Sign Regulations in Delaware County, PA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Delaware County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Political Signs

Delaware County has no sign ordinance for private property. Political-sign rules (size, number, how long before and after an election) are set by your borough or township zoning code, which under the U.S. Constitution must treat signs content-neutrally.

Political Signs Are Governed by Municipal Zoning, Not the County

Some Restrictions

53 P.S. §10603(b)(2)

Zoning ordinances may permit, prohibit, regulate, restrict and determine ... Size, height, bulk, location, erection, construction, repair, maintenance, alteration, razing, removal and use of structures.

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Garage Sale Signs

Delaware County does not regulate yard-sale signs on private property. Temporary garage-sale signs are governed by your borough or township sign ordinance, which typically limits size, placement, and how long they may stay up. Right-of-way postings are usually banned.

Garage-Sale Signs Are Set by Your Municipality

Some Restrictions

Delaware County Code §141-5.E

No person shall place any kind of signage or decoration upon or in County Parks without the written authorization of the Parks and Recreation Department.

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