# Sign Regulations in Springdale Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Springdale Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/springdale-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32844446#32844446)

## At a glance

Springdale Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 19 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the B-1, I, S-1 zoning district are capped at 5 feet tall and 32 square feet, with a Minimum 4 feet from street R.O.W., 10 feet from side lot line. 25 feet from another freestanding sign ≥6 sq ft. setback (Sec. §490-22.B(3)). Most commercial signs in Springdale Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 50 square feet if permanent | — |
| B-1, B-2, I, S-1, C | 8 | — | 50 square feet (total for up to two signs) | — |
| B-1, I, S-1 | 1 | 5 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| I | 1 | — | 40 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate or Identification Sign | — | 5 square feet | — | — | — | Wall of the structure | — | §490-22.B(1)(a) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §490-22.B(1)(b) |
| Construction Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | §490-22.B(1)(c) |
| Incidental or Temporary Window Sign | — | No more than 30% of the establishment's total window area, including permanent window graphics | — | — | — | Store windows | — | §490-22.B(2)(g) |
| Government, Political, Civic, Charitable, Educational, Religious Organization Flags/Identification Signs | — | 50 square feet if permanent | — | — | — | On organization's premises or with owner's permission | — | §490-22.D(1) |
| Governmental Signs (Traffic, Directional, Warning, Legal, Instructional, Regulatory) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §490-22.D(2); §460-19, §460-26, §460-40, §460-52 |
| Address Numerals and Mandated Signs | — | As required by law or regulation | — | — | — | — | — | §490-22.D(3) |
| Small Directional Sign | — | 5 square feet | — | — | — | Private property for public convenience (entrances, exits, restrooms, parking, etc) | — | §490-22.D(4) |

### B-1, B-2, I, S-1, C

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign | — | 50 square feet (total for up to two signs) | — | — | Up to 2 per business establishment | — | — | §490-22.B(2) |
| Wall Sign | — | As limited by total sign area (see Business Identification Sign) | — | — | — | Front or side wall (parallel or perpendicular to facade), at least 9 feet above grade at entrance | — | §490-22.B(2)(c) |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | Included in total Business Identification Sign area (50 sq ft total for up to two signs) | — | — | — | On awning/canopy attached to main building | — | §490-22.B(2)(b) |
| Window Sign (Permanent Graphic) | — | — | — | — | — | Permanently applied to window | — | §490-22.B(2)(d) |
| Business Identification Sign - Double Frontage | — | Up to 50 square feet per sign, each sign must comply with maximum area limits for one frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | One sign per public street frontage | — | §490-22.B(2)(e) |
| Business Identification Sign - Multiple-Occupancy Building (Proportional) | — | — | — | — | — | Building wall or in accordance with other sign location rules | — | §490-22.B(2)(f)[1],[4] |
| Business Identification Sign - Upper Floor/Basement Window (Multiple-Occupancy) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Posted or painted in window (upper floor or basement) | — | §490-22.B(2)(f)[2] |
| Nameplate - Multiple-Occupancy Building | — | 5 square feet | — | — | — | Wall adjacent to principal entrance or painted/applied to window in door | — | §490-22.B(2)(f)[3] |

### B-1, I, S-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 5 feet | 32 square feet | — | Minimum 4 feet from street R.O.W., 10 feet from side lot line. 25 feet from another freestanding sign ≥6 sq ft. | 1 per business establishment | — | — | §490-22.B(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Springdale Borough

- No sign shall be erected, altered, painted, relocated, remodeled, expanded or maintained that is not in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable Borough ordinances.
- It shall be unlawful to remove, injure, destroy or deface any marking or sign placed in accordance with the provisions of Article II or any parking restriction sign.
- Rotating free-standing signs, swinging signs, or signs projecting over a roadway are prohibited.
- Banners, pennants, searchlights, twirling signs, sandwich board signs, sidewalk or curb signs, balloons or other gas figures shall not be used on a permanent basis.
- Flags are prohibited, except as provided in §490-22D.
- Fluorescent signs and signs that are animated or have flashing illumination are prohibited in all districts.
- No sign shall be attached to any tree or utility pole on public property.
- No sign shall be erected upon or applied to any roof or project above the cornice line of a flat roof or above the gutter line of a sloped-roof building.
- No sign shall project onto private property not owned by the owner of the sign.
- No free-standing sign shall obstruct safe, clear sight distance at any street or driveway intersection.
- No free-standing sign shall have more than two faces.
- Every authorized sign must be constructed of durable materials in conformance with the Uniform Construction Code and maintained in good condition and repair.
- If any sign becomes dilapidated to the point it constitutes an unsightly or hazardous condition, the owner must repair or remove it within 15 days of notice.
- If a use ceases for six months, all signs for that use, including any supporting structures, must be removed within 15 days of notification.
- Any sign or permanent structure that overhangs a Borough right-of-way must be insured for liability in the amount of $1,000,000, with the Borough named as additional insured.
- A nonconforming sign cannot be enlarged or altered in any aspect, except to make safety improvements or changes which will make the sign conforming, or more conforming, to the provisions of this chapter.
- No sign may be installed, altered, or maintained without a building permit from the Zoning Officer.

## Signs exempt from permit in Springdale Borough

- Flags, emblems or identification signs of a government, political, civic, charitable, educational or religious organization displayed on the organization's premises or with the owner's permission, provided total permanent area does not exceed 50 square feet.
- Signs placed by a governmental body, including traffic or directional devices, legal notices and warning, instructional or regulatory signs.
- Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental regulation, provided the content and size does not exceed legal requirements.
- Small directional signs, not exceeding five square feet in area, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public (e.g., to identify entrance and exit drives, parking areas, one-way drives, restrooms, freight entrances, etc.).
- Temporary signs advertising activities such as an election, carnival, street fair or festival, which may be erected up to 30 days before the event and must be removed within seven days after the event.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A building permit must be obtained from the Zoning Officer prior to erection or alteration of any sign.
- For multiple-occupancy buildings, the owner or management agent is responsible for providing suitable sign space to all occupants in accordance with the ordinance, but failure to do so does not constitute grounds for a variance.
- Owners of nonconforming signs must bring signs into compliance within six years of adoption of the chapter or applicable amendment, or sooner if the sign use ceases or major repairs are required.

## 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 4 zoning districts in Springdale Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Springdale+Borough+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-springdale-borough

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