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Ciresi bill to require clear signage for land development projects reported out of committee

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    May 7, 2025 | 2:23 PM

HARRISBURG, May 7 – State Rep. Joe Ciresi’s legislation (H.B. 375) to create signage requirements for proposed subdivision and land development projects was reported out of the House Local Government Committee today with overwhelming bipartisan support, 25-1.

“All too often, residents are left unaware of development happening near them because property developers can provide ‘notice’ with nothing more than an 8½-inch by 11-inch sheet of paper, which is often not legible from the road,” Ciresi said. “My bill would require greater transparency by creating specific requirements for posted signage on property proposed for development, giving residents a better understanding of what is happening in their community and the opportunity to make their voices heard before final decisions are made.”

The legislation would amend the Municipalities Planning Code to ensure that posted signs are a minimum of nine square feet in surface area and can be read from a viewing distance of 50 feet, have a summary title in a minimum of four inch lettering, are conspicuously posted along external road frontage, and include a description of the proposed project and which local governmental entity is reviewing the development application. Developers would be required to keep the signage posted until after the application has been considered and acted on by the local government.

“This commonsense legislation would ensure transparency in development and encourage public awareness and participation in local government.”

The legislation now moves to the full House for consideration. It passed with bipartisan support in the previous legislative session but was not considered by the Senate.