The intent of this article is to regulate the location, size, construction, and manner of display of signs and outdoor advertising in order to minimize their harmful effects on the public health, safety and welfare. While this article recognizes that signs and outdoor advertising are necessary to promote commerce and public information, failure to regulate them may lead to poor identification of individual businesses, deterioration and blight of the business and residential areas of the Township, conflicts between different types of land use, and reduction in traffic safety to pedestrians and motorists. To achieve its intended purpose, this article has the following objectives:
A. 
To prevent the placement of signs in a manner that will conceal or obscure signs or adjacent businesses;
B. 
To keep the number of signs and sign messages at the level reasonably necessary to identify a business and its products;
C. 
To keep signs within a reasonable scale with respect to the buildings they identify;
D. 
To reduce visual distraction and obstructions to motorists traveling along, entering or leaving streets;
E. 
To promote a quality manner of display which enhances the character of the Township;
F. 
To prevent the proliferation of temporary signs which might promote visual blight;
G. 
To eliminate the potential for any adverse affects on the neighboring properties.
A. 
Location. All signs must advertise a business or service on the premises upon which the sign is located and to which the sign is accessory, unless otherwise specified herein.
B. 
Illumination.
(1) 
No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means.
(2) 
The light from illuminated signs shall be directed and shielded in a manner that will not interfere with vehicular traffic or the enjoyment and use of adjacent properties.
(3) 
No sign may be erected which flashes, rotates, has moving parts or messages generated by discrete lighting elements.
(4) 
Internal illumination shall be permitted under the following circumstances:
(a) 
Individual backlit letters which are silhouetted against softly illuminated walls.
(b) 
Individual letters with translucent faces, containing soft lighting elements inside each letter.
(c) 
Metal-faced box signs with cutout letters and soft-glow fluorescent tubes.
(5) 
Only indirectly illuminated signs shall be allowed in any residential district.
(6) 
Internally illuminated plastic signs with dark-colored detachable letters shall be strictly prohibited in all districts.
(7) 
Gas-filled light types (fluorescent) shall be allowed for indirect illumination and when placed in such a manner that the tubes are not exposed to view from any point along the roadway or sidewalk.
(8) 
Rear-illuminated (backlit) awnings are prohibited.
C. 
Safety.
(1) 
All signs shall be erected and maintained in compliance with all applicable building code, and other applicable ordinances governing construction within the Township. In the event of conflict between this article and other laws, the most restrictive shall govern.
(2) 
All signs shall be so placed as to not interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any official traffic sign or signal; driver vision at any access point or intersection; or, pedestrian movement on any public sidewalk.
(3) 
No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to obstruct firefighting or prevent free access to any door, window or fire escape.
D. 
Signs prohibited in all districts.
(1) 
Roof signs.
(2) 
Signs containing flashing, intermittent or moving lights, digital/electronic signs, signs with moving or revolving parts, or reflecting parts which may distract drivers. This prohibition does not extend to those signs that give the time or temperature, provided that no other animated messages are displayed. Exceptions to this restriction may be permitted by the Planning Commission based upon good justification; for example, the historical significance of signage. Digital/electronic signs may be considered for the display of gas prices at automobile filling stations and on menu boards located outside of the Central Business District, but only through the special land use process.
(3) 
Signs affixed to trees, rocks, shrubs or similar natural features, except, signs denoting a site of historic significance.
(4) 
Signs which imitate traffic signals, traffic direction signs, or similar traffic control devices, and signs which make use of words, including but not limited to "Stop," "Look," "Danger," or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(5) 
Temporary signs mounted upon trucks, vans, or other wheeled devices, except for political signs. Signs permanently painted on, or, otherwise permanently displayed upon a vehicle, licensed and operating on the public streets and highways, identifying the owner's occupation or livelihood, shall be permitted.
(6) 
Signs other than those erected by a public agency which are located within or overhang the public right-of-way or on public property, unless otherwise specified herein.
(7) 
Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to public health and safety due to inadequate maintenance.
(8) 
Any sign unlawfully installed, erected or maintained.
E. 
Signs permitted in all districts.
(1) 
Nameplates containing only a residents name and address, and not exceeding two square feet in size.
(2) 
Political signs shall be permitted on all lots, regardless of zoning, provided such sign is located and placed with the permission of the owner or lawful occupant of the lot or parcel where such sign is located, and provided that such sign does not violate any other provision of this chapter. No more than one sign may be erected on a lot within the Township for each candidate and/or ballot proposal and all such signs shall be removed within five days following the election.
(3) 
On-premises directional signs which indicate the direction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow on private property. Directional signs shall not exceed two square feet in size, shall contain no advertising, and may be illuminated.
(4) 
Street numbers.
(5) 
No hunting, no fishing, no trespassing signs unless less than two square feet in area and spaced no less than 100 feet apart.
(6) 
Historical markers.
(7) 
Signs in the interior of a building, with the exception of window signs.
(8) 
Signs of a noncommercial nature and in the public interest, erected by, or on the order of, a public officer in the performance of his public duty, including but not limited to directional signs, regulatory signs, and information signs.
(9) 
Names of buildings, dates of erection, monument citations, commemorative tablets, and the like, when carved into stone, concrete, or similar material or made of other permanent type construction and made an integral part of the structure.
(10) 
Temporary on-premises farm product signs in only the AG Districts:
(a) 
Not to exceed 32 square feet.
(b) 
Not to exceed 60 days in any one-year period.
A. 
General requirements.
(1) 
One ground sign shall be permitted per premises which has frontage on only one public road.
(2) 
Two ground signs shall be permitted per premises which has frontage on two public roads (excluding I-275 frontage). One sign shall not exceed the area requirements set forth herein. The second sign shall not exceed 50% of the area requirements set forth herein.
(3) 
A ground sign shall have a setback of 15 feet from a public road right-of-way and a setback distance equal to the height of the sign from all other property boundaries.
B. 
Specific requirements. Ground signs shall be permitted by district in accordance with the following requirements:
District
Maximum Height
(feet)
Maximum Sign Message Area
(square feet)
Maximum Sign Structure Area
B-2 Districts
8
50 per side, not to exceed a total of 100
1.5 times the sign message area as calculated per side
OP and B-1 Districts
6
20 per side, not to exceed a total of 40
1.5 times the sign message area as calculated per side
I-1, I-2 and SP Districts
6
30 per side, not to exceed a total of 60
1.5 times the sign message area as calculated per side
AG, RR, R-1, R-2, R-3 and RM Districts
6
20 per side, not to exceed a total of 40
1.5 times the sign message area as calculated per side
MHP Districts
6
20 per side, not to exceed a total of 40
1.5 times the sign message area as calculated per side
C. 
Ground signs requiring special land use approval. The Planning Commission may consider a sign that is greater than the maximum height and area requirements or less than the minimum setback requirements as a special land use. All signs within the I-275 interchange overlay district shall also be subject to the same regulations. In review of a special land use, the Planning Commission shall consider the standards set forth in § 530-11 and the following:
(1) 
The standards set forth in §§ 530-134 and 530-141;
(2) 
The size, shape, and topography of the property;
(3) 
The relationship of the sign to neighboring properties and signs;
(4) 
The relationship to and visibility from the public street where the property is located; and
(5) 
Under no circumstance shall the sign in the I-275 interchange overlay district exceed 100 feet in height, nor shall the sign area exceed 300 square feet.
A. 
General requirements.
(1) 
No wall sign shall be erected to extend above the top of the wall to which it is attached, nor extend beyond the ends of the wall to which it is attached. Signs erected on the vertical portion of the mansard roof are considered to be wall signs.
(2) 
All wall signs shall be safely and securely attached to the building by means of metal anchors, bolts, or expansion screws, and in accordance with the Building Code. In no case shall any wall sign be secured with wire, straps of wood or nails.
(3) 
For buildings with distinct and separate uses, separate wall signs shall be permitted for each such use. However, the total allowable square footage shall not exceed the maximum allowable square footage specified for each district.
B. 
Specific requirements. Wall signs shall be permitted by the district in accordance with the following requirements.
District
Maximum Sign Message Area
(square feet)
B-2 Districts
1 for each linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed a total of 100
CBD, OP and B-1 Districts
1 for each linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed a total of 40
I-1, I-2 and SP Districts
1 for each linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed a total of 50
AG, RR, R-1, R-2, R-3 and RM Districts (nonresidential uses only)
1 for each linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed a total of 20
C. 
Wall signs requiring special land use approval. The Planning Commission may consider a sign that is greater than the maximum area requirement as a special land use. In review of a special land use, the Planning Commission shall consider the standards set forth in § 530-11 and the following:
(1) 
The standards set forth in §§ 530-134 and 530-141;
(2) 
The size, shape, and topography of the property;
(3) 
The relationship of the sign to neighboring properties and signs; and
(4) 
The relationship to and visibility from the public street where the property is located.
A. 
Projecting and suspended signs shall be permitted in CBD Central Business Districts.
B. 
The surface area of the projecting or suspended sign shall not exceed six square feet on each side, or a total of 12 square feet. The total square feet of signage (both sides) shall be subtracted from the total allowable wall signage square footage for the district.
C. 
The bottom of the projecting or suspended sign shall be a minimum of eight feet above the surface of the sidewalk or ground area, or otherwise be located so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic.
The following temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations herein:
A. 
Garage sales, rummage sales, estate sale and similar activities.
(1) 
One nonilluminated sign used for advertising a garage sale, rummage sale, estate sale or similar activity shall be allowed for a period not to exceed three consecutive days and shall not exceed two per year.
(2) 
Up to three additional nonilluminated off-premises signs may be erected, provided they are not erected on utility poles and they comply with the time frame provisions of Subsection A(1) above.
(3) 
Each sign shall be no more than six square feet in area and four feet tall.
(4) 
All signs located within the right-of-way shall require a county permit, or they will be removed by Wayne County.
(5) 
All such signs may be posted no more than 24 hours before the sale and shall be removed within four hours following the sale.
B. 
Portable signs. Portable sidewalk signs are only permitted within the CBD Central Business District. Portable signs are permitted for ground floor commercial uses to identify the store/business, indicate that it is open, its hours of operation, to show restaurant menus and daily specials, to advertise sales and special deals or service. Additionally, the following provisions shall apply:
(1) 
No more than one portable sidewalk sign shall be permitted per business that is located on the ground floor.
(2) 
The sign shall be removed when weather conditions create potentially hazardous conditions.
(3) 
The maximum area of a portable sidewalk sign is six square feet per side with no dimension greater than four feet (not counted towards total sign area), with a maximum of two faces per sign.
(4) 
The sign shall be located directly in front of the building it represents. The sign shall also be located on the building side of the sidewalk in such a manner that it is not in the pedestrian clear path of travel area.
(5) 
The sign shall not unreasonably interfere with the view, access to, or use of adjacent properties.
(6) 
The sign should be of durable materials that complement the materials of the building such as overlay plywood painted with enamel paint, stainless or other weather-resistant steel, laminate plastic, slate chalkboard, or marker board. The lettering may be permanent or temporary.
(7) 
Paper signs, wind-activated items (such as balloons, windsocks, and pinwheels), and nonrigid changeable areas shall not be used as or attached to a sign.
(8) 
The sign shall have no sharp edges or corners. All surfaces shall be smooth and be free of protruding tacks, nails and wires. All parts, portions, and materials of a sign shall be kept in good repair. The display surface shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust, corrosion, and graffiti. No glass, breakable materials, or attached illumination shall be allowed.
(9) 
No sign shall be permitted referring to off-premises locations.
(10) 
The primary colors of such signs shall be compatible with the colors of the buildings within the area.
(11) 
Sidewalk signs shall be removed daily at the close of business hours.
(12) 
Sidewalk signs within the road right-of-way shall require approval by the applicable agency.
C. 
Promotional banners.
(1) 
In all districts, the Zoning Administrator may allow a new business, as part of its startup phase, to use a one-time-only temporary sign for up to a forty-five-day period. All temporary signs permitted under this provision shall otherwise comply with all requirements pertaining to height and area for the zoning district in which the sign is located.
(2) 
Permission to display a promotional banner or sign for civic or charitable activity may be authorized by the Zoning Administrator. Appropriate conditions can be placed on the granting of the permit, including but not limited to duration, size, location, etc.
(3) 
Within the CBD, B-1 and B-2 Districts, one promotional banner is permitted per premises for a duration not to exceed two weeks and no more than four times per year. Only those businesses with direct pedestrian access from the public right-of-way shall be permitted to have a promotional banner. The temporary promotional banner shall not exceed 20 square feet in area. Neither the height nor the width of a temporary promotional banner shall exceed 10 feet. Temporary promotional banners shall not be located in a public right-of-way, must be affixed to the principal building of the business and shall be located and designed to avoid interference with or distraction to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(4) 
All promotional banners which are not properly maintained shall be removed at the order of the Zoning Administrator.
(5) 
All other promotional banners (i.e., streamers, flags, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
D. 
Real estate signs (on-site).
(1) 
In all zoning districts, one nonilluminated ground sign shall be permitted to advertise individual lots, land or buildings for rent, lease or sale (including weekend open house signs), provided that such signs are located on the property intended to be rented, leased or sold. Corner lots are permitted to have two signs. Such signs shall not exceed an area of six square feet and a height of four feet in all residential districts (RR, R-1, R-2, R-3, RM and MHP), and an area of 32 square feet and a height of 12 feet in all other districts.
(2) 
In all zoning districts, one nonilluminated ground sign shall be permitted listing persons or firms connected with construction work being performed. Corner lots are permitted to have two signs. Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and a height of 12 feet.
(3) 
For all residential projects involving the sale of individual lots and/or dwelling units, one nonilluminated freestanding sign shall be permitted per each entrance to the project advertising the sale of such lots and/or dwelling units (including weekend open house signs). Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and a height of 12 feet.
(4) 
For all residential projects involving the rental or leasing of dwelling units, one nonilluminated freestanding sign shall be permitted per each entrance to the project advertising the rental or leasing of such units (including weekend open house signs). Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and a height of 12 feet.
(5) 
All signs advertising the rental, lease or sale of a property or dwelling unit shall be removed within 48 hours after the property is no longer available for rent or lease, closing on the sale or completion of construction work.
(6) 
All weekend open house signs may be posted no more than 24 hours before the open house and shall be removed within four hours following the open house.
(7) 
All signs located within the right-of-way shall require a county permit or they will be removed by Wayne County.
(8) 
All permitted real estate signs shall otherwise comply with all other standards for freestanding signs set forth in this article.
E. 
Weekend open house real estate signs (off-site).
(1) 
For a residential dwelling within an established neighborhood in Huron Township, no more than two freestanding signs shall be permitted.
(2) 
For a new development in Huron Township with multiple dwellings being listed for sale, no more than three freestanding signs shall be permitted. However, additional freestanding signs may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator when circumstances exist that are unique to the property and not self-created. Approval for the additional signs shall be for up to six months, at which time another permit would have to be sought.
(3) 
Such signs shall not exceed an area of six square feet and a height of four feet.
(4) 
All signs located within the right-of-way shall require a county permit or they will be removed by Wayne County.
(5) 
All such signs may be posted no more than 24 hours before the open house and shall be removed within four hours following the open house.
(6) 
All permitted weekend open house real estate signs shall otherwise comply with all other standards for freestanding signs set forth in this article.
A. 
Where permitted. Billboards shall be permitted only adjacent to the I-275 right-of-way subject to the standards contained herein, and the Highway Advertising Act of 1972, as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCLA § 252.301 et seq.
B. 
Spacing.
(1) 
Not more than three billboards may be located per linear mile of highway regardless of the fact that such billboards may be located on different sides of the highway. The linear mile measurement shall not be limited to the boundaries of Huron Charter Township where the particular highway extends beyond such boundaries. Double-faced billboard structures (i.e., structures having back-to-back billboard faces) and V-type billboard structures having only one face visible to traffic proceeding from any given direction on a highway shall be considered as one billboard. Additionally, billboard structures having tandem billboard faces (i.e., two parallel billboard faces facing the same direction and side by side to one another) or stacked billboard faces (i.e., two billboard faces facing the same direction, with one face being directly above the other) shall be considered as one billboard. Otherwise, billboard structures having more than one billboard face shall be considered as two billboards and shall be prohibited in accordance with the minimum spacing requirement set forth in Subsection B(2) below.
(2) 
No billboard shall be located within 1,000 feet of another billboard abutting either side of the same highway.
(3) 
No billboard shall be located within 300 feet of a residential zoning district and/or existing residence. If the billboard is illuminated, this required distance shall instead be 500 feet.
(4) 
No billboard shall be located closer than 75 feet from a property line adjoining a public right-of-way or 10 feet from any interior boundary lines of the premises on which the billboard is located.
C. 
Height. The height of a billboard shall not exceed 30 feet above the level of the road upon which the billboard faces or to which the message upon the billboard is directed. In the event that the billboard is situated upon two roads having different levels, the height of the billboard shall be measured from the higher road.
D. 
Surface area. The surface display area of any side of a billboard may not exceed 300 square feet. In the case of billboard structures with tandem or stacked billboard faces, the combined surface display area of both faces may not exceed 300 square feet.
E. 
Illumination. A billboard may be illuminated, provided such illumination is concentrated on the surface of the sign and is located so as to avoid glare or reflection onto any portion of an adjacent street or highway, the path of oncoming vehicles or any adjacent premises. In no event shall any billboard have flashing or intermittent lights, nor shall the lights be permitted to rotate or oscillate.
F. 
Construction and maintenance.
(1) 
No billboard shall be on top of, cantilevered or otherwise suspended above the roof any building.
(2) 
A billboard must be constructed in such a fashion that it will withstand all wind and vibration forces that can normally be expected to occur in the vicinity. A billboard must be maintained so as to assure proper alignment of structure, continued structural soundness and continued readability of message.
A. 
Signs for outdoor sales of automobiles or vehicles. No advertising signs may be placed on-site other than the permitted maximum wall and/or ground signs as per this article. The prohibited signs include banners, flags and digital/electronic signs.
B. 
Signs for automobile filling stations, automobile repair garage, automobile service stations, automobile washes, and automobile dealerships. No advertising signs may be placed on-site other than the permitted maximum wall and/or ground signs as per this article. The prohibited signs include banners and flags, and digital/electronic signs for the display of gas prices may be permitted under the following circumstances:
(1) 
The Planning Commission may consider a digital/electronic sign for automobile filling stations as a special land use. In review of the special land use, the Commission shall consider the standards as set forth in § 530-11 and the following:
(a) 
The digital/electronic sign shall be exclusively for the display of gas prices.
(b) 
The sign message and background shall each be a single contrasting color.
(c) 
The footcandles shall comply with the requirements of § 530-116.
(d) 
The size of the electronic/digital sign message area shall not exceed 50% of the total sign surface area.
C. 
Menu board signs for drive-in and drive-through businesses.
(1) 
The Planning Commission, in its sole discretion, may approve up to two menu boards upon determination that it is integral to the nature of the business.
(2) 
Each menu board shall not exceed seven feet in height.
(3) 
One menu board (in stacking lane) shall not exceed 16 square feet and the other (at the speaker) shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.
(4) 
The area of the menu board is exclusive of the structures framing.
(5) 
All menu boards shall be single-sided.
(6) 
No menu board may be located within the required front yard and between 20 feet and 40 feet from any parcel perimeter.
(7) 
Only up to four square feet of the menu board shall include digital/electronic signage.
(8) 
The Planning Commission may consider a modified sign area, subject to the following:
(a) 
Only one of the menu boards may be increased in area.
(b) 
The menu board is completely screened from the roadway.
(c) 
Under no circumstances shall the menu board exceed 48 square feet in area.
D. 
Changeable copy signs. Manual changeable copy signs shall be permitted when incorporated into a permitted wall or ground sign, provided that the area devoted to changeable copy does not exceed 20% of the permissible sign area.
(1) 
Lettering used on manual changeable copy signs directed to local or collector streets shall not exceed three inches in height.
(2) 
Lettering used on manual changeable copy signs directed to secondary or major arterial streets shall not exceed least six inches in height.
(3) 
Lettering used on manual changeable copy signs directed to pedestrians shall be at least two inches in height.
E. 
Off-premises directional signs. Off-premises directional signs directing vehicular traffic to a church, governmental building, public parks and recreational facilities, public hospitals or educational institution may be permitted in all districts, subject to the review of the Planning Commission and the following standards:
(1) 
No more than two signs per use shall be permitted.
(2) 
The size of an off-premises directional sign shall not exceed two square feet in size.
(3) 
The height of an off-premises directional sign shall be no less than three feet nor exceed six feet. However, variations in height may be granted by the Planning Commission to accommodate vehicular visibility to avoid obstruction to visibility.
(4) 
Illumination shall not be permitted.
(5) 
Permission of the property owner where the proposed sign is to be located must be provided.
F. 
Historic markers.
(1) 
If a structure within the Township has been designated a State Historical Site or listed in the National Register of Historic Places, then a marker designating that fact, obtained from the appropriate state or federal agency, shall be permitted in addition to any other sign or signs which may lawfully be placed on the structure or the property on which the structure is located.
(2) 
Anyone wishing to place a historic marker on a structure or property shall complete and file a sign permit application with the Zoning Administrator. No fee shall be charged for a historic marker application. The Zoning Administrator shall review and approve all such applications, but always reserves the right to send the request to the Planning Commission for their consideration.
G. 
Interior window signs.
(1) 
Window sign means any sign, excluding the posting of hours of operation and/or street and building address, which is painted or mounted onto a window pane, or which is hung directly inside the window with the purpose or effect of identifying any premises from the sidewalk or street.
(2) 
Window signs shall not exceed more than 30% of each window area in which they are displayed.
(3) 
Nontemporary signs hung inside windows shall be made of clear materials, including but not limited to transparent plastic, with lettering painted or attached to them, with all hours of operation, credit card and address signs being exempt.
(4) 
Window signs do not require sign permits, nor count in the calculation of total building signage permitted.
(5) 
Permanent and/or illuminated window signs require a permit and application.
H. 
Mural signs. When a mural or graphic includes identification of an establishment or specific services, goods or products, or a representation of the types of services, goods or products provided on the site, the mural area will count towards the total permitted wall sign area. Murals are subject to special land approval and the following standards:
(1) 
No mural may be placed on any building or structure that includes nonconforming signs.
(2) 
Only one wall, facade, or surface of a building or structure may be used for a mural.
(3) 
A wall, facade, or surface that is used for a mural pertaining to the business on which it is located shall be counted as one sign. A mural will count towards the total wall signage allowed for the business; however, the Planning Commission in its sole discretion may permit murals of larger size. Larger murals shall be permitted when determined to demonstrate at least one of the following:
(a) 
Accentuates the historic features of the building.
(b) 
Masks an unattractive building facade.
(c) 
Creates an aesthetically pleasing amenity.
(d) 
Superior in aesthetics to an attached wall sign.
(4) 
The owner of record of the building or structure on which the proposed mural is to be placed shall, in writing, consent to the placement of said mural on the property, and shall agree to restore the wall, facade or surface upon which the mural is placed to its prior existing condition if and at such time the mural is not maintained by the applicant. The permit application shall include a statement detailing the applicant's plans for the maintenance of the mural.
(5) 
In the review of the special land, use the Planning Commission shall grant approval only if the following criteria are met:
(a) 
The placing of the proposed mural at the location selected by the applicant would not constitute a significant traffic safety hazard.
(b) 
Neither the mural, nor the placement of the mural, would endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
(c) 
Neither the mural, nor the placement of the mural, would be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity of the proposed location.
A. 
It shall be unlawful to display, erect, relocate, or alter any sign without obtaining a sign permit, except where otherwise noted within the chapter.
B. 
A permit shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator only if the proposed sign meets all requirements of the chapter, provided if an alteration of an existing sign is limited to the information communicated on the sign without increasing its size, structural modification of the sign shall not be required.
C. 
When a sign permit has been issued by the Township, it shall be unlawful to change, modify, alter, or otherwise deviate from the terms or conditions of said permit without prior approval of the Building Official. A written record of such approval shall be entered upon the original permit application and maintained in the files of the Township.
D. 
The application for a sign permit shall be made by the owner or tenant of the property on which the sign is to be located, or his authorized agent, or a sign contractor. Such applications shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the Township and shall be signed by the applicant.
E. 
The application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the following plans and other information:
(1) 
The name, address, and telephone number of the owner or persons entitled to possession of the sign and of the sign contractor or erector.
(2) 
The location by street address of the proposed sign structure.
(3) 
Complete information as required on application forms, including a site plan and elevation drawings of the proposed sign, caption of the proposed sign, and such other data as are pertinent to the application.
(4) 
Plans indicating the scope and structural detail of the work to be done, including details of all connections, guy lines, supports and footings, and materials to be use.
(5) 
The application, including all required information, for an electrical permit if the sign will have an electrical connection.
(6) 
A statement of valuation.