[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Ligonier as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 4-14-1988 by Ord. No. 434]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
A sign constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, wood, poster
board or other similar material, with or without a structural frame,
and intended for a limited period of display by community service,
patriotic, civic or charitable organizations.
All temporary special-occasion signs as they are defined in
this chapter must be licensed. Possession of a valid license for a
temporary special-occasion sign shall entitle the licensee to display
temporary signs in accordance with the terms of the license.
The Council shall have the power to approve the display of temporary
special-occasion signs on public property by community service, patriotic,
civic and charitable organizations.
The application for a license for a temporary special-occasion
sign shall be made on a form provided by the Borough Secretary and
shall be submitted to Council for approval.
The location, size and duration of display of the temporary
special-occasion sign shall be designated by Council.
No sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $300 and/or to imprisonment for a term not
to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this article continues
shall constitute a separate offense.
