# Sign Regulations in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/upper-providence-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/42978706#42978706)

## At a glance

Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania regulates 17 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Billboards in the Limited Industrial Zoned District zoning district are capped at 35 feet (structure); 15 feet (display face height/width) tall, 100 square feet, and 15 feet (height or width of display face) wide, with a Minimum of structure height or 10 feet from all lot lines; 500 feet from any other billboard; 150 feet from intersections; 300 feet from residences/residential zones/public uses/etc. setback (Sec. 1276.08(a)-(z), 1276.08.1-4). Most commercial signs in Upper Providence Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts | 6 | — | 216 square inches (12" x 18") | — |
| Nonresidential districts | 3 | — | — | — |
| Limited Industrial Zoned District | 2 | 35 feet (structure); 15 feet (display face height/width) | 100 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 27 feet above ground | 200 square inches | — |

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

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale/Rent Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per property; one per frontage if on more than one street | On the premises being advertised | — | 1276.03(a), 1276.09(f) |
| For Sale/Development Sign (Builder/Contractor) | — | 20 square feet | — | — | One per property; one per frontage if on more than one street | On the premises being developed | — | 1276.03(b), 1276.09(f) |
| Directional Development Sign (Off-premises) | — | 6 square feet | 4 feet | — | No more than one per 500 feet of street frontage | Off-premises; indicating development location on other property | — | 1276.03(c), 1276.09(f) |
| Sold/Rented Sign | — | 6 square feet (as per 1276.03(a)) | — | — | See For Sale/Rent Sign | On the premises | — | 1276.03(d), 1276.03(a) |
| Artisan/Construction Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | On premises while work is being performed | — | 1276.03(e), 1276.09(f) |
| Incidental/Customary Sign | — | 216 square inches (12" x 18") | 18 inches | — | One | On the property | — | 1276.03(f) |

### Limited Industrial Zoned District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard | 35 feet (structure); 15 feet (display face height/width) | 100 square feet | 15 feet (height or width of display face) | Minimum of structure height or 10 feet from all lot lines; 500 feet from any other billboard; 150 feet from intersections; 300 feet from residences/residential zones/public uses/etc. | Minimum 500 feet between billboards | Any premises in Limited Industrial Zone District that meet spacing requirements | — | 1276.08(a)-(z), 1276.08.1-4 |
| Digital Billboard | 35 feet (structure); 15 feet (display face height/width) | 100 square feet | 15 feet (height or width of display face) | Minimum of structure height or 10 feet from all lot lines; 500 feet from any other billboard; 150 feet from intersections; 300 feet from residences/residential zones/public uses/etc. | Minimum 500 feet between billboards and digital billboards | Any premises in Limited Industrial Zone District that meet spacing requirements | — | 1276.08(a)-(z), 1276.08.1-4 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 16 feet from curb level to top of sign | 1 sq ft per 2 ft of lot frontage or 60 sq ft, whichever is less | — | Min 10 feet from lot line | One per property | On-premises (not on roof); at least 10 feet from lot line; prohibited if setback cannot be met | — | 1276.06(a), 1276.07(b), 1276.09(f), 1276.09(i), 1276.09(j) |
| Parallel Sign (Wall Sign) | — | As determined by formula | — | — | — | Parallel to building wall or vertical surface | — | 1276.06(b), 1276.07(a), 1276.09(f) |
| Projecting Sign | — | Part of formula above | — | — | — | Perpendicular to building wall or vertical surface | — | 1276.06(c), 1276.07(a), 1276.09(f) |
| Exterior Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to inside or outside of window and oriented to the public right-of-way | — | 1276.05(e), 1276.07(a)(3), 1276.09(f) |
| Gasoline Service Station Brand-name Freestanding Sign | 27 feet above ground | 36 square feet | — | — | One per facility | On premises of gasoline service station | — | 1276.07(c) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 200 square inches | — | — | — | Off-premises | — | 1276.02(g) |

## Prohibited signs in Upper Providence Township

- Flashing signs shall not be permitted in any district.
- No sign shall be so located or arranged so that it interferes with traffic through glare, blocking of reasonable sight lines for streets, sidewalks or driveways, confusion with a traffic control device (by reason of color, location, shape or other characteristic) or through any other means.
- All signs, except temporary signs, shall be constructed of durable material and kept in good condition and repair.
- No signs, except those of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, shall be allowed within street lines.
- No portion of any freestanding sign shall be located closer than 10 feet to any lot line. If this requirement cannot be met then freestanding signs shall be prohibited on such properties.
- Any vehicle to which a sign is affixed in such a manner that the carrying of such sign or signs no longer is incidental to the vehicle's primary purpose but becomes a primary purpose in itself shall be considered a freestanding sign and as such shall be subject to the provisions regarding freestanding signs in the district in which such vehicle is located.
- The construction or erection of any such signs within the lines of public highways is hereby prohibited.
- Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any and all other ordinances and regulations of the Township of Upper Providence relating in any way to signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Upper Providence Township

- No signs, except those of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, shall be allowed within street lines.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a billboard or digital billboard shall be accompanied by a site plan and contain all of the applicable requirements set forth in the Upper Providence Township Zoning Code, as amended.

## Full detail

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