Signs advertising a use no longer in existence (other than a
sign relating to a building that is clearly temporarily vacant and
being offered to new tenants or for purchase) shall be removed within
180 days of the cessation of such use.
The following shall regulate the location of signs:
A. Setbacks.
(1) A sign shall not project over any existing street right-of-way, except
for permitted projecting signs within the CBD and NC Districts.
(2) A freestanding illuminated sign for a commercial or industrial business
(except in the CBD or NC District) shall not be located within 10
feet of an abutting lot line of a lot that only includes one dwelling
unit.
(3) These setbacks shall not apply to official signs, nameplate signs,
public service signs and directional signs.
B. Sight clearance. No sign shall be so located that it interferes with the sight clearance requirements of §
270-113.
C. Off-premises. No sign except permitted off-premises, official, political
or public service signs shall be erected on a property to which it
does not relate or in the public right-of-way unless specifically
authorized by this chapter.
D. Permission of owner. No sign shall be posted on any property or sign
pole or public utility pole, unless permission has been received by
the owner.
E. Utility poles. No sign shall be attached to a utility pole using
metal fasteners, except by a utility or government agency.
See §
270-76, regarding the control of light and glare, in Article
V.
A sign affixed to any vehicle or structure in such a manner
that it is the primary purpose of the vehicle or structure shall be
considered a freestanding sign and shall be subject to requirements
for freestanding signs in the district in which such vehicle or structure
is located.
The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:
A. Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use; flags and banners, except as is permitted by §
270-93 and except for flags or banners meeting the requirements for a particular type of sign.
B. Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type, except time and temperature signs may flash. In addition, flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business. This restriction specifically includes window signs, but does not prohibit Christmas lighting or displays within §
270-93.
C. Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor.
D. Signs which contain information that states or implies that a lot
may be used for any purpose not permitted under the applicable provisions
of this chapter.
E. Signs that are of such character, form, shape or color that they
imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device or
that have any characteristics which are likely to confuse or distract
the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street (such as prominent
use of the words "danger," "stop," "look," "one-way," and "yield").
F. Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images
that are obscene or pornographic.
G. Balloons of greater than 25 cubic feet that are tethered to the ground
or a structure for periods of over a day and that are primarily intended
for advertising purposes.
H. Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes.
I. Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to public safety
or health.
Every permanent sign permitted in this section shall be constructed
of durable materials and shall be kept in good condition and repair.
The Zoning Officer shall, by written notice, require a property owner
or lessee to repair or remove a dilapidated or unsafe sign within
a specified period of time. If such order is not complied with, the
Borough may repair or remove such sign at the expense of such owner
or lessee.
[Added 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 8-21]
A. As used in this section, the following term shall have the meaning
indicated:
SIGN, PERSONAL EXPRESSION
A sign expressing or communicating a noncommercial message,
opinion, feeling, interest, or point of view, including, but not limited
to, ideological, religious, political, or social messages. A personal
expression sign may convey such message through text, symbols and/or
logos (such as for a sporting team or club). A flag governed by the
American, Commonwealth, and Military Flag Act, Act of July 7, 2006,
P.L. 609, No. 93, 44 P.S. § 50.1 et seq., or Section 1202(3)
of the Borough Code shall not be considered a personal expression
sign and shall not be subject to limitations concerning personal expression
signs. Holiday or seasonal decorations shall not be considered personal
expression signs.
B. Within all zoning districts the occupant of any lot containing a
dwelling unit shall be permitted to erect personal expression signs
in accordance with the following requirements:
(2)
The total square footage of personal expression signs on the
lot shall not exceed 36 square feet.
(3)
No personal expression sign other than a personal expression
sign made of fabric (i.e. flag) displayed on a flag pole may exceed
five feet in height.
(4)
No single personal expression sign may exceed 12 square feet.
(5)
No personal expression sign may be located within a required
side yard or rear yard setback.
(6)
No permanent structure may be installed to serve as a base or
mount for a personal expression sign other than a flagpole meeting
all setback requirements.
(7)
All personal expression signs shall be set back at least five
feet from the public street right-of-way.
(8)
No personal expression sign may be located within the clear
sight triangle for any driveway serving an adjoining lot.