[Res. 1998-4, 2/25/1998]
1.
The provisions of this part shall apply to all overhead signs and
banners in Lower Southampton Township, and duly issued permits shall
constitute the inclusion of the permitted sign under the provisions
of this part.
2.
Permits for overhead signs and banners shall be issued by the Township
Zoning Officer only in accord with this part and all applicable zoning
requirements.
3.
As required by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation policy,
overhead signs and banners shall conform to the following, and permits
for such signs shall include the information necessary to document
compliance with the same:
A.
Location. SR number and segment/offset.
B.
Vertical clearance above the roadway. Minimum of 17 feet and six
inches.
C.
Size of banner. As specified on permit.
D.
Description of activity. Must constitute a national, state, regional
or local function or nonprofit activity sponsored by a political subdivision
or agency thereof or nonprofit organization.
E.
Message. No more than 20% of the message shall relate to naming or
advertising a commercial product, enterprise, business or company,
regardless of whether such entity is sponsoring the activity or banner
installation.
F.
Duration of display. Approximate dates of installation or removal,
not to exceed 21 days.
G.
The banner will be removed within five days or less from the ending
date of the event for which the banner was displayed.
H.
The banner shall be installed under the supervision and control of
the Township on cables at locations approved by and in accord with
specifications provided by the Township.
I.
Traffic control. Shall be performed in accord with the most current
Transportation Department Publication 203.
4.
The dates of installation, duration and removal, as well as the size,
the message, event and/or organization, will vary, but in all cases
the requirements of this part will be satisfied.
5.
Upon the issuance of any permit pursuant to this part, the Township
Zoning Officer shall promptly forward a copy of the permit to the
District Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
[Res. 1998-4, 2/25/1998]
By applying for a permit, the applicant assumes full responsibility
for erecting, maintaining and removing any such sign or banner and
all liability for damages occurring to any person or property arising
from any act of omission associated with the sign or banner, and a
statement to that effect shall be included on the application for
the permit.
