# Sign Regulations in Wormleysburg Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wormleysburg Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/wormleysburg-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/30897267#30897267)

## At a glance

Wormleysburg Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 25 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Professional Office Sign (Wall Sign Option)s in the RR-2 Restricted Residential Development, R-1 Residential Zoning District, R-2 Residential Zoning District zoning district are capped at 3 ft (unless lot frontage >100 ft) tall and 25 sq ft per lot (max); see formula, with a As above setback (Sec. §19-113(D)-(E)). Most commercial signs in Wormleysburg Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 12 sq ft (may be further restricted by other provisions) | — |
| RR-1 Restricted Residential Zoning District | 1 | — | 6 sq ft per street front | — |
| RR-2 Restricted Residential Development, R-1 Residential Zoning District, R-2 Residential Zoning District | 4 | 3 ft (unless lot frontage >100 ft) | 25 sq ft per lot (max); see formula | — |
| R-3 Limited Residential Zoning District | 6 | 3 ft (unless lot frontage >100 ft); max 5 ft | 100 sq ft for double face, 50 sq ft for single face; total area not to exceed 100 sq ft for all office building signs | — |
| C-1 Commercial Zoning District, C-2 Commercial Zoning District | 13 | 35 ft | 120 sq ft per property (excluding office building signs) | — |
| I-1 Industrial District | 2 | 35 ft | 120 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### RR-2 Restricted Residential Development, R-1 Residential Zoning District, R-2 Residential Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft per street front | — | — | One per lot | On lot/street front | — | §19-113(A) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | — | — | §19-113(B) |
| Church Bulletin Board Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | Per lot | — | §19-113(C) |
| Professional Office Sign (Wall Sign Option) | 3 ft (unless lot frontage >100 ft) | 25 sq ft per lot (max); see formula | — | As above | Two per lot | 1/2 distance from curb to building setback line; no closer than 5 ft to either side property line | — | §19-113(D)-(E) |

### R-3 Limited Residential Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation/Identification Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per home occupation | On building | — | §19-114(A) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft per street front | — | — | One per street front | On lot/street front | — | §19-114(B) |
| Church Bulletin Board Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | Per lot | — | §19-114(C) |
| Business and Identification Signs (Wall or Ground Signs) | 3 ft (unless lot frontage >100 ft); max 5 ft | 25 sq ft per lot (max); see formula | — | See above | — | 1/2 distance from curb to building setback line; no closer than 5 ft from side property lines | — | §19-114(D), (H) |
| Directional Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Centrally located between side yard lines and front face of building and sidewalk. | — | §19-114(E) |
| Office Building Sign | — | 100 sq ft for double face, 50 sq ft for single face; total area not to exceed 100 sq ft for all office building signs | — | — | — | For office buildings over 10,000 sq ft | — | §19-114(F) |

### C-1 Commercial Zoning District, C-2 Commercial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Office Building Sign | — | 100 sq ft for double face, 50 sq ft for single face; total area not to exceed 100 sq ft for all office building signs | — | — | — | For office buildings over 10,000 sq ft | — | §19-115(C) |
| Wall, Ground, Pylon Sign General Area Limit | — | 120 sq ft per property (excluding office building signs) | — | — | — | — | — | §19-115(E) |
| Wall Sign (Letters as sign) | — | 10% of surface area of wall (including windows/doors) | — | — | — | On wall facing pedestrian or automotive traffic. | — | §19-115(G) |
| Marquee Sign | — | — | — | Meet building setback requirements | — | May not project into any yards; must meet building setback requirements. | — | §19-115(J) |
| Real Estate Sign (Commercial) | — | 16 sq ft per property | — | — | One per property | On property | — | §19-115(K) |
| Directional Sign and Service Sign | 3 ft | 6 sq ft per property | — | 10 ft from curb; 5 ft from side property lines | One per property | Setback: 10 ft from curb; no closer than 5 ft to side property lines. | — | §19-115(N) |
| Pylon Sign | 35 ft | — | — | As above | — | May be located 1/2 distance from curb to building setback line; no closer than 5 ft to side property lines. | — | §19-115(O)(1) |
| Ground Sign | Up to 1/2 of height of tallest building on property, max 14 ft | — | — | — | — | Must not obstruct vision of pedestrians/motorists. | — | §19-115(O)(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Wormleysburg Borough

- No sign in the Borough shall be erected, enlarged or relocated without filing an application and obtaining a permit from the Zoning Officer (except political and real estate signs, which have other requirements).
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or enlarged which constitutes a hazard to traffic, including screening out of traffic signs/signals, resembling or interfering with traffic lights or signals, or using words/symbols like 'stop,' 'slow,' or 'danger' that could confuse or mislead traffic.
- No sign shall be painted, pasted or otherwise affixed to any tree, rock, utility pole, hydrant, bridge, sidewalk, curb or street, except signs erected by or under permit from an authorized public agency.
- No sign shall be erected on or overhang public property except as specifically provided or when erected by or under permit from an authorized public agency or as required by law.
- No permitted sign shall be illuminated by flashing lights, lights shining directly onto or into adjacent residential properties, or any intermittently lighted bulbs/tube lights giving an effect with motion (except electronic message centers as defined).
- No roof sign is permitted unless specifically provided elsewhere in the ordinance.
- No sign may be located on a motor vehicle parked on a public street and used as an advertising sign, business sign, directional sign or identification sign.
- No sign may be so illuminated as to constitute a nuisance by spilling or spreading light into or upon any adjacent residential property.
- It is unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, maintain or use any sign in violation of any provision of this ordinance.
- Signs not owned by the person, firm or organization advertising thereon must carry a legible imprint showing the sign owner's name and address. Signs without this will be presumed to be owned by the advertiser.
- Every sign must be kept in a state of good repair for safety, fire prevention and appearance; unsafe or dilapidated signs may be ordered removed by the Borough at the owner’s expense.
- Abandoned signs (without bona fide advertising for six months or requiring significant repair) must be removed within 30 days of notice.
- All signs must be constructed and erected according to the American Standard Building Requirements for Signs and Outdoor Display Structures or with suitable proof of quality and safe construction.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wormleysburg Borough

- No permit shall be required for political signs provided the use is in accordance with other provisions of the ordinance.
- No permit shall be required for real estate signs provided the use is in accordance with the other provisions of the ordinance.
- A sign shall not include any flag, badge or insignia of any government or governmental agency.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Prior to issuance of a sign permit, an application must include a site plan drawn to scale showing the sign location relative to buildings, streets, and right-of-way lines.
- The sign application must include a scaled plan showing the design, materials, colors, lighting, lettering, method of construction, and means of attachment.
- Each application for a business or identification sign in the R-3 Limited Residential District, and each application for an office building sign in the same district, is subject to review and recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval by Borough Council before a permit is issued.
- After installation, the owner must notify the Code Enforcement Officer for inspection and permit validation.
- The Code Enforcement Officer may require any additional information necessary to show compliance with this and other applicable ordinances.

## Full detail

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