Type and Definition of Signs not Requiring Permits
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Maximum Number of Signs Per Lot
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Maximum Sign Area Per Sign* On a Residential Lot**
(square feet)
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Maximum Sign Area Per Sign* On Nonresidential Lots**
(square feet)
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Other Requirements
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Agricultural sales or Christmas tree sign: advertises the seasonal sale of agricultural products or Christmas
trees
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2
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Total of 12 square feet per lot
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Total of 50 square feet per lot
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Shall only be posted while such products are actively offered
for sale
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Charitable event sign: advertises a special
event held a maximum total of 10 days in any calendar year that primarily
is held to benefit a legitimate tax-exempt nonprofit organization,
place of worship, school, or charity
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2
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Total of 12 square feet per lot
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Total of 50 square feet per lot
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Shall be placed a maximum of 30 days prior to event and removed
a maximum of 7 days after event
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Contractor's sign: advertises a building
tradesperson, engineer or architect who is actively conducting significant
work on a particular lot that is not such person's place of business,
or a bank or agency that is financing an on-site construction project
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1 per contractor
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12 per sign
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20 per sign (or 1 sign of 60 square feet maximum may be used
if the sign is shared by multiple entities)
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Shall only be permitted while such work is actively and clearly
underway and a maximum of 30 days afterward; shall not be illuminated
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Directional sign: provides information
indicating traffic direction, entry or exit, loading or service area,
directions to apartment numbers or parking courts in a development,
fire lanes, parking or closely similar information regarding the same
lot as the sign is on, and that does not include advertising
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No maximum
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4, in addition to signs painted on pavement
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4, in addition to signs painted on pavement
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Such signs within a residential development shall not be internally
illuminated. See also § 319-54A(4) below concerning signs
not readable from a lot line or street
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Flag: a pennant made of fabric or materials
with a similar appearance that is hung in such a way to flow in the
wind and that contains an advertising message; see also "special sale
signs" below
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1
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Total of 12 square feet per lot
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Total of 50 square feet per lot
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Flags of governments or flags that simply include colors, or
art or patterns that do not contain an advertising message are not
regulated by this chapter
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Garage sale sign: advertises an occasional
garage sale/porch sale or auction
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2 per event
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2 square feet per sign
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2 square feet per sign
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Shall be placed no more than 3 days before the event, and be
removed within 24 hours after the event; shall not be attached to
trees, street sign posts, streetlight poles or utility poles
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Home-based business or accessory day-care sign: advertises a permitted home occupation or an accessory day-care
use. The number and size provisions for identification signs shall
apply
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Identification sign: only identifies
the name and/or occupation of the resident or establishment, and/or
the name, street address and/or use of a lot
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1 per street frontage
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2
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8
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Maximum total height of 8 feet above the ground if freestanding;
shall not be internally illuminated in a residential district
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Open house sign: advertises the temporary
and periodic open house of a property for sale or rent
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2 per event
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Total maximum of 12 square feet per lot
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Total maximum of 50 square feet per lot
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Shall be placed maximum of 5 days before open house begins,
and be removed maximum of 24 hours after open house ends; such sign
shall not be posted more than 6 consecutive days
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Political or issue sign: advertises a
person or party seeking political office or an opinion on a referendum,
political cause or matter of public concern
Political signs shall not be posted in public parks or on property
owned by the Borough or within a public street right-of-way, except
as may be allowed on election day outside of a polling location
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Maximum of 2 sign faces per issue or candidate per lot
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Total maximum of 12 square feet per issue or candidate per lot
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Total maximum of 50 square feet per issue or candidate per lot
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Shall be removed a maximum of 7 days after an election, vote
or referendum if the sign pertains to such a matter. Political signs
shall not be placed on property without the prior consent of the owner.
If a political sign does not meet these requirements, then it shall
be regulated as an off-premises sign.
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Public services sign: advertises the
availability of restrooms, telephone or other similar public convenience;
shall meet the same requirements as a directional sign
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Real estate sign: advertises the availability
of property on which the sign is located for sale, rent or lease
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1 per street the lot abuts
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8
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50
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Shall only be placed on the property while it is actively for
sale, lease or rent, and shall be removed a maximum of 14 days after
settlement or start of lease
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Service organization/place of worship sign: an off-premises sign providing information about an incorporated
charitable or public service organization or place of worship
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2
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12
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50
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Maximum of 2 such signs per such organization or place of worship
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Special sale sign: temporary banners,
flags and other signs that advertise a special sales event at a lawful
principal commercial business. A portable sign may be used under this
provision
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5 per nonresidential lot
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Not permitted
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Total of 50 square feet for all such banners, flags and other
temporary signs
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Shall be displayed a maximum total of 30 days per year (such
as 6 times of 5 days each). Such signs shall not flash, be internally
illuminated, or obstruct safe sight distances
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Time and temperature sign: with a sole
purpose to announce the current time and temperature, and which may
also include any nonprofit public service messages
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1
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Not permitted
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50
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The sign shall not flash
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Trespassing sign: indicating that a road
is private, that trespassing is prohibited on a lot, or controlling
certain activities such as hunting and fishing on the lot; shall meet
the same size regulations as a directional sign
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NOTES:
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"sf" = square feet; "Max." = Maximum.
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The maximum sign areas stated in this chapter apply to each
of up to two sides of each allowed sign. A sign shall not have more
than two sides. The maximum sign areas are measured in square feet.
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For the purposes of this section, a "nonresidential lot" shall
mean a lot that is occupied by a principal nonresidential use or that
is within a commercial or industrial zoning district. All other lots
shall be considered to be residential lots.
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Zoning District or Type of Use
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Total Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs
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Total Maximum Area of Wall Signs***
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Total Maximum Area of Window Signs****
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Total Maximum Area and Number of Freestanding Signs
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CD, LPD, RLD, RMD and RHD Districts: with signs
in this table limited to allowed principal nonresidential uses (such
as places of worship)
For home occupation signs, see § 319-51
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8 feet
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24 square feet on each side of a principal building for a school
or place of worship; 10 square feet on each side of a principal building
for other nonresidential principal uses
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Nonilluminated window signs are not regulated. Other window
signs shall be considered wall signs
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1 sign on each street the lot abuts, each with a maximum sign
area of 40 square feet for a school or place of worship; 10 square
feet per street frontage for other nonresidential principal uses.
See also entrance signs for major residential developments in § 319-52F below
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HCD, LIC and GIC Districts: for principal nonresidential
uses
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18 feet, except 10 feet in GIC
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2 square feet of sign area for each linear foot of building
length, on the building side on which such signs are attached
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Nonilluminated window signs are not regulated, provided they
do not cover more than 25% of all areas of windows and doors. Other
window signs shall be considered wall signs
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1 sign per street that the lot abuts, each with a maximum area
of 40 square feet
See note* below for multiple uses
A retail gas station shall be allowed an additional 30 square
feet of sign area
For drive-throughs, see note**
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NCD, CBD and any other districts not listed in this table: for principal nonresidential uses
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15 feet, except 8 feet in CBD
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2 square feet of sign area for each linear foot of building
length on the building side on which such signs are attached
See note ***** below for projecting signs
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Nonilluminated window signs are not regulated, provided they
do not cover more than 25% of all areas of windows and doors. Other
window signs shall be considered wall signs
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1 sign per street that the lot abuts, each with a maximum area
of 40 square feet, except 16 feet in CBD
A directory sign shall also be allowed if there is more than
1 establishment on the lot, which shall have a maximum height of 6
feet and a maximum sign area of 25 square feet
Sandwich board sign: 1 additional 10 square feet per side portable
folding sign is allowed per lot in a location that does not obstruct
5 feet of width for pedestrian and wheelchair access, and which is
kept inside when the business is not open
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NCD2 District: for principal nonresidential uses
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15
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2 square feet of sign area for each linear foot of building
length on the building side on which such signs are attached
See note ***** below for projecting signs
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Nonilluminated window signs are not regulated, provided they
do not cover more than 25% of all areas of windows and doors. Other
window signs shall be considered wall signs
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1 sign per street that the lot abuts, per acre of lot area.
If a lot includes 5 or more acres, then 1 additional freestanding
sign shall be allowed with a maximum area of 75 square feet. A directory
sign shall also be allowed if there is more than 1 establishment on
the lot, which shall have a maximum height of 10 feet and a maximum
sign area of 25 square feet
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NOTES:
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If a lot includes two or more distinct principal nonresidential
uses, the maximum freestanding sign area may be increased by 10 square
feet for each principal nonresidential use beyond the first nonresidential
use. For example, in the HCD District, if a lot includes three such
uses, the maximum freestanding sign area shall be 40 plus 20 equals
60 square feet.
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An allowed restaurant drive-through use may also include two
menu boards with a maximum height of 10 feet and a maximum sign area
of 60 square feet per side, provided the signs are not designed to
be readable from beyond the property line.
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An awning or canopy sign shall be regulated as a wall sign,
provided it does not extend more than three feet into a street right-of-way.
If an awning or canopy is approved by the Borough to extend further
into a right-of-way, it shall have a maximum total sign area of four
square feet.
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Signs on mostly clear doors shall be considered to be window
signs. Areas of doors that are mostly clear shall be considered to
be part of the total window area.
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In addition, a projecting sign with a maximum sign area of 12
square feet on each of two sides may: a) project perpendicular to
a building up to four feet outward; and b) may also project over part
of a sidewalk if it maintains an eight feet minimum clearance over
the ground. Such sign shall not be internally illuminated. A minimum
of one such projecting sign shall be allowed per principal business
establishment.
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