[Ord. No. 2014-14 § 9]
Buildings are to promote environmental health through the incorporation
of materials and/or green technology elements to a level that would
satisfy minimum LEED certification as promulgated by the United States
Green Building Council.
[Ord. No. 2014-14 § 9]
Signs which may be displayed along the Anderson Avenue corridor
are limited to wall signs, window signs, and awning/canopy signs.
a. Wall Sign Standards.
1. Wall signs may only display the name, with or without a logo, products
or services relating to uses occupying the building on which the sign
is placed.
2. A wall sign may be placed on the building facade on which the main
entrance is located; except that a wall sign may be placed on each
facade of a building having street frontage. Where an on-site parking
area abuts a building, a wall sign may also be placed at the building
entrance from the parking area, provided the parking area is not situated
between the building and a street line.
3. Wall signs may not cover any portion of a wall opening and may not
be erected in a manner which would impede egress from any door, window,
or fire escape.
4. Wall signs are not to extend above the first story of the building
or 14 feet, whichever is the lesser, and in any case, are not to extend
above a roof line.
5. A minimum height of eight feet is to be maintained from grade to
the bottom of the sign, which sign is not to project more than nine
inches from the facade.
6. Maximum area is limited to 10% of the first floor area of the facade
to which affixed; further providing, the maximum vertical dimension
of the sign does not exceed 24 inches. The maximum horizontal dimension
is limited to 75% of the facade width. Where a building may have more
than one wall sign, the dimensions of any such sign, located on other
than the facade having them main entrance, are limited to 75% of the
dimensions of the wall sign on the main entrance facade.
7. Walls signs at a building entrance from an on-site parking area,
which is not situated between the building and a street line, are
limited to an area of 12 square feet and a vertical dimension of two
feet.
b. Window Signs.
1. Window signs may be displayed in windows of facades having a street
frontage and are limited to display in first story windows.
2. Only one sign is permitted per window to a maximum of two such signs
per business use.
3. Maximum sign area is limited to 20% of the window area.
4. The signs may be internally illuminated.
5. Window signs limited to indicate membership in a retail or professional
organization or credit card or credit association, to show manufacturers'
or required licenses, or advertisements referable to sales within,
may be attached to windows on the interior of the business use provided
that the aggregate area employed for such purpose shall not exceed
20% of the total window area on which it is located. This percentage
includes, but is not limited to, any and all products/stock causing
an obstructed view through the window area, In addition, all window
tinting on any type of glazing shall be prohibited.
6. All businesses must install a backlight that will have a minimum
of a 60-watt light fixture for safety purposes, Installation of this
fixture will require a permit from the Building Department and an
inspection to be performed by the Electrical Inspector. This fixture
must be installed by a New Jersey licensed electrician.
c. Awning/Canopy Signs.
1. Awning/canopy signs may be placed on the first story of a facade
having street frontage.
2. Signs are limited to placement on the portion of the awning/canopy,
which is parallel to the street line, and may not be placed on the
end elevations.
3. Sign copy is limited to the name of the business and street address;
a logo(s) is also permitted.
4. Lettering is limited to 18 inches in height.
5. Maximum sign area is limited to 60% of the area of the awning/canopy,
excluding the aggregate area of the end elevations.