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Monroe County, PA Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Regulated by
Township sign codes
Own lawn
Allowed, time-limited
Right-of-way
Prohibited, removed
State highways
Outdoor Advertising Act
POA gates
Often no signs

Summary

Monroe County townships treat garage-sale signs as temporary signs: small, up briefly, down after the sale. Signs stuck in the PennDOT right-of-way or on utility poles get pulled, and the state's Outdoor Advertising Control Act governs off-premises signs along primary highways.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Monroe County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Therefore, for the purpose of assuring the reasonable, orderly and effective display of outdoor advertising while remaining consistent with the national policy to protect the public investment in the interstate and primary systems; to promote the welfare, convenience and recreational value of public travel; and to preserve natural beauty, it is hereby declared to be in the public interest to control the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising devices in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems within this Commonwealth.

Source: Pennsylvania StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

Each township and borough sets garage-sale-sign rules through its zoning sign code; the county has none. On your own lawn a temporary sale sign is normally allowed for a short window and must come down after the sale. Off-premises directional signs are the trouble spot: those planted on utility poles, at intersections, or in the state-road right-of-way are prohibited and removed by the township or PennDOT. Along interstate and primary highways, Pennsylvania's Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971 (36 P.S. §2718.101 et seq.) controls off-premises advertising. The Poconos' private lake communities often bar signs at their gates entirely.

Violations & Fines

Signs on utility poles, at intersections, or in the state right-of-way are removed with no notice. Leaving signs up after the sale invites a township citation, and unpermitted advertising along a primary highway violates the Outdoor Advertising Control Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put garage-sale signs at the intersection?
Usually not. Signs in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs are removed by the township or PennDOT. Keep them on private property with the owner's permission.
Do garage-sale signs need a permit?
On your own lawn, generally no; they are temporary signs. Some townships cap how long they may stay up and require removal right after the sale. Check your local sign code.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Monroe County

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