In R-1 and R-2 Residence Districts, the following signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this article and any and all other ordinances and regulations of the Borough of Glenolden relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices:
A. 
Signs advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected by the owner or a broker or other person interested in the sale or rental of such premises; provided the size of any such sign is not in excess of six square feet and not more than one sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts upon more than one street, in which event one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Signs shall not be illuminated.
B. 
Signs advertising the sale or development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with the development of the premises by a builder, contractor, developer or other person interested in such sale or development, provided the size of any such sign is not in excess of 20 square feet and not more than one sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts upon more than one street, in which event one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Signs shall not be illuminated except when authorized as a special exception. All such signs shall be removed when the sale or development has been completed.
C. 
Signs indicating the location and direction of premises available for or in process of development, but not erected upon such premises and having inscribed thereon the name of the owner, developer, builder or agent; provided the size of any such signs is not in excess of six square feet and not in excess of four feet in length and not more than one such sign is erected on each 500 feet of street frontage. Signs shall not be illuminated. All such signs shall be removed when the sale or development has been completed.
D. 
Signs bearing the word "sold" or the word "rented" with the name of the person effecting the sale or rental, provided the conditions specified in Subsection A hereof are complied with. Signs shall not be illuminated.
E. 
Signs of contractors, mechanics, architects and other artisans may be erected and maintained during the period such persons are performing work on the premises on which such signs are erected, provided the size thereof is not in excess of 12 square feet and such signs are removed promptly upon completion of the work. Signs shall not be illuminated.
F. 
Signs of schools, colleges, churches, hospitals, sanatoriums or other institutions of a similar nature, provided the size of any such sign is not in excess of 20 square feet and not more than one sign is placed on a property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts upon more than one street, in which event one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Illuminated signs may be permitted when authorized as a special exception.
G. 
Signs designating the name of the owner or occupant of a property and/or the name of the property, if it has a name, provided that the size of any such sign is not in excess of one square foot and not more than one such sign is erected. Such signs may be internally illuminated.
In R-3 Districts, signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this article and any and all other ordinances and regulations of the Borough of Glenolden relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices. The regulations of this section shall apply to all apartment complexes and townhouse complexes under single ownership or Unit Property Act ownership. Individually owned townhouses shall be regulated by § 162-43.
A. 
One sign advertising the name of the apartment or townhouse complex, not exceeding 20 square feet in area, will be permitted at each entrance from a public street or road.
B. 
Internally illuminated signs are permitted, provided that such illumination shall be so arranged and of such character as not to be a nuisance to residents or a hazard to street or highway traffic.
C. 
Signs advertising the development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with development or construction by a builder, contractor, developer or other person interested in such development, may be erected and maintained, provided the size of any such sign is not in excess of 20 square feet and not more than one sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts upon more than one street, in which case one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Illumination of such signs is permitted. All such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction.
In Business Districts, the following signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this article and any and all other ordinances and regulations of the Borough of Glenolden relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices:
A. 
Signs advertising one business use or other permitted use when located on the site where such use is conducted, provided the signs do not exceed two in number and do not exceed an area of 25 square feet for each sign. At least one such sign shall be located on the building involved in such business use.
B. 
Illumination of signs is permitted, provided that such illumination shall be so arranged and of such character as not to be a nuisance to residential areas or a hazard to street or highway traffic.
C. 
Signs advertising the development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with development or construction by a builder, contractor, developer or other person interested in such development, provided the size of such signs is not in excess of 50 square feet and not more than one sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts on more than one street, in which case one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Illumination of such signs is permitted. All such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction.
In B-2 Shopping Center Districts, signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this article and any and all other ordinances and regulations of the Borough of Glenolden relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices.
A. 
One sign advertising the shopping center will be permitted on each street frontage except for a corner property, in which case only one sign is permitted, provided each such sign does not exceed 50 square feet in area and is in accord with plans submitted and approved by Borough Council. Such signs may be illuminated, provided such illumination shall be so arranged and of such character as not to be a nuisance to residential areas or a hazard to street or highway traffic.
B. 
One sign advertising each business within the shopping center will be permitted, provided each such sign does not exceed 25 square feet in area. Such sign shall be attached to the building involved and may be illuminated within the restrictions of Subsection A.
C. 
Signs advertising the development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with development or construction by a builder, contractor, developer or other person interested in such development, may be erected and maintained, provided the size of such sign is not in excess of 50 square feet and not more than one sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts on more than one street, in which case one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Illumination of such signs is permitted. All such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction.
In I-1 Industrial Districts, signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this article and any and all other ordinances and regulations of the Borough of Glenolden relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices.
A. 
One sign advertising the industrial use will be permitted on each street frontage except for a corner property, in which case only one sign is permitted, provided each such sign does not exceed 50 square feet in area and is in accord with plans submitted and approved by Borough Council. Such signs may be illuminated, provided such illumination shall be so arranged and of such character as not to be a nuisance to residential areas or a hazard to street or highway traffic.
B. 
Signs advertising the development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with development or construction by a builder, contractor, developed or other person interested in such development, may be erected and maintained, provided the size of such signs is not in excess of 50 square feet and not more than one sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts on more than one street, in which case one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Illumination of such signs is permitted. All such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction.
[Added 11-19-2002 by Ord. No. 2003, approved 11-19-2002]
In the Limited Office - Laboratory District, signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this article and any and all other ordinances and regulations of the Borough of Glenolden relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices.
A. 
One sign advertising the limited office - laboratory use will be permitted on each street frontage except for a corner property, in which case only one sign is permitted, provided each such sign does not exceed 50 square feet in area and is in accord with plans submitted and approved by Borough Council. Such signs may be illuminated, provided such illumination shall be so arranged and of such character as not to be a nuisance to residential areas or a hazard to street or highway traffic.
B. 
Signs advertising the development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with development or construction by a builder, contractor, developer or other person interested in such development, may be erected and maintained, provided the size of such signs is not in excess of 50 square feet and not more than one sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts on more than one street, in which case one such sign may be erected on each frontage. Illumination of such signs is permitted. All such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction.
The following general provisions apply to all signs within the Borough of Glenolden:
A. 
A sign may be double-faced, provided it has two parallel surfaces that are opposite and matching in size and shape and are not over 10 inches apart. Should the two surfaces deviate from being parallel, the sign shall be considered as two signs. Where illumination is permitted without a restriction of internal or external, such illumination may be either from an internal or external source or sources.
B. 
Flashing, animated, rotating signs, automatic color changing or similar devices are prohibited.
C. 
Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height, at the top of the sign, of not more than 25 feet. There shall be a sufficient open area between the ground and the bottom of the sign to permit clear visibility for vehicular traffic.
D. 
In addition to the other requirements of this article, every sign referred to herein must be constructed of durable materials and in a fixed position so as not to swing, kept in good condition and repair and not allowed to become dilapidated. Each such sign shall be removed when the circumstances leading to its erection no longer apply. The construction or erection of any such signs within the lines of any street is hereby prohibited.
E. 
It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain billboards within the limits of the Borough of Glenolden.
F. 
Portable signs, be they freestanding on the ground or temporarily attached to a building or other support, are prohibited.