# Sign Regulations in South Waverly Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** South Waverly Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/south-waverly-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31865486#31865486)

## At a glance

South Waverly Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 35 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Single-family residential subdivision)s in the Residential District zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 2 sq ft (1 side), 4 sq ft (2 sides) (Sec. § 500-85A(2), Table 500-85A(2)). Most commercial signs in South Waverly Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 15 | 12 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District, Industrial District, Business I District | 20 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 4 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Single-family residential subdivision) | 6 ft | 2 sq ft (1 side), 4 sq ft (2 sides) | — | — | 1 per subdivision entrance | 1 per subdivision entrance | — | § 500-85A(2), Table 500-85A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multiple-family residential) | 12 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per 6 units, max 3 | 1 per driveway | — | § 500-85A(2), Table 500-85A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Nonresidential in Residential Zone) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft (1 side), 32 sq ft (2 sides) | — | — | 1 per subdivision entrance | 1 per subdivision entrance | — | § 500-85A(2), Table 500-85A(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate Sign - Single Residential Lot) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft (1 face), 12 sq ft (2 faces) | — | — | 1 | Per lot | — | § 500-85B(1)(a) |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate Sign - Subdivision) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | 1 per entrance | 1 per entrance to subdivision | — | § 500-85B(1)(b) |
| Temporary Sign (Development/Construction - Single Residential Lot) | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Per lot | — | § 500-85B(2)(a) |
| Temporary Sign (Development/Construction - Subdivision/Multiple Residential Lots) | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | 1 at each entrance | — | § 500-85B(2)(b) |
| Temporary Sign (Portable Sign) | 6 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | 1 per property | — | § 500-85B(5) |

### Commercial District, Industrial District, Business I District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (0-100 ft setback) | — | 40 sq ft (1 face), 80 sq ft (2 faces) | — | 0-100 ft from road or adjacent comm/ind. zone | Per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | § 500-85A(1), Table 500-85A(1) |
| Wall Sign (101-300 ft setback) | — | 50 sq ft (1 face), 100 sq ft (2 faces) | — | 101-300 ft from road or adjacent comm/ind. zone | Per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | § 500-85A(1), Table 500-85A(1) |
| Wall Sign (Over 301 ft setback) | — | 40 sq ft (1 face), 80 sq ft (2 faces) | — | Over 301 ft from road or adjacent comm/ind. zone | Per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | § 500-85A(1), Table 500-85A(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial) | 30 ft | 40 sq ft (1 side); 80 sq ft (2 sides) | — | — | 1 per every 200 ft of frontage | 1 per every 200 ft of frontage | — | § 500-85A(2), Table 500-85A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Industrial) | 30 ft | 40 sq ft (1 side); 80 sq ft (2 sides) | — | — | 3 | 1 per every 200 ft of frontage | — | § 500-85A(2), Table 500-85A(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate Sign - Commercial/Industrial Building) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | 1 per street front | — | § 500-85B(1)(c) |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate Sign - Commercial/Industrial Land 10 acres or less) | 18 ft x 24 ft (dimensional limit) | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street frontage | — | § 500-85B(1)(d) |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate Sign - Commercial/Industrial Land over 10 acres) | 18 ft x 24 ft (dimensional limit) | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street frontage | — | § 500-85B(1)(d) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign (General) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 2 per street entrance; unlimited interior | Per street entrance and interior lot | — | § 500-85A(3) |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event in Public Ways) | — | — | — | — | — | Public rights-of-way with approval | — | § 500-85B(4) |

## Prohibited signs in South Waverly Borough

- Any sign hereafter erected shall conform to the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code and of any other ordinance or regulation within this jurisdiction.
- No sign other than an official traffic sign or similar sign shall be erected within two feet of the lines of any street, or within any public way, unless specifically authorized by other ordinances or regulations of this jurisdiction or by specific authorization of the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Signs projecting over public walkways shall be permitted only subject to the projection and clearance limits defined or, if not defined, at a minimum height of eight feet from grade level to the bottom of the sign.
- Signs, architectural projections, or sign structures projecting over vehicular access areas must conform to the minimum height clearance limitations imposed by the jurisdiction.
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, nor at any location where, by its position, shape or color, it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
- Every sign permitted by this chapter shall be kept in good condition and repair.
- Any sign copy that no longer advertises or identifies a use conducted on the property on which said sign is erected must have the sign copy covered or removed within 30 days after written notification from the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Signs located in such a manner as to obstruct or otherwise interfere with an official traffic sign, signal or device or obstruct or interfere with a driver's view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic are prohibited.
- Except as provided elsewhere, signs encroaching upon or overhanging a public right-of-way are prohibited. No sign shall be attached to any utility pole, light standard, street tree or any other public facility located within the public right-of-way.
- Signs which blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion that would cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety signs and lights or municipal vehicle warnings from a distance are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited except as allowed for temporary signs.
- Any sign attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property where the primary purpose is the display of signs, or the signs break the silhouette of the vehicle, or the vehicle is not in operating condition or not used in the daily function of the business to which the signs relate are prohibited.
- Vehicles and trailers are not to be used primarily as static displays, advertising a product or service, nor utilized as storage, shelter or distribution points for commercial products or services for the general public.
- Balloons, streamers or pinwheels are prohibited except those temporarily displayed as part of a special sale, promotion or community event, and for not more than 20 days in any calendar year.

## Signs exempt from permit in South Waverly Borough

- Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official.
- Directional, warning or information signs authorized by federal, state or municipal governments.
- Memorial plaques, building identification signs and building cornerstones when cut or carved into a masonry surface or when made of noncombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure.
- The flag of a government or noncommercial institution, such as a school.
- Religious symbols and seasonal decorations within the appropriate public holiday season.
- Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise that does not receive direct commercial gain.
- Street address signs and combination nameplate and street address signs that contain no advertising copy and which do not exceed six square feet in area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All landlord- or single-owner-controlled multiple-occupancy development complexes on parcels exceeding eight acres in size must submit a master sign plan to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to issuance of new sign permits.
- The master sign plan must establish standards and criteria for all signs in the complex that require permits and address at least: proposed sign locations, materials, type of illumination, design of freestanding sign structures, size, quantity, and uniform standards for nonbusiness signage.
- All applications for sign permits for signage within a multiple-occupancy development complex must comply with the master sign plan.
- Any amendments to a master sign plan must be signed and approved by the owner(s) within the development complex before becoming effective.

## Full detail

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