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Berks County, PA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

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

Key Facts

Right-of-way
No signs (PennDOT)
Polling place
10 ft from entrance
Disclaimer
Required (25 P.S. §3258)
Timing
Set by each municipality
Free-speech limit
Reed v. Gilbert protects signs

Summary

Berks County publishes a compiled guide to its townships' and boroughs' campaign-sign rules. Countywide, signs may not sit in the PennDOT highway right-of-way and must stay 10 feet from a polling place entrance. Timing and size limits are set by each municipality.

City-specific rules exist: Reading has its own political signs rules that differ from Berks County's county-level regulations. If you live in Reading, check the city-specific page instead.

PENNDOT – Signs must not be placed in the highway right-of-way. SIGNS OUTSIDE POLLING LOCATIONS – Per Election Code, candidate or campaign signs and campaign materials must remain 10 feet from the entrance of the polling location.

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Full Breakdown

Berks County's Township/Borough Regulations for Display of Campaign Signs (Rev. 4/2025) compiles each municipality's rules. Two rules apply countywide: PennDOT bars signs in the highway right-of-way, and the PA Election Code keeps candidate signs 10 feet from a polling-place entrance. All candidate signs must carry a disclaimer under Section 1638 (25 P.S. §3258). Municipal timing and size limits vary widely, for example, West Reading Borough allows signs up to 60 days before an election, removed within 7 days after, and no taller than 3 feet. Reed v. Town of Gilbert (U.S. Supreme Court) means content-based caps on political signs are constitutionally suspect.

Violations & Fines

Signs left in the right-of-way or violating a municipal ordinance can be removed by code enforcement. West Reading, for example, sets a fine up to $600 and/or up to 30 days' imprisonment, with each day a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I keep a political sign up in Berks County?
It varies by municipality. Many Berks towns allow signs 30–60 days before an election and require removal within about 5–10 days after. West Reading allows 60 days before and 7 days after.
Can the township take down my yard sign?
Not from your own property in most cases: signs on private property are protected speech. But signs in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on public land can be removed.

Sources & Official References

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