# Sign Regulations in Spring Grove Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Spring Grove Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/spring-grove-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/30598142#30598142)

## At a glance

Spring Grove Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 6 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Off-Premises Signs in the I District zoning district are capped at 35 feet above elevation of adjacent street (measured at street centerline) tall and 100 square feet, with a Minimum 25 feet from all lot lines and street rights-of-way. setback (Sec. §400-47D).

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | Equal to the top of the roof along the wall to which they are attached. | — | — |
| General Commercial Zoning District | 1 | — | — | — |
| V District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential District | 1 | — | — | — |
| I District | 1 | 35 feet above elevation of adjacent street (measured at street centerline) | 100 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | Must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the existing street right-of-way, except for V District. A freestanding illuminated sign > 30 sq. ft. (except in V District) must be at least 40 feet from an abutting lot line of a lot with only one dwelling unit. | — | No sign shall project over any existing street right-of-way. | — | §400-39D, §400-43 |
| Wall Sign | Equal to the top of the roof along the wall to which they are attached. | — | — | — | — | — | — | §400-39B, §400-46 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to or readable through a window/transparent door and visible from an exterior lot line. | — | §400-46 |

### V District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | Zero setback from street right-of-way. | — | Permitted to project over the street right-of-way. | — | §400-41A(1) |

### I District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Sign | 35 feet above elevation of adjacent street (measured at street centerline) | 100 square feet | — | Minimum 25 feet from all lot lines and street rights-of-way. | One per lot | — | — | §400-47D |

## Prohibited signs in Spring Grove Borough

- Only types, sizes and heights of signs that are specifically permitted by this chapter within the applicable district shall be allowed.
- A nonconforming sign shall not be expanded or extended in any manner that would make it more nonconforming.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts, except as a temporary charitable event or temporary special sale sign as permitted by § 400-38.
- No sign shall be so located that it interferes with sight clearance requirements.
- No signs except permitted off-premises, official, political or public service signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate.
- No sign shall be posted on any property or sign pole or public utility pole, unless permission has been received by the owner.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole using metal fasteners, except by a utility or government agency.
- No new freestanding sign in a residential district shall be internally illuminated during any hours.
- No sign in a residential district shall be illuminated in any manner between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Signs advertising a use no longer in existence (other than a sign relating to a building that is clearly temporarily vacant and being offered to new tenants or for purchase) shall be removed within 180 days of the cessation of such use.
- Any vehicle or structure to which a sign is affixed in such a manner that displaying the sign becomes a primary purpose shall be considered a freestanding sign and subject to requirements for freestanding signs.
- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use, including flags and banners, except as is permitted by § 400-38, and except for flags or banners meeting the requirements for a particular type of sign, is prohibited.
- Except for electronic variable messaging signs as provided herein, flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type are prohibited, except that time and temperature signs may flash. Flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
- Signs which contain information that states or implies that a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under the applicable provisions of this chapter are prohibited.
- Signs that are of such character, form, shape or color that they imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device, or that have characteristics likely to confuse or distract motorists, are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene as defined by state law are prohibited.
- Balloons of greater than 25 cubic feet that are tethered to the ground or a structure for periods of over a day and are primarily intended for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Every permanent sign must be constructed of durable materials and be kept in good condition and repair.

## Signs exempt from permit in Spring Grove Borough

- A zoning permit is not required for signs meeting the requirements of § 400-38.
- A zoning permit is not required for nonilluminated window signs constructed of paper, cardboard or similar materials that are not of a permanent nature.
- Lawfully existing signs may be painted, repaired, or changed in logo or message without a new permit, provided that the changes do not increase the sign area or result in noncompliance or increased nonconformity.
- Official signs, nameplate signs, public service signs, and directional signs are exempt from general sign setbacks.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Only types, sizes and heights of signs that are specifically permitted by this chapter within the applicable district shall be allowed.
- No general requirement for a master sign plan is stated, but the ordinance refers to Tables of Miscellaneous and Freestanding, Wall and Window Signs (attachments) that may function as sign standards; compliance is indicated as a requirement for sign approval.
- Zoning permits are generally required as per § 400-36, except where specific exemptions apply.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 5 zoning districts in Spring Grove Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Spring+Grove+Borough+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-spring-grove-borough

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