# Sign Regulations in Spring Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Spring Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/spring-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/30964108#30964108)

## At a glance

Spring Township, Pennsylvania regulates 50 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Business Identification Sign (Ground Pole Sign)s in the Interchange Overlay Zone zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 32 square feet, with a 15 feet from interchange access road right-of-way, or height of sign, whichever is greater; 75 feet from interstate right-of-way setback (Sec. § 22-704.3B(2), § 22-704.3B(1)(e)). Most commercial signs in Spring 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 | 8 feet | 16 square feet | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-4, C-1, A-2, A-7 | 7 | 6 feet (freestanding) | 24 square feet | — |
| Traditional Neighborhood Development | 8 | 10 feet | 24 square feet awning/canopy; 10 square feet for projecting/wall (minimum 7 feet height) | — |
| LI, HI | 2 | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| RR | 1 | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| VC | 5 | 15 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| IC | 8 | 20 feet | 175 square feet (wall), ground floor only | — |
| HC, HMD | 6 | 20 feet | 32 square feet per side | — |
| Interchange Overlay Zone | 9 | 20 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| HC, IC, HMD, LI, HI, Multi-Family Residential (R-4) | 5 | 12 feet | 32 square feet per side (max 64 square feet total per entrance) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Development Sign | 6 feet (freestanding) | 6 square feet | — | — | Maximum 1 sign for each street premises faces | — | — | § 19-111.1A |
| Directional Sign (On-Premises, Freestanding) | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 19-111.1A |
| Directional Sign (On-Premises, Wall) | 8 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Wall, on-premises | — | § 19-111.1A |
| Memorial Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | Maximum 1 sign | Wall | — | § 19-111.1A |
| Public Interest Sign | 7 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Wall or Freestanding | — | § 19-111.1A |
| Temporary Sign (On-Premises, Freestanding) | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 19-111.1A, § 19-107 |
| Temporary Sign (Off-Premises, Residential Use Only) | 6 feet | 6 square feet (freestanding); 16 square feet (banner) | — | — | 1 per linear mile per individual/organization | — | — | § 19-111.1A |
| Temporary Sign (Long-Term Residential) | 6 feet | 6 square feet (freestanding); 16 square feet (banner) | — | — | 1 per linear mile per individual/organization | — | — | § 19-111.1A |

### Traditional Neighborhood Development

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Commercial Sign (Residential Use, Projecting/Wall) | 7 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 sign per business; each building max 2 building ID signs (1 front, 1 rear) | Projecting, Wall | — | § 19-111.3 |
| General Commercial Sign (Multifamily, Awning/Canopy) | minimum 7 feet height | 24 square feet awning/canopy; 10 square feet for projecting/wall (minimum 7 feet height) | — | — | — | Awning, Canopy | — | § 19-111.3 |
| General Commercial Sign (Multifamily, Freestanding) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Freestanding | — | § 19-111.3 |
| General Commercial Sign (Nonresidential, Projecting) | minimum 7 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | Projecting | — | § 19-111.3 |
| General Commercial Sign (Nonresidential, Wall) | — | 24 square feet | — | — | — | Wall | — | § 19-111.3 |
| General Commercial Sign (Nonresidential, Awning) | minimum 7 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | Awning | — | § 19-111.3 |
| Building Identification Sign (Freestanding) | 10 feet | 12 square feet | — | — | Each building maximum 2 | Freestanding | — | § 19-111.3 |
| Directional Sign (Freestanding) | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Freestanding | — | § 19-111.3 |

### Interchange Overlay Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign (Ground Pole Sign) | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — | 15 feet from interchange access road right-of-way, or height of sign, whichever is greater; 75 feet from interstate right-of-way | 1 ground pole or monument sign per lot | Ground pole | — | § 22-704.3B(2), § 22-704.3B(1)(e) |
| Business Identification Sign (Monument Sign) | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — | 15 feet from interchange access road right-of-way, or height of sign, whichever is greater; 75 feet from interstate right-of-way | 1 monument or ground pole sign per lot | Monument | — | § 22-704.3B(2)(c), § 22-704.3B(1)(e) |
| Business Identification Sign (Wall) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per business | Wall | — | § 22-704.3B(2)(d) |
| Business Identification Sign (Canopy) | — | 16 square feet each | — | — | 2 per lot | Canopy | — | § 22-704.3B(2)(e) |
| Arcade Sign | — | 2 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per business | Arcade (pedestrian viewing) | — | § 22-704.3B(2)(f) |
| Automobile Service Station Price Sign | 5 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | § 22-704.3B(3)(c)1 |
| Menu/Sandwich Board Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | § 22-704.3B(3)(c)2 |
| Directional Sign (Freestanding) | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Freestanding | — | § 22-704.3B(2), § 19-111.5 |

## Prohibited signs in Spring Township

- Bare plywood is prohibited as a sign material.
- No sign shall create a public nuisance by emitting smoke, sound, vapor, beams or rays, particle emission or odors.
- Signs and sign structures must be kept in good repair and presentable condition; deterioration such as rust, faded colors, holes, and missing parts is a violation.
- No sign or sign structure may be placed in the public right-of-way.
- Any sign which, by color, shape or location, conflicts with or resembles a traffic signal device is prohibited.
- Signs attached to rocks, utility poles, parking meters, traffic signposts, traffic signals or control devices, street signs or historical markers are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, shrubs or any living vegetation are prohibited.
- Signs erected without the permission of the property owner or authorized agent are prohibited.
- Signs that create a hazard by obstructing the clear view of vehicles and pedestrian traffic are prohibited.
- Animated signs, except for time-and-temperature signs, are prohibited.
- Any sign that obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit is prohibited.
- Vehicular signs (as defined) are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Signs with obscene or pornographic content are prohibited.
- Flashing signs, except for the time-and-temperature portion of a sign, are prohibited.
- Beacon lights are prohibited.
- Revolving signs are prohibited.
- Tethered balloons (gas or heated air) are prohibited.
- Pennants longer than 150% of the street frontage of the premises are prohibited.
- Signs with reflective backgrounds, except government/regulatory signs, are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Spring Township

- Government/regulatory signs are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.
- Public interest signs are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.
- Memorial signs are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.
- Address signs are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.
- Interior signs (located fully within a building or stadium, intended for interior information) are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.
- Incidental signs are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.
- Temporary signs (either on-premises or off-premises), except temporary signs deemed long-term residential, are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.
- Permitted pennants (for use only on nonresidential premises) are allowed without a sign permit and are not counted toward sign area or number limits, and may be exempt from general regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A plan drawn to scale, depicting the design of each sign face and structure (including dimensions, total area, sign height, depth, color scheme, structural details, materials, lighting scheme, and proposed location) is required as part of the sign permit application.
- Applications for electrical permits for illuminated signs must be filed at the time of the sign permit application.
- A sign plan for all on-premises signage shall be submitted to the Township for review and approval as part of the land development plan submittal (in Interchange Overlay Zone or as required by subdivision and land development ordinance). This sign plan must include size, location, material, color, and lighting designs for all signs proposed for the development site.
- All product identification signs must be part of the approved sign plan for the site and/or use.
- A lighting plan for all exterior illumination shall be submitted as part of the land development plan submittal (related to signs and lighting for new development/interchange overlay zone).

## 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 10 zoning districts in Spring Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Spring+Township+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-spring-township

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