No individual, firm, partnership or corporation shall construct within the Township any signs, as defined in §
240-7, except as herein provided. An application for a permit to construct or erect a sign shall be made to the Zoning Officer and Construction Official, which application shall include plans of sufficient detail to administer this article.
In the residential districts, the following signs shall be allowed
without a permit so long as such signs are erected and located in
such a manner so as not to create a safety hazard as determined by
the Zoning Officer.
A. No-trespassing signs not more than two square feet in area.
B. No-hunting signs not more than two square feet in area.
C. One customary nameplate sign not more than two square feet in area
which may be either nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated, provided
that the source of light is shielded in such a manner that it does
not shed glare onto the street or any other adjoining property.
D. Real estate signs advertising the sale or rental of the premises
upon which said sign has been erected or a sign indicating that said
premises have been sold or rented, provided that:
(1) Such temporary signs shall be erected only on the premises to which
they relate. They shall not be permitted on any other property.
(2) The area of any such temporary sign shall not exceed six square feet.
(3) Not more than one such temporary sign shall be placed on any property
held in single and separate ownership.
(4) Such temporary signs shall be removed promptly within 10 days after
an agreement of sale or rental has been entered into. A "sold" sign
may be then located on the site for a period not to exceed 15 days.
E. Political signs advertising political preference, parties, propositions,
referendums or candidates for election may be posted 30 days prior
to Election Day. The sign shall not be lighted, shall not exceed six
square feet, shall not be located in any sight triangle and must be
removed within seven days after Election Day.
F. Contractor signs identifying architects, builders, and contractors
working on premises shall be permitted on the property during the
time their work is actively being performed at the site. The sign
shall not be lighted, shall not exceed six square feet, shall not
be located in any sight triangle and shall be removed within seven
days after the work is completed.
[Amended 11-19-2018 by Ord. No. 18-2018]
A. Special event signs will be permitted, subject to the following:
(1) Special event signs in the Neighborhood Commercial, Village Business
and Industrial Professional Recreational Zoning Districts shall be
no larger than 16 square feet. Temporary signs in any other zone district
shall be no larger than six square feet.
(2) One special event sign shall be permitted per business at any one
time.
(3) Special event signs are limited to no more than six per business
per calendar year.
(4) Special event signs may remain for no longer than 30 days and shall
be removed within seven days of any special event.
(5) Special event signs may not be displayed on any trees, telephone
poles or lighting stanchions, shall not be located in any public right-of-way
or create any visual obstruction as to be a traffic hazard.
(6) Signage used during a tent sale or special event in an area approved by the Planning Board per §
240-63F does not count against the maximum number of signs allowed under this section.
B. Sandwich board signs will be permitted, subject to the following:
(1) Sandwich board signs shall be permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial,
Village Center, Village Business and Industrial Professional Recreational
Zoning Districts.
(2) One sandwich board sign shall be permitted per business at any one
time.
(3) Sandwich board signs shall be displayed only during the hours of
operation of the businesses which they advertise and shall be brought
inside during nonoperating hours.
(4) Sandwich board signs shall be no larger than 10 square feet; 48 inches
tall, 30 inches wide.
(5) Sandwich board signs may only be located within a sidewalk immediately
adjacent to the business it serves, and in such a manner as to leave
a minimum of four feet of clearance for pedestrian traffic. Sandwich
board signs are intended for pedestrian traffic, not passing vehicles.
(6) No sandwich board sign may be located in any parking space, drive
aisle or other paved element of site parking or circulation.
C. The following signs shall be permitted as provided below:
(1) All signs located within buildings that are not visible to the public
outside said building.
(2) Temporary signs of a nonprofit or charitable organization for a specific
event, which shall be removed within seven days of any special event.
(3) Temporary signs permitted in residential zones.
[Amended 11-19-2018 by Ord. No. 18-2018]
A. Nonconforming signs may not be enlarged or otherwise altered.
B. Existing nonconforming signs may continue to exist until modified
in shape, size, illumination or structure; any modification shall
require conformance to the provisions of this section.
C. Any nonconforming sign that is damaged by any means can only be built
to its original condition. Any modification in shape, size, illumination
or structure shall require conformance to the provisions of this section.
[Amended 11-19-2018 by Ord. No. 18-2018]
A. Billboards and any other off-site advertising. All signs must be
for a use on the property.
B. Signs on accessory structures/buildings, street furniture (e.g.,
benches, tables, bike racks, etc.), fences, utility poles, trees,
railway or road bridges, bridge supports or abutments, retaining walls
or water towers.
C. A sign, device or object installed or placed on the roof of any structure
for the purpose of advertising.
D. Signs lit by means of a flashing light, or that are moving, mobile,
revolving, or electrically and/or mechanically activated in whole
or in part.
E. Signs with the optical illusion of movement by means of a design
that presents a pattern capable of reverse perspective, giving the
illusion of motion or changing of copy.
F. Inflatable signs and/or tethered balloons or neon or gas-filled decorations
that outline facade elements or windows.
G. Commercial signs in a window that serves a residential use.
H. The use and display of windsocks, banners, strings, streamers or
flags, pennants, spinners, or similar objects and devices across,
upon, over or along any premises or building, whether as part of a
sign or for advertising or public attraction, or otherwise, except
for:
(1) Real estate signs, political signs, and contractor signs as provided
for in this section.
(2) Temporary decorations customarily used for holidays or for special
events, as may be approved by the Township.
I. Signs that are placed on, or affixed to, vehicles and/or trailers
parked on a public right-of-way, public property or private property
so as to be visible from a public right-of-way, to advertise a product,
service or activity or direct people to a business or activity located
on the same or nearby property. This is not intended to prohibit signs
placed on or affixed to vehicles or trailers where the sign is incidental
to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer. However, the latter
may not be parked on commercial property overnight or for more than
a twenty-four-hour period for advertisement purposes.
J. Signs that obstruct any window or door opening used as a means of
egress, or interfere with an opening required for ventilation, or
are attached to or obstruct any standpipe, fire escape or fire hydrant.
K. Signs that obstruct the view of vehicle operators or pedestrians
entering a public roadway from any parking area, service drive, public
driveway, alley or other thoroughfare.
L. Any other sign not specifically permitted.