A. 
Purpose. The primary purpose of these sign regulations for the City of Cortland is to identify the location or occupant for a parcel of land while protecting public health, safety and general welfare. All signs and signing systems are subject to the regulations that follow in this chapter.
B. 
Objectives. These regulations also serve to achieve the following objectives:
(1) 
Ensure right to free speech as protected under the Constitution;
(2) 
Protect property values, create a more attractive economic and business climate, and protect the physical appearance of the community;
(3) 
Provide businesses with effective means of identification while reducing visual clutter through the prevention of excessive and confusing sign displays;
(4) 
Reduce traffic conflicts or hazards by minimizing visual distractions or obstacles in or visible from the public rights-of-way;
(5) 
Minimize the adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property;
(6) 
Avoid personal injury and property damage from unsafe or confusing signs; and
(7) 
Establish a clear and impartial process for those seeking to install signs.
C. 
Applicability. The regulations of this article shall govern and control the erection, enlargement, expansion, renovation, operation, maintenance, relocation and removal of all signs within the City visible from any street, sidewalk or public open space. Any sign not expressly permitted by these regulations shall be prohibited. Regulations concerning the use and termination of nonconforming signs appear in § 300-119 of this article.
A. 
Permit required.
(1) 
Except as provided in this article, no sign shall be erected or renovated without a sign permit evidencing the compliance of such work under the provisions of this article.
(2) 
Routine sign maintenance, changing of parts designed to be changed or changing the content of a sign in any manner which does not change the physical characteristics, construction, or design of the sign shall not require a sign permit.
(3) 
The Zoning Officer shall issue a sign permit provided the application proves compliance with all standards and regulations of this chapter.
(4) 
Any variance from the sign number, size, height, or setback provisions of this article shall be subject to the standards for an area variance as set forth in Article XV of this chapter.
B. 
Application requirements.
(1) 
An application for sign permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer, who shall issue a decision within 30 days of receiving said application.
(2) 
The Zoning Officer may refer applications to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation prior to issuing a decision. Extensions to the thirty-day review period may be granted for such referral.
(3) 
Every application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the following plans and specifications, drawn to scale, indicating the:
(a) 
Method of sign construction;
(b) 
Sign dimensions, including but not limited to sign height, area, and depth;
(c) 
Sign location on the lot, building, or structure;
(d) 
Sign structure, supports, design, and materials; and
(e) 
Sign illumination apparatus, if applicable.
(4) 
Sign permit application elements shall be accurately represented as to size, area, proportion and color. The application shall also provide a calculation of the total amount of sign area presently existing on the property, and by the applicant's attestation that the sum of the areas of the requested sign or signs and the existing signs do not exceed the maximum allowed by the provisions of this chapter.
A. 
Sign area.
(1) 
The area of a sign shall include any frame and all lettering, wording, designs and symbols, together with the background, whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed. The supporting structure or bracing of a sign shall be omitted in measuring the area of the sign unless such structure or bracing is made part of the message or face of the sign.
(2) 
Where a sign consists of individual letters, words or symbols attached to or painted upon a surface, building, awning, wall or window, the area of such sign shall be calculated by determining the smallest geometric form or combination of forms that comprise all the display area and any accompanying background of a color different than the natural color of the building, awning, wall or window and any frame.
(3) 
In the case of a multifaced sign, only one side of the sign is considered in determining sign area if (1) the message is identical on both sides, and (2) the sides of the sign are back-to-back or diverge at an angle of less than 45°.
B. 
Sign height. Sign height shall be measured between grade and the highest point of the highest element of the sign.
C. 
Illumination. In no event shall an illuminated sign be placed or directed so as to permit the beams and illumination therefrom to be directed or beamed upon any adjacent public or private premises so as to cause glare or reflection that may constitute a nuisance or traffic hazard.
D. 
Wind resistance.
(1) 
Signs 20 feet in height or greater shall be capable of withstanding a wind pressure of 30 pounds per square foot and shall be so certified by the manufacturer on the design drawings.
(2) 
Signs less than 20 feet in height shall be capable of withstanding a wind pressure of 25 pounds per square foot.
E. 
Maintenance. The owner of a sign and the owner of the premises upon which the sign is erected shall maintain such sign, including its illumination sources, in neat and orderly condition and good working order at all times and so as to prevent the development of any corrosion, rotting or other deterioration in the physical appearance or safety of such sign.
F. 
Obstruction of light and air. No sign shall be erected or maintained within the zone of light obstruction for any window opening into any habitable room of any residential unit. The zone of light obstruction is a segment of a cone described horizontally by an arc drawn from the center line of the window, measured horizontally, extending to 70° on either side of the center line, at a radius of 40 feet; and described vertically by the space between a plane extending horizontally from the windowsill and a plane extending from the top of the window at an angle of 160° to the face of the building (See figure below).
300 Obstruction of Light and Air.tif
G. 
Obstruction of window. No sign shall project over, occupy or obstruct any window surface required for light or ventilation by the applicable code.
H. 
Traffic safety.
(1) 
No sign shall be maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, size, shape, content, lighting or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with, any traffic control sign, signal or device, or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(2) 
No sign, nor any part of a sign other than a supporting pole or brace no greater than 18 inches in width or diameter, shall be located lower than nine feet from the grade at the curb- or street line within a triangle formed by connecting the centerlines of any two intersecting streets as herein provided. At any intersection where at least one of the intersecting streets is a major street or secondary street as designated on the Official Map of the City, the sides of the triangle formed by the centerlines of the intersecting streets shall be 120 feet in length as measured outward from the point of intersection of said centerlines along such centerlines. At all other intersections, each of such sides shall be 80 feet in length (see figure below).
300 Traffic Safety.tif
A. 
Permitted signs.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
(1) 
Signs in the City of Cortland arc permitted based on sign type and the district in which they are located. Any sign in conformance with the applicable regulations of this chapter and the district in which it is located shall be allowed.
B. 
Signs that do not require a permit. Except as expressly provided in this article, the following signs may be erected and maintained per zoning lot without obtaining a sign permit. Each such sign must adhere to the requirements of the sign type and zoning district in which it is located.
(1) 
Banners. Up to two banners may be permitted per lot or use provided the following conditions are met:
(a) 
It shall be displayed for no more than 30 days total, per year;
[Amended 9-3-2019 by L.L. No. 6-2019]
(b) 
It shall not extend above the first floor facade of the building or project beyond property lines;
(c) 
It shall not be illuminated; and
(d) 
It must not be placed in such a manner as to impede pedestrian traffic.
(2) 
Construction signs, provided it is removed 30 days following the conclusion of the construction project.
(3) 
Community signs. Local religious organizations, governmental agencies, or other not-for-profit organizations may erect up to two signs advertising and upcoming event, sale, contest, or promotion provided the following conditions are met.
(a) 
Such sign shall be removed within 30 days of the conclusion of the activity it advertises.
(b) 
Such sign is placed on the property owned or rented by the organization for which it is intended, or with the written permission of the property owner of the site in which it is proposed to be erected.
(4) 
Directional signs. Signs that provide direction and are located entirely on the property to which they pertain and contain no commercial message. Directional signs may include, but are not limited to, signs identifying rest rooms, telephones, and parking lot entrance and exits. Such directional signs shall be allowed within the required district setback areas in so far as they do not obstruct free and clear vision to traffic.
(5) 
Flags. Flags, emblems or insignia of any nation, government, political subdivision, organization, or religion, including those of commercial and noncommercial interest. Flagpoles shall be subject to the height restrictions imposed by the zoning district in which they are located.
(6) 
Governmental signs. Any sign, public notice, or warning sign supported by federal, state or local law, including but not limited to signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any government functions. (Example: New York State inspection station or authorized repair shop identification.) There are no size requirements for governmental signs.
(7) 
Home occupation signs. A home occupation may be permitted one sign.
(8) 
Noncommercial signs. Any lot may have up to two signs containing a noncommercial message.
(9) 
Political and campaign signs. Any lot may have up to two signs provided they are removed within 30 days of the conclusion of the ballot for which they are intended to advertise.
(10) 
Real estate signs. Any lot may have up to two real estate signs provided they are located on the lot in which they are intended to advertise, and they are removed within 30 days of a completed sale.
(11) 
Temporary signs. Any lot may have up to two temporary signs provided they are located on the lot in which they are intended for, are removed within 30 days, and remain removed for at least 30 days.
(12) 
Residential rental signs. Must be building-mounted and no greater than six feet above grade, no greater than two inches in depth, unlit, and no greater than three square feet in total surface area. A uniform shape and size template will be provided by the City of Cortland. Compliance is required within one year of enactment of this chapter.
[Amended 9-3-2019 by L.L. No. 6-2019]
C. 
Prohibited signs.
(1) 
Signs for which no permit was issued or for which a permit has been revoked;
(2) 
Obsolete signs or signs that are not properly maintained, considered structurally unsound, hazardous or otherwise unsafe;
(3) 
Signs that contain words or pictures of an obscene or pornographic nature;
(4) 
Signs that emit audible sounds, odor, or visible matter;
(5) 
Signs that may be confused with a traffic control sign, signal or device or the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle; or bear one of more of the words "stop," "go slow," "caution," "danger," "warning" or other similar words; or hide from view any traffic or street sign, signal or device;
(6) 
Signs that interfere with official traffic lights or traffic control devices;
(7) 
Flashing, rotating, revolving signs/lights, except barber poles or holiday decorations; which do not violate Subsection C(4), (5) and (6) above;
(8) 
Signs with unshielded lighting devices or reflectors placed to outline or provide the background of a sign;
(9) 
Digital signs, unless a special use permit is obtained;
[Amended 9-3-2019 by L.L. No. 6-2019]
(10) 
Signs with mirrors;
(11) 
Permanent banner, pennant, windblown or inflated signs. These may be permitted as a temporary sign for a total of 30 days;
(12) 
Portable signs, except sandwich board signs;
(13) 
Signs placed on a curb, sidewalk, hydrant, utility pole, trees or other objects located on or over any street or within the public right-of-way unless otherwise permitted;
(14) 
Signs, banners, or pennants mounted on or extending above the roof of any building or structure; and
(15) 
Signs painted directly upon any unpainted stone or brick wall.
A. 
In an effort to preserve the residential character of the City's residential districts, the following standards shall apply to all residential district signs.
B. 
Ground signs. Up to one ground sign may be permitted per lot provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum height: four feet.
(2) 
Maximum sign area: seven square feet.
(3) 
Minimum setback: five feet from the sidewalk or front lot line, whichever is further from the street. Minimum of three feet from all other lot lines.
(4) 
Internal illumination may be permitted in the R-4 District only.
(5) 
A lot upon which a nonresidential permitted, specially permitted, or legal nonconforming use operates within a residential district shall be allowed one sign no more than four feet in height and 16 square feet in area.
C. 
Pole signs. Not permitted.
D. 
Wall signs. Not permitted.
E. 
Projecting signs and suspended signs. Not permitted.
F. 
Awning signs. Not permitted.
G. 
Window signs. Not permitted.
H. 
A-frame or sandwich board signs. Not permitted.
I. 
Illumination. The illumination of signage, both internal or external, is not permitted.
A. 
Signs erected within the PO and NB Districts shall conform to the following standards in order to limit their impact on the desired residential character and pedestrian environment of the district.
B. 
Ground signs. Up to one ground sign may be permitted per lot provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum height: four feet.
(2) 
Maximum sign area: seven square feet.
(3) 
Minimum setback: five feet from the sidewalk or front lot line, whichever is further from the street. Minimum of three feet from all other lot lines.
C. 
Pole signs. Not permitted.
D. 
Wall signs. Up to one wall sign may be permitted per building facade with street frontage provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum height: four feet.
(2) 
Maximum sign area: six square feet.
E. 
Projecting signs and suspended signs. Up to one sign per use may be erected provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum height: three feet.
(2) 
Maximum sign area: six square feet.
(3) 
No part of any sign shall be lower than nine feet above grade.
(4) 
No sign shall extend above the roofline of the building upon which it is erected.
(5) 
No projecting sign shall extend more than four feet from the building wall.
F. 
Awning signs. Any use within a PO or NB District may have an awning sign provided the sign is limited to the bottommost six inches of the awning or banner edge closest to the ground.
G. 
Marquee signs. Any use may be permitted one marquee sign with Planning Commission review and approval. The Planning Commission may seek recommendation from the Historic Commission, if desired.
H. 
Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed 25% of the window to which they are applied, and shall not block any window area required for light, ventilation, or emergency exit by any applicable code, nor be in any window higher than the level at which the principal use takes place. No window sign installed in a window above the ground floor shall be illuminated.
I. 
A-frame or sandwich board signs. Each legally established use may have one such sign provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
The sign is displayed only during business hours.
(2) 
The sign is not located within the public right-of-way or on public property and is located on the property on which the use is located.
J. 
Illumination requirements. Internal and external illumination may be permitted provided there is ample screening to prevent light infiltration or glare onto adjacent residential lots or uses.
K. 
A parking lot use may display one ground sign not to exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height. Such a sign must be set back five feet from the sidewalk or the front property line, whichever is furthest from the public street, and three feet from all other lot lines.
A. 
Signs erected within the CB District shall conform to the following standards in order to ensure that they positively contribute to the traditional, pedestrian-scaled development pattern of the district.
B. 
Ground signs. One ground sign per lot shall be permitted in the CB District provided the following conditions are met.
(1) 
The primary structure does not cover more than 90% of the lot.
(2) 
Maximum height: eight feet.
(3) 
Maximum sign area: 16 square feet.
(4) 
Minimum setback: five feet from the sidewalk or front lot line, whichever is further from the street. Minimum three feet from any other lot line.
C. 
Pole signs. Not permitted.
D. 
Wall signs. Up to one wall sign may be permitted per building facade with street frontage. Such sign area shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of such building street frontage. Multiple users of such lots shall share such signage proportional to their occupancy.
E. 
Projecting signs and suspended signs. Up to one sign per use may be erected provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum height: four feet.
(2) 
Maximum sign area: six square feet.
(3) 
No part of any sign shall be lower than nine feet above grade.
(4) 
No sign shall extend above the roofline of the building upon which it is erected.
(5) 
No projecting sign shall extend more than four feet from the building wall.
F. 
Awning signs. Any use within the CB District may have an awning sign provided the sign is limited to the bottommost six inches of the awning or banner edge closest to the ground.
G. 
Marquee signs. Any use may be permitted one marquee sign with Planning Commission review and approval. The Planning Commission may seek recommendation from the Historic Commission, if desired.
H. 
Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed 25% of the window to which they are applied, and shall not block any window area required for light, ventilation, or emergency exit by any applicable code, nor be in any window higher than the level at which the principal use takes place. No window sign installed in a window above the ground floor shall be illuminated.
I. 
A-Frame or sandwich board signs. Each legally established use may have one such sign provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
The sign is displayed only during business hours.
(2) 
The sign may be placed within the sidewalk or right-of-way provided it does not impede pedestrian traffic and safety.
(3) 
No sign shall be placed within the peninsula areas of Main Street or upon any sidewalk.
J. 
Illumination requirements.
(1) 
Marquee signs may utilize bare-bulb illumination upon issuance of a special use permit.
(2) 
Internal and external illumination may be permitted provided there is ample screening to prevent light infiltration or glare onto adjacent residential lots or uses.
K. 
A parking lot use may display one ground sign not to exceed 16 square feet in area or eight feet in height. Such a sign must be set back five feet from the sidewalk or the front property line, whichever is furthest from the public street, and three feet from all other lot lines.
A. 
Signs erected within the GB-1 and GB-2 Districts shall conform to the following standards in order to ensure that they maintain the desired aesthetics of the local and regional commercial areas and limit the potential for visual blight or reduced traffic safety from excessive or obtrusive commercial signage.
B. 
Ground signs. Up to one ground sign may be permitted per lot provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum height: eight feet.
(2) 
Maximum sign area: 16 square feet.
(3) 
Minimum setback: five feet from the sidewalk or front lot line, whichever is further from the street. Minimum three feet from any other lot line.
C. 
Pole signs.
(1) 
Pole signs shall only be permitted in the GB-1 District. Such a sign may be erected only where there is a minimum of 50 feet of front lot line.
(2) 
No pole sign shall be located within 300 feet of another pole sign. In order to determine whether or not a sign site conforms to this criterion, the proposed sign location shall be the point of origin for all radii to be drawn. This method of measurement recognizes the fact that portions of certain properties qualify for sign placement while other portions of the same properties may not. It is the intention of these provisions to qualify or disqualify sign sites and not whole properties when portions of such properties are outside of drawn radii.
(3) 
For pole signs lower than 20 feet, the maximum sign area shall not exceed three times the height of the sign.
(4) 
For pole signs 20 feet or higher, the maximum sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet.
(5) 
No pole sign shall exceed 60 feet in height.
(6) 
The pole itself, a front mast arm and one uplift cable shall be the only structural components used to support and stabilize the sign. All other structural components, including, but not limited to, side mast arms, stiffening braces and guy wires, are prohibited. Applicants are encouraged to use permitted support components to form an integral part of the design.
(7) 
Lots located within 800 feet of the exit of a limited-access highway may be permitted a pole sign per the extended area and height requirements listed below, provided that the supports and foundations are designed by a licensed professional engineer, and that the drawings bear such seal and signature.
(a) 
Maximum surface area permitted per sign face: 400 square feet.
(b) 
Maximum height of signs permitted: 70 feet above grade or 20 feet above the grade of the nearest lane of the limited-access highway, provided said lane is no more than 250 feet away.
D. 
Wall signs. Up to one wall sign may be permitted per building facade with street frontage provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum sign area: Such sign area shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of such building street frontage. Multiple users of such lots shall share such signage proportional to their occupancy.
E. 
Projecting signs and suspended signs. Up to one sign per use may be erected provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Maximum height: four feet.
(2) 
Maximum sign area: six square feet.
(3) 
No part of any sign shall be lower than nine feet above grade.
(4) 
No sign shall extend above the roofline of the building upon which it is erected.
(5) 
No projecting sign shall extend more than four feet from the building wall.
F. 
Awning signs. Any use within the GB-1 and GB-2 Districts may have an awning sign provided the sign is limited to the bottommost six inches of the awning or banner edge closest to the ground.
G. 
Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed 25% of the window to which they are applied, and shall not block any window area required for light, ventilation, or emergency exit by any applicable code, nor be in any window higher than the level at which the principal use takes place. No window sign installed in a window above the ground floor shall be illuminated.
H. 
A-frame or sandwich board signs. Each legally established use may have one such sign provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
The sign is displayed only during business hours.
(2) 
The sign is not located within the public right-of-way or on public property and is located on the property on which the use is located.
I. 
Illumination requirements.
(1) 
Theaters featuring live entertainment may use bare-bulb illumination upon issuance of a special use permit.
(2) 
Internal and external illumination may be permitted provided there is ample screening to prevent light infiltration or glare onto adjacent residential lots or uses.
J. 
Shopping center sign regulations. In addition to the previously listed permitted signs in commercial districts, the following signs shall also be permitted in the case of shopping centers. A shopping center includes the lot or grouping of lots that include two or more commercial uses as part of a larger commercial structure or development.
(1) 
Shopping centers with less than 35,000 square feet of leasable area:
(a) 
One ground sign, not exceeding 36 square feet in area and 15 feet in height.
(b) 
A wall sign, projecting sign, suspended sign, or awning sign may be placed for each occupant, and the total area of such signage for each occupant shall be allocated proportionately among the occupants. The total area of such signage shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage.
(c) 
The total area of all signage, including the shopping center ground sign, shall not exceed 100 square feet.
(2) 
Shopping centers with at least 35,000 square feet of leasable area, but less than 50,000 square feet of leasable area:
(a) 
One ground sign not exceeding 100 square feet in area and 20 feet in height.
(b) 
A wall sign, projecting sign, suspended sign, or awning sign may be placed for each occupant, and the total area of such signage for each occupant shall be allocated proportionately among the occupants. The total area of such signage shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage.
(3) 
Shopping centers with at least 50,000 square feet of leasable area:
(a) 
One ground sign not exceeding 150 square feet in area and 20 feet in height.
(b) 
A wall sign, projecting sign, suspended sign, or awning sign may be placed for each occupant, and the total area of such signage for each occupant shall be allocated proportionately among the occupants. The total area of such signage shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage.
A. 
Purpose. Notwithstanding the general prohibitions of off-premises signage contained in this article, it is recognized that there is an outdoor advertising industry which erects off-premises signage throughout the State of New York. Although this industry has been prohibited from various communities and has been significantly regulated by, for example, the Federal Highway Beautification Act, it is nevertheless recognized that a legitimate public service is offered by this industry, notwithstanding the adverse aesthetic effects of such signage. Therefore, it has been determined that to allow such signage as hereinafter provided for is consistent with the public interest of the residents.
B. 
Location and placement.
(1) 
Off-premises signs shall only be permitted in GB-1 Zoning District.
(2) 
Off-premises signs may not be erected within 500 feet of any residence, public or private school, or any park, playground or place of religious worship.
(3) 
Off-premises signs may not be erected on any rooftop or the wall of any building.
(4) 
No off-premises sign may be erected closer than 500 feet to an existing or proposed permitted off-premises sign.
C. 
Size and height.
(1) 
All off-premises signs shall have a maximum gross surface area of 440 square feet per sign face.
(2) 
All off-premises sign structures may have a maximum of two sign faces per structure placed in either a back-to-back or "V" configuration.
(3) 
All off-premises sign structures shall be a minimum of 10 feet off the ground and be a maximum of 35 feet above ground level.
(4) 
If the off-premises sign is to be erected on a property which is depressed below the roadway on which it is intended to be viewed, the required height shall be measured from a point perpendicular from curb level to the sign structure.
(5) 
The sign area of an off-premises sign shall not count toward the total square footage of signage permitted on-site in accordance with this article.
D. 
Construction methods.
(1) 
All off-premises sign structures shall have a maximum of one vertical support, constructed of noncorrosive material.
(2) 
The structure shall be capable of sustaining a wind load capacity of 30 pounds per square foot or a minimum of sixty-mile-per-hour winds.
(3) 
The off-premises sign faces shall be independently supported and have vertical supports of metal or galvanized steel or be otherwise treated to prevent corrosion.
E. 
Lighting. All lighting shall use indirect illumination so that it does not glare onto neighboring properties and shall have a maximum footcandle power of 1.5 upon adjoining lots.
F. 
Landscaping. All sites shall be landscaped at the base of the structure, which shall be specified by the Planning Commission in its approving resolution.
G. 
Inspection. By applying for and receiving a permit to erect an off-premises signage structure, the applicant thereby grants permission to the Building Officer and the Zoning Officer to enter upon the premises whereon the signage is erected for the purpose of inspecting the signage for compliance with the New York State Building Codes and the provisions of this section of law and any permit conditions imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Building Officer or the Zoning Officer, without prior notice or approval, may inspect all off-premises signage structures at any time.
H. 
Liability insurance. All special use permits granted must require continuing proof of valid liability insurance.
A. 
Nonconformance.
(1) 
Except as hereinafter provided, any sign erected before the effective date of the amendments to this chapter, which were adopted on December 16, 2003, and which were lawful pursuant to this chapter prior to said amendments, shall be brought into conformity with these amendments as follows:
(a) 
Signage in any residential district shall conform within six months of the effective date.
(b) 
Signage in all other districts shall conform within three years of the effective date.
(2) 
The following particularly identified nonconforming signage is allowed to continue as presently located and designed and may be repaired consistent with such design:
Tax Map Number
Location
TP#86.58-02-40
12-14 Central Avenue
TP#86.66-01-11
96-98 Main Street
TP#86.58-02-43
31 Main Street
TP#86.58-02-44
17-29 Main Street
TP#86.60-03-02
65 East Court Street
B. 
Penalties.
(1) 
Violations of the requirements of this article are subject to the penalties as set forth in Article XVIII.
(2) 
The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to enforce the removal of any signs that are in violation of this chapter. Failure to comply with any written order within 10 days shall be considered a violation.