As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A sign that is part of an awning or canopy over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area. See also § 186-5C, Word usage and definitions, "Awning or canopy."
See "off-premises signs" and "commercial outdoor advertising
signs."
A sign on which message copy can be changed through the use
of electronic switching of lamps or other illuminated devices. This
includes public service information, such as time and temperature,
displays or any sign which features automatic or manual switching
or changing of its message content.
A permanent off-premises sign erected, maintained or used
for the purpose of providing copy area for advertising messages for
rent or lease.
A type of temporary sign which is intended to advertise a
nonprofit community or civic event.
A type of temporary sign which is intended to advertise the
name of project or development and/or the contractor, architect, engineer,
financier, etc.
A sign supported by means of poles or standards on the ground.
The height of a freestanding sign shall be measured from the proposed
finished grade to the highest point of the sign structure.
A sign which directs attention to a person, business, profession,
product, home occupation or activity not conducted on the same premises.
A sign which directs attention to a person, business, profession,
product, home occupation or activity conducted on the same premises.
A sign parallel to a wall or other vertical building surface.
Parallel signs shall not extend beyond the edge of any wall or other
surface to which they are mounted or shall not project more than six
inches from its surface.
Any temporary sign pertaining to political views, an individual
seeking election or appointment to a public office or a forthcoming
public election or referendum.
A separate lot or tax parcel with individual frontage abutting
the street line. A "premises" may include more than one occupant,
as in an office complex or shopping center.
A sign on a wall or other vertical building surface other
than a parallel sign or a window sign.
A sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property
upon which it is located.
A sign upon the roof or parapet of a building, the entire
face of which is situated above the highest point of the roof for
flat roofs, the decklines of mansard roofs and the mean height between
eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs of the building to
which it is attached and which is wholly or partially supported by
said building.
A temporary sign, also called an A-frame sign, which has
no permanent base and is not fixed permanently to the ground or a
building, with a one- or two-sided sign face.
Any permanent or temporary structure or part thereof or any
device attached, painted or represented, directly or indirectly, on
a structure or other outdoor surface that shall display or include
any letter, work, insignia, flag or representation used as or which
is in the nature of an advertisement, announcement, visual communication,
direction or which is designed to attract the eye or bring the subject
to the attention of the public.
A sign intended for short-term use, such as a promotional
sign, including signs pertaining to business events, community events,
political issues, an individual seeking public office or a forthcoming
public election.
A sign which is affixed and/or painted to a vehicle in such
a manner that the carrying of such sign or signs is no longer incidental
to the vehicle's primary purpose. Such signs shall be subject to the
regulations for freestanding signs as defined in this article. This
definition does not apply to signs on vehicles when in motion and
vehicles with a valid license.
A temporary or permanent sign which is oriented to the public
right-of-way and is located on the inside or outside of a window to
direct attention to an activity conducted on the same lot.
A.
Location of signs.
(1)
No signs except those of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, shall be allowed within five feet of the rear edge of a sidewalk and within 10 feet behind the proposed curbline of the street in those areas not having a sidewalk. The proposed curbline shall be determined by reference to the existing ordinance of Perkasie Borough which ordains the street which the said curb abuts or, when there is no such ordinance, by reference to the cartway width specified for the classification of said street as set forth in § 164-20 of the Code of Perkasie Borough, Chapter 164, Subdivision and Land Development. This provision shall not apply to projecting signs.
(2)
No person shall affix, by any means, a sign to any electric or light
pole, facility or structure of the Borough without the Borough's authorization.
(3)
No sign shall be so located or arranged that it interferes with traffic through glare, through blocking of reasonable sight lines for streets, sidewalks or driveways, through confusion with a traffic control device (by reason of color, location, shape or other characteristics) or through any other means. Reasonable sight lines are defined in Chapter 164, Article III, § 164-20G, Sight distance, of the Code of the Borough of Perkasie.
(4)
(Reserved)
(5)
No sign shall lie within a parking space or fire lane.
(6)
No sign shall block movement of pedestrians traveling on public thoroughfares.
B.
Area of signs.
(1)
The area of a sign shall be construed to include all lettering, wording
and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background,
whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed, but not including
any supporting framework and bracing which are incidental to the display
itself.
(2)
The area of a sign painted upon or applied to a building shall be
considered to include all lettering, wording and accompanying designs
or symbols, together with any backing associated with the sign.
(3)
Where a sign consists of individual letters or symbols, the area
shall be considered to be the area of the smallest rectangle or other
shape which encompasses all of the letters and symbols.
(4)
In computing area of a double-face sign, only one side shall be considered,
provided that both faces are identical. If the interior angle formed
by the two faces of the double-face sign is greater than 45°,
then both sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating the
sign area.
(5)
If an establishment has walls fronting on two or more streets or
if the property fronts on more than one street, the sign area for
each building wall or property frontage shall be computed separately.
(6)
A sign supported by more than one means (and therefore may be defined
as a freestanding, wall, roof or projecting sign) shall have its area
and height calculation determined by the type of sign which has the
least restrictive standards.
C.
Code requirements.
(1)
Prior to the erection of a sign and the issuance of a permit, the Borough Code Enforcement Officer shall review all signs for conformance to the provisions of this article, the Municipal Building Code (see Chapter 70, Building Construction, and any other article or regulation of the Borough).
(2)
No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means, and
electrical devices and wiring shall be installed in accordance with
the requirements of the National Electrical Code. All electrical sign
components, connections and installations shall conform to specifications
of the National Electrical Code and Underwriters' Laboratories. In
no case shall any open spark or flame be used for display purposes.
(3)
Every sign permitted by this article must be constructed of durable
materials and kept in good condition and repair.
(4)
Upon written notice by the Borough of Perkasie, the owner or the
person or firm maintaining a sign must remove said sign when it becomes
insecure, or it is in danger of falling, or it becomes so deteriorated
that it no longer serves a useful purpose of communication, or it
is determined by the Borough to be a nuisance, or it is deemed unsafe
by the Borough or it is unlawfully erected in violation of any of
the provisions of this article. The Borough of Perkasie may remove
or cause to be removed said sign at the expense of the owner and/or
lessee in the event the owner or the person or firm maintaining said
sign has not complied with the terms of said notice within 30 days
of the date of the notice. In the event of immediate danger, however,
the Borough of Perkasie may remove said sign immediately upon the
issuance of said notice to the owner, person or firm maintaining said
sign.
D.
Other general requirements.
(1)
Signs may be illuminated by direct or indirect lighting, but shall
have such lighting shielded so that no direct light will shine on
abutting properties or in the normal line of vision of the public
using the streets or sidewalks.
(2)
Temporary signs placed outdoors directing attention to commercial
promotions or activities on the same lot shall be moved indoors at
the end of each business day.
(3)
No off-premises sign shall be established nearer than 100 feet to
an R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-3, or A district, unless the advertising surface
of such sign is not visible therefrom.
(4)
In those zoning districts in which freestanding and projecting signs
are permitted, only one of the foregoing types of signs may be erected
on any one premises.
(5)
In those zoning districts in which roof and projecting signs are
permitted, only one of the foregoing types of signs may be erected
upon any one premises.
(7)
Height of a sign is measured from finished grade. The height of an
earth mound on which a sign is mounted shall be included in the allowable
height.
(8)
No sign shall be erected containing information which states or implies
that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the
provisions of the Borough zoning chapter in the zoning district in
which the property is located.
A.
Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this article
that does not conform in use, location, height or size to the regulations
of the district in which such sign is located shall be considered
a nonconforming sign and shall be bound by the regulations of this
article regarding nonconforming signs.
B.
A sign on a building or structure which does not conform to this
article shall be removed when the building or structure is demolished
or when its renovation or expansion amounts to over 50% of the market
value of the structure as assessed by the Bucks County Board of Tax
Assessment.
C.
Signs existing at the time of the passage of this article which do
not conform to the requirements of this article shall be considered
nonconforming signs and, once removed or damaged more than 60% of
the material of which the sign is constructed, including structural
framing and bracing, shall be replaced only with conforming signs.
However, nonconforming signs with damage of 60% or less may be repainted
or repaired, provided that such repainted or repaired sign does not
exceed the dimensions of the existing sign.
D.
A nonconforming sign must be removed within 14 days or be made to
conform to this article in every respect whenever:
(1)
It is not firmly attached to the ground or some other object and
can be easily moved.
(2)
It becomes so deteriorated that it no longer serves a useful purpose
of communication and is a nuisance as determined by the Borough.
(3)
The copy of a sign is changed for a change of business or ownership.
A.
A permit must be obtained from the Borough for the erection of all signs erected in the Borough, unless specifically exempted in § 186-78A.
B.
Exemptions from the necessity of securing a permit, however, shall
not be construed to relieve the owner of the sign involved from responsibility
for its erection in a safe manner and in a manner in accordance with
all the other provisions of this article.
C.
Before any permit is granted for the erection of a sign or sign structure,
plans and specifications may, at the discretion of the Borough of
Perkasie, be filed with the Borough showing the dimensions, materials
and details of construction, including loads, stresses, anchorage
and any other pertinent engineering data. Plans for signs with a proposed
area greater than 100 square feet shall be prepared and sealed by
a structural engineer. The application for permit shall be accompanied
by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises upon
which the sign is to be erected for the Borough to enter said premises
to inspect such sign.
D.
No new sign shall hereafter be erected except as herein provided
and until a permit has been issued by the Borough.
E.
The changing of movable parts of an approved changeable copy sign
that is designed for such changes or the repainting or reposting of
display matter shall not be deemed an alteration, provided that the
conditions of the original approval and the requirements of this article
are not violated. Normal sign maintenance shall not require a permit.
F.
Permit fees to erect a sign shall be in accordance with the sign
fee schedule adopted by the Borough. Said schedule is on file in the
office of the Borough Secretary and may be examined there during regular
office hours.
A.
Exempt signs. The following signs are permitted in all districts
and do not require a permit, unless otherwise specified, provided
that the applicable conditions have been met:
(1)
Official highway route number signs, street name signs, directional
or other official federal, state, county or Borough signs.
(2)
Signs displaying only the name and address of the occupant of the
premises, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed
one square foot and not more than one such sign shall be erected for
each property held 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 street frontage. Signs of this nature shall be located
not less than five feet from any lot line and at least five feet behind
the sidewalk or street line where no sidewalk exists.
(3)
No-trespassing signs and signs indicating the private nature of a
road, driveway or premises, provided that the area of any such sign
does not exceed one square foot.
(4)
Real estate signs, provided that the area of such sign shall not
exceed six square feet and that not more than two such signs shall
be placed on property held in single and separate ownership unless
the property fronts on more than one street, in which case two such
signs shall be permitted along each street. All such signs shall be
removed within three days after a final settlement or an agreement
of rental has been entered into.
(5)
Governmental flags or insignias.
(6)
Legal notices.
(7)
Window signs giving store hours or the name or names of credit or
charge institutions, provided that the total area of any such sign
or all signs together does not exceed two square feet.
(8)
Vending machine signs bearing the brand name of a product or the
price of such product when displayed on a vending machine selling
such product.
(9)
Public service and information signs advertising the availability
of rest rooms, telephones or similar public conveniences; also signs
advertising meeting times and places of nonprofit service or charitable
organizations. These may be erected provided that they do not advertise
any commercial establishment, activity, organization, product, goods
or service, except those of public utilities. Any public service and
information sign shall not exceed four square feet. Signs advertising
meeting times and places of nonprofit service or charitable organizations
shall not exceed four square feet; provided, however, that a number
of such signs may be erected at a common location where their aggregate
size does not exceed 32 square feet.
(10)
Permanent bulletin or announcement board signs for public service
announcements only, provided that the area of any one side of such
sign shall not exceed 16 square feet.
(11)
Temporary window signs announcing a drive or event of a civic,
philanthropic, educational or religious organization, less than six
square feet, placed in store windows.
(12)
Temporary on-premises signs announcing a drive or event of a
civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization and temporary
on-premises signs erected in conjunction with a political election.
Such signs shall not exceed 20 square feet in area and shall be removed
immediately upon completion of the campaign, drive or event.
(13)
Temporary off-premises signs announcing a drive or event of
a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization and
temporary off-premises signs erected in conjunction with a political
election, subject to the following requirements:
(a)
No such sign shall exceed 20 square feet.
(b)
Signs shall be removed within one week after the date of the
exhibit, show, event or election.
(c)
No such sign shall be posted earlier than three weeks before
the occurrence of the event to which it relates, with the exception
of political signs, which shall be posted not earlier than one month
prior to an election.
(d)
The applicant shall have permission from the property owner
of the land where the sign is to be erected allowing the sign to be
installed.
(14)
Memorial signs or historical signs or tablets, provided that
such sign or tablet does not exceed four square feet.
(15)
Signs which are a permanent architectural feature of a building
or structure, such as a cornerstone, or identifying letters carved
into or embossed on a building, provided that the letters are not
made of a reflective material nor contrast in color with the building.
(16)
Temporary mechanic's or artisan's signs which have been set
forth on the Borough building permit application may be erected during
the period that such persons are performing work on the premises on
which such signs are erected; provided, however, that such signs shall
be removed immediately upon completion of work by the mechanic or
artisan, and the total areas for all such signs shall not exceed 12
square feet. Not more than one such sign shall be placed on any given
property on which such person is performing work unless such property
fronts on more than one street.
(17)
Bunting, pennants and similar materials are permitted to announce
the opening of a new business or industry and must be removed after
seven days.
(18)
Revolving barbershop pole sign, provided that it does not exceed
24 inches in height and that it is erected only in a C-2 Commercial
or I-2 Light Industrial District.
(19)
A sign advertising a yard sale and/or garage sale is permitted,
provided that the sign is on premises, does not exceed four square
feet in area, remains up only during the sale and does not appear
more than once every six months on the same premises.
(20)
On-site directional and parking signs and warning signs are
permitted in all zoning districts but are not considered in calculating
sign area. No such signs shall exceed two square feet.
[Added 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 1000]
B.
Prohibited signs. The following signs are unlawful and prohibited:
(1)
A sign that uses any method of illumination that can cause glare
is prohibited, except in accordance with the following:
(a)
It must be so effectively shielded that glaring beams or rays
of light are not directed to any portion of any street or highway,
or any point off the lot.
(b)
It must be less than 1/4 footcandle, as measured from the curbline
or shoulder, so as not to cause glare or impair the vision of any
motor vehicle driver or otherwise interfere with a driver's operation
of his motor vehicle.
(c)
Illumination of any sign shall be continuous during all times
of illumination. No sign shall have blinking or flashing illumination;
provided, however, that changeable copy signs are not prohibited by
reason of any blinking or flashing resulting from the changing of
the message content or copy. It is understood that the message copy
or content shall not blink or flash.
(d)
The copy or content of a changeable copy, video, or similar
type sign shall not change more frequently than once every 60 seconds,
except for time and temperature signs which may change once every
five seconds. The changeable copy or animated portion of the sign
may be no more than 50% of the permitted sign area. No scrolling changeable
copy is permitted.
(2)
No sign may use the words "stop," "look," "danger" or any other word
or character which attempts or appears to attempt to direct the movement
of traffic or which interferes with or resembles any official traffic
sign, signal or device within 75 feet of a public right-of-way or
within 200 feet of a traffic control device, whichever is greater.
(3)
Except for traffic control signals, red or green lights are prohibited
within 75 feet of a public right-of-way or 200 feet of a traffic control
device signal, whichever is greater.
(4)
Any banner sign or sign of any other type is prohibited across a
public street or on any private property, except for such signs which
are approved by the Borough Council to be of general benefit to the
Borough or for public convenience, necessity or welfare.
(5)
Any sign suspended between poles which is either a pennant which
blows in the wind or a spinner which spins in the wind is prohibited.
(6)
Any banner-type sign suspended between poles and lighted by a series
of lights is prohibited.
(7)
Any sign is prohibited which does not conform to the requirements
of the sign ordinance which was in effect when the sign was erected.
(8)
Any on-premises sign permitted under this article shall be removed
or replaced at such times as the original subject of the sign moves
to a different location or goes out of business.
(9)
Any sign nailed to a tree.
(10)
A sign that is in any way attached to a utility pole or municipal
light standard except as otherwise permitted by the Borough.
(11)
Any sign which flashes, rotates, revolves, or oscillates, with
the exception of barber poles.
(12)
Any vehicle or trailer which is parked on a public right-of-way
or on public or private property so as to be visible from a public
right-of-way, which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign
or advertising device for the basic purpose of providing advertisement
of products or directing people to a business or activity located
on the same or another property.
No sign shall be allowed except as follows:
A.
Parallel or freestanding signs for bulletin- or announcement-type
boards or for identification of schools, churches, hospitals, recreation
areas and other principal uses and buildings other than dwellings,
provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 15 square
feet and not more than one such sign shall be placed on property held
in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts on more
than one street, in which case one such sign may be placed on each
street frontage, and provided that the height of such sign shall not
exceed 20 feet.
B.
Parallel or freestanding signs for identification of an apartment
development or single-family residential development of 25 units or
more, erected on the site of said development and containing only
the name of the development and the location of a sale or rental office,
provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 15 square
feet and not more than one such sign shall be placed on property held
in single or separate ownership, unless such property fronts on more
than one street, in which case one such sign may be erected on each
street frontage. Such signs shall be constructed of brick, masonry,
wood or other durable material to resist weathering and deterioration.
No portion of such sign shall exceed 20 feet in height.
C.
One sign for home occupations, indicating only names of persons,
addresses, telephone numbers and the occupations, provided that the
area of any such sign shall not exceed four square feet. A permit
for such sign shall not be required if the subject home occupation
has been approved by the Zoning Hearing Board where required. Signs
of this nature shall be located within five feet of the rear edge
of the sidewalk or within 10 feet behind the proposed curbline of
the street in those areas not having a sidewalk.
D.
One construction/development sign, provided that the area of any
such sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and such sign shall be removed
within 20 days after the final inspection by the Borough Building
Inspector. In addition to the construction/development sign, the following
temporary signage is permitted in association with a new residential
development.
[Amended 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 1000]
(1)
Temporary on-premises signs associated with the proposed development
may be erected along the project frontage/right-of-way during the
construction period, provided that the area of such signs shall not
exceed six square feet per sign and that no more than one sign per
200 feet of frontage shall be permitted along the existing right-of-way.
E.
A sign which identifies an individual building containing multiple
dwelling units. The sign may identify only the property number, street
address and/or the name of the building for a multiple family dwelling.
(1)
Number: no more than one sign shall be provided for any one building
unless the building is located on a corner lot, in which case a sign
may be erected on each street frontage.
(2)
Type: awning, freestanding, projecting, or wall.
(3)
Size: maximum of eight square feet.
(4)
Height of freestanding sign: maximum of five feet.
(5)
Illumination: unilluminated or indirectly illuminated only.
Except for residential signs as governed by § 186-79, supra, or home occupation signs as permitted in § 186-18H(4)(j), no sign shall be permitted except as hereinafter set forth:
A.
Parallel signs for nonresidential uses, subject to the following
conditions:
[Amended 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 1000]
(1)
No portion of the signs shall be less than 10 feet above the proposed
finished grade. If not projecting more than three inches from a wall
of a building, the sign need not conform to the ten-foot height limit.
(2)
The total area of all signs shall not exceed 15% of the area of the
first floor of the building face, including window and door area and
cornices, to which they are attached.
(3)
Permanent window signs shall be considered parallel signs and included
in this computation; temporary window signs shall not be included
in this computation but shall nevertheless not exceed 40% of the total
window area on each street.
(4)
One parallel sign may be erected for each street-level use occupying
a single structure on the same premises.
(5)
If a parallel sign is utilized at a premises, then the premises shall
not also have a roof sign.
B.
Freestanding signs in the case of planned commercial development
shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1)
They shall be limited to one sign indicating the name of the development
or similar information. In the event that such development fronts
on two or more streets, a sign may be placed for each street frontage.
(2)
No portion of the sign shall be more than 20 feet above the ground.
(3)
The area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot for each two
feet of linear lot frontage or 60 square feet, whichever is smaller.
(4)
Freestanding signs shall be so landscaped as to screen any utility
and/or service equipment associated with them.
C.
Freestanding signs for nonresidential use in the case where planned
commercial development has not been applied due to configuration of
lots, size of lots or where individual lots are not considered part
of a planned commercial development, subject to the following conditions:
(1)
They shall be limited to one such sign per structure. If more than
one use is carried on in a single structure, then only one such sign
may be erected; said sign may indicate the presence of all uses in
the structure.
(2)
No portion of the sign shall be more than six feet above the ground.
(3)
The area of the sign shall not exceed 16 square feet or one square
foot for each two feet of premises frontage, whichever is less.
(4)
In the event that the premises fronts on more than one street, one
sign may be placed along each street frontage.
(5)
In the C-2 District, signs located along the Ridge Road frontage shall meet the following height and area standards instead of the standards of § 186-80C(2) and (3): No portion of the sign shall be more than 12 feet above the ground, and the area of the sign shall not exceed 30 square feet.
D.
Projecting signs are prohibited in the C-1 District.
E.
Projecting signs for nonresidential uses are permitted in the C-2
District, subject to the following conditions:
[Amended 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 1000]
(1)
No portion of a projecting sign shall be less than 10 feet nor more
than 20 feet above the proposed finished grade, and no such sign shall
be less than two feet from the plane of the face of the curb.
(2)
When a building is occupied by one use, the area of such signs shall
not exceed 16 square feet or one square foot for each two feet of
premises frontage, whichever is less.
(3)
When a building is occupied by more than one use, each business may
have a projecting sign; the area of such signs shall not exceed eight
square feet.
(4)
In the event there are multiple uses occupying a single structure,
one projecting sign may be erected for each use occupying a single
structure on the same premises.
(5)
In the event that the premises fronts on more than one street, one
projecting sign may be placed along each street frontage. Where multiple
uses occupy a single structure, each projecting sign shall be located
on the same street frontage as the entrance for the associated use.
(6)
If a projecting sign is utilized at a premises, then the premises
shall not have a freestanding sign.
F.
Sandwich board signs are permitted in commercial districts in accordance
with the following:
(1)
Such sign shall be displayed outside only during business hours and
taken inside after business hours.
(2)
Only one such sign shall be permitted per property frontage.
(3)
Such signs shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic nor interfere with
the opening of vehicle doors or obstruct sight lines along streets,
sidewalks, or driveways.
(4)
Such signs shall be a maximum of two feet by three feet per side,
exclusive of the stand.
Except for residential signs as governed by § 186-79, supra, or home occupation signs as permitted § 186-18H(4)(j), no sign shall be permitted except as hereinafter set forth:
A.
On-premises signs.
(1)
Parallel signs for permitted nonresidential uses, provided that:
(a)
No portion shall be less than 10 feet above the proposed finished
grade and extend more than six inches from the building wall. If not
projecting more than three inches from a wall of a building, the sign
need not conform to the ten-foot height limit.
(b)
The total area of all signs shall not exceed 15% of the area
of the building face, including window and door area and cornices,
to which they are attached.
(c)
Permanent window signs shall be considered parallel signs and
included in this computation; temporary window signs shall not be
included in this computation but shall nevertheless not exceed 40%
of the total window area on each street.
(d)
One parallel sign may be erected for each use occupying a single
structure on the same premises.
(e)
If a parallel sign is utilized at a premises, then the premises
shall not also have a roof sign.
(2)
Freestanding signs in the case of planned industrial development
shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a)
They shall be limited to one sign indicating the name of the
development or similar information. In the event that such development
fronts on two or more streets, a sign may be placed for each street
frontage.
(b)
No portion of the sign shall be more than 20 feet above the
ground.
(c)
The area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot for each
two feet of linear lot frontage or 100 square feet, whichever is smaller.
(d)
If a freestanding sign is utilized at a premises, then the premises
shall not also have a projecting sign.
(3)
Freestanding signs for nonresidential uses in the case where planned
industrial development has not been applied due to configuration of
lots, size of lots or where individual lots are not considered part
of a planned industrial development, subject to the following conditions:
(a)
They shall be limited to one such sign per structure. If more
than one use is carried on in a single structure, then only one sign
may be erected; said sign may indicate the presence of all uses in
the structure.
(b)
No portion of the sign shall be more than 20 feet above the
ground.
(c)
The area of the sign shall not exceed 100 square feet or one
square foot for each two feet of premises frontage, whichever is less.
(d)
In the event that the premises fronts on more than one street,
one sign may be placed along each street frontage.
(e)
If a freestanding sign is utilized at a premises, then the premises
shall not also have a projecting sign.
(4)
Roof signs shall conform in all respects to the conditions specified
for freestanding signs in this section, except that no portion of
a roof sign shall be more than 10 feet above the roof. Roof signs
shall not be established less than 100 feet from an R-1A, R-1B, R-2,
R-3 or A District, unless the advertising surface of the roof sign
is not visible therefrom.
(5)
Projecting signs are prohibited in the I-1 District.
(6)
Projecting signs for nonresidential uses are permitted in the I-2
District, subject to the following conditions:
(a)
All projecting signs shall be reviewed for structural soundness
by the Borough Code Enforcement Officer prior to erection and issuance
of a building permit.
(b)
No portion of a projecting sign shall be less than 10 feet nor
more than 20 feet above proposed finished grade, and no such sign
shall be less than two feet from the plane of the face of curb.
(c)
The area of such signs shall not exceed 20 square feet or one
square foot for each two feet of premises frontage, whichever is less.
(d)
In the event that the premises fronts on more than one street,
one sign may be placed along each street frontage.
(e)
If a freestanding sign is used at a premises, then the premises
shall not also have a projecting sign.
B.
Off-premises signs, commercial outdoor advertising signs. Only one
commercial outdoor advertising sign may be erected per premises fronting
on a public right-of-way, provided that:
(1)
Yard setbacks.
(a)
Right-of-way. No outdoor advertising sign or any part thereof
shall be erected or maintained within 50 feet of the future right-of-way
of a public street.
(b)
Side or rear yards. No outdoor advertising sign or any part
thereof shall be erected or maintained within 50 feet of any side
or rear property line.
(2)
No such sign shall be erected within 500 feet of any other such sign
or freestanding sign.
(3)
The following minimum landscaping shall be planted adjacent to each
such sign:
(a)
Five five-foot-to-six-foot-high evergreen trees planted within
a forty-foot radius on the sides and rear of the base of the sign.
(b)
Four eight-foot-to-ten-foot-high flowering trees planted within
a fifty-foot radius on the sides of the base of the sign.
(c)
One three-foot-to-four-foot-high shrub per three lineal feet
of frontage or 40 shrubs, whichever is greater, to be planted in front
of the sign.
(5)
Commercial outdoor advertising signs/billboards shall not have internally
illuminated, light emitting diode (LED), or electronic or digital
displays.
A.
Whenever a canopy, awning or similar structure is affixed with any
lettering, design or symbol intended to advertise a business, the
area of such lettering, design or symbol only shall conform with the
size requirements for a projecting sign in that district. The area
shall be determined by measuring the smallest rectangle or other shape
that encompasses all of the letters, designs or symbols. Use of any
particular color scheme around any letter, design or symbol shall
not be considered part of the lettering, design or symbol for purposes
of determining the area.
B.
Whenever any awning or canopy is intended to contain lettering, designs
or symbols intended to advertise a business, an appropriate permit
shall be obtained for a sign per the provisions of this chapter.
