# Sign Regulations in Selinsgrove Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Selinsgrove Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/selinsgrove-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/44140760#44140760)

## At a glance

Selinsgrove Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 24 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Permanent Sign (P-2): Public/Semi-public Identifications in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Height of building (if attached), 10 ft (if freestanding) tall and 20 sq ft, with a 10 ft setback (Sec. §27-1501.1B, Table §27-1501.2). Most commercial signs in Selinsgrove Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 17 | 30 ft (minimum 6.9 ft above ground) | 35 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District (C-1), Central Business District (CBD), Residential-Commercial District (R-C) | 6 | Height of building (if attached), 18 ft (freestanding) | 100 sq ft per building | — |
| Open Space District (OS) | 1 | 25 ft (from adjacent roadway) | 300 sq ft per face (12'x25') | — |
| Industrial District (I), Commercial District (C-1) | 1 | Height of building (if attached), 18 ft (freestanding) | 100 sq ft per building | — |
| RSP District, ED (future) District | 1 | — | 50 sq ft (electronic portion) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Sign (P-2): Public/Semi-public Identification | Height of building (if attached), 10 ft (if freestanding) | 20 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 2 per lot | All zoning districts | — | §27-1501.1B, Table §27-1501.2 |
| Permanent Sign (P-4): Memorial or Historical Marker | 10 ft (freestanding) | 12 sq ft | — | 2 ft | 1 per lot | All zoning districts | — | §27-1501.1D, Table §27-1501.2 |
| Permanent Sign (P-8): Home Occupation | 6 ft (freestanding), 6 ft (if attached) | 1.5 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per lot | All zoning districts | — | §27-1501.1H, Table §27-1501.2 |
| Temporary Sign (T-1): Construction | 10 ft (freestanding), building height (if attached) | 20 sq ft | — | 25 ft from right-of-way or at building face | 1 for each trade or profession | On premises where work is being performed | — | §27-1502.1A, Table §27-1502.2 |
| Temporary Sign (T-2): Real Estate (Individual) | 10 ft (freestanding), building height (if attached) | 6 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right-of-way or at building face | 2 per lot | On property for sale, rent, or lease | — | §27-1502.1B, Table §27-1502.2 |
| Temporary Sign (T-3): Real Estate (Development/Commercial) | 10 ft (freestanding), building height (if attached) | 32 sq ft | — | 25 ft from right-of-way or at building face | 2 per development | Housing developments, commercial or industrial sites | — | §27-1502.1C, Table §27-1502.2 |
| Temporary Sign (T-4): Product Sale | 10 ft (freestanding), building height (if attached) | 6 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right-of-way | 2 per lot | On site during sales event | — | §27-1502.1D, Table §27-1502.2 |
| Temporary Sign (T-6): Special Event | 6 ft (freestanding), roof line (if attached) | 35 sq ft | — | 2 ft from right-of-way | 1 per lot | All zoning districts | — | §27-1502.1F, Table §27-1502.2 |

### Commercial District (C-1), Central Business District (CBD), Residential-Commercial District (R-C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Sign (P-7): Business Sign | Height of building (if attached), 18 ft (freestanding) | 100 sq ft per building | — | 10 ft from right-of-way (special case if building is closer, see notes) | 4*; see Notes | C-1, CBD, R-C districts; attached or freestanding | — | §27-1501.1G, Table §27-1501.2, Notes; §27-1504.7 |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | — | 2' 6" (board); post 6" per side | — | One per building frontage (with possible per-business sign, see criteria) | Outside the right-of-way; C-1, CBD, R-C District only | — | §27-1504.9 |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window area | — | — | — | Affixed to window (inside or outside) | — | §27-1504.16A |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Painted on or attached flat to awning | — | §27-1504.13A |
| Electronic Message Board/LED Sign | — | 50 sq ft (electronic portion) | — | 10 ft (per Table for P-10) | 1 per lot | C-1 permitted; CBD and R-C special exception | — | §27-1501.1J, §27-1504.15 |
| Portable Sign | 3.5 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | On premises; on sidewalk/lot | — | §27-1502.1G, §27-1504.17, Table §27-1502.2 |

### Industrial District (I), Commercial District (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Sign (P-7): Business Sign | Height of building (if attached), 18 ft (freestanding) | 100 sq ft per building | — | 10 ft from right-of-way | 4*; see Notes | Attached or freestanding in C-1 and I | — | §27-1501.1G, Table §27-1501.2, Notes |

## Prohibited signs in Selinsgrove Borough

- Signs that interfere with, compete for attention with, or may be mistaken for a traffic signal, including any sign visible from the public right-of-way which uses an arrow device or the word 'stop', or uses red and green illumination or highly reflective materials.
- Any sign located in or extending into a public cart way, except those owned or operated by a duly constituted government.
- Any freestanding sign within an area bounded by the intersection of two rights-of-way and points 20 feet from such intersection along rights-of-way, except directional signs less than three feet in height.
- Signs over a public sidewalk area, except as otherwise provided; existing signs may continue but not be repaired or replaced unless permitted by special exception.
- Flashing or oscillating signs.
- Signs attached perpendicular to any building and projecting over the main traveled portion of a sidewalk, as set forth in the Sidewalk Ordinance.
- Signs erected upon or attached to the roof of any building.
- Repair or replacement of nonconforming hanging freestanding signs without special exception. Existing nonconforming signs must not be repaired or replaced unless permitted by special exception.
- Portable signs, except for temporary signs which conform to the criteria for temporary sign Type T-6.
- Strings of bulbs, tubular illumination, or rope illumination outlining windows, buildings, roof lines on nonresidential uses, except as part of a holiday celebration or temporary seasonal decorations.
- Signs on mobile stands which can be moved from place to place.
- Signs not constructed of durable material, not maintained in good condition, or allowed to become dilapidated.
- Signs that obstruct the view from the cart way of a street or alley of any traffic control device, regulatory sign or Borough sign, or impair ingress/egress or interfere with pedestrian traffic.
- Use of the words 'stop', 'go', 'warning', 'emergency', or any other words that could be construed as traffic or warning information on billboards or electronic message signs.
- No sign shall advertise any adult or sexually oriented businesses or materials, contain any obscene or profane language, emit any verbal announcements or noises, or otherwise display any content prohibited by state law (18 Pa.C.S.A §5903).
- Any form of laser, projecting, pyrotechnics, or holographic display is prohibited on electronic signs.
- No portable or billboard electronic signs are permitted.
- Portable signs for illumination are prohibited.
- Any sign not in conformity with the sign regulations must be removed at the property owner’s expense.

## Signs exempt from permit in Selinsgrove Borough

- Official traffic signs.
- Government/regulatory signs.
- Signs inside a building or enclosed facility, not meant to be viewed from outside, and located greater than three feet from the window.
- Holiday and seasonal decorations.
- Personal expression signs (including flags), noncommercial, up to three square feet per side.
- Address signs (up to two per premises, with area limits based on zone).
- Public signs erected or required by government agencies or utilities.
- Signs or emblems of religious, civil, philanthropic, historical, or educational organizations not exceeding four square feet.
- Private drive signs (one per driveway entrance, not to exceed two square feet).
- Security and warning signs, including 'no trespassing' signs, with area limits based on zone.
- Flags, not located within any right-of-way, meeting specified number, height, and area requirements; noncommercial flags up to three square feet are regulated as personal expression signs.
- Legal notices.
- Vending machine signs.
- Memorial signs, public monument or historical identification signs erected by the Borough, including plaque signs up to three square feet.
- Signs which are a permanent architectural feature of a building or structure, existing at the time of adoption.
- Signs advertising the variety of crop growing in a field (to be removed after the growing season).
- Incidental signs, including incidental window signs and overhead drive-through signs.
- Menu boards up to three square feet, with lettering up to three inches, located on the building or in the window next to the entrance.
- Seasonal advertisement banners affixed to the inside of the outfield fence of a baseball field.
- Advertising signs that are part of a scoreboard located on an athletic field or stadium.
- Identification signs affixed to the rear outside wall of a baseball dugout.
- Scoreboards used for sporting events.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permits are required for the erection, alteration, or maintenance of all permanent signs. Permits are issued by the Zoning Officer upon compliance and fee payment.
- Any temporary sign not conforming to the standards for permitted temporary signs may be permitted by special exception.
- Off-site directional signs are a conditional use.
- Billboards and outdoor advertising devices may be allowed as a conditional use upon a finding of compliance with all requirements.
- Murals used as advertising that do not conform to sign regulations may be permitted by special exception.
- Permits for electronic message board/LED signs require certification from the sign manufacturer regarding light intensity and compliance with standards.
- Before billboards are erected, appropriate State and/or Federal permits must be obtained and filed at the Zoning Office.
- An annual fee must be paid for billboards and outdoor advertising signs to continue as legal uses.
- Existing nonconforming signs generally may not be repaired or replaced unless permitted by special exception.

## Full detail

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