# Sign Regulations in Yoe Borough, Pennsylvania

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Yoe Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Yoe Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 28 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Identification Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet above ground tall and 1 sq. ft. (residential); 8 sq. ft. (nonresidential) (Sec. §27-703.1). Most commercial signs in Yoe Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 17 | 8 feet above ground | Not permitted on residential lot. Total of 60 sq. ft. for all such banners, flags, and other temporary signs (nonresidential lot) | — |
| CR District, LDR District, MDR District | 6 | To top of roof along wall (or up to 10 feet above structural roof for parapet roof) | 40 sq. ft. per sign | — |
| C Commercial District | 5 | 35 feet above street centerline elevation (adjacent street) | 300 sq. ft. on each of two sides (arranged so only one side readable at a time) | — |
| TC District | 6 | 15 feet | 40 sq. ft. per sign; may be increased by 10 sq. ft. for each additional principal nonresidential use over the first | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Sales or Christmas Tree Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. per sign (residential lot); 24 sq. ft. per sign (nonresidential lot) | — | — | 2 per lot | — | — | §27-703.1 |
| Charitable Event Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. per sign (residential lot); 50 sq. ft. per sign (nonresidential lot) | — | — | 2 per lot | — | — | §27-703.1 |
| Contractor's Sign | — | 10 sq. ft. (residential lot); 30 sq. ft. (nonresidential lot); 60 sq. ft. (if shared by multiple entities) | — | — | 1 per contractor | — | — | §27-703.1 |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. (both residential and nonresidential lots, in addition to signs painted on pavement) | — | — | No maximum | On same lot as sign is on | — | §27-703.1 |
| Flag | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §27-703.1 |
| Home-Based Business Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | Attached flat on building wall, in window, on mailbox, or on lamppost/other post | — | §27-703.1 |
| Identification Sign | 8 feet above ground | 1 sq. ft. (residential); 8 sq. ft. (nonresidential) | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §27-703.1 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. (residential); 30 sq. ft. (nonresidential) | — | — | 1 per street lot abuts | On the property for sale/rent/lease | — | §27-703.1 |

### CR District, LDR District, MDR District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (School/Place of Worship) | 8 feet | 40 sq. ft. per sign | — | — | 1 per street lot abuts | 1 sign on each street lot abuts | — | §27-704.1 |
| Freestanding Sign (Other Nonresidential Principal Uses) | 8 feet | 8 sq. ft. per sign | — | — | 1 per street lot abuts | 1 sign on each street lot abuts | — | §27-704.1 |
| Wall Sign (School/Place of Worship) | To top of roof along wall (or up to 10 feet above structural roof for parapet roof) | 40 sq. ft. on each side of principal building | — | — | — | On principal building | — | §27-704.1 |
| Wall Sign (Other Nonresidential Principal Uses) | To top of roof along wall (or up to 10 feet above structural roof for parapet roof) | 10 sq. ft. on each side of principal building | — | — | — | On principal building | — | §27-704.1 |
| Window Sign | — | Temporary non-illuminated window signs not regulated. All other window signs considered wall signs. | — | — | — | On window | — | §27-704.1 |
| Major Development Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. per sign | — | — | One 2-sided or two 1-sided signs at up to two entrances | At up to 2 exterior street entrances to subdivisions or developments of 20+ dwelling units or 5+ principal business uses | — | §27-704.5 |

### TC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 40 sq. ft. per sign; may be increased by 10 sq. ft. for each additional principal nonresidential use over the first | — | — | 1 per street lot abuts | 1 per street lot abuts | — | §27-704.1 |
| Wall Sign | To top of roof along wall (or up to 10 feet above structural roof for parapet roof) | — | — | — | — | On principal building | — | §27-704.1 |
| Window Sign | — | Temporary non-illuminated window signs not regulated; all other window signs considered wall signs | — | — | — | On window | — | §27-704.1 |
| Portable Folding Sign (Sandwich Board) | — | 10 sq. ft. per side | — | — | 1 per lot | In a location that does not obstruct pedestrian traffic | — | §27-704.1 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq. ft. per side per sign | — | — | 1 per lot | May project perpendicular to building; may project over part of sidewalk if compliant with Construction Code | — | §27-704.1 |
| Major Development Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. per sign | — | — | One 2-sided or two 1-sided signs at up to two entrances | At up to 2 exterior street entrances to subdivisions or developments of 20+ dwelling units or 5+ principal business uses | — | §27-704.5 |

## Prohibited signs in Yoe Borough

- Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited, except certain flags and banners as provided in §27-703.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated, scrolling or moving signs of any type are prohibited. A sign shall not display electronically moving images.
- Signs may change their message from time to time provided that each message is visible for a minimum of 15 seconds, with certain exceptions for time and temperature signs and for electronically changing sign areas over 30 square feet.
- Flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business. This restriction specifically includes window signs, but does not prohibit Christmas lighting or displays (see §27-703).
- Electronically changeable message signs shall not be allowed in a residential district.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
- Signs which contain information that states that a lot may be used for a purpose not permitted under this Chapter are prohibited.
- Signs that are of such form, shape or color that they resemble an official traffic control sign, signal or device or that have any characteristics which are likely to confuse or distract the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street (such as prominent use of the words 'danger') are prohibited.
- Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic are prohibited.
- Balloons greater than 50 cubic feet that are tethered to the ground or a structure for periods over a day and that are primarily intended for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts, except as temporary charitable event signs per §27-703.
- Signs shall not be located within the existing street right-of-way, except for allowed projecting and sandwich board signs.
- No sign shall be located in a way that interferes with sight clearance requirements.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole or street sign post, except by a utility or government agency.
- A sign shall not be attached to a tree.
- Signs involving electrical cords laying across parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks are prohibited, except for temporary Christmas season lighting.
- Signs advertising a use no longer in existence (unless temporarily vacant and for sale/lease) shall be removed within 180 days of cessation of use.
- A sign posted on property or sign pole or public utility pole must have the owner's permission.
- No signs except permitted off-premise, official, political, or public service signs shall be erected on property to which it does not relate.
- Any vehicle, trailer, or structure with a sign affixed such that the sign becomes the primary purpose will be considered a freestanding sign and subject to all requirements for such signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Yoe Borough

- Signs meeting the requirements of §27-703 do not require a zoning permit.
- Non-illuminated window signs do not require a zoning permit.
- Lawfully existing signs may be painted, repaired, changed in logo or message, or replaced with a new sign face without a zoning permit, provided changes do not increase sign area, height, or otherwise increase nonconformity.
- Historic Signs specifically authorized by the Borough or a County, State or Federal agency are not regulated by this Chapter.
- Holiday decorations and displays commemorating recognized holidays or individual religious holidays, not including advertising, and posted up to 90 days per year are not regulated.
- Signs not readable from any public street or exterior lot line are not regulated.
- Official signs erected by government bodies or authorized by Borough action that exist for public purposes are not regulated.
- Signs that only include information required to be posted outdoors by a government agency or the Borough are not regulated.
- Signs posted within the existing right-of-way of a public street and officially authorized by the Borough, County or PennDOT (such as decorative banners) are not regulated.
- Setback requirements do not apply to official signs, nameplate signs, public service signs, and directional signs.
- Temporary non-illuminated window signs are not regulated.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required for all signs except signs meeting the requirements of §27-703 and non-illuminated window signs.
- Only types, sizes, and heights of signs specifically permitted by this Part within the applicable district are allowed.
- Lawfully existing signs may be changed or replaced without a new permit if nonconformity is not increased.
- No explicit reference to a master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting is given in these sections.

## Full detail

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