# Sign Regulations in Silverdale Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Silverdale Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/silverdale-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9516249#9516249)

## At a glance

Silverdale Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 20 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Residential Development/Complex Entrance Signs in the R-1 District, HD District zoning district are capped at 16 sq ft, with a All setback/location restrictions apply setback (Sec. §340-69J). Most commercial signs in Silverdale Borough 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 | 2 | 10 feet | — | — |
| R-1 District, HD District | 11 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| RC District, I/I District | 8 | 10 feet | 25 sq ft per side (max 2 sides), all components included (max 3 components) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Traffic or Street Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within street right-of-way or as required for official regulatory purposes | — | §340-69A, §340-71A(4)(l) |
| Illuminated Sign | 10 feet | — | — | — | — | — | — | §340-71A(4)(d), §340-71A(5), §340-72B |

### R-1 District, HD District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per property; or 1 per street frontage if more than one | On premises to which the sign relates | — | §340-69B(1-4) |
| Temporary Off-Site Directional Sign (Open House) | — | 4 sq ft per sign | — | — | Maximum 3 | Off-site; only on date of open house with property owner permission. | — | §340-69B(5-6) |
| Identification Sign (Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Clubs, Lodges, Estates etc.) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises, or 1 per street frontage if multiple | On premises identified; one per premises, or one per street frontage if property fronts on multiple streets. | — | §340-69C |
| Temporary Political Sign | — | 12 sq ft per side | — | — | — | On property with owner's permission | — | §340-69D |
| Temporary Event Sign | — | 4 sq ft per side | — | — | — | On property with owner's permission | — | §340-69E |
| Trespassing/Private Road/No Fishing or Hunting Sign | — | 2 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Erected and maintained on relevant premises | — | §340-69F |
| Mechanic/Contractor/Artisan Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per mechanic/contractor/artisan per property/street frontage | On premises where work is performed; one per mechanic/contractor/artisan per property or per street frontage if corner lot. | — | §340-69H |
| Residential Development/Complex Entrance Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | All setback/location restrictions apply | 1 per entrance | At principal access street/drive; on lands of complex or common open lands subject to setbacks | — | §340-69J |

### RC District, I/I District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet | 25 sq ft per side (max 2 sides), all components included (max 3 components) | — | — | 1 per premises/business | On premises under single/separate ownership or leased/used by one establishment | — | §340-70C(1) |
| Wall Sign (Architectural Design) | — | — | — | — | Max 1 per building, or 1 per street frontage if multiple | Affixed or attached to building surface | — | §340-70C(2)(a), §340-68 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per building, or 1 per street frontage if multiple | Mounted to wall or vertical surface, projecting at right angles | — | §340-70C(2)(b) |
| Wall Sign (Flush Mounted) - Option 1: Single Sign | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | Flush on structure wall | — | §340-70C(2)(c) |
| Wall Sign (Flush Mounted on Two Frontages) - Option 2: Two Signs | — | 20 sq ft for one, 10 sq ft for second | — | — | 2 per building (multi-street frontages); 1 at 20 sq ft, 1 at 10 sq ft | Flush on separate structure walls (multiple street frontages) | — | §340-70C(2)(c) |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft or less | — | — | — | For traffic control purposes on premises | — | §340-70D |
| Temporary Commercial Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On site where use is conducted | — | §340-70E(1-2) |
| Off-site Business Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | Must meet setback requirements | 1 | At street line entrance to property; only if business has no street frontage or is not visible | — | §340-70F |

## Prohibited signs in Silverdale Borough

- No sign shall be placed in such a position that it will cause danger to traffic on a street or entering a street by obscuring the view or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic control device.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained within 15 feet of the edge of the cartway or curb or be located within or project over the legal right-of-way of any existing or proposed street or road, whichever is greater (except home occupation or name signs as exempted).
- No sign shall be erected or maintained within a distance of 20 feet from the side line of a lot.
- No sign shall be within 50 feet of the intersection of any street lines.
- No sign shall be erected and maintained within a parking space or fire lane.
- No signs shall be of a flashing, rotating or revolving, electronic digital or neon type.
- Novelty signs, including but not limited to subjects (i.e., tires, automobiles, food products, etc.), pennants, banners, balloons, bulletin boards and animated signs, shall not be permitted.
- Roof signs are not permitted.
- Internally illuminated signs are not permitted.
- Any permanent sign erected on a tree or utility pole or painted or drawn on a rock or other natural feature is prohibited.
- Any banner sign or sign of any other type across a public street or on any private property is prohibited, except for such signs approved by the Borough Council and of general benefit to the municipality or for public convenience, necessity, or welfare.
- Any sign suspended between poles which is either a pennant which blows in the wind or a spinner which spins in the wind is prohibited.
- Any sign is prohibited which does not conform to the requirements of the ordinance which was in effect when the sign was erected.
- No sign may exceed 10 feet in height.
- Signs are prohibited which in any way simulate official, functional, directional, or warning signs maintained by a governmental body or public utility or agency.
- No sign shall be erected on which information is stated or implied that the property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the zoning provisions.
- No signs, except those of a duly constituted governmental body, shall be allowed within street lines, unless specifically authorized by the ordinances and regulations of the Borough and in compliance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulations.
- Any vehicle to which a sign is affixed so that the carrying of such sign is a primary purpose is prohibited.
- No audible signs.
- Illuminated signs with exposed neon or other tubes are prohibited.
- No red, green or yellow illuminated sign shall be permitted within 300 feet of an intersection.
- Lighting shall not create a hazard, become a nuisance or contribute to light pollution.
- All permanent signs must be professionally lettered and neatly displayed.
- Any sign erected or maintained in violation of this chapter is subject to notice and enforcement including removal at the owner's expense.

## Signs exempt from permit in Silverdale Borough

- Official highway route number signs, street name signs, and other official traffic signs erected and maintained in the interest of public safety or for the regulation of traffic are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs described in § 340-69A through I (including temporary real estate signs, identification signs for institutions, political signs, event signs, trespassing signs, profession/home occupation/name signs, mechanic/contractor signs, and directional/informational/public service signs as specified for residential and historic districts) are exempt from the permit requirements, but must still be erected safely and in accordance with all other provisions.
- Home occupation or name signs, as described in § 340-19, are exempt from the provision prohibiting signs within 15 feet of the edge of the cartway or curb or within/projection over the legal right-of-way.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Detailed plans showing supporting structural members and foundations must be submitted to the Building Inspector's office for approval before issuance of a permit.
- The seal of a registered engineer shall be required on all plans when the Building Inspector or Borough deems it necessary for public safety.
- Any sign which is intended to be used or included in any development or plan of building or development to be submitted and reviewed by the Borough shall be identified in the plan, including location, size, nature of sign materials, and purpose of the sign.
- A zoning permit, with submission of a plot plan, design sketch, and construction plans, must be secured prior to erection, structural repair, alteration, or relocation of any sign within the Borough (except certain exempt signs).

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