# Sign Regulations in Sellersville Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sellersville Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/sellersville-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/27026012#27026012)

## At a glance

Sellersville Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 37 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Address/Occupant Signs in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 4 ft (if on post) tall and 1 sq ft (per side), with a At least 3 ft from front lot line setback (Sec. §160-99A(3)). Most commercial signs in Sellersville Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 14 | Not above ceiling of ground floor or 12 ft above street grade (whichever is less) | 40 sq ft (aggregate) | — |
| Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts | 8 | 20 ft | Up to 50 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | 36 in | 216 sq in (1.5 sq ft) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address/Occupant Sign | 4 ft (if on post) | 1 sq ft (per side) | — | At least 3 ft from front lot line | 1 per occupant/property frontage | Attached to building or on a rod/post at least 3 ft from front lot line | — | §160-99A(3) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On-premises | — | §160-99A(4) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property frontage | On-premises, for schools, colleges, churches, hospitals, cemeteries, nonprofit clubs, farms or estates, or similar nonprofit institutions | — | §160-99A(5) |
| Nonconforming Use Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises, in connection with a lawfully maintained nonconforming use | — | §160-99A(6) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §160-99A(7) |
| Temporary Contractor/Developer Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street | On-premises, on each public street | — | §160-99A(8) |
| Temporary Construction/Development Sign | — | 40 sq ft (aggregate) | — | — | 1 per street | On-premises; one per street frontage | — | §160-99A(9) |
| Residential Development or Complex Entrance Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | All other setback restrictions must be observed | — | At principal access street or drive | — | §160-99A(12) |

### Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs Permitted in Residential Districts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §160-100A(1) |
| Wall Sign (Parallel Business Sign) | — | Not to exceed 25% of wall area | — | — | — | Wall of building (including signs affixed to inside or outside of windows if combined area >50% of window area) | — | §160-100A(2) |
| Freestanding Business Sign | 20 ft | Up to 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property frontage | One per property, or one per frontage if multiple street frontages | — | §160-100A(3) |
| Illuminated Business Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §160-100A(4) |
| Projecting Business Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Building façade, at least 8 ft above sidewalk or pedestrian way | — | §160-100A(5) |
| Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed flat to canopy or marquee over building entry | — | §160-100A(6) |
| Time and Temperature Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §160-100A(7) |
| Changeable Copy Sign | — | No more than 1/3 of total area of wall or freestanding sign | — | — | — | — | — | §160-100A(8) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant/property frontage | One per occupant/property frontage | — | §160-91B |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft (in residential), 12 sq ft (in other districts) | — | — | 1 per single ownership or frontage | On-premises; each street for multi-frontage | — | §160-91D |
| Bulletin/Announcement Board (Institutional) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Institutional, nonprofit, charitable organizations | — | §160-91H |
| Window Sign (Store hours/Credit, etc.) | — | 2 sq ft (total for all such signs) | — | — | — | Affixed to or within 12 in of window | — | §160-91J |
| Temporary Window Sign or Community Special Event Sign | — | No more than 50% of window area (for all) | — | — | — | Window | — | §160-91K |
| Temporary Mechanic/Artisan Sign | — | 6 sq ft (total for all such signs) | — | — | 1 per property/frontage | On site where work is being performed, one per property or frontage | — | §160-91M |
| Revolving Barbershop Pole | 36 in | — | — | — | — | Only in commercial district | — | §160-91O |
| Yard Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property or frontage and 3 off-site | On site or up to 3 off-site for directional purposes | — | §160-91P |

## Prohibited signs in Sellersville Borough

- No sign shall be placed in such a position that it will cause danger on a street by obscuring the view.
- Except official traffic and street signs, no signs shall be placed within the clear sight triangle as set forth in §160-68.
- No signs, except those of a duly constituted governmental body, are allowed within street lines. This may be waived for parallel and projecting signs in certain areas.
- No person shall paint, paste, brand, stamp or attach any advertisement, bill, notice, sign, snipe sign, card, or poster to any tree, telegraph, electric light or other pole on any street in the Borough.
- The following signs are unlawful and prohibited: signs that use illumination causing glare; signs that direct glaring beams or rays of light to streets, highways or adjacent properties; signs with illumination exceeding 1/4 footcandle as measured from curbline or shoulder; signs with blinking or flashing illumination except for permitted changeable copy signs (the message itself shall not blink or flash); signs using the words 'Stop', 'Look', 'Danger', or similar words/characters that attempt to direct traffic or resemble/confuse official traffic signs (within 75 feet of a right-of-way or 200 feet of a traffic control device, whichever is greater); signs (except traffic control signals) with red or green lights within 75 feet of a public right-of-way or 200 feet of a traffic device; banners, pennants or novelty signs across a public street or on private property unless approved by Borough Council as a special exception; banners, pennant or novelty signs suspended between poles that blow/spin in the wind; banner-type signs between poles lighted by a series of lights; any sign not conforming to the sign ordinance in effect when erected; on-premises signs not removed/replaced when the original subject relocates or goes out of business.
- No person shall willfully or maliciously destroy, remove, deface, obliterate, or cover up any lamp, warning sign, traffic sign, signals, markings, or barricades erected by the Borough authorities or authorized persons.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sellersville Borough

- Holiday decorations for recognized federal or state holidays are exempted from provisions of the chapter, except as they may interfere with glare or traffic safety or otherwise become a public safety hazard.
- Official highway route number signs, street name signs, directional or other traffic signs erected on public roads/highways in the interest of public safety.
- Signs displaying the name and address of the occupant of the premises (max one square foot, one per occupant per street frontage).
- No-trespassing, prohibition, or private road signs not exceeding 216 square inches.
- Real estate signs (subject to size and quantity limits) and removed within 10 days after settlement.
- Legal notices.
- Public service/information signs for conveniences (restrooms, phones, etc.), and signs advertising meetings of nonprofit service/charitable organizations (must not advertise commercial products/services except public utilities, max four square feet).
- Vending machine signs bearing product brand or price, when on vending machines.
- Bulletin/announcement board signs for institutional or nonprofit organizations (max 16 square feet).
- Memorial signs or historical tablets (max four square feet).
- Window signs for store hours, credit/charge institution names (total max two square feet).
- Temporary window signs including community special event signs (max 50% of window area).
- Signs that are a permanent architectural feature of a building (e.g., cornerstone, carved/embossed letters, provided not reflective or contrasting).
- Mechanic or artisan signs posted when performing work on premises (max six square feet, removed upon completion).
- Bunting, pennants, or similar to announce new business opening (must be removed after seven days and notice sent to Zoning Officer).
- Revolving barbershop pole signs (max 36 inches in height, only in commercial districts).
- Yard sale signs (max four square feet, only during sale, quantity limits, may include up to three off-premises directional signs).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit must be obtained from the Borough before erecting any sign unless specifically exempted in the ordinance.
- Before a permit is granted, plans and specifications must be filed with the Borough showing sign dimensions, wall dimensions (if applicable), supporting members, height, location relative to building/lot boundaries, a photo of the building (for building-mounted signs), materials/construction details, and other engineering data as applicable.
- Plans for signs with a proposed area greater than 100 square feet must be prepared and sealed by a structural engineer.
- The permit application must include written consent of the owner or lessee allowing Borough officials to inspect the sign.

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