3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Political signs protected by First Amendment and PA Constitution. Allegheny County municipalities cannot ban them but may impose content-neutral size and setback limits. Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) controls; signs cannot be regulated based on message.
Garage sale signs regulated by municipality. Typical Allegheny County rule: signs allowed on private property with owner permission, posted 1 to 3 days before sale, removed within 24 hours of sale end. No signs on utility poles or public right-of-way.
Holiday decorations broadly permitted in Allegheny County with minimal regulation. Municipal codes generally exempt temporary seasonal displays from sign ordinances. Reasonable time limits apply, typically 60 days before and 30 days after the holiday.
2 cities in Allegheny County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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