[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.1]
1. 
Purpose. The purposes of the regulations contained in this Part are to.
A. 
Promote and maintain overall community beautification.
B. 
Establish reasonable time, place and manner regulations on the exercise of free speech.
C. 
Promote traffic safety.
D. 
Promote the most appropriate uses of the land.
2. 
Permit Required.
A. 
A sign permit is required for any permanent sign exceeding two square feet in area not excepted by subsection (2)(B).
B. 
A sign permit is not required for
(1) 
Any temporary sign except for special events temporary signs (see § 27-602, Subsection 1D).
(2) 
Any sign which requires a mere change of copy on a sign (the customary use of which involves frequent and periodic changes of copy).
(3) 
Any sign specifically authorized by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws or regulations.
C. 
Each sign shall comply with the standards of this Chapter, whether or not a sign permit is required.
3. 
Exempt Signs.
A. 
Any sign specifically authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws or regulations.
B. 
Signs applied to the door or window giving the store hours or the name or names of credit or charge institutions shall be exempt from the regulations of the sign ordinance when the total area of all such signs does not exceed two square feet.
C. 
Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only street numbers, post box numbers or names of the principal occupants of the premises.
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. 
Signs required to be maintained or posted by law or governmental order, rule or regulation, unless specifically prohibited, limited or restricted.
F. 
Flags or emblems of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations.
G. 
Traffic control and guidance signs, erected and maintained in the interest of public safety or for the regulation of traffic.
H. 
Labels identifying the source, brand name or manufacturer of merchandise exhibited for sale.
I. 
Signs indicating only the date of erection of a building and having an area not exceeding four square feet.
J. 
Any of the following signage, if approved by the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Planning Commission pursuant to the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Wayfinding Signage Program, shall be exempted from the provisions of §§ 27-602 through 27-606: primary and secondary regional gateway signs, Borough gateway signs, and wayfinding guide signs and identification signs inside the Borough. All wayfinding signage shall satisfy the requirements set forth in § 27-613 of this Part.
[Added by Ord. 2013-504, 12/11/2013]
K. 
Signs not exceeding 3.5 square feet in area and bearing the names of the principal occupants of a premises providing governmental services, names of elected officials occupying legislative offices and other state, local and county governmental services or offices shall be permitted to be affixed upon the door of the premises being occupied.
[Added by Ord. 2015-516, 5/13/2015]
4. 
Nonconforming Signs.
A. 
Signs existing at the date of enactment of this Chapter and which do not conform to the requirements of the Chapter shall be considered nonconforming signs.
B. 
Once a nonconforming sign is destroyed or removed, it may be replaced only with a conforming sign.
C. 
Nonconforming signs may be repainted or repaired (including lighting); provided, such repainted or repaired sign does not exceed the dimensions of the existing sign; wording may also be changed.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.2]
1. 
On-Premises Signs.
A. 
In General. No principal use shall install or maintain a greater number of signs along each street on which such use is located for the particular type of sign structure and zoning district established in Table 6.1, except as otherwise provided for in this Section.
Table 6.1
Maximum Number of Signs
Maximum Number of Signs
Type of Sign Structure
AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH Districts
RR, SC Districts
LI Districts
Maximum Total Number of Signs1
1
3
3
Freestanding
1
1
1
Parallel
1
1
2
Window
0
2
2
NOTES:
1
When two or more principal buildings exist on a lot, there shall be a maximum of two freestanding signs on the lot.
B. 
Planned Developments.
(1) 
Shopping Centers. In addition to the signs permitted for individual commercial uses, one freestanding, on-premises sign indicating the name of the development may be erected along each road fronting such development.
(2) 
Residential Developments. One freestanding, on-premises sign indicating the name of the subdivision or residential development may be erected along each road fronting such development.
C. 
Temporary Signs. A temporary, on-premises sign may generally be permitted on a lot, providing it is removed within seven days after it is no longer needed, as follows:
(1) 
Real Estate. A temporary sign or signs may be permitted within the property lines, advertising the prospective or completed sale or rental of the premises upon which it is located; provided, that such sign shall be maintained and removed within seven days after consummation of the lease or sale transaction. Such signs may not aggregate more than six square feet in area.
(2) 
Construction Sites. A nonilluminated temporary sign or signs (developer/contractor sign or mechanic/subcontractor/other artisan sign) may be permitted on a construction site; provided, such sign shall be removed within seven days after completion of the construction work and not more than one sign per developer, contractor, mechanic, subcontractor or artisan shall be placed on each street frontage of the construction site. Such signs may not aggregate more than six square feet in area.
(3) 
Public Events. A temporary sign may be permitted announcing a political, public, educational, charitable, civic, religious or similar campaign or event for a total period not to exceed 30 days in any calendar year; provided, it is removed within seven days after the conclusions of the campaign or event.
(4) 
Garage Sale Signs. No signs advertising the garage sale are to be posted on any place other than the premises of the applicant. The sign is not to exceed two feet by two feet in size, cannot be placed on the premises earlier than one week prior to the sale and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale has terminated.
(5) 
Trespassing Signs. Trespassing signs indicating private ownership of roadways or other property may be posted on the same property provided that the total area on any one side of the sign shall not exceed one square foot and shall be spaced at intervals of not less than 100 feet of street frontage.
D. 
Special Events Temporary Signs. A sign permit shall be provided for the following special events temporary signs:
(1) 
Special Programs. Signs are permitted one week prior to and during a special event such as a block party, lawn fete or other special event.
(2) 
Special Sales. Signs are permitted three days prior to and during special sales such as spring sales, fall sales, going out of business sales and others.
(3) 
New Store Openings. Signs are permitted three days prior to and during the first week of the opening.
2. 
Off-Premises Signs. Off-premises signs are not permitted except as follows:
A. 
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 similarly authorized or erected by a duly constituted governmental body.
B. 
Temporary nonilluminated signs directing persons to temporary exhibits, shows or events and sponsored by a nonprofit organization may be erected subject to the following requirements:
(1) 
Signs shall not exceed 35 square feet in area.
(2) 
Signs shall not be posted earlier than four weeks before the occurrence of the exhibit, show or event and shall be removed within one week after termination of the exhibit, show or event.
C. 
Nonilluminated signs in the RR Zoning District for directing patrons, members or audiences to service clubs, churches or other nonprofit organizations; provided, the signs shall indicate only the name of the facility and the direction to the facility and shall not exceed six square feet in area.
D. 
Off-premises directional signs for governmental services, governmental buildings, legislative offices and other state, local and county governmental services or offices shall be permitted in any zoning district, provided that the number of directional signs does not exceed one directional sign for each individual facility or legislative office, and further provided that the property owner has granted written permission in the form of a letter, lease or other memorandum acceptable to the Borough Solicitor and Borough Council. The total square footage of any such off-premises sign shall not exceed two square feet in the aggregate per governmental service. The aforesaid off-premises signage shall not be included in calculating the sum total of maximum permitted square footage of signage permitted for the property owner or occupant of the property where the off-premises sign is located. Such off-premises signage may be illuminated only in accordance with the regulations of the district in which it is located. The provisions of §§ 27-404, Subsection 3, and 27-604, Subsection 3, shall not be applicable to off-premises directional signs in this subsection, provided that signs are mounted five feet or more above grade on a single post not exceeding three inches by three inches or three inches in diameter.
[Added by Ord. 2015-516, 5/13/2015]
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.3]
No sign shall exceed the maximum sign area established for that sign in Table 6.2.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.4]
1. 
Not Within Street Lines. No sign shall be allowed within street right-of-way lines (except those of the government body which owns such right-of-way), unless specifically authorized by another Borough ordinance or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law or regulation.
2. 
No Traffic Interference.
A. 
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 characteristic) or through any other means.
B. 
All signs shall comply with the provisions of § 27-404, Subsection 3.
3. 
Freestanding Signs. No portions of any freestanding sign shall be located closer than 10 feet from any lot line. Freestanding signs shall be prohibited on a property where this requirement cannot be met.
Table 6.2
Sign Area Regulations
Maximum Area of Sign
(square feet)a
Location Sign
Type of Sign Structure
AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH Districts
RR, SC Districts
LI Districts
On Premisesb
Freestanding Sign
6 (Institutional Use)
35
35
Parallel Sign
6 (Institutional Use)
35
35
Window Sign
N.P.
Not exceeding 4 square feet for each 1 foot of length of the portion of the building wall on which the sign is affixed which is devoted to the principal use employing the sign but not to exceed 25% of the total window area of such wall.
Off Premisesc
All Types
N.P.
6
N.P.
NOTES:
a
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.
Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted on a surface, building, wall or window, the area shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or other shape, including the sign background, which encompasses all of the letters and symbols.
3.
In computing square foot area of a double-face sign, only one side shall be considered; provided, both faces are identical. If the interior angle formed by the two faces of the double-faced sign is greater than 45°, then both sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating the sign area.
4.
Unless otherwise specified, all square footages are maximum sizes.
b
See § 27-602, Subsection 1, for permitted number of signs.
c
See § 27-602, Subsection 2, for permitted number of signs.
N.P. = Not permitted.
When two or more principal buildings exist on a lot, there shall be a maximum of two freestanding signs on the lot. The maximum area of each such sign shall comply with the freestanding sign regulations in this table for the zoning district in which the sign is located.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.5; as amended by Ord. 427, 6/9/2004, § I]
No sign shall exceed the maximum height restrictions for the particular type of sign structure and zoning district established in the following table:
Table 6.3
Maximum Sign Height
Maximum Height
(feet)
Type of Sign Structure
AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH Districts
RR, SC, LI Districts
Freestanding
6
16
Parallel*
12
16
Window
N.P.
12
NOTES:
*
Maximum height (in feet) above the curbline in front of where the sign will be located. All parallel signs must be at least one foot below the roofline directly above the sign.
N.P. = Not permitted.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.6]
1. 
Every sign shall be constructed of durable materials and shall be kept in good condition and repair.
2. 
Any sign which is allowed to become dilapidated may, after notification, be removed by the Borough at the expense of the owner or lessee of the property on which it is located.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.7; as amended by Ord. 427, 6/9/2004, § 1; and by Ord. 2014-507, 7/9/2014]
1. 
Location; light sources; hours of operation; brightness; message duration.
A. 
Location. The location of illuminated signs shall be regulated as follows as illustrated in the following table:
Zoning Districts
Illumination Type
Internal
Message Center Sign
External
Digital Display
AG
N
N^^
N^
N
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH
N
N
Y
N
RR
N
N
Y
N
LI, SC
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
=
Not permitted.
Y
=
Permitted.
^
Excludes signs located in parks or recreational facilities or for schools or churches.
^^
Excludes scoreboards located in parks or recreational facilities and schools.
B. 
Light sources to illuminate signs shall neither be visible from any street right-of-way nor cause glare hazardous or distracting to pedestrians, vehicle drivers, or adjacent properties.
C. 
No more than 0.2 footcandle of light shall be detectable at the boundary of any abutting property.
D. 
Hours of operation.
(1) 
Signs may be illuminated from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. or 1/2 hour past the close of business of the facility being identified or advertised, whichever is later.
(2) 
Signs shall provide an automatic timer to comply with the intent of this section.
E. 
Brightness.
(1) 
Message center signs and digital displays are subject to the following brightness limits:
(a) 
During daylight hours between sunrise and sunset, luminance shall be no greater than 5,000 nits.
(b) 
At all other times, luminance shall be no greater than 250 nits.
(2) 
Signs shall include light sensors to automatically dim the sign as ambient light levels decrease. Each sign must have a light sensing device and dimmer that will automatically adjust the brightness of the display to comply with the limits set here within.
F. 
Message duration. The length of time each message may be displayed on a message center sign, digital display, or Tri-Vision Board sign is based upon the visibility and speed limit unique to individual signs and adjacent road conditions. The following method should be used to calculate minimum required message duration for message center signs, digital displays, or Tri-Vision Board signs:
(1) 
Determine the greatest distance from which the sign becomes visible on the road the sign is primarily intended to serve. If a sign is intended to be seen by more than one roadway, the road with the lower posted speed limit shall be used for determining message duration.
(2) 
Multiply the road's posted speed limit (mph) by 5,280, and then divide by 3,600 to obtain the speed limit in feet/second.
(3) 
Divide the visibility distance by the speed limit (feet/second).
(4) 
Add an additional 10% of this number to the total.
(5) 
The resulting amount of time is the minimum required message duration, except where this value is less than eight seconds, in which case the minimum message duration shall be no less than eight seconds.
(6) 
The sign display shall default to a black screen if a malfunction should occur.
2. 
Types of Illumination. Where permitted, illumination may be:
A. 
External. Externally illuminated signs, where permitted, are subject to the following regulations:
(1) 
The source of the light must be concealed by translucent covers.
(2) 
External illumination shall be by a steady, stationary light source, shielded and directed solely at the sign. The light source must be static in color.
B. 
Internal. Internally illuminated signs, where permitted, are subject to the following regulations:
(1) 
Internal illumination, including neon lighting, must be static in intensity and color.
(2) 
Message center signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in § 27-607, Subsection 3.
(3) 
Digital displays are permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in § 27-607, Subsection 4.
3. 
Message center signs are subject to the following regulations, in addition to all other illumination requirements established in this section:
A. 
Sign Type. Message center signs are permitted in the form of freestanding, monument, and wall signs, both on premises and off premises, in accordance with all regulations established in § 27-604.
B. 
Height. A message center sign shall have the same height limits as other permitted signs of the same type and location.
C. 
Area. Message center signs shall not exceed 50% of the sign area for any one sign and shall not exceed more than 30% of the total area for all signs permitted on a property.
D. 
Maximum Number. Where permitted, one message center sign is permitted per street frontage, up to a maximum of two message center signs per property.
E. 
Message Display.
(1) 
No message center sign may contain text which flashes, pulsates, moves, or scrolls. Each complete message must fit on one screen.
(2) 
The content of a message center sign must transition by changing instantly (e.g., no fade-out or fade-in).
(3) 
Default Design. The sign shall default to a black screen if a malfunction should occur.
F. 
Conversion of a permitted non-message center sign to a message center sign requires the issuance of a permit pursuant to § 27-601, Subsection 2.
G. 
The addition of any message center sign to a nonconforming sign is prohibited.
H. 
Public Service Announcements. The owner of every message center sign shall coordinate with the local authorities to display, when appropriate, emergency information important to the traveling public, including, but not limited to, Amber Alerts or alerts concerning terrorist attacks or natural disasters. Emergency information messages shall remain in the advertising rotation according to the protocols of the agency that issues the information.
I. 
Off Premises. Off-premises message center signs are strictly prohibited.
4. 
Digital display signs are subject to the following regulations in addition to all other requirements established in this section:
A. 
Sign Type. Digital displays are permitted on premises in the form of freestanding, monument, and wall signs in accordance with the regulations established in § 27-604.
B. 
Height. A digital display shall have the same height limits as for other permitted signs of the same type and location.
C. 
Area. When used as an on-premises sign, digital displays shall not exceed more than 30% of the total sign area permitted on the site.
D. 
Maximum Number per Property. Where permitted, one digital display sign is permitted per property.
E. 
Message Display.
(1) 
Any digital display containing animation, streaming video, or text or images which flash, pulsate, move, or scroll is prohibited. Each complete message must fit on one screen.
(2) 
One message/display may be brighter than another, but each individual message/display must be static in intensity.
(3) 
The content of a digital display must transition by changing instantly, with no transition graphics (e.g., no fade-out or fade-in).
(4) 
Default Design. The sign shall default to a black screen if a malfunction should occur.
F. 
Conversion of a permitted non-digital sign to a digital sign requires the issuance of a permit pursuant to § 27-601, Subsection 2.
G. 
The addition of any digital display to a nonconforming sign is prohibited.
H. 
Public Service Announcements. The owner of every digital sign shall coordinate with the local authorities to display, when appropriate, emergency information important to the traveling public, including, but not limited to, Amber Alerts or alerts concerning terrorist attacks or natural disasters. Emergency information messages shall remain in the advertising rotation according to the protocols of the agency that issues the information.
I. 
Off Premises. Off-premises digital display signs are strictly prohibited.
5. 
Electrical Standards.
A. 
Permits for illuminated signs will not be issued without an approved electrical permit, if required. Applications for electrical permits shall be filed at the same time as the sign permit application.
B. 
All work shall be completed in full compliance with all applicable electrical codes.
C. 
The electrical supply to all exterior signs, whether to the sign itself or to lighting fixtures positioned to illuminate the sign, shall be provided by means of concealed electrical cables. Electrical supply to freestanding signs shall be provided by means of underground cables.
D. 
The owner of any illuminated sign shall arrange for a certification showing compliance with the brightness standards set forth herein by an independent contractor and provide the certification documentation to Red Hill Borough as a condition precedent to the issuance of a sign permit.
6. 
Glare Control. Glare control shall be achieved primarily through the use of such means as cutoff fixtures, shields, and baffles and appropriate application of fixture mounting height, wattage, aiming angle, and fixture placement. Vegetation screens shall not be employed to serve as the primary means for controlling glare.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.8]
1. 
On-site signs advertising a use no longer in existence or a product no longer available shall be removed or changed to advertise the new use or product immediately after cessation of the original use.
2. 
Signs once removed shall be replaced only by signs in conformance with this Chapter.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.9]
1. 
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 be subject to the provisions regarding freestanding signs in the district in which such vehicle or structure is located.
2. 
Any abandoned vehicle to which a sign is affixed shall be considered a freestanding sign, subject to the provisions regarding freestanding signs in the district in which such abandoned vehicles are located.
3. 
All sign provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the use of silos, smokestacks, water towers and other similar structures as signs.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.10; as amended by Ord. 2014-507, 7/9/2014]
The following signs are unlawful and prohibited:
A. 
Signs not related to the principal use of the property on which they are located.
B. 
Abandoned signs.
C. 
Snipe signs. Signs shall only be attached to utility poles in conformance with state and utility regulations and the requirements of this chapter.
D. 
Mechanical movement signs, including revolving signs.
E. 
Pennant strings and streamers.
F. 
Animated signs, flashing signs, or signs that scroll or flash text or graphics.
G. 
Inflatable devices or balloon signs, with the exception of balloons used in temporary, noncommercial situations.
H. 
Any signs that imitate, resemble, interfere with, or obstruct official traffic lights, signs, or signals.
I. 
Any illuminated signs in the colors of red, yellow, and green located within 150 feet of any traffic lights, signs, or signals.
J. 
Signs which prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape or that prevent free access from one part of a roof to any other part. No sign other than a safety sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
K. 
Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound or odor or contain open flames.
L. 
Reflective signs or signs containing mirrors.
M. 
Interactive signs.
N. 
Signs incorporating beacon or festoon lighting.
O. 
Roof signs.
P. 
Signs erected without the permission of the property owner, with the exception of those authorized or required by local, state, or federal government.
Q. 
Any sign containing information which states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the provisions of the Red Hill Borough Zoning Ordinance.
R. 
Signs that exhibit statements, words, or pictures of obscene or pornographic subjects as determined by Red Hill Borough or otherwise display any content prohibited by 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5903.
S. 
Any sign that promotes illegal activity.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984; as added by Ord. 427, 6/9/2004, § I]
All illuminated signs in the colors of red, yellow and green shall be prohibited within 150 feet of any traffic signal.
[Added by Ord. 457, 5/14/2008]
1. 
Background.
A. 
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") is the agency charged with granting permits for the placement of overhead signs and banners across state highways. PennDOT policies require that local municipalities adopt a resolution authorizing such sign and banner placements in order to eliminate the requirement for individual permits issued by PennDOT.
B. 
PennDOT requires that, as between PennDOT and the Borough, the Borough assume full responsibility for erecting, maintaining and removing such signs or banners and assume all liability for damages occurring to any person or property arising from any act or omission associated with erecting such signs or banners.
2. 
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BANNER
Overhead or cross-street signs or banners placed from poles owned by Pennsylvania Power & Light ("PPL") that traverse roadways located within the Borough.
BOROUGH
The Borough of Red Hill.
3. 
Purpose. Red Hill Borough Council desires to authorize, establish a permitting process, and designate the times, specified locations and requirements for the placement, installation and removal of overhead banners across roadways located within the Borough for activities occurring within and around the Borough that constitute a national, state, regional or local function or nonprofit activity.
4. 
Requirements. Banners shall conform to the following requirements:
A. 
Location. The Borough will permit one banner to be displayed between permanent wooden poles at one of the following locations: (i) across Main Street at its intersection with 4th Street; (ii) across Main Street at its intersection with 5th Street; or (iii) across Main Street between 9th Street and 11th Street.
B. 
Eligibility. Potential sponsoring organizations should represent a national, state, regional or local political subdivision or agency or a nonprofit, cultural or civic organization recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and should promote a nonprofit or cultural civic event or activity of particular interest or benefit to residents of Red Hill Borough.
C. 
Specifications. Banners shall be made of durable material resistant to ultraviolet rays, mold and mildew, and shall have two double-stitched reinforced hems and four brass grommets, one in each corner. Banners must be connected to poles with rope or wire placed through the upper and lower hems and must have wind slits. Banner size shall be a maximum of four feet in width and 30 feet in length. Vertical clearance above the center line of the roadway shall be a minimum of 17 feet and six inches.
D. 
Banner Content. Banners are not to be used for commercial advertising or to advertise or promote political candidates, parties or issues. However, a professional logo or name of a business or corporation, advertising a commercial product, enterprise, business or company may be included, provided that it occupies in space no more than 20% of the overall banner, regardless of whether such entity is sponsoring the activity or banner installation.
E. 
Duration of Display. Banners may be hung for a period not to exceed 21 days. The banner shall be removed within five days of the date the event for which the banner was displayed has ended. All banners shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. The Borough shall not be responsible for storing banners.
F. 
Installation. The banner shall be installed and removed by a contractor selected and engaged by the sponsoring organization at the locations approved by and in accordance with specifications provided by the Borough. Banners are to be placed parallel with the ground, and banner placement shall in no way restrict the line of sight of motorists. A sponsoring organization shall furnish to the Borough Zoning Officer, at the time of application for a permit: (i) documentation in form and substance satisfactory to the Borough evidencing that the sponsoring organization has received approval from PPL to use the PPL-owned poles for installation of the banner; and (ii) a certificate of insurance evidencing general liability insurance coverage for the contractor as provided in Subsection 4G, below, even if the sponsoring organization does not engage the Red Hill Borough Fire Company as contractor to perform the installation. Prior to installation, the sponsoring organization shall submit the banner to the Borough Zoning Officer for inspection to assure that its physical condition satisfies the requirements set forth in this Section. Furthermore, the sponsoring organization shall provide contact information for the contractor installing the banner, including the name and contact information of a person who will be responsible to address emergencies and can be contacted using the contact information provided on a twenty-four-hour-per-day, seven-days-per-week basis.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-576, 10/13/2021]
G. 
Insurance. The sponsoring organization wishing to have a banner installed must carry a general liability insurance policy in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate naming Red Hill Borough, the Red Hill Fire Company and their elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, volunteers, consultants and agents as additional insureds under the aforesaid liability insurance policy. The sponsoring organization shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such insurance coverage, which shall state that the insurance policy may not be amended, canceled or terminated without prior written notice to Red Hill Borough. The Red Hill Fire Company shall be an additional insured for the purpose of allowing the Red Hill Borough Fire Company to address emergencies related to overhead street banners when the contractor installing the banner cannot be successfully contact to address an emergency.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-576, 10/13/2021]
H. 
Banner Condition. The Borough Zoning Officer has the authority to refuse the placement of a banner that is in poor condition. In addition, the Borough Zoning Officer has the authority to order the immediate removal of a banner which has become frayed, ripped or unsightly, is in danger of becoming detached, or has fallen or otherwise become detached. In that event, the Borough may undertake or arrange for the prompt removal of the banner, and the sponsoring organization shall be required to promptly pay a removal fee, in an amount to be determined from time to time by the Borough Zoning Officer, together with all costs and expenses incurred by the Borough relating to such removal. The Borough shall not be responsible for theft of or damage to banners.
I. 
Traffic Control. Traffic control during installation and removal shall be consistent with the general provisions of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 212, Official Traffic Control Devices, and the national Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices as issued by the Federal Highway Administration, and be performed in accordance with the most current Department Publication No. 213. Copies of these materials are available for examination at the Borough Hall.
5. 
Permit.
A. 
No banner shall be installed without first obtaining a permit issued by the Borough Zoning Officer.
B. 
Applications for a banner permit shall be submitted to the Borough Zoning Officer on a form supplied by the Borough at least 45 days prior to the desired installation date. Banner permits may be requested up to one year in advance of the desired installation date and will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
C. 
All banner applications shall contain a sketch of the proposed banner(s), depicting banner content and dimensions.
D. 
The Zoning Officer shall determine if the application complies with the standards specified in this Section.
E. 
The Zoning Officer shall approve or deny the application within 30 days.
F. 
The Zoning Officer shall approve the permit if the application conforms with the standards contained in this Part and the requirements of Chapter 27, Part 6, of the Red Hill Borough Zoning Code.
G. 
The Zoning Officer shall deny the permit if the application does not conform to the standards in this Part and/or the requirements of Chapter 27, Part 6, of the Red Hill Borough Zoning Code. The applicant shall be given written notice of, and the reasons for, the denial.
H. 
The Zoning Officer shall impose an application fee to cover the processing cost of the banner permit and collect the fee at the time of application.
I. 
Upon the issuance of any permit pursuant to this Part, the Zoning Officer shall promptly forward a copy of the permit to the District Office of PennDOT.
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Indemnification. The permittee shall assume full responsibility for erecting, maintaining and removing the banner and all liability for damages occurring to any person or property arising from any act or omission associated therewith. The permittee shall agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Borough and the Red Hill Borough Fire Company from any damages, loss, cost, claim, liability or expense resulting from i) the failure or malfunction of the permittee's banner; or ii) the installation of the permittee's banner by a contractor selected by the permittee, and a statement to that effect shall be included on the application for the permit.
[Added by Ord. 2013-504, 12/11/2013]
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Signage Permitted. All wayfinding signage approved by the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Planning Commission pursuant to the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Wayfinding Signage Program shall be permitted within the Borough, subject to compliance with the requirements of this section. The term "wayfinding signage" shall include, without limitation, primary and secondary regional gateway signs, Borough gateway signs, and wayfinding guide signs and identification signs inside the Borough. A sample of such wayfinding signage is attached hereto in Schedule A.[1]
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Editor's Note: Schedule A is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
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Permit Required. A sign permit is required for the installation of any wayfinding signage.
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Application for Permit. The application for a permit to install wayfinding signage shall be submitted to the Borough on a form provided by the Borough, which application shall be reviewed and approved by Borough Council upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer as to the number, area, location, height, construction and dimensions. In undertaking such review and issuing his recommendations, the Borough Engineer must determine that the proposed location will not interfere with traffic or block visibility within the clear sight triangle for streets, sidewalks and driveways in accordance with § 27-404, Subsection 3, of this Chapter.
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Permit Fee Exemption. The applicant requesting a permit to install wayfinding signage shall be exempted from the payment of a permit fee for such application.