# Sign Regulations in Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/springettsbury-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/5178932#5178932)

## At a glance

Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania regulates 12 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Off-Premises Advertising Sign (Limited-Access Highway)s in the G-I zoning district are capped at 35 feet tall, 700 sq ft, and 48 feet wide, with a Front setback 50 ft; side/rear setback 30 ft each; minimum 1,000 ft between structures. setback (Sec. §325-111). Most commercial signs in Springettsbury 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 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-7, R-10, R-20, R-R) | 3 | 6 feet (freestanding and monument signs) | 24 sq ft (excluding banner) | — |
| N-C, N-C/H | 3 | 6 feet | 24 sq ft (excluding allowed banner) | — |
| M-U, B-I | 2 | — | 48 sq ft (excluding allowed banner) | — |
| C-H, G-I, F-D | 3 | 24 feet | 48 sq ft (excluding allowed banner) | — |
| G-I | 2 | 35 feet | 700 sq ft | — |
| F-R Overlay, T-N Overlay | 2 | Monument sign: 10 feet | 24 sq ft (excluding banner) | — |
| F-O Overlay | 1 | — | 48 sq ft (excluding banner) | — |
| R-1 | 2 | 6 feet (monument sign) | 24 sq ft (excluding banner) | — |
| R-R | 2 | 6 feet | 16 sq ft | — |

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

### Residential District (R-1, R-7, R-10, R-20, R-R)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign | 6 feet (freestanding and monument signs) | 16 sq ft | — | Freestanding signs shall be set back from any lot line at least 1 foot per foot of sign height (§325-107B(3)(a)) | — | — | — | §325-107A (Table) |
| Temporary Sign (R-1, R-7, R-10, R-20) | 6 feet | 24 sq ft (excluding banner) | — | — | Max 2 temporary signs (excluding banner) | — | — | §325-108D |
| Temporary Sign (R-R) | 6 feet | 8 sq ft (excluding banner) | — | — | Max 2 temporary signs (excluding banner) | — | — | §325-108E |

### C-H, G-I, F-D

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign | — | — | — | Setback: at least 1 foot per foot of sign height (§325-107B(3)(a)) | Max 2 freestanding signs | — | — | §325-107A (Table) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 48 sq ft (excluding allowed banner) | No one sign greater than 24 sq ft (excluding banner) | — | Max 4 temporary signs (excluding banner) | — | — | §325-108B |
| Inflatable Sign | 24 feet | — | 24 feet | Must not extend into required zoning setbacks. | Max 1 per permit/instance | Must be on ground (bottom no more than 6in above surface) | — | §325-109 |

### G-I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Advertising Sign (Limited-Access Highway) | 35 feet | 700 sq ft | 48 feet | Front setback 50 ft; side/rear setback 30 ft each; minimum 1,000 ft between structures. | Max 2 signs per structure | On lot with front setback of 50 ft, side/rear setback 30 ft, vegetated yard. | — | §325-111 |
| Off-Premises Advertising Sign (Other Roadways) | 35 feet | 300 sq ft | 48 feet | Front setback 50 ft; side/rear setback 30 ft each; minimum 1,000 ft between structures. | Max 2 signs per structure | On lot with front setback of 50 ft, side/rear setback 30 ft, vegetated yard. | — | §325-111 |

## Prohibited signs in Springettsbury Township

- No sign shall be erected within or extend into the public right-of-way, including sidewalks; such signs may be removed and disposed of by the Township.
- No sign shall create a public nuisance by emitting smoke, sound, vapor, beams or rays, particle emission, odors, or by creating a safety or traffic hazard as determined by the Township Engineer.
- Signs shall not contain material that a reasonable person would consider obscene.
- No sign shall obstruct any fire escape or door leading thereto or window; nor shall any sign be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign may be placed or erected in such a fashion as to create a safety or traffic hazard.
- No sign shall interfere with, compete for attention with, or appear similar to a traffic signal, including use of arrows or the word 'stop', or use of red or green in certain ways.
- Planters and landscaped areas around signs must be maintained so as not to cause visual blight.
- Mobile signs, including persons in costumes used to attract public attention, are not permitted within any public right-of-way.
- Signs that are damaged, in disrepair, or vandalized and not repaired within 30 days of notice from the Township shall be removed at property owner's expense.
- No sign shall be located so as to interfere with visibility for motorists at street or driveway intersections.
- All signs must be constructed according to International Building Code, maintained in good condition, free of defects/hazards, and not allowed to become dilapidated or deteriorated.
- Bare plywood is prohibited as a sign material.
- 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 vegetative matter are prohibited.
- Mobile signs 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 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.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Animated, flashing or oscillating signs (except for time-and-temperature portion of a sign) are prohibited.
- Revolving signs are prohibited.
- Tethered balloons larger than 12 inches in diameter or attached by a tether longer than five feet are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Wall signs that cover windows or architectural detail are prohibited.
- Pennants longer than 150% of street frontage are prohibited.
- Signs with reflective backgrounds are prohibited.
- Signs that may cause glare or emit light to other properties or the public right-of-way are prohibited.
- Open flames used to attract public attention are prohibited.
- Pennants are prohibited.
- No sign shall be permitted to cause glare, impair vision of drivers, or interfere with traffic operation, especially with respect to illumination.
- No sign shall be displayed without a required permit where such a permit is required.

## Signs exempt from permit in Springettsbury Township

- Holiday decorations (with duration not longer than 60 days).
- Flags, badges, or insignia of the United States, Pennsylvania, York County, Springettsbury Township, or any agency thereof.
- Governmental/regulatory signs such as traffic control, street, danger, or railroad crossing signs erected by public officers in the performance of duty.
- Nonilluminated artisan signs (limited time, size, and number).
- Nonilluminated directional signs located entirely on the property (max. 2 sq. ft.).
- Nonilluminated instructional signs located entirely on the property (max. 2 sq. ft.).
- Nonilluminated real estate signs, subject to temporary removal/size/location/hight limits.
- Nonilluminated political signs meeting specified size and height limitations (removal after election required).
- Nonilluminated personal expression signs meeting specified size and height limitations.
- Nonilluminated memorial signs (wall mounted, one per premises, max. 2 sq. ft.).
- Nonilluminated yard sale signs (one per premises, max. 2 sq. ft., removal after sale, max. height 6 ft.).
- Nonilluminated address signs (one per premises, max. 2 sq. ft., max. height 6 ft.).
- Interior signs (as defined, not visible from exterior).
- Nonilluminated incidental signs located entirely on the property (max. 2 sq. ft.).
- Nonilluminated civic event signs (on premises).
- Bus shelter signs covering no more than 25% of shelter surface and not directly illuminated.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applicants for a sign permit must provide a detailed site plan, building elevations/photographs, and sign renderings for all proposed and existing signs, as part of the permit application process (§325-112).
- A photometric plan is required for all illuminated signs.
- For business identification signs (see §325-107), a permit is required pursuant to §325-112, which specifies submittal of a site plan and accompanying materials.
- Any alteration to a nonconforming sign requires permit application and may be subject to review by the Zoning Hearing Board (§325-110).
- Temporary signs require a permit in accordance with §325-112 and must display an official placard.

## Full detail

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