# Sign Regulations in Wrightsville Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wrightsville Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/wrightsville-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33268124#33268124)

## At a glance

Wrightsville Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 6 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district must be set back No portion of a sign may be closer to a street right-of-way line than 10 feet, except for a sign less than three feet in height or attached to a building closer than 10 feet. (Sec. § 19-101, § 27-405.5A). Most commercial signs in Wrightsville Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | — | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Wall signs must not extend beyond the edge of any facade or other surface to which they are mounted; must not project more than 12 inches from its surface. | — | § 27-405.4B, § 27-405.5A |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Shall not interfere with normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic, and must not be less than 8 feet 6 inches above the pavement or ground. | — | § 27-405.4C, § 27-405.4D, § 27-405.5A |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | No portion of a sign may be closer to a street right-of-way line than 10 feet, except for a sign less than three feet in height or attached to a building closer than 10 feet. | — | Not permitted on any portion of the sidewalk that is within the street right-of-way. Permitted on any part of the sidewalk or sidewalk area not a part of the right-of-way, and not within the clear sight triangle at street intersections. | — | § 19-101, § 27-405.5A |
| Temporary Work Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 27-405.5C |
| Nameplate Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On dwelling or dwelling unit for occupant's name and address, or identifying permitted home occupation. | — | § 27-405.5B |
| Overhanging Sign | — | — | May extend outwardly from the building line not more than four feet. Any overhanging sign extending more than six inches must be at least 10 feet above the sidewalk or sidewalk area. | — | — | Overhanging sidewalk or sidewalk area from building line. Not permitted closer than four feet from building line. | — | § 19-101, § 19-102, § 19-103, § 19-104 |

## Prohibited signs in Wrightsville Borough

- It is unlawful to erect, construct, or maintain any sign or advertising device over, across, or upon the sidewalk or roadway of any street, if it extends outwardly from the building line more than four feet.
- Any sign overhanging the sidewalk and extending more than six inches horizontally from the building line must be at least 10 feet above the surface of the sidewalk.
- Free-standing signs and advertising devices are not permitted on any portion of the sidewalk that is within the street right-of-way.
- At street intersections, no sign or advertising device shall obstruct the view of operators of vehicles upon either intersecting street by occupying any part of the clear sight triangle.
- No sign or other device for advertising purposes shall be erected over, across, or upon the sidewalk or driveway of any street except upon application to the Mayor and receipt of a permit.
- No portion of a sign may be closer to a street right-of-way line than 10 feet, except for a sign less than three feet in height or attached to a building closer than 10 feet to the right-of-way.
- No sign is permitted within a clear sight triangle, or at an intersection where it will obstruct the vision of motorists (as determined by Borough police or Zoning Officer).
- No sign shall be located or arranged such that it interferes with pedestrian or vehicular traffic due to glare, blockage of reasonable sight lines, confusion with traffic control devices, or other reasons.
- No sign may project over a street unless specifically authorized by other Borough or state regulations.
- Wall signs shall not extend beyond the edge of the facade or surface to which they are mounted, and shall not project more than 12 inches from its surface.
- Projecting signs shall not extend more than four feet from the wall or surface they are mounted on.
- Projecting signs shall not interfere with normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic and shall not be less than eight feet six inches above the pavement or ground.
- A sign may be illuminated only if the lighting is screened and shielded so it is not directed or reflected toward any abutting property, and does not distract or obstruct the vision of motorists or pedestrians.
- Nameplate signs displaying the name and address of an occupant or signs identifying a permitted home occupation shall not be internally illuminated or illuminated by lighting exceeding 100 watts.
- Temporary work signs of architects, builders, contractors, developers, engineers, painters and similar artisans shall not be illuminated.
- Signs imitating official traffic signs or using the words 'stop,' 'caution,' 'danger,' or red, green, or yellow lights resembling traffic signals, or resembling traffic control signs in size, shape, or color are prohibited.
- Signs advertising products or services that are illegal are prohibited.
- Signs including words, phrases, or pictures that are vulgar, obscene, or pornographic are prohibited.
- No person shall destroy, remove, deface, obliterate or cover up any lamp, sign or barricade erected as a warning of danger by Borough authorities or by any person doing authorized work on Borough property.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wrightsville Borough

- Flags of any federal, state, or local government.
- Interior signs not visible from a public right-of-way or adjoining property.
- Cornerstones built into or attached to a wall of a building.
- Official notices of any court or public office.
- Legal notices posted pursuant to law.
- Public service signs as aids to safety or service.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No mention of a Master Sign Plan or general requirement for a sign plan or sign variance hearing is made in the provided ordinance sections.

## Full detail

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