# Sign Regulations in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Waynesburg, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/waynesburg
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/PA/Waynesburg/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH28TRVE_ARTVSTSTPA_DIV3SNICEM_S28-229PLSIALHIAFINEXEM)

## At a glance

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania regulates 17 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Freestanding, Setback 25+ ft.)s in the Non-Residential Districts (B-1, M-1, U-1, U-2) zoning district are capped at 5 ft. tall and 15 sq. ft., with a Sign must be setback at least 10 ft. from property line; establishment must be at least 25 ft. from property line. setback (Sec. Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(ii)(a)). Most commercial signs in Waynesburg require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 4 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 4 | 6 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — |
| Non-Residential Districts (B-1, M-1, U-1, U-2) | 7 | 10 ft. | 75% of total window area | — |
| Business Districts (B-1) | 7 | 10 ft. | 75% of total window area | — |
| Business Districts (B-2) | 7 | 10 ft. | 75% of total window area | — |
| Manufacturing Districts (M-1) | 7 | 10 ft. | 75% of total window area | — |
| U-1 | 7 | 10 ft. | 75% of total window area | — |
| U-2 | 7 | 10 ft. | 75% of total window area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Non-Residential Districts (B-1, M-1, U-1, U-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | May have up to 3 signs on a property (total for all types), see general requirement. | On wall of building. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(i), 5-505.2(2)(c), 5-505.2(4)(b) |
| Monument Sign (Freestanding, Setback 25+ ft.) | 5 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | Sign must be setback at least 10 ft. from property line; establishment must be at least 25 ft. from property line. | 1 per site (included in max 3 signs per property). | Must be setback 10 feet or more from property line; only allowed for establishments setback 25+ feet from property line. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(ii)(a) |
| Pole Sign (Freestanding, Setback 25+ ft.) | 10 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | Sign must be setback at least 10 ft. from property line; establishment must be at least 25 ft. from property line. | 1 per site (included in max 3 signs per property). | Must be setback 10 ft. or more from property line; allowed only where establishment is setback 25+ feet from property line. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(ii)(b) |
| Projecting Sign | 2 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | — | Projecting from building. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(iii) |
| Window Sign | — | 75% of total window area | — | — | — | Principal facade window | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(iv) |
| Wind Sign (banner/flag/pennant/etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to structure, not to compromise pedestrian or vehicular traffic. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(v) |
| Digital Sign / Electronically Changing Message Sign | — | — | — | All digital/electronic signs shall have a minimum thirty-foot setback from residential property lines. | Only one digital/electronic sign per property. | Minimum 30-ft setback from residential property lines. Only one per property and not allowed where there is manual/mechanical changeable sign. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(vi) |

### Business Districts (B-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | May have up to 3 signs on a property (total for all types), see general requirement. | On wall of building. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(i), 5-505.2(2)(c) |
| Monument Sign (Freestanding, Setback 25+ ft.) | 5 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | Sign must be setback at least 10 ft. from property line; establishment must be at least 25 ft. from property line. | 1 per site (included in max 3 signs per property). | Must be setback 10 feet or more from property line; only allowed for establishments setback 25+ feet from property line. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(ii)(a) |
| Pole Sign (Freestanding, Setback 25+ ft.) | 10 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | Sign must be setback at least 10 ft. from property line; establishment must be at least 25 ft. from property line. | 1 per site (included in max 3 signs per property). | Must be setback 10 ft. or more from property line; only allowed for establishments setback 25+ feet from property line. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(ii)(b) |
| Projecting Sign | 2 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | — | Projecting from building. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(iii) |
| Window Sign | — | 75% of total window area | — | — | — | Principal facade window | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(iv) |
| Wind Sign (banner/flag/pennant/etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to structure, not to compromise pedestrian or vehicular traffic. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(v) |
| Digital Sign / Electronically Changing Message Sign | — | — | — | All digital/electronic signs shall have a minimum thirty-foot setback from residential property lines. | Only one digital/electronic sign per property. | Minimum 30-ft setback from residential property lines. Only one per property and not allowed where there is manual/mechanical changeable sign. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(vi) |

### Business Districts (B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | May have up to 3 signs on a property (total for all types), see general requirement. | On wall of building. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(i), 5-505.2(2)(c) |
| Monument Sign (Freestanding, Setback 25+ ft.) | 5 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | Sign must be setback at least 10 ft. from property line; establishment must be at least 25 ft. from property line. | 1 per site (included in max 3 signs per property). | Must be setback 10 feet or more from property line; only allowed for establishments setback 25+ feet from property line. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(ii)(a) |
| Pole Sign (Freestanding, Setback 25+ ft.) | 10 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | Sign must be setback at least 10 ft. from property line; establishment must be at least 25 ft. from property line. | 1 per site (included in max 3 signs per property). | Must be setback 10 ft. or more from property line; only allowed for establishments setback 25+ feet from property line. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(ii)(b) |
| Projecting Sign | 2 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | — | Projecting from building. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(iii) |
| Window Sign | — | 75% of total window area | — | — | — | Principal facade window | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(iv) |
| Wind Sign (banner/flag/pennant/etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to structure, not to compromise pedestrian or vehicular traffic. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(v) |
| Digital Sign / Electronically Changing Message Sign | — | — | — | All digital/electronic signs shall have a minimum thirty-foot setback from residential property lines. | Only one digital/electronic sign per property. | Minimum 30-ft setback from residential property lines. Only one per property and not allowed where there is manual/mechanical changeable sign. | — | Sec. 5-505.2(2)(a)(vi) |

## Prohibited signs in Waynesburg

- All signs not expressly permitted under this Ordinance or exempt from regulation hereunder in accordance with this Ordinance are prohibited in the Borough.
- Any sign attached to any tree, utility pole or painted upon or otherwise directly affixed to any rock, ledge or other natural feature is prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected in the public right-of-way, except for those placed by an authorized governmental agency.
- Signs are prohibited at any location where, by reason of position, shape, wording or color, they interfere with or obstruct the view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Signs are prohibited at any location which may be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
- Signs are prohibited above the roof line.
- No sign shall be closer than twenty (20) feet to a side lot line, except in the case of (1) a wall sign, or (2) a corner lot where a setback may be reduced to ten (10) feet from public ways.
- No sign shall project from a building over a public way with the bottom of the sign less than eight (8) feet vertically above the ground.
- Any outdoor sign which advertises, identifies or pertains to any activity no longer in existence shall be removed by its owner or persons otherwise responsible within thirty (30) days from the time the activity ceases.
- Political signs must be removed within three (3) days after the election advertised.
- Signs employing neon, mercury vapor, low pressure and high pressure sodium, and metal halide lighting are prohibited, except those handed out by Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful.
- Signs on a vehicle not regularly used in the conduct of the business advertised on the vehicle are prohibited.
- Signs placed on bus shelters, bus benches, or waste receptacles are prohibited.
- Signs posted or painted on roofs, dormers, and balconies are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- The illumination from any sign may not cause any reflection or glare upon a public street, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent property.
- Directly illuminated signs of any nature in R-1, R-2, R-3, U-1, and U-2 Districts are prohibited.
- Exposed lighting sources such as bulbs, tubes, and the like are prohibited. All external sources of illumination must be hidden from view by shrubbery or some other permitted material.
- With the exception of B-1 and B-2 Districts, no exterior signs on any building or premises shall be illuminated after 12:00 midnight, except on those places of business which shall remain open after midnight, and they shall be extinguished at the time of closing such business.

## Signs exempt from permit in Waynesburg

- The following signs do not require permits or fee payment but must meet the other requirements of the Ordinance: traffic control signs.
- Traffic flow informational signs to nonprofit and first responder facility are exempt.
- Building addresses, family name signs, decorative flags, no trespassing, and similar signs are exempt.
- Signs on vehicles regularly and customarily used to transport persons or property for the business are exempt.
- Directional signs set by governmental bodies are exempt.
- Political signs (4 sq. ft. or less) are exempt.
- The flags of any nation, state, town, military or service organization (15 sq. ft. or less) are exempt.
- Temporary signs are exempt.
- Safety control signs are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs require a permit from the Zoning Officer, except exempted signs as listed in Section 505.4.
- There is no mention of a master sign plan or sign plan submittal required for all signs across all zones in the provided ordinance text.
- Sign owners with projecting signs over a public way must provide to the municipality proof of liability insurance naming the municipality as the insured party.

## Full detail

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