Except as hereinafter specifically provided,
no sign shall be constructed, displayed or erected unless a permit
shall have been first obtained from the Construction Official. The
application for the sign permit made to the Construction Official
shall contain sufficient information and the plan, depicting the sign,
shall be in sufficient detail to permit the Construction Official
to administer the requirements of this article. No sign permit shall
be issued until the required fee for such sign is paid.
In administering this article, the area of any
sign shall be computed as follows: the area of the sign is the total
square foot content of the background upon which the lettering, illustration
or display is presented, including in such background any decorative
motif or moldings. If the lettering, illustration or display is not
affixed to the background but is affixed directly to the wall of a
building or other structure, the area of the sign shall be computed
as the product of the largest horizontal distance and the largest
vertical distance of the lettering, illustration or display. The supporting
members of any sign, which are used exclusively for such purpose,
shall not be included in the computation of the sign area. Signs having
more than one display face may have the maximum area permitted on
each face.
No sign shall be erected anywhere within the
Borough except in accordance with the requirements and regulations
of this article.
Any sign in existence at the time of the adoption
of this chapter is entitled to remain, so long as it is not moved,
altered or replaced. In the event it is moved, altered or replaced,
said sign shall then conform to all the requirements of this article.
[Amended 11-5-1990]
Signs in all zone districts in the Borough shall
comply with the following requirements:
A.
All signs must relate to the use or activity located
on the same lot. Signs related to activities off the premises are
prohibited.
B.
All signs shall be located so as not to interfere
with traffic safety or visibility.
C.
Signs permitted in residential zones, placed in the
front yard area, and all other signs permitted in the front yard area
shall be set back at least 10 feet from the street line and shall
not exceed eight feet in height nor be closer to the ground than three
feet, except as may be hereinafter specifically permitted. Signs in
all other yard areas shall conform to the setbacks required for all
structures.
D.
The repainting, relettering, or repair of an existing
sign shall not constitute a new use or a change of use, so long as
the area of the sign is not altered.
E.
Flashing, rotating or intermittent illuminated signs
are prohibited; except that time and temperature signs shall not be
considered to be intermittent illumination.
F.
Illuminated signs, where permitted, may be internally
or externally illuminated, so long as such illumination does not shine
directly onto adjoining property or onto any street or highway.
G.
Signs attached to any part of a building shall not
extend beyond the highest point of the building to which it is attached;
chimneys, towers, cupolas, steeples and silos shall not be considered
in calculating the height of said building.
H.
Signs shall be constructed, as far as possible, with
natural materials.
I.
Signs affixed or attached to a wall shall not project
beyond said wall in any direction.
J.
Overhanging signs, that is signs that project perpendicularly
from the wall of a building, are prohibited.
K.
Colors are restricted to nonfluorescent primary colors.
L.
No sign
or any part of any sign shall be placed, located or installed on,
over or above any street in the Borough of Hamburg.
[Added 9-8-2010 by Ord. No. 04-2010]
Unless hereinafter specifically prohibited,
the following signs shall be permitted in all zones:
A.
Temporary "for rent" and "for sale" signs. Such signs
shall not exceed four square feet in total area and the permit for
such sign shall be valid for a period of six months. At the expiration
of such time, said signs shall be removed unless the sign permit is
renewed, for good cause shown.
B.
"No hunting" and "no trespassing" signs. Each sign
shall not exceed one square foot in area. No permit shall be required
for the posting of these signs.
C.
Signs locating and advertising subdivisions of land
and projects requiring site plan approval, which have received tentative
or final approval by the Borough, provided that each such sign shall
not exceed 24 square feet in area, shall not exceed two in number
and shall not be located closer than 20 feet to any street line. Such
sign permits shall be valid for a period of six months and then such
signs shall be removed, unless the permit is renewed. Such signs shall
be removed, in the case of land subdivisions, when either 75% of the
lots created have been built upon or after 75% of the lots have been
sold by the developer, whichever should occur first, and in the case
of projects receiving site plan approval, upon the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy.
D.
Entrance and exit signs, traffic directional signs,
temporary safety, traffic or warning signs approved by the governing
body.
[Amended 8-24-1983]
All billboards, signboards, advertising signs
or devices not expressly related to the business being conducted on
the premises or otherwise specifically permitted by this chapter are
prohibited, with the exception that:
A.
Temporary signs announcing or advertising any educational,
charitable, civil, religious or like campaign or event are permitted
in any zone for a consecutive period not to exceed 30 days in any
calendar year, provided that a permit for same has first been obtained
from the Construction Official, and the permit fee of $5 has been
paid. Said signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area.
B.
Temporary political signs advertising for a political
campaign are permitted in any zone for a consecutive period not to
exceed 60 days prior to the date of the election. There shall be no
permit or fee required for said signs. Said signs shall be removed
within five days following the date of the election.
The following signs shall be permitted in the
RR, PR and RO Zone Districts and shall comply with the following regulations:
A.
One name plate sign containing the name and/or address
of the resident, which shall not exceed one square foot in area.
B.
In residential zones permitting cluster development,
one sign not exceeding 18 square feet in area publicizing the name
of the cluster development.
C.
One sign advertising professional uses or home occupations,
not exceeding one square foot in area.
D.
Professional uses, in addition to the sign permitted
in the front yard area, may have one additional sign, attached to
the building in which the professional use is located, not exceeding
two square feet in area.
E.
One sign, not more than 18 square feet in area, publicizing
permitted conditional uses.
Signs in this zone shall be permitted as deemed
necessary to the public welfare by the governing body.
[Amended 6-20-1985; 11-5-1990]
The following signs shall be permitted in the
Highway Commercial Zone District and in the Planned Commercial Zone
District and shall comply with the following regulations:
A.
Any business legally established may display one sign relating to its business. The maximum area of that single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet. On sites where there are two or more approved businesses, each such approved business may display one sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area. On sites with two or more approved businesses, all signs on a single site shall be uniform in appearance and material. In addition, sites with two or more approved businesses may display one freestanding sign in accordance with Subsection F.
B.
In the case of a Planned Commercial Zone District,
each legally established business may display one sign not to exceed
24 square feet.
C.
The total area of all signs permitted on the face
of any wall shall not exceed 10% of the area of the face of the wall
upon which such signs are attached. The maximum height of any such
sign shall not exceed 10% of the height of said wall, except that
such sign can be at least two feet in height. The maximum width of
any sign shall not exceed 50% of the width of the wall to which it
is attached or 12 feet in width, whichever is less.
D.
No sign shall extend farther than six inches from
the face of the wall upon which it is attached. Where a sign extends
more than three inches from the face of said wall, the bottom of such
sign shall be at least eight feet above the ground level. Signs overhanging
any public or private walkway shall not extend more than three inches
from the face of the wall to which it is attached.
F.
In the case of the Planned Commercial Zone District,
there shall be permitted one freestanding sign, in the front yard
area, which shall be directory in nature and it shall list the names
of the establishments located therein. Such sign may also carry the
legend identifying the shopping area. Such sign shall not exceed 50
feet in area.
G.
A sandwich-board-type sign may be installed on a site
in the front yard area not exceeding 12 square feet per side. The
sign is to be constructed of heavy plywood and secured in such a way
that it will not be easily blown over. The sign may only be displayed
during business hours and may not obstruct walkways or the line of
sight for entrances or exits to the parking area. Said signs may not
be displayed on the top of any vehicle.
H.
Banner-type signs shall be allowed up to 50 square
feet but not exceeding 10% of the area of the face of the wall upon
which sign may be attached. Businesses may display one banner at a
time, up to six different banners per year. Each new banner requires
a separate permit and approval by the Zoning Officer. Banners may
be displayed for no more than a total of six months during any calendar
year and must be properly maintained and comply with all rules and
regulations pertaining to lettering and colors.
[Amended 11-5-1990]
The following signs, in addition to the foregoing
signs, shall be permitted in connection with an automotive service
station or public garage and shall comply with the following regulations:
A.
One pylon sign advertising the name of the service
station or garage and/or principal products sold on the premises,
including any special company logo, brand name, insignia or emblem;
provided that this one sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area
and shall be not less than eight feet nor more than 15 feet above
the ground. The pylon shall be at least five feet from any property
line.
B.
Signs or lettering displayed over individual entrance
doors or bays consisting of the words "washing," "lubrication," "repairs"
or such other legend related to the functions performed in such location,
provided that there shall be no more than one such sign over each
entrance and the letters thereof shall not exceed 12 inches in height,
in a single line, and shall not exceed the width of the entrance over
which it appears.
C.
The customary lettering, or insignia, such as company
logo, which are an integral part of any gasoline pump, together with
any signs located thereon dealing with the product dispensed therefrom,
a price indicator and any other sign which may be required by law.
D.
Other signs describing and locating and identifying
other services or products dispensed such as air, water and oil, and
the like, provided that such signs shall not exceed one square foot
in area.
E.
Nonilluminated credit card signs indicating those
credit cards which are honored at such establishment, provided that
no individual signs shall exceed two square feet in area.
The signs permitted in the Planned Development
Zone shall relate to the regulations for the use permitted in such
zone as hereinbefore set forth.
[Amended 11-5-1990]
The following signs shall be permitted in the
Borough Center Zone District and shall comply with the following regulations:
A.
Any business established may display one or more signs
relating to its business. The maximum area of any single sign shall
not exceed 15 square feet and the maximum area of all signs on a single
lot shall not exceed 30 square feet.
B.
The total area of all signs permitted on the face
of any wall shall not exceed 10% of the area of the face of the wall
upon which such signs are attached. The maximum height of any such
sign shall not exceed 10% of the height of said wall, except that
such sign can be at least two feet in height. The maximum width of
any sign shall not exceed 50% of the width of the wall to which it
is attached or eight feet in width, whichever is less.
C.
No sign shall extend further than six inches from
the face of the wall upon which it is attached. Where a sign extends
more than three inches from the face of said wall, the bottom of such
sign shall be least eight feet above ground level. Signs overhanging
any public or private walkway shall not extend more than three inches
from the face of said wall to which it is attached.
D.
One freestanding sign may be permitted on each lot, in the front yard area, exclusive of any area containing a public or private walkway, not exceeding 18 square feet in area. (Except for automotive service station and public garage uses. See § 215-136A.)
E.
A sandwich-board-type sign may be installed on a site
in the front yard area not exceeding 12 square feet per side. The
sign is to be constructed of heavy plywood and secured in such a way
that it will not be easily blown over. The sign may only be displayed
during business hours and may not obstruct walkways or the line of
sight for entrances or exits to the parking area. Said signs may not
be displayed on the top of any vehicle.
F.
Banner-type signs shall be allowed up to 50 square
feet but not exceeding 10% of the area of the face of the wall upon
which sign may be attached. Businesses may display one banner at a
time, up to six different banners per year. Each new banner requires
a separate permit and approval by the Zoning Officer. Banners may
be displayed for no more than a total of six months during any calendar
year and must be properly maintained and comply with all rules and
regulations pertaining to lettering and colors.
[Amended 11-5-1990]
The following signs shall be permitted in the
Light Industrial Zone District and shall comply with the following
regulations:
A.
Any business established may display one or more signs
relating to its business. The maximum area of any single sign shall
not exceed 30 square feet and the maximum area of all signs on a single
lot shall not exceed 60 square feet.
B.
In the case of an industrial park development, the
maximum area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet and
the maximum area of all signs for each use located in said industrial
park shall not exceed 30 square feet.
C.
The total area of all signs permitted on the face
of any wall shall not exceed 10% of the area of the face of the wall
upon which such signs are attached. The maximum height of any such
sign shall not exceed 10% of the height of said wall, except that
such sign can be at least two feet in height. The maximum width of
any sign shall not exceed 50% of the width of the wall to which it
is attached or 12 feet in width, whichever is less.
D.
No sign shall extend further than six inches from
the face of the wall upon which it is attached. Where a sign extends
more than three inches from the face of said wall, the bottom of such
sign shall be at least eight feet above the ground level. Signs overhanging
any public or private walkway shall not extend more than three inches
from the face of said wall to which it is attached.
E.
One freestanding sign may be permitted on each lot,
in the front yard area, not exceeding 18 square feet in area.
F.
Sandwich-board-type signs are not allowed in the Light
Industrial Zone.
