# Sign Regulations in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Shenango Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/shenango-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/41976597#41976597)

## At a glance

Shenango Township, Pennsylvania regulates 28 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Monuments in the All other zoning districts zoning district are capped at less than 10 feet tall and 100 square feet per side, with a Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way/property line setback (Sec. § 19-600.02; § 19-402.05). Most commercial signs in Shenango Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 1 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| All other zoning districts | 9 | less than 10 feet | 100 square feet per side | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address or Personal Sign | — | 2 square feet per side; total not to exceed 4 square feet | — | — | Up to two | On-premises | — | § 19-500.01 |
| Security and Warning Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 19-500.03 |
| Historic Marker | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | Freestanding or attached to building | — | § 19-500.04 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 4 square feet per side | — | — | Two | On-premises | — | § 19-500.07 |
| Portable Sign (Temporary) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One | On-premises | — | § 19-501.01 |
| Seasonal Farm Product Sign (Temporary) | 6 feet | Total for all signs: 32 sq ft per side; Individual sign: not specified | — | — | Max two | On-premises | — | § 19-501.04 |
| Special Event Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 square feet per sign | — | — | Max two | On-premises | — | § 19-501.06 |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | 8 feet | Max three signs of up to 32 sq ft per side and 8 ft height; Exception: up to 4 sq ft is exempt from permit | — | — | Max three | On-premises | — | § 19-501.08 |

### Residential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 19-501.05 |

### All other zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 19-501.05 |
| Freestanding Sign - Pole | — | 50 square feet per side | — | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way/property line | One per lot with <200 ft frontage; maximum 3 total exterior signs (wall + free-standing) per property | At least 10 feet from right-of-way; at least 10 feet from property line | — | § 19-600.01; § 19-402.05 |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument | less than 10 feet | 100 square feet per side | — | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way/property line | One per lot with <200 ft frontage; maximum 3 total exterior signs (wall + free-standing) per property | At least 10 feet from right-of-way; at least 10 feet from property line | — | § 19-600.02; § 19-402.05 |
| Wall/Window/Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | One per building; max three exterior signs per property | On wall of building | — | § 19-601.01; § 19-407.02 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | Projects no more than 4 feet from wall | — | One marquee, wall, projecting or awning/canopy sign per building | Attached to individual buildings/units | — | § 19-601.02 |
| Awning/Canopy/Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | One marquee, wall, projecting or awning/canopy sign per building | Attached to building or structure | — | § 19-601.03 |
| Multitenant Facility Freestanding Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | One per facility | On site of multitenant facility | — | § 19-602.01 |
| Multitenant Facility Attached Sign | — | — | — | — | One per tenant or structure | On building/unit in multitenant facility | — | § 19-602.01 |

## Prohibited signs in Shenango Township

- No signs permitted within public rights-of-way, except official traffic signs and regulatory notices by governmental bodies.
- No sign resembling official traffic signage or that may be confused with or obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign or signal.
- No sign emplaced where it would block the clear line of sight for a public street or lawful service drive.
- No sign or advertising device may obstruct free and clear vision at the clear sight triangle at any road intersection or extend into the public right-of-way.
- No sign may prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or access between parts of the roof.
- No sign of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall emit smoke, open flames, visible vapors, particles, sound, or odor.
- Animated and moving signs are prohibited, including displays with kinetic or illusionary motion powered by any means, such as flags with commercial messages, pennants, banners, streamers, propellers, discs, flashing signs, illuminated elements simulating motion, and searchlights.
- Mirrors are prohibited as part of a sign.
- Signs with light sources or which reflect brightness in a manner constituting a hazard or nuisance, including fluorescent text, graphics, background, and holographic signs, are prohibited.
- No signs may be attached to public utility poles or trees.
- Flashing and message signs are prohibited, including signs with lights or messages that change, flash, blink, or turn on and off intermittently (except time and temperature signs displaying no other text or images).
- No signs affixed to trees, other natural vegetation, rocks, or any structures or poles not specifically intended or constructed for signage.
- Portable A-frame or similar portable signs are prohibited except temporarily for up to 72 consecutive hours not more than once per year.
- Strings of lights outlining property lines or structures intended to advertise or draw attention to a business are prohibited, except temporarily as holiday decorations or for temporary carnivals/fairs.
- Vehicle signs displayed on parked trailers or vehicles with the primary purpose of advertising are prohibited (business logos/ads allowed if vehicle is actively used for business and regularly transported off-site).
- No banner or sign of any type may be suspended across a public street.
- No signs may be erected without the permission of the property owner, except for those authorized or required by government.
- No signs may contain information that states or implies property may be used for a non-permitted purpose under zoning ordinance.
- No signs may exhibit statements, words, or pictures of obscene or pornographic subjects as determined by zoning ordinance.
- All signs promoting illegal activity are prohibited.
- No sign or advertising device, including projecting signs, shall be located in or project over any road cartway or within clear sight triangles.
- No sign may endanger pedestrians, bicyclists, or traffic by obscuring views or interfering with official street signs or signals by position or color.
- Signs and supports must maintain clearance and noninterference with all utilities.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights.
- No sign or lighting device shall direct illumination or glare onto public roads, highways, sidewalks or adjacent premises to cause a hazard or nuisance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Shenango Township

- Address or personal nameplate signs (up to two signs, not exceeding two square feet per side, with no commercial advertising; or total of four square feet).
- Works of art that do not include commercial messages or references and conform to other regulations.
- On-premises security and warning signs (e.g., 'no trespassing'), not exceeding three square feet.
- Signs noting the historic nature of a house, site, building, or district, up to three square feet.
- Bulletin boards and spaces for temporary signs used by the general public without charge, not exceeding 32 square feet if outside.
- Amenity identification signs (restroom, exit, public telephone, similar), one per development amenity.
- Home occupation identification signs, up to two, four square feet per side, for on-premises business information only.
- Decals affixed to windows or door glass panels, indicating group memberships or accepted credit cards.
- Flags, emblems, and insignia of government agencies, religious, charitable, public or non-profit organizations (subject to standard requirements).
- Handicapped parking space signs not exceeding two square feet.
- Public signs erected by government agencies or utilities (traffic, utility, safety, railroad crossing, identification signs for public facilities, or signs by Township by direction of Supervisors).
- Temporary portable sign (one, four square feet or less, displayed only during business hours, must be removed when closed; not illuminated).
- Temporary signs for yard/garage sales of less than 48 hours, provided removed after event.
- Temporary birth, birthday, marriage, graduation, or similar event signs in residential settings, up to 32 square feet.
- Seasonal farm product signs (not exceeding two signs, total 32 square feet per side, six feet high, within time and placement limits).
- Real estate signs advertising sale/rental of property on which sign is erected (up to six square feet in residential, 32 square feet otherwise).
- Special event signs (on-premises, up to two for up to 30 days in advance, max 32 square feet each, promptly removed after event, not used to advertise same event continuously).
- Temporary inflatable signs if adequately anchored and temporary.
- Temporary construction signs (if not exceeding four square feet and duration limits) and larger signs subject to other maximums.
- Political yard signs (subject to temporary sign rules except are not limited to 30 days).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Shared signage for multi-tenant facilities (residential housing/community developments, office/industrial centers, commercial plazas) may be provided as part of an approved site or land development plan.
- Off-premises signs are permitted only upon review as a conditional use by the Supervisors (which may entail a public hearing or meeting).
- Engineering certification is required to accompany application for an off-premises sign permit to certify safety.
- Billboards and off-premises signs permitted as conditional use only, requiring additional demonstration of compliance with state regulations.

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