York County sets no home-business sign rule. Signage is governed by your borough or township zoning ordinance under the state Municipalities Planning Code. Many ordinances bar business signs for no-impact home-based businesses entirely.
There is no county sign ordinance for home businesses in York County; municipalities regulate signs through their zoning ordinance under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Rules vary widely: some townships allow one small non-illuminated nameplate for a home occupation, while a state-protected "no-impact home-based business" by definition can have no outside appearance of business use, including signs or lights. Check your specific borough or township ordinance for permitted size, illumination, and setback before posting any home-business sign.
Illegal signs are removed or fined by the municipal zoning officer under local ordinance; typical penalties run to a few hundred dollars per continuing violation after written notice.
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