# Sign Regulations in Verona Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Verona Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/verona-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/15689711#15689711)

## At a glance

Verona Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 26 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C District, LM District, LM-2 District zoning district are capped at 100 sq ft on either face (contiguous message area), with a 10 ft side property line minimum. setback (Sec. § 250-77B(2), § 250-77C(5), § 250-77D(1), (4), (5)). Most commercial signs in Verona 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 | 3 | Sign must not exceed height limitations of zoning district; no sign above the cornice/gutter/roof line. | — | — |
| Residential districts, Public and Private Recreation District | 6 | — | 30 sq ft | — |
| C District, LM District, LM-2 District | 4 | — | Per § 250-76 (see zone above for specific values) | — |
| Business district | 14 | 14 ft | 50 sq ft | — |

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

### Residential districts, Public and Private Recreation District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per type/property (2 for corner lots; one per frontage) | On property; only one per property, but may have two if abutting two or more streets (one per frontage). | — | § 250-76A(1), § 250-76B, § 250-76C, § 250-76D |
| For Sale or Rent Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per type/property (2 for corner lots; one per frontage) | On property; only one per property, but may have two if abutting two or more streets (one per frontage). | — | § 250-76A(2), § 250-76B, § 250-76C, § 250-76D |
| Public or Semipublic Institution Identification Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 per type/property (2 for corner lots; one per frontage) | On property; only one per property, but may have two if abutting two or more streets (one per frontage). | — | § 250-76A(3), § 250-76B, § 250-76C, § 250-76D |
| Artisan Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per type/property (2 for corner lots; one per frontage) | On property; only one per property, but may have two if abutting two or more streets (one per frontage). | — | § 250-76A(4), § 250-76B, § 250-76C |
| Public Service or Public Safety Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 250-76A(5), § 250-76B |
| Nonconforming Use Identification Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per type/property (2 for corner lots; one per frontage) | On property; only one per property, but may have two if abutting two or more streets (one per frontage). | — | § 250-76B, § 250-76C |

### C District, LM District, LM-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign (Residential/Recreation Types) | — | Per § 250-76 (see zone above for specific values) | — | — | — | — | — | § 250-77A(1) |
| Business or Industry Identification Sign - Wall Sign | — | Greater of 10% of wall area or 60 sq ft (per street frontage; max two). | 15-inch maximum projection from wall (including depth). | — | Per building, 1 per business ground floor | Flat to wall (not painted directly). Each street frontage (max two) treated as a separate wall. | — | § 250-77A(2), § 250-77B(1), § 250-77C(1), (2), (4), § 250-77D(2), § 250-77E(1) |
| Business or Industry Identification Sign - Window Sign (Upper/Basement) | — | 6 sq ft per business per wall surface | — | — | 1 per business per wall surface | In or on window (painted or affixed). | — | § 250-77C(3) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 100 sq ft on either face (contiguous message area) | — | 10 ft side property line minimum. | 1 per property | Fastened to ground; must be in yard abutting street. | — | § 250-77B(2), § 250-77C(5), § 250-77D(1), (4), (5) |

### Business district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign (First Floor) | 2.5 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per facade per street; max 2 per building | On facade facing street, first floor commercial tenant. | — | § 250-77.1G(1)(b)[2], § 250-77.1L |
| Business Identification Sign (Basement/Upper Floors) | 2.5 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per basement/upper floor business | On first floor near entry to basement/upper floor space. | — | § 250-77.1G(1)(b)[1], § 250-77.1G(2)(g) |
| Trespassing/Private Number Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property (more if multiple street frontages) | Freestanding; max two per property, or two per frontage if fronts more than one street. | — | § 250-77.1G(1)(d) |
| Architectural Statue | 6 ft | — | — | — | 1 per first floor commercial business | Within 6 inches of storefront; not obstructing traffic. | — | § 250-77.1G(2)(a) |
| Ground Sign | 7 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | Permitted only if building's front wall is set back more than 10 ft from front lot line. | — | § 250-77.1G(2)(b)[1] |
| Pole Sign | 14 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | Permitted only if building's front wall is set back more than 10 ft from front lot line. | — | § 250-77.1G(2)(b)[2] |
| Wall Sign | 2.5 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | Mounted/attached/painted flush to building. Only one sign face visible from outside. | — | § 250-77.1G(2)(e) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | Aggregate 12 sq ft (max two boards) | — | — | Max 2 per business | On sidewalk; must not block sidewalk; must be removed after hours. | — | § 250-77.1H(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Verona Borough

- No sign shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, illuminated, or displayed except in accordance with the requirements of the sign ordinance and any applicable provisions of the Borough Zoning Ordinance and Building Code.
- No sign shall be constructed, erected or placed within the right-of-way lines of any public highway or street except for official traffic signs or road signs by governmental agencies, or permitted projecting and temporary signs.
- No sign or portion thereof shall extend beyond the roof of a building.
- No sign shall exceed the height limitation for its zone/district, and no sign shall be placed upon a roof or project above the cornice/gutter line.
- No animated signs, flashing, pulsating, or intermittent source-illuminated signs, or signs lighted to create glare on adjacent properties or streets shall be permitted.
- No sign, excluding canopy, awning, and window signs, shall be constructed with non-durable materials.
- No freestanding sign shall have more than two sides and all areas indicated as maximum are for one side only.
- No sign shall impede the view of vehicle drivers using adjacent streets.
- No sign, including parts, may extend beyond a property line into a public right-of-way except for certain flat wall signs which may extend up to 12 inches at least 10 feet above grade.
- Signs advertising goods or services not sold or produced on the premises are prohibited.
- No sign shall be illuminated that faces or partially faces an adjacent residentially zoned property.
- All internally illuminated signs are prohibited, except as specifically permitted for marquee signs and (by conditional use) for neon signs.
- No abandoned signs, animated signs, beacon lights, flashing signs, movable/changeable lettering signs, roof signs, pole signs, portable signs, signs painted on brick, or signs advertising for other locations (off-premises advertising) are permitted, except as allowed for temporary signs.
- No person shall destroy, remove, deface, obliterate, or cover up any warning lamp, sign, or barricade erected by authorities on public rights-of-way.
- Signs must be maintained in good repair, and dilapidated signs may be ordered repaired within 30 days or removed by order of the Zoning Officer.

## Signs exempt from permit in Verona Borough

- Flags or emblems of government, political, civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organizations displayed on private property.
- Signs placed by a governmental body, including but not limited to official traffic or directional devices, legal notices, instructional or regulatory signs, or notices by public officers or employees.
- Historic signs designated by Borough Council, including ghost signs, with restoration/preservation allowed regardless of compliance, but subject to Council requirements/restrictions.
- Incidental signs displayed inside a window of a commercial establishment advertising special sales, accepted credit cards, or as required by law or ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Separate permits are required for all signs with a gross area of more than six square feet if erected as separate projects not included in the construction of a building.
- Persons desiring to erect a sign, whether as a separate project or part of other construction requiring a permit, must apply to the Zoning Officer and submit a plan indicating the sign location, dimensions to property lines, sign dimensions (including top and bottom above ground), construction details, materials, and method of attachment.
- For ground signs in the business district, the sign permit application must include a site plan indicating the location of the sign.
- In the business district, the sign permit application (in addition to any other required permit) must include a current photograph of the property, an illustration of the building facade showing the proposed sign, a scaled drawing of the sign with details of size, materials, colors, lighting, lettering and attachment, and the type of illumination (if any).
- All sign applications are reviewed by the Zoning Officer for compliance with the sign ordinance purposes and intent.
- Signs not conforming to the ordinance must be brought into compliance or removed immediately if altered in any way.

## Full detail

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