This chapter may be cited as the "Hanover Borough Sign Ordinance
of 1975."
The purpose of this chapter is to promote and protect the safety
and welfare of the public.
After this chapter becomes effective, it shall be unlawful for
any person to erect, place, alter, locate, relocate or maintain within
the Borough of Hanover any sign or sign structure without complying
with the procedures and requirements of this chapter.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A sign which directs attention to a business, product, service
or activity sold or conducted at a location other than upon the premises
where the sign is located.
A sign with action or motion, flashing lights or color changes
requiring electrical energy, electronic or manufactured sources of
supply, but not including wind-actuated elements such as flags, banners
or pennants.
A sign or mark of identification on any structure made of
cloth, metal, wood or substitute material with a frame or rigid form
attached to a building and projecting out from the building.
Temporary signs announcing changes and/or openings for businesses
and industry and events concerning charitable, civic and religious
organizations.
A sign which announces or directs attention to a business,
product, service or activity sold or conducted on the premises where
such sign is located.
A sign which is for directing patrons or attendants to an
establishment off the main traveled thoroughfare or to service clubs,
churches or other nonprofit organizations.
A sign which is supported by uprights, columns, etc., in
or upon the ground and not attached to any building.
A sign depicting a use which is incidental or secondary to
the residential use of a dwelling.
A sign which identifies only the occupant of the premises,
the profession of an occupant and/or the name of the building upon
which the sign is placed.
A sign incorporating a source of light in order to make the
message readable. Included are internally and externally lighted signs.
A sign constructed on a moveable framework which can be moved
from location to location. The sign has no permanent foundation in
the form of footers or slab in the ground.
A sign which takes sides in issues of public or group interest
and/or advertises candidates involved therein.
A sign which is attached to a building or other structure
and extends beyond the line of said building or structure.
A sign erected or located by a public agency providing information
or instructions.
A sign erected upon or above the roof or parapet wall of
a building and which is wholly or partially supported by said building.
A sign constructed of at least two boards joined at the top;
erected on the ground or a surface so as to form a triangular shape.
A lettered board, structure, wall or other surface, or any
other device used to visually announce, advertise or convey information
to the public for any purpose. Included would be:
A separate structure consisting of a face or faces upon which
information is portrayed, including its supporting structural elements.
A structure or device erected in the form of a symbol or trademark.
A structure or device attached or fastened to another structure,
such as on the wall or roof of a building.
A surface of a structure or device upon which lettered, pictorial
or other visual information is placed.
A timepiece used as a sign erected upon or in a frame or
structure placed or located upon the sidewalk by a person or business
for the convenience of the public and which also serves as a business
sign.
A sign placed or erected for a limited time only.
A sign indicating the private nature of a driveway or property.
A flat sign which is affixed in any manner against or parallel
to any exterior wall of a building or structure and which does not
extend above the parapet, eaves or facade of the building to which
it is attached.
