# Sign Regulations in West Leechburg Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Leechburg Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/west-leechburg-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/37292974#37292974)

## At a glance

West Leechburg Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 9 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the R-1, R-2, R-3, MHP, PRD, CF, CON zoning district are capped at 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate of all signs), with a Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle setback (Sec. § 290-138; § 290-139; § 290-140; § 290-141; § 290-142; § 290-143; § 290-145; § 290-146A). Most commercial signs in West Leechburg Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, MHP, PRD, CF, CON | 8 | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate of all signs) | — |
| NC | 8 | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate) | — |
| IN | 8 | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate of all signs) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### R-1, R-2, R-3, MHP, PRD, CF, CON

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate of all signs) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | On the wall of the structure | — | § 290-138; § 290-139; § 290-140; § 290-141; § 290-142; § 290-143; § 290-145; § 290-146A |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Not specified; total aggregate area cannot exceed 25 sq ft | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way | — | § 290-138; § 290-139; § 290-140; § 290-141; § 290-142; § 290-143; § 290-145; § 290-146A; § 290-146D |
| Temporary Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate with other signs) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle (§ 290-143) | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | Not specified, but must comply with general placement restrictions | — | § 290-139E; § 290-138; § 290-141–§ 290-143; § 290-146A |
| Memorial Plaque or Historic Marker | — | — | — | — | — | On the building or structure | — | § 290-139B |
| Holiday Decorations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139A |
| Street Number Sign | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | On building/structure | — | § 290-139D |
| Public Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139C |
| Sign erected by Borough or PennDOT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139F |

### NC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | On the wall of the structure | — | § 290-138; § 290-139; § 290-140; § 290-141; § 290-142; § 290-143; § 290-145; § 290-146B |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | — | § 290-138; § 290-139; § 290-140; § 290-141; § 290-142; § 290-143; § 290-145; § 290-146B; § 290-146D |
| Temporary Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | — | — | § 290-139E; § 290-138; § 290-146B |
| Memorial Plaque or Historic Marker | — | — | — | — | — | On the building or structure | — | § 290-139B |
| Holiday Decorations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139A |
| Street Number Sign | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | On building/structure | — | § 290-139D |
| Public Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139C |
| Sign erected by Borough or PennDOT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139F |

### IN

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate of all signs) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | On the wall of the structure | — | § 290-138; § 290-139; § 290-140; § 290-141; § 290-142; § 290-143; § 290-145; § 290-146C |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate of all signs) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | — | § 290-138; § 290-139; § 290-140; § 290-141; § 290-142; § 290-143; § 290-145; § 290-146C; § 290-146D |
| Temporary Sign | — | 25 square feet per parcel (aggregate with other signs) | — | Within buildable area, not in right-of-way or clear vision triangle | Aggregate area across all signs not to exceed 25 sq ft | — | — | § 290-139E; § 290-138; § 290-146C |
| Memorial Plaque or Historic Marker | — | — | — | — | — | On the building or structure | — | § 290-139B |
| Holiday Decorations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139A |
| Street Number Sign | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | On building/structure | — | § 290-139D |
| Public Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139C |
| Sign erected by Borough or PennDOT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 290-139F |

## Prohibited signs in West Leechburg Borough

- Signs located within or extending into any Borough right-of-way unless placed by a government entity.
- Signs affixed to trees, utility poles, fences, or equipment.
- Roof signs.
- Signs illuminated by a flashing, pulsating, or intermittent source.
- Signs with moving parts.
- Signs illuminated by strings of bare bulbs or lighted in such a manner as to cause glare on adjacent streets or properties.
- Signs that obstruct sight within a clear vision triangle.
- Signs that are confusing to motorists.
- Any sign determined to be unsafe or insecure or that is erected in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
- Pole signs.
- No person shall erect, construct, or maintain any sign upon any property, structure or building without the prior written consent of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property, structure or building, or his authorized representative.
- No sign shall be placed in a position that will obstruct the view of motorists or cause any other danger to motorists or pedestrians within a public right-of-way or on adjoining lots.
- No sign shall be placed within the clear vision triangle required to be maintained at all street intersections, driveway and access way entrances onto public streets.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Leechburg Borough

- Signs or decorations displayed for recognized holidays.
- Memorial plaques or historic markers or other similar signs which are engraved or a permanent component of a building, monument, tombstone or other similar structure.
- Public information signs.
- Street number signs indicating the address of a building or structure, and not exceeding one square foot in area.
- Temporary signs, provided that a temporary sign shall be displayed for a period not to exceed 30 days per calendar year.
- Signs erected by the Borough or PennDOT.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for a sign permit shall be made in writing to the Borough Council, accompanied by required information to assure compliance.
- A zoning permit is required for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, or convert any sign in the Borough, except as otherwise exempted.
- Written consent of the property owner or person entitled to possession (or authorized representative) must accompany the sign permit application.
- Sign permits are required for all signs unless specifically exempted.
- Permit requirement exemptions do not remove the obligation to comply with other substantive regulations (such as traffic safety or public safety hazards).
- References are made to Tables 17A, 17B, and 17C for specific district and placement requirements, which may include additional plan or approval processes.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in West Leechburg Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=West+Leechburg+Borough+PA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-west-leechburg-borough

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