# Sign Regulations in Worcester Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Worcester Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/worcester-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11723513#11723513)

## At a glance

Worcester Township, Pennsylvania regulates 30 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Single Business)s in the C District, SC District zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall, 25 square feet, and 10 feet wide (Sec. §150-150B). Most commercial signs in Worcester Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 10 feet | 150 square inches | — |
| Residential Districts, Agricultural Districts | 2 | 4 feet (including monument) | 15 square feet per face (double-faced allowed, faces must be identical) | — |
| MHD District, MR District, RO District | 2 | 6 feet | 20 square feet | — |
| C District, SC District | 10 | 30 inches | 70 square feet (measured as solid sign panels only) | — |
| LI District | 3 | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| IR District | 4 | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Village overlay districts (Class 1) | 1 | 4 feet | 2.083 square feet or 300 square inches | — |
| Village overlay districts (Class 2) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Athletic field areas | 5 | Below scoreboard, no higher than 20 feet from grade | 30 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Warning or No Trespassing Sign | 4 feet | 150 square inches | — | — | — | Anywhere, in accordance with property boundaries | — | §150-147B(1) |
| Directional Sign (On-Site Traffic Control) | — | — | — | — | — | Within property for traffic control | — | §150-147B(2) |
| Interior Sign (Not Visible From Outside) | — | — | — | — | — | Inside of building/structure | — | §150-147B(3) |
| Temporary Sign (Nonresidential) | 8 feet (freestanding) | 35 square feet per property (cumulative) | — | — | Multiple (if combined total does not exceed 35 sq ft) | On property | — | §150-147B(5)(c)[1], (10) |
| Temporary Sign (Residential) | 8 feet (freestanding) | 16 square feet per property (cumulative) | — | — | Multiple (if combined total does not exceed 16 sq ft) | On property | — | §150-147B(5)(c)[2], (10) |
| Historic/Cultural Marker | 10 feet | 15 square feet | — | — | — | Anywhere, consistent with historical/cultural significance | — | §150-147B(6) |

### C District, SC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Business) | 12 feet | 25 square feet | 10 feet | — | One per property/frontage | On property of the business; must not interfere with sight triangle at intersections | — | §150-150B |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial Complex) - Option 1 | 12 feet | 60 square feet | 12 feet | — | One per building | In front of each building | — | §150-150C(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial Complex) - Option 2 (Conditional Use) | 14 feet | 70 square feet (measured as solid sign panels only) | 8 feet | — | — | — | — | §150-150C(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial Complex within C and SC, Option 3) | 14 feet | 70 square feet (measured as solid sign panels only) | 8 feet | — | — | — | — | §150-150C(4) |
| Wall Sign (Building-Attached, Individual Business) | No part above highest point of building's roofline | 15 square feet | — | — | 1 per establishment | Physically on building in which business is located | — | §150-150D |
| Interior Neon Sign (Window/Wall) | — | 4 square feet per neon sign | — | — | 3 neon signs per business (see restrictions) | Permanently affixed to interior of window/wall of business | — | §150-150E |
| Gasoline Price Sign (Freestanding, Gasoline Stations Only) | 15 feet above mean pavement level | 16 square feet per side | — | — | One per frontage | On station property, per road frontage | — | §150-150F |
| Directional Sign (Shared Entrance, Multi-Building Property) | 4 feet | 12 square feet | — | — | One per shared entrance | At shared entrance, interior to property (not on road frontage) | — | §150-150H |

### Athletic field areas

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Athletic Field Fence Sign | Up to top of fence or 10 feet from grade, whichever less | — | — | — | — | Immediate fences around playing field | — | §150-148.1A |
| Spectator Stand Sign (Front Railing) | Top of railing or 5 feet from grade, whichever less | — | — | — | — | Railing in front of spectator stands surrounding field | — | §150-148.1B(1),(3) |
| Spectator Stand Sign (Rear Railing) | Top of railing or 5 feet from grade, whichever less | — | — | — | — | Railing behind spectator stands surrounding field | — | §150-148.1B(2),(3) |
| Scoreboard Sign | Below scoreboard, no higher than 20 feet from grade | — | Not to exceed width of scoreboard | — | One per scoreboard/support | On scoreboard or support, directed toward playing field | — | §150-148.1C |
| Dugout Sign | No higher than 10 feet from grade and below lowest point of dugout roof | 30 square feet | — | — | 2 per dugout (up to 2 dugouts) | On dugouts serving baseball/softball/similar field | — | §150-148.1D |

## Prohibited signs in Worcester Township

- No sign shall be constructed or erected until a permit has been obtained from the Zoning Officer.
- Backlit signs are prohibited.
- Sign illumination shall not flash, move, oscillate, vibrate, shimmer, rotate, blink, or change color or intensity.
- Signs affixed to trees, fences, guardrails, traffic signs, utility poles, rocks, or other natural features are prohibited.
- Movable signs or signs with any moving parts, including letters; inflatables, flags, streamers, sandwich boards, banners, or balloons used for the purpose of advertising are prohibited.
- Awnings, umbrellas, or other outdoor structures that include logos or any other form of advertising are prohibited.
- Signs with flashing, intermittent, animated, revolving, or electronically changeable message or illumination, including beacons and digital signs, are prohibited.
- Vehicular signs (signs affixed or painted to vehicles or equipment used or parked so that display of signs becomes the vehicle's primary purpose) are prohibited.
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, kept in good condition and repair, and not allowed to become dilapidated.
- No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any streets or at any location in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or where its position, shape, or color may interfere with traffic signals or devices.
- No sign shall be erected within the clear sight triangle of any intersection.
- No sign, whether permanent or temporary, may be erected closer than 15 feet to the paved edge of the road or the gravel edge of the shoulder farthest from the paving.
- Illumination of any temporary sign is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Worcester Township

- Signs warning of danger or prohibiting trespassing, not exceeding 150 square inches in area and four feet in height, and posted at intervals of not less than 150 feet.
- Directional signs within the property for traffic control.
- Signs erected or mounted inside a building or other structure on a property which are not visible or intended to be visible from the outside of the building.
- On residential and agricultural properties only, one sign per property bearing the street address, property owner’s name, and/or property name (excluding business/commercial message), not exceeding two square feet in area and five feet in height; not illuminated.
- Temporary signs as regulated (max 30 consecutive days, removed promptly, size and height limits, not illuminated, well-maintained, date of erection written in indelible ink on sign).
- Signs that identify or commemorate the historic and/or cultural significance of a location, structure, event, or person and are approved by the Board of Supervisors (subject to area and height limits, not counted toward other signage limits).
- The provisions of Article XXI do not apply to official federal, state, or municipal signs erected within Worcester Township.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit shall be obtained before erecting, placing, rebuilding, reconstructing or moving any sign, and a separate permit is required for each sign. (Section 150-152A)
- Athletic field area signs: With a permit application, the applicant must submit a signage plan showing all signage to be installed or that may be installed at each playing facility. Changes to the signage require submission of a revised signage plan and a new permit. (Section 150-148.1E)

## Full detail

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