[Adopted 5-16-2016 by Ord. No. 366]
Any organization wishing to hang a banner over a state and Township
highway must submit an application to Vanport Township in a form prepared
and made available by the Township office
Applications shall be received for installation of banners for
any location in the Township.
Each application must include the following information:
A. Exact location using state route number and segment.
B. Size and description of the banner including the message, name of
the event and sponsoring organization including whether lighting will
accompany the banner. Events must relate to a national, state, regional
or local function or charitable affair.
C. Date of installation and removal.
D. Statement that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Township
of Vanport are absolved from any responsibility for any action arising
from the use of the sign or banner.
Installation shall be performed by the applicant at its own
risk and subject to its own liability. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and the Township of Vanport shall be absolved from any responsibility
or liability that may arise from hanging the sign.
The applicant must provide proof of liability insurance covering
the banner, with a minimum coverage of $500,000 each occurrence and
$1,000,000 aggregate.
No application will be approved for a banner having a vertical
clearance of less than 18 feet over the entire width of the pavement
and shoulders. This shall include any lighting that accompanies the
banner.