[1971 Code § 44A-1; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I; Ord. No. 2015-06 § I]
As used in this chapter:
Any rigid or semirigid material, with or without a sign displayed
thereon, situated upon or attached to real property or mobile objects
and vehicles outdoors for the purpose of furnishing a background,
base or support on which a sign may be posted or displayed.
For determining the permitted size of a sign relative to
the face of a building, the face of the building shall be deemed to
be the building facade measured vertically from the finished grade
at the front entrance of the building to the eaves of the roof, regardless
of any overhangs or recesses, and measured horizontally from each
edge of the building, regardless of any recesses or projections. Where
there are multiple uses within the building, the measurement shall
utilize the linear and vertical distances of the building facade fronting
on the street and occupied by the individual use.
DIRECTORY OF OCCUPANTS SIGNA sign or plate attached to and/or painted upon the facade of a building listing the tenants or occupants thereof and their respective professions or business activities.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNA sign or device intended to direct or point toward a place or which gives verbal directions of any sort.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNAny sign, symbol, trademark, structure or similar device used to identify the occupant of any structure, the product made or the activity being pursued by any individual business service or industrial activity.
OFFICIAL SIGNAny sign, symbol or device erected and maintained by the Federal Government, the State of New Jersey, the County of Monmouth or the Township of Millstone for the purpose of informing or guiding the public or for the protection and promotion of health, safety, convenience and general welfare; or any sign of a civic, fraternal or religious organization specifically authorized by the Township Committee.
A company in the business of leasing outdoor advertising
space and under the licensing power of the Outdoor Advertising Tax
Bureau of the Department of Treasury of the State of New Jersey.
GROUND SIGNA self-supporting sign connected to the ground and independent of any other structure, including pylon, pedestal, or individual post-type supports.
PROJECTING SIGNA sign attached to the building wall which neither extends more than 15 inches from the face of the wall nor projects nearer to the ground surface than 10 feet nor projects above the roof line or storefront facade line nor extends beyond the ends of the facade or building.
WALL SIGNA flat sign attached to and/or painted upon a building wall which extends not more than 15 inches from the wall and is not extended above the top or beyond the ends of the facade.
FREESTANDING SIGNAny sign not attached to any building and supported by one or more columns, pedestals, post-type supports or uprights which are firmly imbedded in the ground.
WINDOW SIGNAny representation painted, stenciled, affixed to or hung behind a window or the glass of a door that can be seen from the outside of the building.
The outdoor and/or indoor display of any writing, printing,
picture, painting, emblem, drawing or similar device intended to invite
or draw the attention of the public to any activity, goods, merchandise,
property, business, services, entertainment, amusement or industrial
activity or establishment.
[1971 Code § 44A-2; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 95-12 § I; Ord. No. 05-12 § I; Ord. No. 2015-06 § 2]
Only those signs which are exactly described in this subsection
shall be allowed without a permit. Any sign, whether temporary or
permanent, not listed or described herein shall require a permit.
This permit shall be obtained from the Township Zoning Officer. The
following signs shall be permitted within the purview of this subsection:
a.
Directional signs for the convenience of the general public to identify
parking areas, loading zones and entrances and exits and similar type
signs, which shall not exceed eight square feet in area. Business
names or personal names are allowed but shall not include advertising
messages.
b.
Traffic signs, whether temporary or permanent, for the purpose of
regulating traffic, when installed by persons authorized by the Township,
the County, the State or the United States Government.
c.
Transportation signs indicating public transportation stops, including
bus stops, when installed by the Township or a public transportation
agency.
d.
Historical tablets, cornerstones, memorial plaques, and emblems which
do not exceed six square feet in surface area and which are installed
by government agencies or religious or authorized organizations.
e.
Warning and no trespassing signs, not to exceed two square feet in
surface area.
f.
Flags or emblems of religious, educational or governmental organizations
or individuals, which flags or emblems shall be flown from supports
on the buildings or grounds being occupied by the organization.
g.
Name and number plates on a house, apartment or mailbox, identifying
the residents, not to exceed 60 square inches.
h.
Lawn signs identifying residents, not to exceed two square feet in
surface area, or if double faced, a total of four square feet for
both sides. Such signs shall be nonilluminated, except by a light
which is an integral part of a lamppost if used as a support. No advertising
messages are permitted.
i.
Signs posted by governmental agencies or by governmental statute,
order or regulation.
j.
Signs which are an integral part of vending machines, including gasoline
pumps and milk machines, which shall not exceed two square feet.
k.
Real estate signs announcing the sale, rental or lease of the premises
on which the sign is located, the sign not to exceed four square feet
of surface. If double-faced, the sign shall not exceed eight square
feet for both sides. The sign shall be nonilluminated. Such sign shall
not be closer to the lot line than 1/2 the distance between the building
line and the lot line, as defined by the Zoning Ordinance of the Township.
Such signs shall not be located closer to other such signs than one
in every 200 feet, measured either along the front of a lot or along
the depth of a lot.
l.
Posting signs prohibiting hunting, not to exceed two square feet.
m.
Signs advertising local farm products, not to exceed eight square
feet; if double-faced, 16 square feet.
n.
Garage sale signs not to exceed four square feet or eight square
feet if double-faced.
o.
Temporary signs for fund-raising or charitable functions or public
or political activities. Signs shall not exceed 32 square feet and
shall not exceed eight feet in height. Signs shall be removed within
15 days from the termination of the event.
p.
Signs or banners advertising the business or product of a sponsor
of a nonprofit organization devoted to providing recreational opportunities
for youth under the age of 18 years. Such signs or banners shall be
subject to the following restrictions:
1.
Shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.
2.
The top of the sign or banner shall not extend higher than five feet
from ground level.
3.
Shall only be displayed around the perimeter of the athletic field
and such signs or banners must face toward the interior of the athletic
field.
4.
May be displayed not more than one week prior to the official opening
of the season of the sport they are sponsoring and must be removed
not later than one week after the close of such season. In no circumstance
shall any such signs or banners be displayed for more than 16 weeks
within the calendar year.
5.
Such signs or banners shall not be allowed to fall into disrepair
and shall be properly maintained.
q.
Interior window signs, whether temporary or permanent, that are painted,
stenciled or otherwise permanently or temporarily affixed to or directly
behind a window or the glass of a door, including interior non-flashing
neon signs, and that are visible from the outside of the building,
provided that each sign does not exceed six square feet in area and
that the total area of all window signs does not exceed 20% of the
window or glass door area to which the sign(s) is/are affixed or behind.
[1971 Code § 44A-5; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 01-16 § I; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
The following signs are permitted in a Residential Zone:
a.
An informational sign or bulletin board, which may be illuminated,
of not more than 20 square feet in area for a religious or similar
public facility or institution, including hospitals, nursing homes,
private schools, service organizations, recreational facilities and
other such uses, together with incidental signs, which may be illuminated,
not to exceed four square feet in area, necessary to provide direction
or describe specific buildings in connection with such uses. No signs
shall be located nearer to any lot line than 15 feet.
b.
A business sign of not more than two square feet of surface area
for a single-faced sign or a total of four square feet for double-faced
signs in connection with a business or professional office located
in a home.
1.
The sign may be mounted flat against the face of the building or
on a single freestanding post, as a lawn sign, and shall not be located
closer to any lot line than 1/2 the distance between the lot line
and the building line.
2.
If the building has more than one use, all names shall appear on
one sign, which sign shall have a maximum of eight square feet per
side. Such sign may be illuminated and shall state the name of the
occupant, his business or profession and house number only. Freestanding
signs shall not exceed six feet in height above ground level.
c.
A business or store which has been allowed in this area may have
one illuminated flat sign against the building, and, if located on
a corner, two such signs shall be permitted, one facing each street.
1.
The area of each sign shall not exceed 10% of the area of the side
of the building to which the sign is attached or 32 square feet, whichever
is the lesser.
2.
The business or store, instead of having a sign affixed to the building,
may have an illuminated freestanding sign which shall not exceed 10
feet in overall height.
d.
1.
In the case of a residential development under construction, not
more than two nonilluminated, temporary, freestanding real estate
signs of not more than a total combined area of 32 square feet of
sign surface may be permitted. The sign shall not exceed eight feet
in height. Sign approval must be obtained as part of the subdivision
or site plan approval or as a freestanding sign not included in a
subdivision or site plan approval. The approval shall limit the sign
life to the period that the development is covered by a performance
bond or three years, whichever is less. The Board issuing the approval
may extend this interval for good cause. No sign shall be erected
until preliminary development approval. Such signs shall be kept in
good repair and shall be located on the site where construction is
taking place.
2.
No signs indicating or displaying directions to a residential subdivision
shall be erected, temporary or otherwise.
3.
No signs advertising banks or other financial funding institutions
or services shall be erected.
e.
The rental or sales office of such residential development may have
one illuminated sign identifying it as a rental or sales office only.
Such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet for a single-faced sign
or 24 square feet for a double-faced sign.
1.
No freestanding sign shall be located closer to any lot line than
1/2 the distance between the lot line and the building line.
2.
The overall height of any such sign shall not exceed five feet above
ground level.
3.
Each such sign shall be removed no later than 10 days from the date
that the homes or units planned for the development have been sold
or rented.
[1971 Code § 44A-6; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 01-26 § II; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
The following signs are permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial
and Highway Commercial Zones:
b.
Each business or commercial use may have one illuminated flat sign
displayed on the face of the building. If the property is located
on a corner lot, one sign shall be permitted on each side of the building
facing each street. The total area of said sign shall not exceed 10%
of the area of the face of the building to which the sign is attached
or 60 square feet, whichever is less. The aforesaid sign shall advertise
only the business and product occupying the space.
c.
Each business or commercial use may display one freestanding illuminated
sign. Such sign shall advertise only the business or use occupying
the space. The size of the sign face or faces shall be determined
by the linear dimension of the side of the lot facing the street or
highway in accordance with the following table:
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Chart A
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|---|---|---|
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Frontage (feet)
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Type of Sign
|
Maximum Size (square feet)
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Up to 50
|
1 single-faced
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32
|
|
1 double-faced
|
32 for each face
| |
|
Up to 100
|
1 single-faced
|
64
|
|
1 double-faced
|
64 for each face
| |
|
100 and over
|
1 single-faced
|
96
|
|
1 double-faced
|
96 for each face
| |
1.
No sign shall be closer than 15 feet to any lot line or building
line.
2.
A ground sign more than 60 square feet in area shall not exceed 22
feet in height above adjacent roadway grade or adjacent finished grade,
whichever is less. A ground sign of 60 square feet or less shall not
exceed 18 feet in height.
d.
Two single faced, freestanding, nonilluminated, temporary real estate
signs may be displayed, which signs shall not exceed 32 square feet
of surface area for each sign. In lieu thereof, there shall be permitted
one double-faced sign which shall not exceed 32 square feet of surface
area for each face. The sign or signs shall pertain only to the sale,
lease or rental of the property on which it is located. Lots having
a frontage of 400 feet or greater may display two single-faced signs
which shall not exceed an area of 64 square feet each or, in lieu
thereof, one double-faced sign, each face of which shall not exceed
64 square feet in surface area. No such sign shall be closer than
15 feet to any lot line.
[1971 Code § 44A-7; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 01-26 § II; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
a.
If the center faces upon more than one street, there shall be permitted
one sign for each street adjoining the center; provided, however,
that no sign shall be closer to any other sign than 300 feet.
b.
No sign shall be closer than 15 feet to any lot line.
c.
No sign shall exceed 20% of the area of the face of the building
or face of the space being occupied for the first 500 square feet
of such facing. Such sign shall not exceed 100 square feet in size
for a building which does not exceed 1,000 square feet in face area.
In the event the face area of the building exceeds 1,000 square feet,
the sign affixed to such building shall not exceed 10% of such building
face area. The term face of the building as used herein shall mean
that part of the building containing the front entrance to the building.
Such sign shall advertise only the business or use occupying the space.
[1971 Code § 44A-8; Ord. 9-3-74; New; Ord. No. 01-26 § II; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
The following signs are permitted in the Business Park Zone:
b.
An occupant of a planned industrial park or of a separate industrial
use may display flat signs or letters on its building to identify
the company and its principal products.
c.
Each industrial use or occupant in this zone may display one freestanding sign identifying the company and its principal products in accordance with the standards established in Chart A herein. In the case of a business use abutting a State highway, such sign or signs may have an area and be of a size in accordance with the chart set forth in § 35-15-2.3b. Any such industrial use or occupant which faces upon more than one street may display one such sign for each such street which shall not exceed 96 square feet. No freestanding sign shall exceed 35 feet in height above ground level. No freestanding sign shall be located closer than 15 feet to any property line or building line.
d.
A planned industrial park shall be permitted one freestanding sign,
to identify the industrial park, not exceeding 96 square feet in size.
Such identification sign may be illuminated and may be single-faced
or double-faced. The structure on which such identification sign is
located may also provide for the identification of the tenants and/or
occupants, since each shall not exceed 80 square feet in size for
each surface area of such tenant or occupant sign.
e.
Industrial uses may display entrance, exit, shipping and receiving
directional signs which may be illuminated. No such sign shall exceed
16 square feet in surface.
f.
One temporary real estate sign shall be permitted to advertise a
property for sale, rental or lease. Such sign shall be located only
on the aforesaid property which is for sale, rental or lease. The
sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in surface area if it is a single-faced
sign or 100 square feet if a double-faced sign. Such sign shall not
exceed 15 feet in height above ground level. Such sign shall not be
closer than 15 feet to any lot line. The sign shall be removed within
30 days from sale, rental or leasing of said property.
[Ord. No. 2015-06 § 3]
All signs permitted in § 35-15-2.5 for the "BP" Business Park Zone shall be permitted in the Planned Commercial Development Zone.
[Ord. No. 2015-06 § 3]
The following signs are permitted in the Recreation Camp Zone:
a.
One ground sign, which may be illuminated, not exceeding 25 square
feet in area and six feet in height, may be permitted for a recreation
camp at each public entrance into the camp.
b.
Incidental signs, which may be illuminated, not exceeding four square
feet in area, may be permitted if found by the approving Board or
by the Zoning Officer to be necessary to provide direction or describe
specific buildings in connection with such uses.
c.
Additional signage within the interior of the site may be approved
by the approving Board or by the Zoning Officer for directional purposes
or other good cause shown by the applicant.
d.
No signs shall be located closer than 15 feet to any lot line.
[1971 Code § 44A-3; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I; Ord. No. 2015-06 § 4]
The following signs or types of signs shall be prohibited in
all areas of the Township:
a.
Signs using red, amber, or green lights placed within 100 feet of
traffic control signals.
b.
Moving or revolving signs and signs using blinking, flashing, vibrating,
flicker, tracer and sequential lighting, but shall not include time
and temperature signs or any other signs expressly permitted elsewhere
in the ordinance.
c.
Signs using reflective material which sparkles, glitters or reflects
lights in such a manner as to be deemed by the Zoning Officer and
Police Official of the Township to be a traffic hazard.
d.
Any sign which, in the judgment of the Zoning Officer and Police
Official, is a traffic hazard.
e.
Signs or advertising matter of an indecent or obscene nature.
f.
Signs using wording such as "stop," "look" or "danger" which are
placed in a manner or position which, in the judgment of the Zoning
Officer and the Police Official, interferes with traffic or acts as
a traffic hazard.
g.
Any sign which causes confusion with existing governmental or duly
authorized signs.
h.
Signs causing radio, television or other communication system interference
due to light or control mechanisms.
i.
Signs obstructing doors, fire escapes or stairways or keeping light
or air from windows used in living quarters.
j.
Flags, banners, strings of banners, pinwheels, A-type signs, sandwich
type signs, sidewalk signs, curb signs or similar advertising devices.
k.
Any sign spanning a public street, except those temporary signs advertising
or drawing attention to a legitimate and recognized charitable or
fund campaign or official Township function.
l.
Signs on poles maintained by public utilities or on trees and fences
or attached to signs or buildings owned by other persons.
m.
Any series of two or more signs placed along a street or highway,
all carrying a single advertising message, part of which is contained
on each sign.
n.
Signs posted in any fashion on poles, posts, trees, sidewalks, curbs
or on any Township property.
o.
Exterior moving signs of any kind.
p.
Outdoor neon signs in which the neon tube is directly exposed to
view.
q.
Signs which project beyond the property line.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
All signs and advertising displays other than those expressly excluded in § 35-15-2.1 of this article shall require sign permits.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
To obtain the permit the owner of the proposed sign shall make
application to the Zoning Officer on forms provided by him. An applicant
shall also provide the Zoning Officer with a sketch of the proposed
construction and shall pay the subscribed fee.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 88-11 § 1; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
The fee for signs shall be the fee stated in § 5-35 of the Revised General Ordinances.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
a.
When the name or advertising message is divided between a number
of panels or parts, it shall be considered as one sign. When the sign
has been installed, the Zoning Officer shall be notified so that he
may make a final inspection.
b.
After a permit has been obtained, the copy (wording or pictures) on a sign may be changed without the necessity of obtaining a new permit or payment of additional fees, provided such change does not create a violation of § 35-15-3 of this article. If the sign becomes the property of another person, no new permit shall be required for the term of the existing permit.
c.
No sign may be enlarged without obtaining a new permit.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
a.
A permit to erect or maintain a sign may be revoked for any one or
more of the following causes:
1.
Whenever the application used in obtaining a permit is false or misleading.
2.
Whenever any of the provisions of this article are violated.
3.
Whenever a licensed structure is not being maintained in a safe,
sound and good condition.
4.
No permit will be revoked for any of said causes until a five-day
notice has been given the permittee, which five-day notice shall be
served either personally or by certified mail. Any permittee will
be given a hearing thereon by the Zoning Officer if promptly requested
within the five-day period. Such request shall be in writing and addressed
to the Township Zoning Officer.
5.
If the permit for a sign is revoked, the permittee shall remove the
sign, advertising structure or space within 30 days of written notification
of the revocation unless an appeal is initiated within the 30 days.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
a.
Freestanding signs shall be supported by posts or pylons of durable
materials which may include concrete, steel, treated wood or other
suitable material, or any combination of same. Posts or pylons for
freestanding signs shall be set securely in the ground or concrete
so that the sign will be capable of withstanding high winds, and further,
in accordance with the State Uniform Construction Code, which Code
is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length.
b.
Only the basic supports, which include posts or pylons, shall be
permitted; other bracing from the ground to the sign or sign post,
approved by the Construction Official, shall be allowed.
c.
Where a freestanding sign is subject to damage by cars or trucks,
as in the case of a sign located in or near a parking area, loading
area or driveway, such structure shall be sufficiently reinforced
at its base to minimize the possibility of damage; or a curbed enclosure
or island shall be provided within which such sign shall be located.
d.
Where a sign is supported by a pylon whose surface is being used
for an advertising message, the area of the pylon shall be considered
as part of the total allowable sign surface.
e.
Molding or frames shall not be considered as part of the sign surface;
provided, however, that no advertising legend shall appear thereon.
f.
All sign backings and supporting structures shall be painted poster
green or equivalent.
[1971 Code § 44A-4, Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
a.
Any sign to be attached flat against the surface of a building shall
be constructed of durable materials. The sign shall be attached securely
to the building with non-rusting metal hardware.
b.
When a sign is to be installed on a masonry building, holes shall
be drilled in the masonry and proper non-rusting metal hardware of
the expansion type shall be used. Wood plugs shall not be used in
the drilled holes. Moldings or frames shall be considered as part
of the total allowable sign area.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
The area of a sign consisting of individual letters or figures
shall be considered as the total area of the smallest rectangle or
rectangles which can enclose each letter or figure individually.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
a.
Wiring of illuminated signs shall meet the electric standards of
the Township.
b.
Where illuminated signs are permitted, illumination may be provided
by floodlights, spotlights, ordinary incandescent bulbs, fluorescent
tubes or mercury vapor lamps. However, regardless of type of illumination
employed, the sign shall be properly shielded and located so as to
prevent glare or blinding effects upon any line of moving traffic
and so as not to be offensive to residents of the area.
c.
Nonconforming illumination, whether used for existing signs or new
signs, shall be corrected within 30 days from the mailing to the owner,
by the Construction Official, of a written notice to correct. Failure
to correct the illumination so as to make it conform with the requirements
of this article shall result in the removal of the nonconforming sign
at the expense of the owner of the same.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
No commercial establishment shall be permitted to have more
than two 40 square foot signs for the purposes of promoting sales
of seasonal type products. Such signs may be displayed outside the
building itself.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
Existing permanent type signs or displays which do not conform
to the requirements or standards provided in this article may be displayed
and maintained or the copy (wording or pictures) may be changed, provided
that such signs are properly maintained. In the event, however, that
the signs or displays are not maintained or are established to be
unsafe or in a state of neglect by the Zoning Officer, and in the
event that the condition has not been corrected within 30 days from
the time that the owner has been notified, in writing by the Zoning
Officer, of the condition, the sign or signs shall be removed at the
expense of the owner, and no permit shall be issued for a similar
nonconforming structure.
[1971 Code § 44A-4; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
All signs or displays shall be maintained. In the event that
any sign or display is not maintained or is permitted to become unsafe,
in the judgment of the Zoning Officer, or in the event that the maintenance
contract provided for is permitted to expire, and the owner of the
sign does not correct this situation, the Zoning Officer may allow
up to 30 days to either correct the situation or remove the sign.
If the sign is removed, it shall be at the expense of the owner.
[Ord. No. 05-12 § I; Ord. No. 05-42 § 1]
a.
Purpose. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-39g of the Municipal
Land Use Law, the purpose of these ordinance provisions is to regulate
the location, placement, size and design of outdoor advertising signs
along Interstate Route I-195 in Millstone Township in a manner that
balances the need for such signage to stimulate economic and commercial
activity within the State of New Jersey and the steadfast goal of
Millstone Township to maintain the rural character of the Township.
b.
Definition. For the purposes of this Land Use and Development Regulations
Ordinance, an "outdoor advertising sign" means a sign required to
be permitted by Millstone Township pursuant to P.L. 1991, c.413 (C.27:5-5
et seq.).
c.
Where Permitted. Outdoor advertising signs shall be permitted only
on those lots within the "BP" Business Park zoning district in Millstone
Township which directly abut Interstate Route I-195.
d.
Additional Location Criteria. In addition to being located on lots
within the "BP" zoning district which directly abut Interstate Route
I-195, the following additional criteria for the location of any outdoor
advertising sign shall be met:
1.
No outdoor advertising sign shall be located within 500 feet from
any residential zoning district, except that this provision shall
not apply to any residential zoning district boundary line located
within the Interstate Route I-195 right-of-way;
2.
No outdoor advertising sign within 500 feet of an interchange of
the Interstate highway; and
3.
No outdoor advertising sign shall be located within 1,000 feet from
any other outdoor advertising sign.
e.
Size, Height and Setback Requirements. The design of any outdoor
advertising sign shall meet the following size, height and setback
requirements:
1.
Each sign face shall not exceed 672 square feet in area;
2.
The maximum width of each sign face shall not exceed 48 feet and
the maximum height of any sign face shall not exceed 14 feet;
3.
"V-type" signs, which have two sign faces in the shape of the letter
"V" when viewed from above, with the faces oriented in opposite directions,
are permitted;
4.
The sign face, or faces in the case of "V-type" signs, shall be supported
by a single steel pole which, together with the sign face(s), shall
not exceed a total height of 40 feet measured from the grade of the
paved portion of Interstate Route I-195 closest to the base of the
pole or a total height of 50 feet measured from the grade at the base
of the pole, whichever measurement results in the lowest pole height;
5.
No portion of any sign shall be located closer than 10 feet to the
right-of-way line of Interstate Route I-195 nor closer than 100 feet
to the paved cartway of the interstate highway; and
6.
No portion of any sign shall be located closer than 150 feet to any
other lot line, provided that the 500-foot setback requirement indicated
in § 35-15-17d1 hereinabove shall apply when the subject
lot line is a zone boundary line with any residential zoning district
other than a residential zone boundary line located within the Interstate
Route I-195 right-of-way.
f.
Other Design Requirements. In addition to the size, height and setback requirements indicated in § 35-15-6e hereinabove, the following additional design requirements shall be met:
1.
Illumination of any sign face shall be shielded to prevent the light
source from being seen from any direction;
2.
No illumination of any sign shall occur between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m.;
3.
The sign shall be kept in a well-maintained condition at all times;
and
4.
The rear of all sign faces and the supporting structure for "V-type"
signs shall be finished for aesthetic purposes.
g.
Prohibited Sign Designs. The following types of outdoor advertising
signs are prohibited:
1.
Signs which contain, include or are illuminated by any flashing,
intermittent, scrolling or moving light or lights;
2.
Multiple message signs which change the message or copy electronically
or by the movement or rotation of panels or slats; and
3.
Embellishments, cutouts and/or extensions to a sign which in any
way increase the size of the sign beyond the maximum permitted forty-eight-foot
by fourteen-foot dimensions.
[1971 Code § 44A-11; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
The provisions of this article are the minimum requirements
for promotion of health, safety and public welfare; and whenever the
requirements of this article are at variance with the requirements
of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the
most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern.
[1971 Code § 44A-12; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
Variations from the requirements contained in §§ 15-2.3 through 15-2.5 hereof shall be permitted upon application to and approval of the Township Committee through the Zoning Officer.
[1971 Code § 44A-9; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I; Ord. No. 05-46 § I]
Any existing billboard and poster panel may be maintained, altered
or rebuilt in its existing location, but any billboard or poster panel
which is hereinafter razed, demolished or obliterated shall not be
replaced in any form or in any location.
[1971 Code § 44A-10; Ord. 9-3-74; Ord. No. 05-12 § I]
A violation of any of the provisions of this article shall result
in a penalty of up to $50 for the first offense or loss of privilege
of displaying the sign or signs in question for a period of one month,
or both. For a second offense or any subsequent offense, the penalty
shall be a maximum of $150 or a loss of privilege of displaying the
sign or signs for a period of up to six months, or both.
