# Sign Regulations in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Solebury Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/solebury-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31526771#31526771)

## At a glance

Solebury Township, Pennsylvania regulates 31 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Long-Term Temporary Sign (On-Premises)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 sq ft, with a Signs must be 6 ft from each other and 4 ft from riparian corridor, water, and cartway. setback (Sec. § 27-2404.8). Most commercial signs in Solebury Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | No part of the sign less than 8 ft nor more than 15 ft above highest ground elevation beneath. | 100 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts, Mobile Home Park Overlay (MHPO) District | 7 | — | See general regulation (100 sq ft max if general regs apply) | — |
| Village Districts | 5 | — | 100 sq ft | — |
| Village Commercial Districts | 4 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts, Quarry Districts | 9 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Outdoor Recreation (OR) District | 3 | — | 15 sq ft | — |
| Light Industrial (LI) District | 3 | 20 ft from road shoulder or 25 ft from lowest ground elevation | 160 sq ft per side; maximum 2 sides, total 320 sq ft | — |
| Quarry-Agricultural (QA) District | 2 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Township Neighborhood Commercial (TNC) District | 3 | 18 ft max (pole sign); 5 ft max (monument sign) | 32 sq ft | — |
| Agricultural Districts, RA District, RB District, RC District, RD District, VR District, VR-C District, VC District, VC-1 District, VC-C District | 1 | 10 ft (pole sign); 5 ft (monument sign) | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole Sign) | RA, RB, RD, VR, VR-C, VC, VC-1, VC-C: 10 ft; RC, QA, OR: 15 ft; TNC, LI: 18 ft; Pole signs exempt from permit: 7 ft. (except governmental signs and TODS) | — | — | Minimum 4 ft from cartway, rear and side lot lines unless otherwise provided. | — | Supported by one or more uprights or poles, anchored in the ground, independent from any building or structure. | — | § 27-2404.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Monument Sign) | 5 ft | — | — | Same as general freestanding sign. | — | Anchored in the ground via a solid base, independent from buildings. | — | § 27-2404.2B |
| Projecting Sign | No part of the sign less than 8 ft nor more than 15 ft above highest ground elevation beneath. | — | — | 10 ft from cartway | — | Affixed to the wall of a building, not parallel to face. Can be part of an awning, canopy, marquee. | — | § 27-2404.5 |
| Banner | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | Max four banners for a single purpose | Hung more than 20 ft over street right-of-way, at least 100 ft from any traffic control device, not blocking traffic control device view. | — | § 27-2404.6 |
| Window Sign | — | Total area of all window signs cannot exceed 35% of the total glass area | — | — | — | Within the interior of a building or structure, visible from the exterior through a window. | — | § 27-2404.7 |
| Long-Term Temporary Sign (On-Premises) | — | 6 sq ft | — | Signs must be 6 ft from each other and 4 ft from riparian corridor, water, and cartway. | One per site | — | — | § 27-2404.8 |
| Long-Term Temporary Sign (Off-Premises) | — | 6 sq ft | — | 6 ft from each other and 4 ft from riparian corridor, water, and cartway. | Up to six per person/entity | — | — | § 27-2404.8 |
| Short-Term Temporary Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | Four ft from riparian corridor and cartway | — | — | — | § 27-2404.9, 27-2410.2 |

### Residential Districts, Mobile Home Park Overlay (MHPO) District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One per property | — | — | § 27-2405.1A(1), (4) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | See above | — | — | § 27-2405.1A(2) |
| Freestanding Off-Premises Sign (Directional) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per place, unlimited for hospitals/acute care facilities | — | — | § 27-2405.1A(3) |
| Wall Sign (Illuminated, Option 1) | — | — | — | — | — | On-site identification sign for hospital, physician, dentist, government agency, or emergency services. | — | § 27-2405.1A(4) |
| Banner | — | See general regulation (100 sq ft max if general regs apply) | — | — | — | — | — | § 27-2405.1A(5) |
| Long-Term Temporary Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 on-premises, up to 6 off-premises | — | — | § 27-2405.1A(6) |
| Short-Term Temporary Sign (Other than owner-placed) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 27-2405.1A(7) |

### Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts, Quarry Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - QA District | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from cartway | 1 per property/street frontage | Set back at least 10 ft from cartway | — | § 27-2405.1C(3)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign - TNC and LI Districts | — | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from cartway | 1 per property/street frontage | Set back at least 10 ft from cartway | — | § 27-2405.1C(3)(a) |
| Wall or Projecting Sign - QA District | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | — | — | § 27-2405.1C(3)(b) |
| Wall or Projecting Sign - LI District | — | 10% of wall or 32 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per property | — | — | § 27-2405.1C(3)(c) |
| Wall or Projecting Sign - TNC District (standard) | — | 10% of wall surface or 32 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per commercial unit | — | — | § 27-2405.1C(3)(d) |
| Wall or Projecting Sign - TNC District (multiple uses) | — | 10% of wall surface or 32 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | Up to three per unit (one per use) | — | — | § 27-2405.1C(3)(e) |
| Freestanding Sign - All Commercial (except TNC) | — | 8 sq ft | — | 10 ft from cartway | 1 per property/street frontage | Set back at least 10 ft from cartway | — | § 27-2405.1C(4)(a) |
| Wall or Projecting Sign - All Commercial (except TNC) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | — | — | § 27-2405.1C(4)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Solebury Township

- No sign shall be located, arranged, or placed in a position where it will cause danger to traffic or pedestrians on a street or entering a street; or obscures from view, hides from view, or interferes with the effectiveness of a traffic control device.
- No sign shall be placed within a clear sight triangle of a street, except governmental signs, and street and address signs.
- No sign shall be placed within the existing right-of-way of a street, except governmental signs, street and address signs, temporary signs and TODS signs.
- Signs containing spinning, animated, or twirling components are prohibited.
- Flashing/video signs are prohibited.
- Banners, pennants, balloons, and signs of any similar character are prohibited, except for banners temporarily suspended across or along public streets, public property, or private property as allowed elsewhere in this ordinance.
- Signs containing the colors red, green, or yellow which are illuminated or reflective within 100 feet of any traffic light are prohibited.
- Signs that are not securely embedded into the ground or attached to a building with a permanent foundation; signs affixed to a movable stand or mounted on wheels; including A-frame or T-frame signs; and umbrellas with logos, words or letters on them are prohibited.
- Any sign painted, erected, constructed, or inscribed wholly upon, or over the roofline, or the roof of any building, or structure with the principal support on the roof. Any sign which extends above the roofline of any building or structure is prohibited.
- Any sign erected or maintained on Township-owned property is prohibited, except for those signs installed by the Township, government signs, or signs required by the Township and temporary signs at polling stations owned by the Township while the polling station is open and when placement and location complies with state and county rules.
- Multiple signs placed in succession and forming a cohesive phrase, idea, communication, or concept are prohibited.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound, or odor are prohibited.
- Signs that use reflective materials to give the appearance of flashing, blinking, twinkling, or electronically changing messages are prohibited.
- Lasers and floodlights not specifically being used for illumination are prohibited.
- Signs on a permanently parked vehicle or trailer (one that is not moved on a regular basis or not regularly used for another purpose) which is visible from a public road are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- No person shall maintain or permit to be maintained on any premises a sign which has been abandoned.
- Any conforming sign erected in conjunction with or advertising a use, service, or product that is no longer present or available must be removed immediately.
- Any conforming sign that is not maintained so as to become a danger to the public must be immediately repaired or removed.
- Any sign established, erected, placed, operated, repaired, or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of the ordinance or other applicable law must be removed and cannot be replaced until in full compliance.
- Any nonconforming sign that is destroyed or removed shall be replaced only with a sign conforming to the ordinance.
- Any nonconforming sign which requires maintenance, renovation, replacement, or repair work shall be brought into conformity with the ordinance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Solebury Township

- Governmental signs are exempt from permit requirements and allowed in all zoning districts.
- Incidental signs on the same lot as the use to which the sign relates, not exceeding two square feet, are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs on private property by the owner or occupant of the property meeting specific quantity, size, and lettering limitations are exempt from permit requirements.
- Short-term temporary signs placed on private property by the owner or occupant are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary signs related to activity on the same property (maximum one per activity, six square feet, only during the activity, must be removed within two days after completion) are exempt from permit requirements.
- One temporary event sign not exceeding four square feet upon the property where the event is occurring, and up to three additional directional signs, are exempt when erected only on the day of the event and removed within 24 hours after.
- One or more temporary signs applied to a windowpane, not to exceed two square feet total area, are exempt from permit requirements.
- Other temporary signs on private property by the owner or occupant, with size and placement limitations, are exempt.
- TODS (Tourist Oriented Directional Signing) signs may be erected and maintained along state and Township roads in compliance with PennDOT's TODS policy, no permit required.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applicants for most sign types (other than those specifically exempt) are required to submit a written application for a sign permit, including detailed plans/elevations, description, and a plot plan showing location.
- All sign permits must be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Officer (and, where necessary, the Township Engineer).
- Where applicable and required, signs in Village Districts must comply with the Historical Architectural Review Board Ordinance and obtain a certificate of appropriateness (i.e. sign plans may be subject to historic district review).
- No language in the provided text specifically refers to a 'master sign plan' or other formal site-wide sign plan requirement, but the sign permit application must include architectural elevations and a plot plan for the proposed sign(s).

## Full detail

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