# Sign Regulations in Wyalusing Township, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wyalusing Township, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/wyalusing-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34265935#34265935)

## At a glance

Wyalusing Township, Pennsylvania regulates 22 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Off-Premises Sign (Billboard)s in the Highway Commercial (HC), Industrial (I) zoning district are capped at 30 ft above highest elevation of surrounding natural grade tall and 128 sq ft, with a 10-100 ft from right-of-way; 500 ft from intersection setback (Sec. § 250-11.3C(1)(a)[1]-[7]). Most commercial signs in Wyalusing Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Highway Commercial (HC), Industrial (I) | 15 | 30 ft above highest elevation of surrounding natural grade | 128 sq ft | — |
| Agricultural/Residential (A/R) | 6 | 20 ft | 64 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | — | 32 sq ft for project; 2 sq ft for each building | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Highway Commercial (HC), Industrial (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard) | 30 ft above highest elevation of surrounding natural grade | 128 sq ft | — | 10-100 ft from right-of-way; 500 ft from intersection | No more than one within 500 ft of another such sign | At least 10 feet but no more than 100 feet from the street right-of-way line; at least 500 feet from the center of the nearest street intersection. | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(a)[1]-[7] |
| Business Advertising Sign - Freestanding (Lot ≤ 250 ft frontage) | 20 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way; complies with side yard setbacks | One per lot | On the same premises as the business; must comply with principal structure setbacks and at least 5 ft from road right-of-way. | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b)[1][a],[b], § 250-11.3B(11), (5), (6) |
| Business Advertising Sign - Freestanding (Lot 250-500+ ft frontage) - Option 1 | 20 ft | Two signs, each 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way; complies with side yard setbacks | Two per lot, 250 ft apart (Option 1) | On the same premises as the business; must comply with principal structure setbacks and at least 5 ft from road right-of-way. | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b)[1][c] |
| Business Advertising Sign - Freestanding (Lot 250-500+ ft frontage) - Option 2 | 20 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way; complies with side yard setbacks | One per lot (Option 2) | On the same premises as the business; must comply with principal structure setbacks and at least 5 ft from road right-of-way. | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b)[1][c] |
| Business Advertising Wall Sign (or building-attached sign) | — | No explicit maximum size for wall sign specified; overall limit of two exterior signs per business including freestanding/wall (excluding window decals, on-premises directional) | — | — | Max two exterior signs per business (wall and freestanding combined), per § 250-11.3C(1)(c) | On the same premises as the business; attached to building | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b), (c) |
| Directory Sign (Multi-business) | 8 ft | Sign board: 8 ft high x 12 ft wide (max) | 12 ft | — | One per approach direction | Within same property boundaries as identified businesses. One directory sign per approach direction. | — | § 250-11.3D |
| Institutional Sign (School, Church, Hospital, etc.) | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | On parcel with principal use | — | § 250-11.3C(2) |
| Shopping Center/Cluster Commercial Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | See business advertising sign limits (e.g. up to 64 sq ft for freestanding) | — | — | One per project | On premises | — | § 250-11.3H(1) |

### Agricultural/Residential (A/R)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Advertising Sign - Freestanding (Lot ≤ 250 ft frontage) | 20 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way; complies with side yard setbacks | One per lot | On the same premises as the business; must comply with principal structure setbacks and at least 5 ft from road right-of-way. | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b)[1][a],[b], § 250-11.3B(11), (5), (6) |
| Business Advertising Sign - Freestanding (Lot 250-500+ ft frontage) - Option 1 | 20 ft | Two signs, each 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way; complies with side yard setbacks | Two per lot, 250 ft apart (Option 1) | On the same premises as the business; must comply with principal structure setbacks and at least 5 ft from road right-of-way. | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b)[1][c] |
| Business Advertising Sign - Freestanding (Lot 250-500+ ft frontage) - Option 2 | 20 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way; complies with side yard setbacks | One per lot (Option 2) | On the same premises as the business; must comply with principal structure setbacks and at least 5 ft from road right-of-way. | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b)[1][c] |
| Business Advertising Wall Sign (or building-attached sign) | — | No explicit maximum size for wall sign specified; overall limit of two exterior signs per business including freestanding/wall (excluding window decals, on-premises directional) | — | — | Max two exterior signs per business (wall and freestanding combined), per § 250-11.3C(1)(c) | On the same premises as the business; attached to building | — | § 250-11.3C(1)(b), (c) |
| Institutional Sign (School, Church, Hospital, etc.) | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | On parcel with principal use | — | § 250-11.3C(2) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | Allowed in all districts | — | § 250-11.3J |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign advertising sale, lease, rental, or development | — | 12 sq ft (real estate); 32 sq ft (development sign, off-premise) | — | — | Real estate: max 2 per property per frontage; Development: max 1 per 500 ft | On premises (real estate); Off-premise (development) | — | § 250-11.3E(1),(3) |
| Directional Sign (on-premises) | — | Not larger than necessary for normal visual acuity | — | — | Not specified | On premises | — | § 250-11.3E(2) |
| Sign of Mechanics/Painters/Artisans (during work) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | On premises where work is occurring | — | § 250-11.3E(4) |
| No Hunting/Trespassing/Private signs | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | On property boundaries or driveways | — | § 250-11.3E(5) |
| Farm Product For Sale Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | Max 2 | On property where farm products grown | — | § 250-11.3E(6) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | On premises with home occupation | — | § 250-11.3F |
| Multifamily Residential Project Identification Sign | — | 32 sq ft for project; 2 sq ft for each building | — | — | One sign per project; building signs as needed | On premises of project or attached to each building | — | § 250-11.3G |

## Prohibited signs in Wyalusing Township

- No person shall erect, alter, or relocate any sign without obtaining a permit, except as specifically exempted.
- A sign shall be permitted only in connection with a permitted use.
- All signs shall be removed when the reasons for their erection no longer apply.
- Signs other than official traffic signs must comply with side yard setbacks as established for principal structures in the district.
- No part of any sign, except official traffic signs, shall be closer than five feet to any public road right-of-way.
- No signs shall be erected, installed, or maintained in a location which will constitute an obstruction to vision or endanger the safety of the traveling public.
- No sign, except a public sign visible from a public street, shall use the words 'stop,' 'danger,' or any word, phrase, symbol or character which could be interpreted by a motorist as being a public safety warning or traffic sign.
- No sign shall be constructed, erected, or located so as to obstruct the visibility of a motorist or pedestrian proceeding along a public way or entering or leaving a parking lot.
- No sign shall be attached to any tree, fence, utility pole or other object not specifically intended for such use.
- Freestanding signs shall not exceed a height of 20 feet to the top of the sign.
- Signs shall be constructed of durable material and be maintained in good condition.
- Overhead signs shall be at least eight feet high, measured from the ground or pavement to the bottom-most part of the sign.
- No signs shall be located and attached on parked vehicles, including campers, trailers, tractor-trailers, etc. Such signs shall not be considered as permitted off-premises advertising signs or billboards and are prohibited.
- No signs shall be attached to rocks, utility poles, traffic signposts, traffic signals or control devices, street signs, or historical markers; these are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wyalusing Township

- Repainting, changing of parts, and preventive maintenance of signs does not require a permit unless the size or height of the sign changes.
- Signs advertising the sale, lease, rental, or development of the premises upon which they are erected and signs bearing the words 'sold' or 'rented' or similar phrases, together with the name of the agent, provided area does not exceed 12 sq ft (and other related limitations).
- Signs to provide for normal and safe flow of traffic into and out of the place of business such as entrance, exit, and parking signs (as long as size is reasonable).
- Signs indicating the location and direction of premises available for or in process of development, but not erected upon such premises, with specific limit on 32 sq ft and number per frontage.
- Signs of mechanics, painters, and artisans during the time they are performing work on the premises, not over 12 sq ft and removed upon completion.
- No Hunting, Trespassing, or similar private property signs not exceeding 2 sq ft.
- Signs advertising the sale of farm products grown on the premises, not exceeding 12 sq ft, no more than two signs, and displayed only when such products are on sale.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit requirement for a master or unified sign plan is mentioned in the provided ordinance text.
- Directory signs require submission of evidence of ownership and proposed operation and maintenance with the permit application.
- Permit applications for installing, repairing, or relocating a sign must be made on the township sign permit application form and submitted to the Township Zoning Officer, along with an established fee.

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