[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I[1]]
Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance
with the provisions of this Part and any and all ordinances and regulations
of the Township of Londonderry relating to the erection, alteration
or maintenance of signs.
[1]
Editor's Note: This Part superseded former Part 18, Signs,
adopted 12/5/1983 by Ord. 1983-4, as amended by Ords. 2001-2 and 2008-3.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following are the definitions of classes of signs which
may or may not be permitted in the Township:
1.
FREESTANDING SIGNS — A sign supported on a foundation or by
one or more uprights, poles or braces permanently affixed to the ground
and not attached to any building or other structure including:
A.
POLE SIGN — A freestanding sign which is supported by one or
more poles, uprights or braces and which has a minimum clearance between
the bottom edge of the sign and the adjacent ground level, as specified
by this Part.
B.
GROUND SIGN — A freestanding sign which is affixed to the ground
by means of a permanent foundation and which provides a maximum clearance
of 18 inches between the bottom edge of the sign and the adjacent
ground level.
2.
WALL SIGN — A sign attached to and erected parallel to the
face of an outside wall of a building, projecting outward no more
than six inches from the wall of the building.
3.
BULLETIN SIGN — A type of changeable copy sign constructed
to allow letters or symbols to be changed periodically such as those
used by churches and schools to announce events.
4.
ROOF SIGN — A sign erected and maintained upon or above the
roof or any building which projects no more than six feet above the
roof.
5.
OVERHANGING SIGN — A sign, other than a wall sign, affixed
to a building or wall whose leading edge extends beyond such buildings
or wall more than six inches.
6.
BILLBOARD SIGN — Any sign, as defined herein, which advertises
an establishment, person, activity, product or service which is unrelated
to or not available on the premises where the sign is located.
7.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN — A sign that is designed so that characters,
letters or illustrations can be changed or rearranged by computer,
electronically or mechanically, without altering the face or surface
of the sign.
8.
INDIRECTLY ILLUMINATED SIGN — A sign which is lighted by means
of lamps or lighting devices external to and reflected on the sign,
which lighting is stationary and constant in intensity and color at
all times and which is shielded so that the illumination is concentrated
on the face of the sign and there is no spillover of illumination
or glare beyond the face of the sign.
9.
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN — A sign which is lighted by means
of lamps or lighting devices internal to the sign, which lighting
is either behind the face of the sign or an integral part of the sign
structure and the advertising effect.
10.
OFF-PREMISES DIRECTIONAL SIGN — A sign erected by a governmental
agency which directs and/or instructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic
relative to the location of a public building or use or a semipublic
building or use such as a church, school, park, municipal building,
or similar use and which is located in a public street right-of-way
with the permission of the owner of the right-of-way or on premises
other than the premises where said building or use is located with
the permission of the owner. Off-premises directional signs shall
not include billboards, as defined herein, or any other off-premises
sign which contains information regarding any commercial or business
use.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following are definitions of types of signs which may or
may not be permitted in the Township:
1.
RESIDENTIAL IDENTIFICATION SIGN — A sign containing only the
name and address of the occupant of the premises.
2.
HOME OCCUPATION OR HOME OFFICE IDENTIFICATION SIGN — A sign
containing only the name and address of the occupant of the premises
and their occupation/logo.
3.
RESIDENTIAL PLAN IDENTIFICATION SIGN — A permanent wall or
freestanding ground sign containing only the name and address of a
plan or subdivision or a multifamily building or development.
4.
REAL ESTATE SIGN — A temporary sign advertising the sale or
rental or premises. The signs may also bear the words "sold," "sale
pending" or "rented" across its face.
5.
DEVELOPMENT SIGN — A temporary sign erected during the period
of construction and/or development of a property by the contractor
and developer or their agent.
6.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN — A temporary sign announcing the name of
contractors, mechanics or artisans engaged in performing work on the
premises.
7.
NOTIFICATION SIGN — Signs bearing legal and/or property notices
such as no trespassing, private property, no turnaround, safety zone,
no hunting and similar messages and signs posted by a governmental
agency for traffic control or the safety of the general public.
8.
ON-PREMISES DIRECTIONAL SIGN — A sign which directs and/or
instructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic relative to parking areas,
proper exits, loading areas, entrance points and similar information
on the premises on which it is located.
9.
POLITICAL SIGN — A temporary sign which indicates the name,
cause or affiliation of anyone seeking public office or which refers
to an issue concerning which a public election is scheduled to be
held. Temporary political signs shall not be considered billboards,
as defined in § 1802.6.
10.
AGRICULTURAL SALES SIGN — A temporary sign permitted in connection
with any operating farm used only to announce the sale of seasonal
produce, seasonal timber and seasonal nontimber products.
11.
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN — A sign which contains the name,
address and goods, services, facilities or events available on the
premises.
12.
TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT DISPLAY SIGN — A banner, flag, pennant,
or similar display constructed of durable material and affixed to
the wall of a building or portable or wheeled signs erected for a
period of less than 30 days whose sole purpose is to advertise a grand
opening or other special event.
13.
OVERHEAD BANNER SIGN — A temporary overhead banners erected
with a minimum of 15 feet of clearance above the ground.
14.
A-FRAME OR SANDWICH BOARD SIGN — Signs typically having triangular
open ends with the sides of the sign resting on the ground as the
main support. These signs are considered nonpermanent, which may or
may not be portable.
15.
PORTABLE OR WHEELED SIGN — A sign which is temporary and capable
of being carried or moved about without a permanent base attached
to the ground. This shall also include all symbols, logos, balloons
or other portable signs.
16.
VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN — A sign with changeable copy that varies
the display in an interval of less than one hour.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following regulations shall apply to signs in all zoning
districts.
1.
Restricted Signs. The following signs shall not be permitted in any
zoning district:
A.
"A-frame" or sandwich board signs other than temporary special event
display signs authorized by this Part or as permitted in the Traditional
Neighborhood Development (TND) section of this Part.
B.
Portable or wheeled signs, other than temporary special event display
signs authorized by this Part.
C.
Banners and pennants, other than temporary special event display
signs authorized by this Part.
D.
Moving, rotating, swinging, variable message, animated or flashing
signs, or signs that cause the perception of motion, except for that
portion of a permitted sign which indicates time or temperature.
E.
Signs on trees, utility poles or official traffic control devices
or signs.
F.
Signs which imitate traffic control devices.
G.
Signs painted on walls or chimneys of a building or on fences or
freestanding walls, unless said signs meet the sign regulations of
the underlying zoning district.
H.
Roof signs, as defined herein.
I.
Billboards, as defined herein, with the exception of use in Industrial
Zones, Agricultural Zones, Commercial District (Shopping Center) Zones,
and Planning Research Districts as specifically authorized in § 1810,
provided they abut and are directed towards a limited access highway.
J.
Signs on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked
on a public right-of-way, public property or private property, other
than temporarily for overnight storage on the site of a business or
for maintenance, repair, loading, unloading or rendering a service
at any location, which are visible from the public right-of-way and
where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people
to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property.
2.
Lots with Multiple Street Frontage. In all zoning districts, premises
fronting on more than one street shall be permitted to have one sign
which is authorized on each street frontage.
3.
Temporary Signs. In all zoning districts where authorized by § 1805,
real estate, construction and development signs shall be considered
temporary signs, which shall be removed upon completion of sale, rental
or construction.
4.
Notification Signs. In all zoning districts, the number, location
and size of legal notification signs erected by public agencies shall
be in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth. In all zoning
districts, legal notification signs posted on private property by
property owners such as "no trespassing," "no hunting" and the like
shall be limited to a surface area not exceeding two square feet.
The placement and maximum number of signs permitted along road frontages
shall be one for every 100 feet of road frontage. If road frontage
is less than 100 feet, one sign shall be permitted.
5.
Location. All signs shall be located on the premises of the establishment,
person, activity, product or service to which they refer, unless approved
as a billboard or off-premises directional sign in accordance with
the requirements of this Part. In addition, no sign shall be located
within or permitted to overhang a public right-of-way with the exception
of official traffic control signs.
6.
Visibility. Signs shall not be placed in such a position that they
will cause danger to traffic on the street by obscuring the view,
and shall conform to the minimum clear sight triangle as set forth
in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
7.
Illumination. Illumination, when authorized by this Part, shall be
directed upon the sign face and not towards adjoining properties or
streets. Flashing or oscillating signs shall not be permitted. Lighting
shall be stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times.
The intensity of any source of illumination of any sign, whether indirect
or internal, shall be controlled so as to not create glare and to
be compatible with the intensity of ambient light and illumination
on surrounding properties. The illumination of any sign shall be arranged
in such a manner that the direct, unshielded rays of light from the
light source shall not enter any adjoining residential building or
public right-of-way of adjoining streets.
8.
Maintenance and Inspection. All signs must be constructed of a durable
material and maintained in good condition. If any sign becomes dilapidated
to the point that it constitutes an unsightly or hazardous condition,
it shall be declared to be a public nuisance and the Zoning Officer
shall give notice to the owner in writing to repair or remove the
sign within 10 days. Upon failure of the owner to comply, the Township
shall remove the sign at the owner's expense for time, equipment and
disposal fees.
9.
Removal of Signs. Whenever any business is discontinued or vacated,
all signs relating to the discontinued or vacated business shall be
removed within 30 days of the vacation or discontinuance of the business.
Upon failure of the owner to comply, the Township shall remove the
sign at the owner's expense.
10.
Permits Not Required. No permit shall be required for the following
type of signs described in § 1803 above:
A.
Notification
and construction signs.
11.
Permits Required. Permits for all other signs authorized by §§ 1805
through 1810 shall be required. The Zoning Officer shall issue the
required permits, upon submission of an application that complies
with all applicable provisions of this Part and payment of the required
fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of Londonderry.[2]
12.
Sign Area. The area of a sign shall be computed based on the following:
A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
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 total area within the outer most perimeter
of the sign.
D.
In computing the square foot 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-faced
sign is greater than 45°, then both sides of such sign shall be
considered in calculating the sign area.
E.
In computing the sign area for figurines or logos, the square foot
area shall be computed as the maximum height times the maximum width.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following signs are authorized in all zoning districts:
1.
One bulletin sign which is nonilluminated or indirectly or internally
illuminated and which does not exceed 12 square feet in surface area,
shall be permitted in connection with any church, school, library
or similar public or semipublic building.
2.
One nonilluminated temporary real estate sign or development sign
advertising the sale or lease of the property on which the sign is
located shall be permitted, provided that the surface area of the
sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in any residential zoning district
or 32 square feet in any other zoning district. Such signs shall be
removed upon the sale, lease, or completion of the development of
the property.
3.
One nonilluminated temporary construction sign announcing the names
of contractors, mechanics or artisans engaged in performing work on
the premises shall be permitted on a lot, provided that the sign shall
not exceed 32 square feet in area and shall be removed immediately
upon completion of the work.
4.
One nonilluminated temporary special event display sign, as defined
by this Part, shall be permitted to be erected over a public right-of-way
or on the face of a public building, church or building housing a
nonprofit organization, provided that the height of the sign shall
not exceed three feet and the area of the sign shall not exceed 60
square feet, and provided the sign is displayed for a period no longer
than 15 days and is removed within five days following the event that
it is erected to promote. No such temporary special event display
sign shall be permitted to be erected over a public right-of-way without
permission of the Zoning Officer.
5.
One nonilluminated home occupation or home office identification
sign shall be permitted for an approved home occupation, provided
that the surface area of the sign does not exceed 1 1/2 square
feet and the sign shall contain only the name and occupation of the
resident and shall not contain any logo or other advertising.
6.
Nonilluminated temporary political signs erected during a political
campaign shall be permitted, provided that they are not of a type
restricted by § 1804 of this Part and provided that the
surface area of such signs shall not exceed six square feet. Temporary
political signs are permitted to be displayed for a period of 30 days
prior to an election date and shall be removed within five days after
the election for which they were erected. Signs not promptly or completely
removed within the specified time period shall be removed by the Township
at the expense of the candidate.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following signs shall be permitted in all residential zoning
districts:
1.
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated permanent wall or freestanding
ground residential plan identification sign containing only the street
address and/or name of a residential subdivision plan or multifamily
building or development which shall not exceed 16 square feet in area.
A sign identifying the name of a residential subdivision may be affixed
to a freestanding decorative wall, rather than to a building wall,
provided that the decorative wall meets all applicable ordinance requirements
and does not obstruct visibility for traffic entering or leaving the
plan.
2.
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated wall or freestanding
ground business identification sign for a lawfully maintained nonconforming
use in residential zoning districts which shall not exceed 16 square
feet in area.
3.
One nonilluminated freestanding ground agricultural sales sign shall
be permitted in conjunction with on-site sale of farm products, provided
that the sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in area and shall not
be located within any street right-of-way.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following signs are permitted in Commercial Zoning Districts
and the Planning Research District:
1.
Temporary Special Event Display. Temporary special event displays,
as defined by this Part, shall be permitted, provided that:
A.
No more than two signs or banners shall be permitted on an establishment
at any one time.
B.
The temporary special event display signs shall be securely attached
to the building or to the supporting structure of a freestanding pole
business identification sign.
C.
Temporary special event display signs shall be displayed for a period
not exceeding 30 days, either consecutively or cumulatively, in any
twelve-month period for any single establishment regardless of the
number of different special events.
D.
The aggregate surface area of all temporary special event display
signs shall not exceed 32 square feet per establishment. In the event
that there is more than one establishment on a site, the maximum aggregate
surface area of all temporary special event display signs on the site
at any one time shall not exceed 64 square feet.
E.
Temporary special event display signs shall be nonilluminated.
2.
Directional Signs. On lots with areas less than one acre, a maximum
of four nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated directional signs,
each of which shall not exceed four square feet in area, shall be
permitted. On lots with areas of one acre or more, a maximum of six
nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated directional signs, each of
which shall not exceed four square feet in area, shall be permitted
on the first acre. For each additional acre or fraction thereof over
one acre, two additional directional signs shall be permitted per
acre on the additional acreage. Signs not visible from the public
road are not subject to this provision.
3.
Changeable Copy Signs. One nonilluminated or internally illuminated
changeable copy sign shall be permitted per lot, regardless of the
number of businesses on the lot, and shall be permanently affixed
to the wall of the building or to the supporting structure of an authorized
freestanding sign on the lot, provided that:
4.
Business Identification Signs.
A.
Signs. Each business establishment shall be permitted to have one
wall sign which may be illuminated or nonilluminated, provided that:
(1)
The maximum surface area does not exceed 32 square feet.
B.
Ground Signs. In addition to the wall signs, one freestanding ground
sign shall be permitted per lot, regardless of the number of businesses
on the lot, provided that:
(1)
No freestanding pole sign exists or is proposed to be erected
on the lot.
(2)
The maximum surface area of the ground sign shall not exceed
32 square feet.
(3)
The height and location of the sign shall be designed so as
to not interfere with visibility for vehicular traffic entering or
leaving the lot or traveling on any street.
C.
Pole Signs. In additional to the authorized wall signs, one freestanding
pole sign shall be permitted per lot, regardless of the number of
businesses on the lot, provided that:
(1)
No freestanding ground sign exists or is proposed to be erected
on the lot.
(2)
The pole sign shall be nonilluminated, indirectly illuminated
or internally illuminated.
(3)
The maximum height of the top of the pole sign shall be 20 feet.
(4)
The minimum height of the bottom edge of the sign shall be eight
feet.
(5)
The maximum size of the freestanding pole sign shall not exceed
32 square feet and dimensionally shall have an aspect ratio of not
greater than two.
(6)
No portion of any sign shall project over any public right-of-way.
5.
Overhanging Signs. Overhanging signs shall be permitted only in place
of a wall sign in the C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts. Overhanging signs
shall include marquees, awnings or similar structures, if they are
used for business identification. The maximum surface area of an overhanging
sign shall be 32 square feet.
6.
Total Aggregate Sign Area. The total aggregate sign area for §§ 1807.3
through 1807.5 shall not exceed 32 square feet for one business or
64 square feet for a group of two or more businesses on one parcel,
tract or lot.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following signs are permitted in all Industrial Zoning Districts.
1.
Temporary Special Event Display. Temporary special event displays,
as defined by this Part, shall be permitted, provided that:
A.
No more than two signs or banners shall be permitted on any establishment
at any one time.
B.
The temporary special event display signs shall be securely attached
to the building or to the supporting structure of a freestanding pole
business identification sign.
C.
Temporary special event display signs shall be displayed for a period
not exceeding 30 days, either consecutively or cumulatively, in any
twelve-month period for any single establishment regardless of the
number of different special events.
D.
The aggregate surface area of all temporary special event display
signs shall not exceed 32 square feet per establishment. In the event
that there is more than one establishment on a site, the maximum aggregate
surface area of all temporary special event display signs on the site
at any one time shall not exceed 64 square feet.
E.
Temporary special event display signs shall be nonilluminated.
2.
Directional Signs. On lots with areas less than one acre, a maximum
of four nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated directional signs,
each of which shall not exceed four square feet in area, shall be
permitted. On lots with areas of one acre or more, a maximum of six
nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated directional signs, each of
which shall not exceed four square feet in area, shall be permitted
on the first acre. For each additional acre or fraction thereof over
one acre, two additional directional signs shall be permitted per
acre on the additional acreage. Signs not visible from the public
road are not subject to this provision.
3.
Changeable Copy Signs. In addition to the authorized business identification
signs, one nonilluminated or internally illuminated changeable copy
sign shall be permitted per lot, regardless of the number of businesses
on the lot, which shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and which
shall be permanently affixed to the wall of the building or to the
supporting structure of an authorized freestanding sign on the lot.
4.
Business Identification Signs.
A.
Wall Signs. Each business establishment shall be permitted to have
wall signs, which may be illuminated or nonilluminated. The aggregate
area of all wall signs shall not exceed two square feet for each lineal
foot of width of the front wall of the building, or portion of the
building, occupied by the business, with a maximum aggregate area
of 64 square feet.
B.
Ground Signs. In addition to the wall signs, one freestanding ground
sign shall be permitted per lot, regardless of the number of businesses
on the lot, provided that:
(1)
No freestanding pole sign exists or is proposed to be erected
on the lot.
(2)
The maximum surface area of the ground sign shall not exceed
32 square feet.
(3)
The height and location of the sign shall be designed so as
to not interfere with visibility for vehicular traffic entering or
leaving the lot or traveling on any street.
C.
Pole Signs. In addition to the authorized wall signs, one freestanding
pole sign shall be permitted per lot regardless of the number of businesses
on the lot, provided that:
(1)
No freestanding ground sign exists or is proposed to be erected
on the lot.
(2)
The pole sign shall be nonilluminated, indirectly illuminated
or internally illuminated.
(3)
The maximum height of the top of the pole sign shall be 20 feet.
(4)
The minimum height of the bottom edge of the sign shall be eight
feet.
(5)
The maximum size of the freestanding pole sign shall not exceed
32 square feet and dimensionally shall have an aspect ratio of not
greater than two.
(6)
No portion of any sign shall project over any public right-of-way.
5.
Overhanging Signs. Overhanging signs shall be permitted only in place
of a wall sign in the Industrial Zoning Districts. Overhanging signs
shall include marquees, awnings or similar structures, if they are
used for business identification. The maximum surface area of an overhanging
sign shall be 32 square feet.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The following provisions shall be applicable to multiple tenant
facilities also know as shopping or retail centers:
1.
One pole sign advertising the facility and individual businesses
within the facility may be erected for multiple tenant facilities
containing a minimum of three tenants. Two pole signs per 2,500 feet
of road frontage are allowed with at least 1,000 feet of separation
between signs along each public road adjoining and providing access
to lands occupied by a multiple tenant facility. One additional pole
sign advertising the facility and individual business may also be
erected along each road upon which the lands have a minimum of 2,500
feet of frontage and that do not provide access to the facility. The
number of individual tenant signs that may be included on pole signs
shall be in accordance with the following:
|
Gross Shopping Center Building Square Footage
(square feet)
|
Number of Individual Tenant Signs
|
|---|---|
|
< 100,000
|
3
|
|
100,000 to 149,999
|
4
|
|
150,000 to 199,999
|
5
|
|
> 200,000
|
6
|
2.
No single face or advertising side of any such pole sign shall have
an area which exceeds 300 square feet.
3.
A pole sign shall have not more than two faces or advertising sides.
4.
One ground sign advertising the facility and up to four individual
businesses may be erected along each public road adjoining and providing
access to lands occupied by a shopping center.
5.
No single face or advertising side of any such ground sign excluding
the base or perimeter materials surrounding said sign shall have an
area which exceeds 100 square feet.
6.
A ground sign shall have not more than two faces or advertising sides.
7.
A pole sign shall not exceed a maximum height of 35 feet above the
grade of the sign. A ground sign shall not exceed a maximum height
of 10 feet above the grade of the sign. Ground signs must have a minimum
eighteen-inch masonry base.
8.
In addition to any advertising on any pole or ground sign allowed
above, each individual business within the facility shall be allowed
and limited to wall signs. Each individual business shall be permitted
to have a maximum of eight wall signs, which shall not exceed 10%
of the front of the building area for said business. In addition,
wall signs shall be limited by the building square footage of each
tenant in accordance with the following:
|
Building Square Footage of Individual Tenant
(square feet)
|
Maximum Wall Sign Square Footage Permitted
(square feet)
|
|---|---|
|
<80,000
|
300
|
|
>80,000
|
600
|
9.
The area of a sign shall be the area of the smallest geometric shape,
such as a rectangle, triangle, or circle that will encompass all elements
of the sign including letters, figures, symbols, designs, logos, and
graphics.
 |
10.
Directional signs regulating internal traffic in a shopping center
shall be no more than 50 square feet per side, be a maximum of eight
feet in total height and incorporate a two-foot minimum masonry base.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
Billboard signs shall be permitted in Industrial Districts,
Agricultural Districts, Commercial Districts (Shopping Center) and
Planning Research Districts, provided that the billboards abut and
are directed towards a limited access highway. Billboards shall not
exceed 300 square feet on any one parcel, tract or lot, shall be spaced
at intervals of not less than 2,000 feet along the same side of any
limited access highway. No such sign shall be located within 100 feet
of any street intersection. Maximum height shall be 20 feet above
the grade elevation of the adjacent limited access highway.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
1.
Any person, partnership or corporation who or which has violated
or permitted the violation of the provisions of this Part shall, upon
being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced
by the Township, pay a judgment of not more than $1,000 plus all court
costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Township
as a result thereof. No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied
or payable until the date of the determination of a violation by the
District Justice. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals
the judgment, the Township may enforce the judgment pursuant to the
applicable rules of civil procedure. Each day that a violation continues
shall constitute a separate violation, unless the District Justice,
determining that there has been a violation, further determines that
there was a good faith basis for the person, partnership or corporation
violating this Part to have believed that there was no such violation,
in which event there shall be deemed to have been only one such violation
until the fifth day following the date of the determination of a violation
by the District Justice, and thereafter each day that a violation
continues shall constitute a separate violation.
2.
The Court of Common Pleas, upon petition, may grant an order of stay,
upon cause shown, tolling the per diem fine pending a final adjudication
of the violation and judgment.
3.
Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed or interpreted
to grant to any person or entity other than the Township the right
to commence any action for enforcement pursuant to this Section.
4.
District Justices shall have initial jurisdiction over proceedings
brought under this Section.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
Any existing sign that was in compliance prior to this Part,
but is now out of compliance, shall be grandfathered and nonconforming.
Signs not in compliance prior to this Part shall be made to comply
with this Part within 30 days or shall be removed. All nonconforming
signs shall be registered with the Zoning Officer within 30 days of
passage of this Part to establish the sign as nonconforming. If the
nonconforming sign holder does not register a nonconforming use, the
grandfathering of such sign is forever vacated.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Londonderry intend
to enact this Part as a constitutional legislation of the Township
of Londonderry. If any word, clause, section, sentence, paragraph
or other part of this Part is, for any reason, found to be unconstitutional,
illegal or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania or the judicial system of the United States of America,
such unconstitutionality, legality or invalidity shall not affect
nor impair any of the remaining provisions, words, sentences, clauses,
paragraph, sections or parts of this Part. It is hereby declared as
the intent of the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Londonderry
that this Part would have been adopted had such unconstitutional,
illegal, or invalid word, clause, section, sentence, paragraph or
part thereof, not been included herein.
[Ord. 2009-3, 9/15/2009, § I]
This Part shall become effective in accordance with the law.
