# Sign Regulations in West Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/west-nantmeal-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35803283#35803283)

## At a glance

West Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania regulates 28 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C-1, I-1 zoning district are capped at 7 ft minimum, 20 ft maximum tall and 100 sq ft (for properties with >300 ft frontage), with a 5 ft from right-of-way, 30 ft from other property lines setback (Sec. § 215-158B(1)(a), (c)). Most commercial signs in West Nantmeal Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 50 inches (ground-mounted); not above roofline (wall/banner) | 32 sq ft | — |
| C-1, I-1 | 11 | 40 ft maximum | 680 sq ft | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3 | 6 | 10 ft | 100 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way and all other property lines | No more than 2 per property | At least 5 ft from street right-of-way and all other property lines; not within right-of-way | — | § 215-155K(1); § 215-160A(4) |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential) | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way, 20 ft from other property lines | — | At least 5 ft from street right-of-way and 20 ft from all other property lines; not within right-of-way | — | § 215-155K(2) |
| Temporary Sign - Civic/Municipal/Religious/Similar Events | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | No more than 2 per event | — | — | § 215-160A(1) |
| Temporary Sign - Yard/Garage Sale | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | No more than 4 per sale | — | — | § 215-160A(2) |
| Temporary Sign - Contractor/Developer/Construction | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | No more than 3 per street with 300+ ft frontage | — | — | § 215-160A(3) |
| Special Event or Seasonal Sign (Nonresidential) | 50 inches (ground-mounted); not above roofline (wall/banner) | 32 sq ft total | — | Ground-mounted signs max 50" high; banners not above roofline. | — | Not within street right-of-way; with plot plan to show location | — | § 215-160B |
| Promotional Sign (Grand Opening, New Nonresidential) | — | 32 sq ft (max 2 signs at 32 sq ft each) | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way; 20 ft from property lines | No more than 2 | 10 ft from street right-of-way, 20 ft from property lines | — | § 215-160C |
| Projecting Sign | 8 ft minimum above ground, no higher than 20 ft above ground | 20 sq ft (single side) | — | — | — | Extending at least 1 ft but no more than 10 ft from building; not where there is open ground between sign and sky | — | § 215-155G |

### C-1, I-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 7 ft minimum, 20 ft maximum | 100 sq ft (for properties with >300 ft frontage) | — | 5 ft from right-of-way, 30 ft from other property lines | 1 per street with >300 ft frontage | At least 5 ft from street right-of-way and 30 ft from all other property lines | — | § 215-158B(1)(a), (c) |
| Ground Sign (in lieu of Freestanding) - Business/Industrial/Professional Park | 8 ft maximum | 100 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right-of-way; 30 ft from property lines | 1 per street with >300 ft frontage | At least 10 ft from street right-of-way, 30 ft from all other property lines | — | § 215-158B(1)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign (Mini Mall) | 7 ft minimum; 20 ft maximum | 80 sq ft (all uses) | — | 5 ft from right-of-way, 30 ft from property lines | 1 | At least 5 ft from street right-of-way, 30 ft from property lines | — | § 215-158B(2)(a), (c) |
| Ground Sign (in lieu of Freestanding) - Mini Mall | 8 ft maximum | 80 sq ft (all uses) | — | 10 ft from right-of-way; 30 ft from property lines | 1 | At least 10 ft from street right-of-way, 30 ft from property lines | — | § 215-158B(2)(b), (c) |
| Wall/Parallel Sign | — | 200 sq ft cumulative or 20% of facade (whichever is less) | — | — | 8 maximum | Attached to building wall/parallel | — | § 215-158A(2) |
| Projecting Sign | Min 8 ft above ground, max 20 ft above ground | 20 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 | Extending from wall, see general requirements. | — | § 215-158A(3); § 215-155G |
| Freestanding/Ground Sign - Municipal/Governmental/Recreational/Institutional | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street with >300 ft frontage | One per street with >300 ft frontage | — | § 215-158D |
| Off-Premises Advertising Sign or Billboard | 40 ft maximum | 680 sq ft | — | 10 ft min, 100 ft max from right-of-way; 30 ft from other property lines | — | Within I-1, along PA Turnpike/Interstate 76; max 100 ft from right-of-way | — | § 215-159 |

### R-1, R-2, R-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Address Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | Not within right-of-way; 5 ft from other property lines | — | Not within street right-of-way; at least 5 ft from all other property lines | — | § 215-157A |
| Home Occupation Sign | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | Not within right-of-way; 5 ft from other property lines | 1 per use/dwelling | Fixed flat to main wall or erected in front yard (not within right-of-way or 5 ft of property line) | — | § 215-157C |
| Property Control or Restriction Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 215-157B |
| Freestanding/Ground Sign for Residential Development Entrance | 10 ft | 30 sq ft per sign (up to 2 per entrance) | — | 5 ft from right-of-way; 20 ft from other property lines | 2 per entrance | At least 5 ft from street right-of-way, 20 ft from property lines; not in clear sight triangle; location approved by zoning officer | — | § 215-157D |
| Wall or Fence Supporting Structure for Development Entrance | 10 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | May support above signs but subject to separate dimensions | — | § 215-157D(4) |
| Directional Sign (Residential Development Interior) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street | Interior of development only | — | § 215-157E |

## Prohibited signs in West Nantmeal Township

- No sign shall be posted, stapled or otherwise permanently attached to public utility poles or trees within a street right-of-way.
- No sign shall be located, placed or arranged in any manner that interferes with vehicular traffic, including the obstruction of sight distance.
- No sign that is a part of or is supported by a building shall be erected, placed or displayed upon the roof of such building, nor shall such sign extend above the height of the building.
- No sign shall project outward or perpendicular from the face of a building, whereas there is an open area between the ground and the sky.
- The use of red, green or amber lights on any sign within 200 feet of a street intersection shall be prohibited.
- The use of flashing, transmitted video, or other similar lighting features for signs shall be prohibited.
- Signs must not exceed the maximum provisions for location, placement, type, area, height, clearance, visibility, sight distance, projection, quantity and illumination as specified in the code.
- Spinning, animated, twirling or other moving objects used for commercial advertising with motion intervals of less than 15 seconds are prohibited.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or other message changing devices for commercial advertising with intervals of less than 15 seconds are prohibited (except time and temperature signs that change no less than every 15 seconds).
- Signs placed, inscribed or supported upon the highest roofline or upon any structure which extends above the highest roofline of any building are prohibited.
- Wall signs that partially extend above the roofline are prohibited.
- Roof signs erected on top of a principal or accessory building are prohibited.
- Balloons, streamers, banners and promotional signs exceeding the provisions of § 215-160 are prohibited.
- Portable signs used or displayed for more than 48 cumulative hours over any thirty-day period on the same property are prohibited.
- Signs located on parked vehicles within 20 feet of the street right-of-way for more than 72 cumulative hours over any seven-day period are prohibited.
- Signs containing vulgar messages or depicting lewd, pornographic, lascivious or other offensive acts are prohibited.
- Caution tape or crime scene tape that is not utilized for emergency management purposes is prohibited.
- Signs considered a detriment to the health, safety and/or general welfare of the community are prohibited.
- Dilapidated or signs in disrepair must be removed within 30 days of notification.
- Abandoned signs must be removed by the landowner or person controlling the property within 30 days of abandonment.
- No ground or freestanding sign shall be located within the clear sight triangle of a street intersection.
- Off-premises advertising signs or billboards containing flashing, intermittent, oscillating, reflective, and/or moving lighting features are prohibited.
- No off-premises advertising sign or billboard shall be located in any manner that disrupts or distracts the operator of a motor vehicle.
- Signs on parked vehicles may not offer promotional space for other uses or events.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Nantmeal Township

- Individual nameplate or street address sign on a residential lot not exceeding four square feet in area.
- Property control and restriction signs (such as 'no trespassing,' 'no hunting,' etc.) not exceeding two square feet and not containing irrelevant personal messages.
- Real estate signs for sale, rental, or lease of property, provided they meet area, spacing, and removal requirements.
- Temporary signs for yard sales, campaigns, special events, contractors, as specified in § 215-160, subject to area, duration, and removal requirements.
- Political signs installed in compliance with the Pennsylvania Election Code and all township requirements.
- Business and advertising signs within a sports facility or venue operated by a recognized nonprofit organization, subject to size, placement, and material requirements.
- Traffic control signs, directional signs, and traffic signals located within a street right-of-way and permitted by the Township or PennDOT.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit application is required for all signs unless otherwise specified.
- Permit applications must include two copies of scaled plans and diagrams showing lot dimensions, cartway, right-of-way, and sign location.
- The permit application must also include exact size, dimensions, location, type, construction, materials, and manner of installation for the proposed sign.
- No sign permit will be issued except in conformity with the ordinance, except where a variance has been granted by the Zoning Hearing Board.
- For off-premises signs or billboards, permit applications must include signed and sealed plans by a licensed Pennsylvania engineer.
- For certain residential development signs, the applicant must provide evidence of proper maintenance provisions and durable construction before receiving a permit.
- Special event sign permit applications must include a plot plan showing the location of the sign.
- Permit applicants for banners displayed across public streets must submit the permit application at least 60 days in advance.
- A permit fee is required with all permit applications.
- Permit applications are subject to review and approval by the Zoning Officer.

## Full detail

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