# Sign Regulations in Walnutport Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Walnutport Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/walnutport-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/14454927#14454927)

## At a glance

Walnutport Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 19 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Off-Premises Sign (Billboard)s in the GC District zoning district are capped at 35 feet above centerline of adjacent street tall and 300 sq ft (per sign face, up to 2 faces back-to-back), with a Min 25 ft from all lot lines/ROW; min 200 ft from dwelling for over 30 sq ft signs; min 1,000 ft between off-premises signs setback (Sec. §450-59(D)). Most commercial signs in Walnutport 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 | 10 | 6 feet (if freestanding) | 8 sq ft (residential), 20 sq ft (nonresidential) | — |
| Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, RC) | 3 | 6 feet | 20 sq ft per sign, up to 2 sides of a principal building | — |
| TC District, TCB District | 5 | 15 feet | 50 sq ft per side, up to 2 sides of principal building | — |
| GC District | 4 | 35 feet above centerline of adjacent street | 300 sq ft (per sign face, up to 2 faces back-to-back) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft (per sign on nonresidential or residential lot), in addition to pavement markings. | — | — | No maximum | Same lot as directed use (e.g. inside development, parking or access areas). | — | §450-50(A) |
| Home Occupation Sign | 6 feet (if freestanding) | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Freestanding, wall, or window sign at residence with permitted home occupation. | — | §450-50(A) |
| Identification Sign | 6 feet if freestanding | 1 sq ft (residential), 4 sq ft (nonresidential) | — | — | 1 | On-lot near building entrance or property line. | — | §450-50(A) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 2 per event | — | — | §450-50(A) |
| Charitable Event Sign | — | 4 sq ft (residential lot), 30 sq ft (nonresidential lot) | — | — | 2 | — | — | §450-50(A) |
| Contractor's Sign | — | 8 sq ft (residential), 20 sq ft (nonresidential) | — | — | 1 per company | Where work is actively occurring | — | §450-50(A) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft (residential), 20 sq ft (nonresidential) | — | — | 1 per street | On property being sold, leased, or rented. | — | §450-50(A) |
| Public Services Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | No maximum | Restroom, phone, etc. | — | §450-50(A) |

### TC District, TCB District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Maximum height to top of structural roof | 50 sq ft per side, up to 2 sides of principal building | — | — | — | On principal building | — | §450-51(A), Table |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 15 sq ft per sign (may increase to 50 sq ft for lots with 3+ businesses or >100 ft frontage) | — | — | 1 per street | On lot near street | — | §450-51(A), Notes 2,3 |
| Window Sign | — | Regulated as wall signs except temporary nonilluminated signs, which are exempted | — | — | — | Window | — | §450-51(A), Table |
| Projecting Sign | — | 8 sq ft per side (2 sides max) | — | — | 1 per lot | Projecting from building wall; can be in right-of-way under criteria | — | §450-51(A), Notes |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Sidewalk Sign) | 4 feet | 8 sq ft per side (2 sides max) | 3 feet | — | 1 per lot | Sidewalk adjacent to building | — | §450-51(A), Notes |

### GC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | To the top of structural roof | 200 sq ft (per side, up to 2 sides) | — | — | — | On principal building | — | §450-51(A), Table |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 24 sq ft (may increase up to 50 sq ft for lots with 3+ businesses or >100 ft frontage) | — | — | 1 per street | On lot near street | — | §450-51(A), Notes 2,3 |
| Window Sign | — | Regulated as wall signs except that temporary nonilluminated signs are not regulated | — | — | — | Window | — | §450-51(A), Table |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard) | 35 feet above centerline of adjacent street | 300 sq ft (per sign face, up to 2 faces back-to-back) | — | Min 25 ft from all lot lines/ROW; min 200 ft from dwelling for over 30 sq ft signs; min 1,000 ft between off-premises signs | 1 per lot | Set back a minimum of 25 ft from all lot lines and street rights-of-way | — | §450-59(D) |

## Prohibited signs in Walnutport Borough

- No person shall place or erect any sign on any Borough property except as provided by § 352-3.
- No sign, including exempt signs, shall be placed or erected within any planting bed or other landscaped area on any Borough property.
- Signs shall not intrude into or project over an existing street right-of-way, unless specifically authorized by a permit from the Borough or PennDOT.
- No sign shall be posted on any property or sign pole or public utility pole unless permission has been received from the owner.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts, except as a temporary charitable event sign complying with § 450-50.
- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited.
- Any banner or flag that does not meet the requirements of this article is prohibited.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type are prohibited.
- Flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business, including window signs.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
- Signs are prohibited which contain information stating a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under the applicable provisions.
- Signs imitating or resembling any official traffic sign, signal or device or having characteristics likely to confuse or distract drivers (such as prominent use of the word 'Danger') are prohibited.
- Signs or displays with obscene or pornographic words or images visible from a lot line are prohibited.
- Balloons greater than 40 cubic feet tethered for more than 12 hours are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers used for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Signs advertising a use no longer in existence must be removed within 90 days of cessation of such use.
- No signs except permitted off-premises, official, political or public service signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate.

## Signs exempt from permit in Walnutport Borough

- Official signs placed or erected by government entities or as specifically authorized by Borough ordinance or resolution are exempt from sign prohibitions (§ 352-3 & § 450-50B(4)).
- Signs physically carried by a person at any time as an expression of free speech are exempt from Borough property prohibitions (§ 352-3B).
- Polling place election signs on Borough property, during specified election periods, are exempt (§ 352-3C).
- Temporary signs listed under § 450-50A, including but not limited to Christmas tree signs, charitable event signs, contractor's signs, directional signs, garage sale signs, home occupation signs, identification signs, open house signs, public services signs, real estate signs, service organization/place of worship signs, special sale signs, time and temperature signs, and trespassing signs, do not require permits and are permitted by right in all zoning districts, subject to their listed regulations.
- Historic signs specifically authorized by the Borough or another agency are not regulated (§ 450-50B(1)).
- Holiday decorations commemorating recognized holidays and not including advertising are not regulated (§ 450-50B(2)).
- Signs not readable from any public street or exterior lot line are not regulated (§ 450-50B(3)).
- Signs that are required to be posted outdoors by a government agency or the Borough and only include required information are not regulated (§ 450-50B(5)).
- Signs posted within the right-of-way of a public street and officially authorized by the Borough or PennDOT are not regulated (§ 450-50B(6)).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except those meeting the requirements of § 450-50 and nonilluminated window signs constructed of paper, posterboard or similar materials and not of a permanent nature (§ 450-48B).
- Sign types, sizes, and heights must conform to regulations for the applicable district; only types, sizes, and heights specifically permitted in the article are allowed (§ 450-48B).
- Any lawfully existing sign may be painted or repaired or changed in logo or message without a new permit as long as changes do not increase sign area or increase nonconformity (§ 450-48C).

## Full detail

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