# Sign Regulations in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Robinson Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/robinson-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/14123703#14123703)

## At a glance

Robinson Township, Pennsylvania regulates 33 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Ground Sign (On-Premises)s in the Parkway Protection Overlay District zoning district are capped at 5 ft (including base); special logo identification features may reach 7 ft (max 9 sq ft per face) tall, 60 sq ft per face, max 2 faces, and 20 ft for sign face, 30 ft overall including base wide, with a Minimum 5 ft from property line; not within 100 ft of parkway R-O-W setback (Sec. § 300-92B(1)). Most commercial signs in Robinson Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 10 ft | 48 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 5 | 12 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Mobility Overlay Districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| C-1 Convenience Commercial District, S-1 Special Development District | 3 | 4 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| C-2 Commercial District, C-3 Commercial District, C-4 Commercial District, C-5 Commercial District | 7 | 4 ft (ground), 20 ft (pole) | 120 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Zoning Districts, I-1 Industrial District, I-2 Industrial District | 5 | 4 ft (ground), 20 ft (pole) | 200 sq ft | — |
| Parkway Protection Overlay District | 6 | 12 ft | 60 sq ft per face, max 2 faces | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential/S-1) | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot in residential or S-1 zoning | — | § 300-85B |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot in commercial/industrial zone | — | § 300-85B |
| Temporary Development Sign (Residential) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot, residential or S-1 district | — | § 300-85C |
| Temporary Development Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot, commercial or industrial zone | — | § 300-85C |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Residential / S-1) | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot, residential or S-1 district | — | § 300-85D, 300-85E |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Commercial / Industrial) | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot, commercial or industrial zone | — | § 300-85D, 300-85E |
| Bulletin Sign | 6 ft (freestanding ground sign) | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot with qualifying use | On lot with qualifying institution (place of worship, school, library, other public/semi-public building) | — | § 300-85G |
| On-Premises Directional Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | Varies with lot size | Multiple-family or nonresidential lots, or lots with >100 parking spaces | — | § 300-85H |

### C-2 Commercial District, C-3 Commercial District, C-4 Commercial District, C-5 Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 120 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | On each establishment (ground floor frontage) | — | § 300-88B(1) |
| Freestanding Business Sign - Ground or Pole Sign (1 establishment) | 4 ft (ground), 20 ft (pole) | 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot, regardless of number of tenants | — | § 300-88B(2) |
| Freestanding Business Sign - Ground or Pole Sign (more than 1 establishment) | 4 ft (ground), 20 ft (pole) | 120 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot, regardless of number of tenants | — | § 300-88B(2) |
| Changeable Copy Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | On establishment or attached to freestanding sign structure; not independent or portable | — | § 300-88B(3) |
| Arcade Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business in shopping center or office center | Pedestrian accessways covered by roof/marquee/arcade | — | § 300-88B(4) |
| Grand Opening Display | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per commercial establishment | Building or sign structure | — | § 300-88B(6) |
| Billboard | — | — | — | — | As permitted by § 300-98A(7) | C-2 Commercial Zone | — | § 300-88B(7) |

### Parkway Protection Overlay District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Ground Sign (On-Premises) | 5 ft (including base); special logo identification features may reach 7 ft (max 9 sq ft per face) | 60 sq ft per face, max 2 faces | 20 ft for sign face, 30 ft overall including base | Minimum 5 ft from property line; not within 100 ft of parkway R-O-W | 1 per lot, 2 for centers with plan | On lot; not in right-of-way; may be 2 per lot if shopping center with plan | — | § 300-92B(1) |
| Wall Sign | 4 ft | — | Max 15 ft (or 1 ft per front foot) | — | 1 per lot or per business in multi-tenant | Affixed to principal building/lot or per business in multi-tenant center | — | § 300-92B(3) |
| Window Signs | — | 33% of window area | — | — | — | Within window | — | § 300-92B(4) |
| Canopy/Awning Signs | — | — | — | — | — | On apron of canopy/awning | — | § 300-92B(5) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft (unless Board allows taller for topography; never over 15 ft) | 24 sq ft | 8 ft | 10 ft from property line, not within 100 ft of parkway R-O-W (reduce if lot depth <100 ft) | 1 per lot | On lot, must be affixed to ground | — | § 300-92B(6) |
| Automobile Fuel Price Changeable Copy Sign | 12 ft | 9 sq ft per face, max 4 faces per pump island, total per island not exceeding 16 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 per pump island | On fuel pump or canopy support (permanently mounted) | — | § 300-92B(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Robinson Township

- No sign shall be located in such a position that it will cause a hazard by obstructing visibility for traffic traveling on a street or entering onto a street or by obscuring a traffic signal or other traffic control device.
- All signs shall be maintained in a safe condition by the owner thereof. If any sign is found to be in an unsafe condition or not in compliance with this chapter, the owner must repair or remove it within the specified time, or the Township will remove it at the owner’s expense.
- Abandoned signs shall not be permitted to remain on any property which becomes vacant and remains unoccupied for a period of six months or on any property where the business or other use of the present occupant is unrelated to the abandoned sign.
- All signs must be securely mounted or fastened to the building or, if freestanding, securely and safely installed in the ground. All signs must meet minimum wind load requirements per applicable building codes.
- Except for billboards and off-premises directional signs (where authorized), all signs must be located on the premises which they are intended to serve.
- Illumination of signs must not create glare or be incompatible with ambient light and adjacent properties; open spark or flame cannot be used as part of a sign display.
- No sign shall imitate a traffic control device.
- Advertising vehicles, unauthorized banners, snipe, bench, portable, projecting, roof, rotating, festoon, flashing or animated, painted wall signs (unless approved), and certain window displays are prohibited in all zoning districts unless specifically authorized.
- No sign shall be placed in such a position that it will obstruct the view of motorists or cause any other danger to motorists or pedestrians within a public right-of-way or on adjoining lots. No sign shall be placed within the clear sight triangle required at all intersections and driveways.
- Signs affixed to trees, utility poles or equipment are prohibited.
- Flashing, blinking, moving, rotating, or oscillating signs (except official traffic signs) are prohibited.
- Signs using words or symbols that imitate official traffic signs and may mislead or confuse motorists are prohibited.
- Any sign determined by the Building Inspector to be unsafe, insecure, or erected in violation is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Robinson Township

- Address signs and nameplates not exceeding one square foot in surface area.
- Flags as defined in the ordinance.
- Government signs, street identification signs, and official traffic signs.
- Holiday decorations displayed for recognized federal or state holidays, provided they do not interfere with traffic safety or become a public safety hazard.
- Incidental signs as defined.
- Memorial/historical plaques as defined.
- Point of purchase displays located inside a store, in a display window, or on fuel pumps.
- Political signs not exceeding 32 square feet, erected not more than 45 days prior to an election, and removed within 10 days following the election.
- Trespassing signs as defined.
- Window displays not exceeding 20% of the gross surface area of all windows in an establishment.
- Holiday displays or decorations displayed for recognized holidays.
- Memorial plaques, historic markers, or similar displays.
- Official government displays and notice boards owned and maintained by a governmental entity.
- Street numerals indicating the address of a building or establishment.
- Vehicle displays attached to operative vehicles that relate to the use of the vehicle (e.g., taxi or delivery vehicle displays); displays on vehicles not related to the function of the vehicle are subject to full sign regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For large-scale developments (regardless of zoning district), a master sign plan is required. All proposed signs are subject to approval as part of the master sign plan per § 300-90 and must be submitted as required in § 300-84F(4).
- A sign detail plan is required as part of the sign permit application, showing specifications, scale drawings, locations, and information for each sign if there is more than one sign.
- In the Parkway Protection Overlay District, for multi-tenant or multi-establishment developments seeking more than one freestanding on-premises sign, a uniform sign plan must be submitted and approved for the entire development.
- Conditional use approvals (e.g., for painted wall signs as super graphics, special business informational signs, or a third wall-mounted sign for certain tenants) require additional review by the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners and may require a specific sign plan as part of that 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 7 zoning districts in Robinson Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Robinson+Township+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-robinson-township

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