A. 
Fee-exempt signs shall be subject to the standards set forth in Table 436-62(1).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 436-62(1) is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B. 
Exemptions from the necessity of securing a sign permit does not relieve the sign owner or property owner from the responsibility of conforming with the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
Freestanding, fee-exempt signs that cannot meet the required setback due to the lack of space behind the curb may be erected provided they are placed as close to the building as possible.
Memorial plaques, building identification signs and building cornerstones, when cut into a masonry surface or when made of noncombustible materials and installed as an integral part of the building or structure, shall be fee exempt.
A. 
Incidental signs shall be fee exempt, provided such signs do not contain a commercial message and do not exceed the dimensional requirements set forth in Table 436-62(1).[1] Any occupancy identification shall be limited to 25% of the sign area.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 436-62(1) is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B. 
Informational and directional signs exceeding the dimensional requirements set forth in Table 436-62(1) shall not be considered incidental signs and shall meet the provisions set forth in Article XV.
A. 
Real estate sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located shall be fee exempt, provided the sign does not exceed 10 square feet in area and the sign is removed within 10 days of the sale, rental or leasing of the premises. Off-premises real estate signs are permitted, provided they advertise property within the Borough.
B. 
Failure to remove the sign within the prescribed time period shall result in the responsible party being subject to the provisions of § 436-34.
A. 
Election and political campaign signs located on private property shall be fee exempt, provided the signs do not exceed 10 square feet in area and do not contain any commercial message. Campaign signs shall not be displayed sooner than 45 days prior to Election Day and shall be removed no later then 10 days after Election Day.
B. 
Failure to remove the sign within the prescribed time period shall result in the responsible party being subject to the provisions of § 436-34.
A. 
Contractors, developers, architects, artisans and the like may display, without a fee, a sign at the location where they are performing work, provided the sign does not exceed 10 square feet in area. Such signs shall not be displayed until after the issuance of a building permit and removed no later than five days after the work is completed.
B. 
Failure to remove the sign within the prescribed time period shall result in the responsible party being subject to the provisions of § 436-34.
Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise where the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain shall be fee exempt.
A. 
Signs displayed temporarily to advertise special promotions, grand openings, community events or the like shall be fee exempt, provided the sign does not exceed the dimensional requirements set forth in Table 436-62(1).[1] Such signs shall not be displayed prior to 10 days before the event and shall be removed no later than five days after the event.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 436-62(1) is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B. 
Failure to remove the sign within the prescribed time period shall result in the responsible party being subject to the provisions of § 436-34.