Bristol Borough Ch. 27 regulates signs by zoning district. Home occupations in residential districts typically limited to small identification signs. Sign permits required. Specific allowances should be verified with the zoning code.
Bristol Borough zoning (Chapter 27) includes sign regulations by district and use type. Home occupations operating as accessory uses in residential zones are typically limited to small, non-illuminated identification signs (commonly 1-2 square feet in PA boroughs). A sign permit would be required for any new signage. The Borough's general regulations (Part 7) include standards for signs, screening, and landscaping. Content-based restrictions must comply with First Amendment protections. For specific sign size and placement allowances for a home occupation, check the full zoning ordinance or contact the Planning & Zoning office.
Unauthorized signs: zoning violation, removal order.
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