line | 40 sq ft aggregate | — | — | — | Affixed to exterior wall of the business building | — | § 250-53C(1), § 250-51F |
| Freestanding Sign (Business/Related) | 8 ft | 60 sq ft aggregate | — | — | — | On the business property | — | § 250-53C(2) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of window area (per window) | — | — | — | Inside window of the business building | — | § 250-53C(3) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonconforming Sign | — | No increase in area over existing sign | — | — | — | Existing location | — | § 250-52K |
| Street Name Plate (at intersections) | 8 ft from curb/ground final grade | — | — | — | — | At all street intersections, parallel to designated street, per 190-41A | — | § 190-41 |

## Prohibited signs in Pocopson Township

- No sign shall be erected within the right-of-way lines of any public street or public sidewalk, or be closer to a curb than 10 feet, unless specifically authorized elsewhere.
- No sign which includes strings of light bulbs, balloons, forced-air type activation, is animated, revolves, swings, has movable parts, flashing lights, reflectors, or is portable by not being permanently affixed to a building, structure or the ground shall be permitted after the effective date. (Except where temporary signs are otherwise permitted.)
- No sign which emits smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor shall be permitted.
- No sign shall project over a public sidewalk.
- Wall signs shall not project more than 12 inches from the face of the building.
- Each sign shall be maintained in good condition and repair.
- No sign shall constitute a hazard to health, safety or welfare.
- All signs must be constructed and maintained according to Township Building Codes.
- No sign shall be attached to utility poles, fence posts, trees, rocks, similar structures, objects, or other existing signs, except as described in § 250-52H.
- Off-premises signs, other than those specifically permitted, shall not be built or erected within the Township.
- No sign shall be obscene or include lewd language.
- Any sign erected in violation of this section shall be removed immediately upon proper notification by the Township. Failure to comply is a violation; immediate threats may be removed without notice.
- In the event of conflict between this article and other ordinance sections regarding signs, the most restrictive shall control.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pocopson Township

- Official traffic signs and Pocopson Township signs.
- Warning signs, including trespassing, sporting, private property, and conservation easement signs.
- Historical signs issued by government entities.
- Signs that express philosophical opinions.
- Political candidate, referendum, and similar signs for an upcoming election.
- Temporary directional signs in the residential district.
- Temporary signs in the residential district that advertise the sale or rental of a house.
- Owner identification signs in the residential district.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All new signs in the commercial or nonresidential districts shall be included as part of the application for subdivision or land development or new commercial construction or alteration permits.
- All new signs for residential developments shall be included as part of the application for subdivision or land development or new residential construction or alteration permits.
- A permanent sign identifying a residential development shall be approved through the subdivision and land development process.

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

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