A.
ANIMATED SIGN
AWNING
BANNER SIGN
BEACON LIGHT
CHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
CORNICE
CURBLINE
DIRECTORY SIGN
ERECT
FESTOON LIGHTING
FLASHING SIGN
FREESTANDING SIGN
HEIGHT
NONCONFORMING SIGN
OFF-PREMISES SIGN
PERSON
PROJECTING SIGN
REBUILD
RELOCATE
REVOLVING SIGN
ROOF SIGN
SIGN
SIGN AREA
STREET BANNER SIGN
STREET LINE
STRUCTURE
THICKNESS
TRAILER SIGN
WALL SIGN
WAYFINDING SIGN
WIDTH
WINDOW SIGN
ZONING OFFICER
Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the
terms used herein are defined as follows:
A sign with action or motion, flashing, color changes requiring
electrical energy or electronic manufactured sources of supply, but
not including wind-actuated elements such as flags, banners or specialty
items.[1]
A structure, as of canvas, stretched over a frame as a shelter
from weather.
Any sign intended to be hung either with or without frames,
possessing characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations applied
to paper, plastic or fabric of any kind, but a single United States
national flag of reasonable size shall not be considered a banner
for the purpose of this article unless its use or purpose is that
of advertising the location of the business at which it is flown.
Any light with one or more beams, capable of being directed
in any direction or directions or capable of being revolved automatically.
A sign that changes its display by programmable electronic
or mechanical processes, automatically or by remote control, and displays
a message or image by means of an electronic image, illuminated segments,
a series of grid lights or video (including, but not limited to, a
television screen, plasma screen, digital screen, LED screen, video
board, or holographic display).
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775; amended 5-21-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1851]
The cornice directly over a window in the ground floor of
a building.
The established line and grade for the upper and outer edge
of a curb.
A group of small signs advertising a group of professional,
commercial or industrial individuals, companies, businesses or industries.
Such signs may be erected in the manner of a freestanding sign or
may be attached to a building or wall.
To put in place and fasten to a building or elsewhere any
sign or structure regulated by this article.
A directly illuminated sign comprised of either:
An illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not
maintained stationary and constant in intensity and/or color at all
times when in use.
A sign which is not supported by attachment to a building
or a wall.
When applied to signs, the distance overall from top to bottom
as erected in a vertical line.
Any sign which does not comply with the applicable sign provisions
in a zoning ordinance or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted,
where such sign was lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of
such ordinance or amendment or prior to the application of such ordinance
or amendment to its location by reason of annexation.
A sign which advertises or otherwise directs attention to
an activity not on the same lot.
The owner or person in possession of the premises and the
erector of the sign, and shall include all individuals, partnerships,
corporations and unincorporated associations.
Any sign mounted to a wall or other vertical building surface
other than a wall sign.
In connection with signs and structures, to make changes,
additions or repairs which necessitate their temporary removal from
their fastening.
The removal of a sign from one building or location to another
from its existing location to another location on the same building
or property.
A sign which revolves.
A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet wall of a
building and which is wholly or partly supported by said building.
An identification, description, illustration or device, illuminated
or nonilluminated, which is visible from any public place and draws
attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution,
business or solicitation, or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant,
placard or temporary display designed to advertise, identify or convey
information, with the exception of national flags of reasonable size.
The area of all lettering, wording and accompanying designs
and symbols, together with the background on which they are displayed.
"Sign area" excludes any supporting framework and bracing, provided
that it does not contain any lettering, wording, designs or symbols.
Where the sign consists of a double face, only one side shall be considered
for the purpose of calculating total sign area. Where both sides are
not identical, all sides shall be considered in calculating total
sign area.
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775]
Any banner sign which is stretched across and hung over a
public right-of-way.
The line of dedication in the case of a dedicated street
and a line 25 feet on each side of the center line in the case of
an alley, driveway or private road.
A marquee or steel framework supporting the roof sign.
The distance between the outer surfaces of the two main spaces
which are separated for construction purposes.
Any sign which is erected upon a structure having wheels,
rollers or similar devices facilitating movement and is capable of
being moved from one location to another.
A sign which is painted on a wall, glass surface or building
or which consists of letters or symbols fastened either directly to
a wall or a building or fastened to a panel which in turn is fastened
to a wall or building, and which does not project more than six inches
from the building or structure.
A sign and related equipment owned or operated by (or on
behalf of) the Borough of Lansdale for the benefit of visitors, residents
and businesses in the Borough of Lansdale to identify and help direct
individuals to businesses, cultural institutions, recreation areas,
public facilities, destinations of interest and other attractions
located in the Borough of Lansdale.
[Added 5-21-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014-1851]
The overall distance by a horizontal line from one side of
the sign to the other as the sign is erected and installed.
Any sign which in any manner is affixed to the exterior or
interior of a glass surface where such glass surface comprises any
portion of the building front on a public street.
The person regularly assigned to that office or anyone temporarily
performing the duties of the office or any other official to whom
the duties of the office may be assigned by the Council or Borough
Manager.
[1]
Editor's Note: The original definition of "area," which immediately
followed this definition, was repealed 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775.
See now the definition of "sign area."
B.
Permits.
(1)
The applicant for a permit to erect a sign or
structure regulated by this article shall make application to the
Zoning Officer, setting forth the name of the owner of the property
to which the sign or structure is to be attached, the name and address
of the owner of the sign or structure and the name and address of
the person, firm or corporation who is responsible for the erection
and maintenance of the sign or structure.
(2)
The applicant for a permit shall supply to the
Zoning Officer such detailed information as to the structural features
of the sign as well as such plans and specifications, including a
scale drawing of the same, as the Zoning Officer may in each case
require in order to determine the conformance of the proposed sign
with the requirements of this chapter.
(3)
No person shall be permitted or authorized to
erect any sign or structure for which a permit is required under this
article without procuring a proper permit, to be issued by the officers
of the Borough designated for the issuance of permits. The registration
certificate number of the permit shall be displayed on all signs or
structures requiring a permit as provided herein.
C.
Inspections. The Zoning Officer may inspect any sign
at any time, and whenever any sign or structure is found to be unsafe
in fastening or construction, the Zoning Officer shall notify the
owner and the person responsible for the erection and maintenance
thereof and the owner of the property on which the sign or structure
is located and shall take the necessary legal steps given in this
article for the removal of the sign or structure if the necessary
corrections cannot be made within the time fixed in the notice issued
by the Zoning Officer, which notice shall be in writing.
A.
Extension. Signs may be set at an angle with the building
and may project therefrom, but no part of such sign shall project
so far as to be within four feet of the curbline.
B.
Height. The distance between the level and the bottom
of a projecting sign shall not be less than 10 feet.
C.
Size. A projecting sign shall be not more than five
feet in width and three feet in height.
D.
Supports and fastenings. Any sign attached to a building
shall be fastened directly to the walls by well-secured metal anchors.
Wooden supports or bases shall not be permitted except for lawn signs.
No electric lights or fixtures shall be attached in any manner to
a wooden sign attached to a building, nor shall a post or posts designed
to support a sign be erected outside the building line.
A.
Signage. Signs shall be permitted on end panels, skirts,
and the sloped portion of an awning provided that the following criteria
are met:
[Amended 9-19-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-1825]
(1)
Signs on the sloped portion of an awning shall be limited to
stylized illustrations, monograms, or initials and shall not exceed
40% of the sloped face surface area of the awning.
(2)
Signs on and skirts of an awning shall not exceed 25% of the
surface area of the skirt or end panel.
(3)
Signage on any portion of the awning must relate directly to
a business actively being conducted in the building to which the awning
is attached. In the event the business to which the signage on the
awning refers is no longer located in the building to which the awning
is attached, the awning signage must be removed upon 30 days' written
notice from the Lansdale Borough Director of Community Development.
(4)
Signs on the sloped portion of an awning are only permitted
on awnings located over an entrance to a business.
B.
Retractable awnings. There shall be a minimum clearance
of seven feet from the lowest point of the awning structure to the
sidewalk. Retractable awnings shall be securely fastened to the building
and shall not extend farther than six feet from the building nor closer
than 12 inches to the curbline. They shall be equipped with a mechanism
or device for raising and holding the awning in a retracted or closed
position against the face of the building.
C.
Fixed or permanent awnings. The clearance from the sidewalk to the lowest part of any fixed or permanent awning shall be the same as required in Subsection B for retractable awnings. Fixed or permanent awnings installed above the first story shall not project more than four feet.
D.
Rigid awnings. Those awnings supported in whole or
in part by members resting on the ground shall be prohibited.
[Amended 9-19-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-1825]
The area of a wall sign shall not exceed a maximum
of 2 1/2 square feet for each linear foot of front building wall
on a public street, up to a maximum total sign area of 60 square feet.
In determining the size of a wall sign for this purpose, if the letters
or symbols are fastened to a panel or if a border circumscribes the
letters or symbols, in either case, the area shall be determined by
the square footage encompassed by the panel or border. In all other
cases, the area shall be determined as that area that would be encompassed
within a border if one did circumscribe the sign message or symbols
on the outside limits of the same, horizontally and vertically, with
straight lines, the horizontal lines being parallel with each other
and the vertical lines being parallel with each other.
A.
No projection into setback area. No freestanding sign
on its base or foundation shall extend over or be placed within the
setback area of the district in which it is located.
B.
Supports and strengths. The supports, base and foundation
of all freestanding signs shall be of sufficiently desirable quality
as to support the weight of the sign without danger of collapse or
falling and shall be maintained in such order and shall be designed
so that the sign, supports, base and foundation will withstand a wind
pressure of at least 30 pounds per square foot of surface of the sign
area. Any freestanding sign over 10 feet in height, measured from
ground level to the highest point of the sign or support, whichever
is higher, shall be supported by metal supports. No more than two
signs shall be attached to one base or foundation.
C.
Sizes. No freestanding sign shall exceed 24 square
feet in area unless the bottom of the surface of the sign is eight
feet or more above ground level, in which case such sign shall not
exceed 60 square feet in area for a single use and/or tenant, with
an additional 10 square feet of sign area for each additional use
and/or tenant, not to exceed a maximum of 80 square feet in area.
D.
Landscaping. For each freestanding sign, the applicant
shall provide two square feet of landscaped area for each square foot
of sign area. To the maximum extent practicable, landscaping shall
be situated at or near the base of the sign, but if such location
is not practicable, the specific location of the required landscaping
shall be subject to approval of the Borough Zoning Officer.
Banners and temporary signs which advertise
sales or special events are permitted, provided that only one such
banner or temporary sign shall be permitted on each property for each
street frontage on a public right-of-way, provided that such banner
must be affixed to a building, and:
A.
The maximum area of such banner shall not exceed 60
square feet. The maximum area of such temporary sign shall not exceed
24 square feet.
B.
No banner or temporary sign shall extend into or over
a public right-of-way.
C.
The banner or temporary sign may not be displayed
earlier than 15 days prior to the event, and such banner and temporary
sign can only be displayed for a maximum of 30 days.
D.
Applicants must obtain a temporary sign permit from
the Zoning Officer prior to displaying a banner or temporary sign.
E.
Temporary signs may be displayed for a total of 60 days each calendar year. A maximum of two permits per year for temporary signs or banner signs shall be issued by the Borough. Window signs, when accessory to a principal business or commercial establishment and installed in accordance with § 405-1614, shall not be considered temporary signs.
[Amended 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775]
The size of a directory sign shall be measured
from the area of the panel on which it is placed or, if no panel,
then by the total area of the surface which the letters and symbols
cover. A directory sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.
Signs of the following types may be erected
and installed in residential districts:
A.
Signs advertising the sale or rental of premises upon
which they are erected, when erected by the owner or by a broker or
other like person interested in the sale or rental of such premises,
may be erected and maintained, provided that the size of any such
sign is not in excess of six square feet and that not more than two
such signs are placed upon any property held in single and separate
ownership, unless such property held in single and separate ownership
fronts upon more than one street, in which event not more than two
such signs may be erected on each frontage.
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 building contractor, developer or other like
person interested therein, may be erected and maintained, provided
that the size of any such sign is not in excess of 32 square feet
and that not more than two such signs are placed upon any property
held in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts
upon more than one street, in which event not more than two such signs
may be erected on each frontage.
C.
Signs indicating the location and direction of premises
available for or in the process of development, but not erected on
such premises, and having inscribed thereon the name of the owner,
developer, building or agent, may be erected and maintained, provided
that the size of any such sign is not in excess of six square feet
nor four feet in length and that not more than one such sign is erected
on each 500 feet of street frontage.
D.
Signs bearing the word "sold" or "rental" or words of similar import, with the name of the person effecting the sale or rental, may be erected and maintained subject to the conditions specified in Subsection A of this section.
E.
Signs of mechanics, painters 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 that
the size of any such sign is not in excess of 12 square feet and that
such signs are removed promptly upon completion of the work; and provided,
further, that not more than one such sign may be erected or maintained
by each such mechanic, painter or artisan on the premises on which
such work is being performed.
F.
Signs advertising that furnishings and other equipment
have been installed or placed on the premises may be erected and maintained
on such premises, provided that the size of any such sign is not in
excess of 12 square feet and that any such sign is removed promptly
upon occupation of the house as a residence.
G.
Signs of schools, colleges, churches, hospitals, sanitariums
or other institutions erecting the same may be erected and maintained,
provided that the size of any such sign is not in excess of 20 square
feet and that not more than two such signs are placed on a property
held in single and separate ownership, unless such property fronts
upon more than one street, in which event not more than two such signs
may be erected on each frontage.
H.
Signs which, at the time this article becomes effective,
are maintained in connection with a business then existing and lawfully
conducted may be maintained or repaired or replaced with signs similar
in size and character but may not be enlarged or otherwise substantially
altered.
I.
Off-premises signs. No off-premises signs shall be permitted within the Borough of Lansdale except in the Industrial District, and all off-premises signs must conform to the requirements set forth in § 405-1604 governing freestanding signs, except as follows:
[Amended 1-17-1996 by Ord. No. 1561]
(1)
Signs necessary for the direction, regulation
and control of traffic, street name signs, legal notices, warnings
at railroad crossings and other official signs which are singularly
authorized or erected by duly constituted governmental bodies.
(2)
Temporary signs advertising political parties
or candidates for election may be erected or displayed and maintained,
provided that:
(3)
Temporary nonilluminated signs directing persons
to temporary exhibits, temporary shows, special events of a noncommercial
nature or proposed developments may be erected, subject to the following
requirements:
(a)
Signs shall not exceed six square feet in area.
(b)
Signs shall not be posted earlier than seven
days before the occurrence of the event to which they relate and must
be removed within seven days after the date of the show, event, sale
or rental of the final unit in such development.
(c)
Nonilluminated signs shall be used for directing
patrons, members or an audience to service clubs, churches or other
nonprofit organizations, provided that signs indicate only the name
of the organization and place, date and time of meeting.
A.
Prohibited signs. The following types of signs or
illumination of signs shall be prohibited in the Borough of Lansdale:
(1)
Flashing signs.
(2)
Roof signs.
(3)
Revolving signs.
(4)
Festoon lighting.
(5)
Animated signs.
(6)
Trailer signs.
(7)
Beacon lights.
(8)
Street banner signs.
(9)
Any sign using the words "stop," "look," "danger" or any other word
or symbol or character that attempts or appears to attempt to direct
the movement of traffic or that interferes with or resembles any official
sign, signal or device.
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775]
B.
Security of signs. All signs shall be adequately secured
in such manner as to comply with applicable codes and ordinances of
the Borough of Lansdale.
C.
Obstruction of openings. No sign or structure shall
be so erected as to obstruct any door, window or fire escape of any
building or interfere with the use of the sidewalk.
D.
Maintenance. Every sign or structure shall be constructed
of durable and fire-resistant materials. Every person responsible
for a sign or structure shall keep the same in proper repair and properly
painted whenever the sign has painted parts and shall keep all metal
parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or made of rust-resisting
materials properly covered with paint.
E.
Unsafe signs or structures. Whenever, in the judgment
of the Zoning Officer, any sign or structure regulated by this article
is unsafe, insecure or in danger of falling, the owner of the property
on which the sign or structure is erected shall be held responsible;
and upon written notice from the Zoning Officer, the owner shall cause
the dangerous condition to be abated. If the owner of said property
does not comply with the requirements of said notice within the time
specified therein, the Zoning Officer shall cause said sign or structure
to be removed or made safe at the expense of the Borough; and the
amount of said expense, together with all other necessary expenses
incurred by the Borough in the case, shall be recovered from the owner
of the property in an action of law or by municipalities.
F.
The
maximum square footage for any one type of sign shall apply regardless
of the number of that type of sign installed on the property. For
example, the maximum size of a wall sign is 60 square feet. The maximum
applies whether there is one wall sign or four wall signs, so that
the total square footage of the four wall signs may not exceed 60
square feet.
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775]
Other than as provided in the following, no
sign shall be erected in the Borough of Lansdale.
A.
Commercial, Business and Industrial Districts: All signs referred to as permitted signs in this Article XVI may be erected in the Commercial, Business and Industrial Districts of the Borough of Lansdale.
C.
Professional Office A and B Districts: There shall
be permitted, with the obtaining of a permit from the Borough of Lansdale,
with a maximum size sign of 16 square feet, neither dimension to exceed
five feet either vertically or horizontally, to be a freestanding
or directory sign. The sign shall be set back at least four feet from
the inside of the sidewalk line and not less than six feet from any
side property line.
All permit fees for signs and inspection thereof
shall be adopted by resolution of the Borough Council, as such may
be updated from time to time, and which shall be on file and available
for public use in the office of the Zoning Officer.
[Amended 5-21-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1851]
Any permitted illumination of signs, buildings or structures
in any district shall be subject to the following regulations:
A.
No signs shall be illuminated with or contain flashing, rotating,
moving or intermittent lighting devices, whether created by lighting
effect or by rotation of the sign itself.
B.
Floodlighting shall be shielded so that only the sign, building,
structure or open area on said lot is directly illuminated.
C.
Any artificial lighting that crosses the property line must not exceed
the following intensities as measured with a portable handheld light
sensor:
(1)
Five-tenths footcandles above existing ambient light conditions
for lighting falling onto an adjacent nonresidential use;
(2)
Two-tenths footcandles above existing ambient light conditions
for lighting falling onto adjacent residential uses or street rights-of-way,
or emanating from any property in a residential district.
D.
Sign lettering may be backlit, halo-lit illumination, or reverse
channel letters with halo illumination.
E.
Signs in residential zoning districts shall not contain or consist
of any neon lighting.
[Amended 5-21-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1851]
A.
Changeable wording on permanent signs other than CEVMS signs shall
be permitted when accessory to a principal business or commercial
establishment when the wording on such signs can be changed manually
and shall be subject to the following provisions:
B.
CEVMS signs are only permitted in the Industrial District and, in addition to the general provisions set forth in § 405-1608, shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1)
A CEVMS shall consist of a maximum of two sign faces;
(2)
The maximum area of each sign face of a CEVMS shall be 12 square
feet;
(3)
Every sign face of a CEVMS shall display the same message at
the same time;
(4)
The sign area of the CEVMS shall be deducted from the total
permitted sign area;
(5)
There shall be no more than one CEVMS per parcel or condominium
unit;
(6)
A CEVMS owner shall provide the Borough with a contact, available
24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the following purposes: to
provide a contact for the Borough to immediately request action be
taken if the sign is operating in violation of the Borough's ordinances
and to request the display of a public safety or emergency message;
(7)
Except as set forth in § 405-1612(B)(14), the message
(or display) on the CEVMS shall remain fixed for 30 seconds and the
transition between messages (or displays) shall be instantaneous (taking
no more than 0.3 seconds);
(8)
Except for the display of public service, public safety or emergency
message(s) the message displayed on the CEVMS shall directly relate
to a business or activity;
(9)
In the event of a CEVMS malfunction, the CEVMS shall go dark
and shall not display any error message or emit any light from any
sign face;
(10)
Within one hour of a request by the Borough Manager or Borough
Police Chief, a CEVMS shall display the requested public service,
public safety or emergency message(s) for the period of time requested;
(11)
A CEVMS shall be equipped to adjust brightness according to
ambient light conditions and in no event shall lighting emitted from
the CEVMS be more than two-tenths footcandles above existing ambient
light conditions measured at the property line or street right-of-way;
(12)
Except for the display of public service, public safety or emergency
message(s), a CEVMS display shall be limited to letters, numbers,
punctuation and symbols set forth on a standard ISO keyboard (105
keys) and shall not include any other picture, symbol or icon;
(13)
A CEVMS shall display a maximum of two colors: one foreground
color (typically the lettering or symbols) and one contrasting background
color;
(14)
Except for the display of public service, public safety or emergency
message(s), a CEVMS display shall be turned off, display a fixed message,
or have a blank, black screen (or display) from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00
a.m.; and
(15)
A CEVMS shall be permanently fixed to a base or building and
shall not be a portable, freestanding sign or fixed to a vehicle or
trailer.
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775]
Portable freestanding signs shall be permitted when accessory
to a principal business or commercial establishment, provided that
each such portable freestanding sign shall comply with the following:
A.
Clearly accessory to and placed adjacent to a permitted business
or sign.
B.
Limited to one portable freestanding sign per business establishment, except as permitted in Subsection F hereof.
C.
Contain a total area not exceeding two feet by three feet per sign
face.
D.
Displayed only during regular business hours of the establishment.
E.
Placed on private property or placed on the public sidewalk, provided
that placement of such sign allows an unobstructed sidewalk for pedestrian
use having a width of not less than five feet; and provided, further,
that such sign is not placed within a sight distance triangle as defined
and established under the provisions of the Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough's Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance is on file and available for inspection or sale at Borough
offices.
F.
One additional menu board (a portable freestanding sign containing
a listing of menu items), not exceeding six square feet, is permitted
on the premises of eating or drinking establishments.
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775]
Window signs shall be permitted when accessory to a principal
business or commercial establishment, subject to all of the following
provisions:
A.
Window signs shall be mounted only to the inside surface of windows
and doors.
B.
The total square footage of window signage shall not exceed 15% of
the square footage of the individual window at/on which the sign is
located.
C.
Window signs shall be installed only at/on the windows of the first
floor/ground level floor of a building.
D.
Window signs shall be installed on one facade only of any building.
In the event that a building has multiple street frontages, window
signs shall be limited to no more than two street frontages.
E.
Window signs shall be professionally designed and manufactured.
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1775]
A.
Any sign that was legal when erected, existing at the time of passage
of this chapter, as amended, that does not conform to the regulations
adopted hereby shall be considered a nonconforming sign. If the nonconforming
sign is removed pursuant to a sale of the premises, any new sign or
signs shall conform to the requirements of this chapter, as amended.
If the sign is destroyed, the sign shall lose its nonconforming status
unless it is replaced within three months; however, it may be repaired,
replaced or repainted without loss of nonconforming status.
B.
If any illegal, nonconforming sign shall be removed by reason of
a street widening or any other municipal or governmental improvements,
the owner of such sign may replace it; provided, however, that the
new sign does not exceed the dimensions or size of the preexisting,
nonconforming sign.
[Added 5-21-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014-1851]
A permit is required for the erection or placement of all signs
within the Borough of Lansdale except for the following types of signs
which are exempt from the standards set forth in this chapter:
A.
Any sign expressly authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
laws or regulations which sign is specifically for public health,
safety or welfare.
B.
Signs applied to the door or window of a store giving the store hours
when the total sign area of all such signs does not exceed two square
feet.
C.
Signs bearing only street numbers, post office box numbers or names
of the principal occupants of the premises when the total sign area
of all such signs does not exceed two square feet.
D.
Directional, information or public service signs such as those advertising
the availability of rest rooms, telephones or similar public conveniences
provided such signs do not exceed four square feet in area.
E.
Wayfinding signs, traffic control signs, and directional, guidance
or public service signs (such as those advertising the availability
of restrooms, telephones or similar public conveniences) erected and
maintained by or on behalf of the Borough of Lansdale, which signs
may be erected in an ultimate right-of-way; provided, however, the
Borough of Lansdale shall approve the size, content and location of
the sign(s); and the Borough of Lansdale shall have the right, in
its sole discretion, to remove, replace or relocate the sign(s).
F.
Window signs identifying the source, brand name or manufacturer of
merchandise exhibited for sale when the total sign area of all such
signs on a premises does not exceed two square feet.
