Delaware County, PA Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- County rule (private property)
- None; municipal only
- Governing law
- PA MPC §603
- Right-of-way postings
- Generally prohibited
- In county parks
- Written permission required
- Typical rule
- Remove after the sale
Summary
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.
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.
Full Breakdown
Under the PA Municipalities Planning Code (§603), signs are a municipal zoning matter. There is no countywide garage-sale-sign rule. Local ordinances commonly permit small temporary signs on your own property for the sale weekend but bar posting on utility poles, street signs, and medians in the public right-of-way, and require prompt removal after the sale. Within Delaware County parks, no sign or decoration may be placed without written authorization from the Parks and Recreation Department. For signs on your street or lawn, confirm the size limit and display period with your municipality's zoning or code office.
Violations & Fines
Illegally posted signs may be removed by the municipality; repeat or right-of-way violations can bring fines set by local ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I staple a yard-sale sign to a utility pole?
Who sets garage-sale-sign rules here?
Sources & Official References
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