The following shall regulate the location of
signs.
A. Setbacks.
(1) A sign shall not project over any existing street
right-of-way, except for permitted projecting signs within the NC
District.
(2) A freestanding illuminated sign for a commercial or
industrial business (except in the NC District) shall not be located
within 10 feet of an abutting lot line of a lot that only includes
one dwelling unit.
(3) These setbacks shall not apply to official signs,
nameplate signs, public service signs and directional signs.
B. Sight clearance: No sign shall be so located that it interferes with the sight clearance requirements of §
560-56.
C. Off-premises: No signs except permitted off-premises,
official, political or public service signs shall be erected on a
property to which it does not relate.
D. Permission of owner: No sign shall be posted on any
property or sign pole or public utility pole, unless permission has
been received by the owner.
E. Utility poles: No sign shall be attached to a utility
pole using metal fasteners, except by a utility or government agency.
See "Light and glare control" in Article
V.
Any vehicle or structure to which a sign is
affixed in such a manner that the carrying of such sign or signs no
longer is incidental to the primary purpose of the vehicle or structure
but becomes a primary purpose in itself shall be considered a freestanding
sign and as such shall be subject to requirements for freestanding
signs in the district in which such vehicle or structure is located.
The following signs are prohibited in all zoning
districts:
A. Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use. Flags and banners except as is permitted by §
560-45 and except for flags or banners meeting the requirements for a particular type of sign.
B. Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type, except time-and-temperature signs may flash. In addition, flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business. This restriction specifically includes window signs, but does not prohibit Christmas lighting or displays, within §
560-45.
C. Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles,
sound or odor.
D. Signs which contain information that states or implies
that a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under the applicable
provisions of this chapter.
E. Signs that are of such character, form, shape or color
that they imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or
device or that have any characteristics which are likely to confuse
or distract the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street (such
as prominent use of the word "Danger").
F. Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include
words or images that are obscene or pornographic.
G. Balloons of greater than 25 cubic feet that are tethered
to the ground or a structure for periods of over a day and that are
primarily intended for advertising purposes.
H. Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes.
Every permanent sign permitted in this section
shall be constructed of durable materials and shall be kept in good
condition and repair. The Zoning Officer shall by written notice require
a property owner or lessee to repair or remove a dilapidated or unsafe
sign within a specified period of time. If such order is not complied
with, the Borough may repair or remove such sign at the expense of
such owner or lessee.