[Ord. #1809, 9-13-2005, adopted]
a.
Permits for Signs. No sign shall be constructed or
displayed prior to obtaining a permit approved by the Zoning Officer
and, if applicable, the Construction Code Enforcement Official.
b.
Sign Area Measurement. The area of any sign shall
be computed as the product of the largest horizontal width and the
largest vertical height of the lettering, illustration, display or
background. This shall not be construed to include the supporting
members of any sign which are used solely for such purpose. If the
letters, illustration, display or background are painted, printed
or attached directly to the face of the building, the height or width
of the sign shall be the height or width of the largest letter, display
or background, whichever is the greater. For signs with two display
faces, the maximum area requirement shall be permitted on each side,
provided that each display face is parallel to the other and located
on a single sign structure. Signs with more than two display faces
are prohibited.
c.
Sign Replacement or Alteration. If and when any sign
is moved, altered or replaced, except for purposes of minor and nonstructural
maintenance and/or repairs, the sign shall thereafter conform to all
requirements of this chapter.
[Ord. #1809, 9-13-2005, adopted]
a.
Signs required by any provision of law are permitted
in any zone.
b.
Signs deemed necessary to the public welfare by the
Township Committee, including parking, traffic control, directional
and warning signs on private streets and driveways, are permitted
in any zone.
c.
Customary warning, no hunting or no trespassing signs
not exceeding one square foot in area are permitted in any zone.
d.
No sign shall be located so as to interfere with traffic
visibility or traffic safety, or obstruct any parking space, parking
aisle, driveway or pedestrian walkway.
e.
No sign shall be designed and placed so as to interfere
with or be mistaken for a traffic light or similar safety device.
f.
No sign shall be erected on any lot or building which
does not pertain to the use of the lot or building unless provided
for elsewhere in this subsection. No commercial sign shall be erected
on any public property or public right-of-way unless provided for
elsewhere in this chapter or otherwise authorized by the Township
Committee.
g.
All illuminated signs shall be externally illuminated. No sign shall
be internally illuminated or lighted by means of flashing or intermittent
illumination. All lights used for the illumination of any sign, use
or building, or the areas surrounding them, or for the illumination
or display of merchandise or products of business establishments,
shall be completely shielded from view. Lights used for illumination
of any sign, whether or not such lights are attached to or are separate
from a building, shall not project light above the highest elevation
of the front wall of the building or more than 18 feet above the ground
level, whichever is less.
[Ord. #2240, 9-24-2013, amended]
h.
No sign shall incorporate or utilize neon lights.
i.
Moving or rotating signs or lights as well as streamers,
pennants and similar displays are prohibited in all zones, except
as otherwise provided for in this chapter. Municipally owned street
banners attached to approved designated utility poles may be erected
by the Township in public rights-of-way without any approval from
land use boards in the Township, provided approval is obtained from
the Township Committee.
j.
No sign shall be attached to or erected on the roof
of any building.
k.
All signs shall be maintained in good repair. Lack
of proper maintenance shall be considered abandonment, and the sign
shall be removed upon notification by the Zoning Officer.
l.
The following design standards shall apply to all
signs:
1.
Lettering and numbering on all signs shall not be
less than four inches high, except lettering and numbering on signs
in the B-1 and B-3 Zones shall not be less than three inches high.
[Ord. #2509, 12-13-2022, amended]
2.
All signs shall be constructed of permanent quality
materials and shall contain professionally drawn lettering/numbering.
3.
With the exception of temporary craftsman/contractor signs and temporary
signs for charitable uses, freestanding signs with wire supports and
any signs constructed of cardboard or corrugated plastic are prohibited.
[Ord. #2243, 10-15-2013, amended]
[Ord. #1809, 9-13-2005, adopted]
Only the following signs shall be permitted:
a.
Home Offices. One sign not exceeding two square feet
in area and six feet in height shall be permitted. The source of any
illumination shall be shielded so it is not visible from the street
or any adjoining property.
b.
Houses of Worship; Public and Private Schools. One
sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area and six feet in height shall
be permitted. The sign shall be located not less than 20 feet from
all lot lines.
c.
New Developments. For a development for which preliminary
approval has been granted by the Township, one temporary freestanding
sign not exceeding 24 square feet in area and six feet in height shall
be permitted. The sign shall be located not less than 20 feet from
all lot lines. If the development fronts on more than one street,
one sign shall be permitted along each frontage. Such sign(s) may
be displayed for a period of up to six months, and may be displayed
for additional six-month periods by renewal of the sign permit. The
sign(s) shall be removed within five days after the execution of contract
for the initial sale or lease of the last lot in the development to
be sold or leased.
d.
Sale/Lease of Buildings or Lots. One temporary sign
not exceeding four square feet in area shall be permitted, provided
the sign is removed within five days after the execution of contract
for sale or lease.
e.
Sale of Personal Vehicles. One temporary sign not
exceeding three square feet in area mounted inside the passenger compartment
of the vehicle shall be permitted, provided the vehicle is owned by
a resident of the property, currently registered and inspected and
parked in a driveway, and further provided the sale is an occasional
sale and not part of a trade or business. For sale signs on personal
property other than vehicles are prohibited.
f.
Multifamily Housing Developments in the MH-1 Zone. For each neighborhood
in the development, one main identification sign not exceeding 30
square feet in area and six feet in height shall be permitted. The
sign(s) shall be located not less than 20 feet from all tract property
lines. In addition, the Board may approve directional, wayfinding
and building identification sign(s) which are not intended to be visible
from off site, provided that each such sign shall not exceed 24 square
feet in area. Notwithstanding that off-premises signs are prohibited
as set forth elsewhere in this chapter, not more than two existing
off-site signs located along Mountain View Boulevard may be used to
identify development in the MH-1 Zone, provided that such existing
signs are located on property which is either held in common ownership
with the MH-1 Zone property or owned by an association of which the
MH-1 Zone property owner is a member.
[Ord. #2405, 9-11-2018, added]
[Ord. #1809, 9-13-2005, adopted]
a.
E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5 and M-1 Zones. Only the following
signs shall be permitted:
1.
Freestanding Signs. For each lot, one sign not exceeding
30 square feet in area and 10 feet in height shall be permitted. The
sign shall be located not less than 20 feet from all lot lines. If
the lot has more than one entrance, additional freestanding signs
may be approved by the Board, provided each additional sign does not
exceed 24 square feet in area and the legend is limited to the name
of the business(es).
2.
Wall-Mounted Signs. For each tenant, sign(s) not exceeding
24 square feet in total area shall be permitted. Each sign shall not
exceed 12 feet in width and four feet in vertical dimension. Signs
mounted perpendicular to the wall shall be permitted only if the lower
edge of such sign is not less than eight feet above the ground and
the sign does not exceed six square feet in area. If a sign is less
than eight feet above the ground, the sign may extend no more than
three inches from the wall on which it is mounted. No portion of any
sign shall extend above the limits of the wall on which it is mounted
or extend more than 18 feet above ground level.
b.
B-1, B-3 and B-4 Zones. Only the following signs shall
be permitted:
1.
Freestanding Signs. For each tenant, one sign not
exceeding six square feet in area and six feet in height shall be
permitted. The sign shall be located not less than five feet from
all lot lines and not less than 10 feet from any other freestanding
sign.
2.
Temporary Freestanding Signs. For each tenant, one
sign not exceeding six square feet in area and four feet in height
shall be permitted. The sign shall not be illuminated and may be displayed
only at times when the tenant's business is actually "open," i.e.,
actively in operation.
3.
Wall-Mounted Signs. For each tenant, sign(s) not exceeding
24 square feet in total area for each facade that faces a public right-of-way
or public parking lot shall be permitted. Each sign shall not exceed
12 feet in width and four feet in vertical dimension. Signs mounted
perpendicular to the wall shall be permitted only if the lower edge
of such sign is not less than eight feet above the ground and the
sign does not exceed six square feet in area. If a sign is less than
eight feet above the ground, the sign may extend no more than three
inches from the wall on which it is mounted. No portion of any sign
shall extend above the limits of the wall on which it is mounted or
extend more than 18 feet above ground level.
4.
Window Signs. For each tenant, permanent and temporary
signs that are not illuminated shall be permitted, provided the total
area of the signs does not exceed 50% of the tenant's total window
area.
c.
B-2 Zone. Only the following signs shall be permitted:
1.
Freestanding Signs. For each lot, one sign not exceeding
20 square feet in area and eight feet in height shall be permitted.
The sign shall be located not less than five feet from all lot lines.
A freestanding sign on a lot occupied by a neighborhood shopping center
shall not exceed 30 square feet in area and 10 feet in height.
2.
Wall-Mounted Signs. For each tenant, sign(s) not exceeding
24 square feet in total area shall be permitted. Each sign shall not
exceed 12 feet in width and four feet in vertical dimension. Signs
mounted perpendicular to the wall shall be permitted only if the lower
edge of such sign is not less than eight feet above the ground and
the sign does not exceed six square feet in area. If a sign is less
than eight feet above the ground, the sign may extend no more than
three inches from the wall on which it is mounted. No portion of any
sign shall extend above the limits of the wall on which it is mounted
or extend more than 18 feet above ground level.
3.
Window Signs. For each tenant, permanent and temporary
signs that are not illuminated shall be permitted, provided the total
area of the signs does not exceed 24 square feet.
d.
B-5 Zone. Only the following signs shall be permitted:
[Ord. #2384, 5-15-2018, amended]
1.
Main Entrance Signs. Two signs not exceeding 10 feet in height shall
be permitted. For a village center not containing a multifamily use,
each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and may identify
up to four nonresidential tenants. For a village center containing
a multifamily use, each sign shall not exceed 60 square feet in area
and may identify up to four nonresidential tenants and the multifamily
use. In addition, each sign shall be permitted to contain the words
"Dewy Meadow Village" in individual letters up to nine inches high.
2.
Tenant Directory Signs (Nonresidential Uses Only).
Two signs shall be permitted. Each sign shall not exceed 60 square
feet in area, 14 feet in height and 12 feet in vertical dimension,
and shall be located not less than five feet from any street right-of-way.
3.
Store and Multifamily Directional Signs. Sign(s) not
exceeding 24 square feet in area for each sign shall be permitted.
4.
Temporary Freestanding Signs (Nonresidential Uses
Only). For each tenant, one sign not exceeding six square feet in
area and four feet in height shall be permitted. The sign shall not
be illuminated and may be displayed only at times when the business
is actually "open," i.e., actively in operation.
5.
Wall-mounted Signs (Nonresidential Uses Only).
(a)
Building A. Two signs shall be permitted. One
sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area, 12 feet in width and
two feet in vertical dimension. Any second sign shall not be located
on the same building facade and shall not exceed 48 square feet in
area, 12 feet in width and four feet in vertical dimension. No portion
of any sign shall extend above the limits of the wall on which it
is mounted or extend more than 18 feet above ground level.
(b)
Buildings B, C, D, E, F and G. For each first
floor tenant, one sign not exceeding 24 square feet on each building
facade occupied by that tenant shall be permitted. Each sign shall
not exceed 12 feet in width and two feet in vertical dimension, unless
otherwise approved by the Board. No portion of any sign shall extend
above the limits of the wall on which it is mounted or extend more
than 18 feet above ground level.
6.
Window Signs (Nonresidential Uses Only).
(a)
First floor tenants. For each tenant, permanent
and temporary signs that are not illuminated shall be permitted, provided
the total area of the signs does not exceed 24 square feet on each
building facade occupied by that tenant.
(b)
Second floor tenants. For each tenant, only
nonilluminated window lettering shall be permitted, not to exceed
25% of the area of the window and not to exceed one sign on each building
facade occupied by that tenant.
7.
Freestanding Signs for Multifamily Use. For a village center containing
a multifamily use, one freestanding sign not exceeding 30 square feet
in area, or two freestanding signs not exceeding 20 square feet in
area per sign shall be permitted. Each sign shall identify only the
multifamily use, shall not exceed six feet in height, and shall be
located not less than 550 feet from the right-of-way of King George
Road.
8.
Parking Identification Signs for Multifamily Use. Signs designating
parking spaces reserved for multifamily units shall be permitted.
Such signs may be freestanding or affixed to buildings or curbs and
shall not exceed 1.5 square feet in area.
e.
Signs for Specific Uses/Purposes.
1.
Specialty Food Stores, Health Clubs, Restaurants,
Retail Outlet Stores, Retail Sales and Services (collectively, a "retail
center") in the E-2 Zone. Only the following signs shall be permitted,
except as otherwise approved by the Board as part of a retail center
signage program:
(a)
Main Entrance Sign. One sign not exceeding 30
square feet in area shall be permitted, provided the sign shall be
consistent with the common architectural and landscaping theme for
the retail center. Only one sign located in either the Township or
Warren Township shall be permitted, and if the sign is located in
Warren Township, the sign shall comply with the provisions of this
section.
(b)
Wall-Mounted Signs. For each tenant, one sign
not exceeding 24 square feet in area, 12 feet in width and two feet
in vertical dimension shall be permitted. No sign shall be mounted
above the first floor, and all signs shall be of a uniform design
and color scheme and be compatible with the retail center architecture.
(c)
Window Signs. For each first floor tenant, permanent
and temporary signs that are not illuminated shall be permitted, provided
the total area of the signs does not exceed 24 square feet.
2.
Specialty Food Stores, Restaurants, Retail Outlet
Stores, Retail Sales and Services (collectively, a "retail center")
in the E-3 Zone. Only the following signs shall be permitted, except
as otherwise approved by the Board as part of a retail center signage
program:
(a)
Freestanding Main Entrance Sign. One sign not
exceeding 60 square feet in area, 10 feet in vertical dimension, and
13 feet in height, shall be permitted, provided the sign shall be
consistent with the common architectural and landscaping theme for
the retail center and substantially in accordance with Figure V of
this chapter.[1] For a retail center located on a corner lot, a second
freestanding main entrance sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area
may be approved by the Board.
[Ord. #2129, § 1, 10-12-2010, amended]
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure V is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(b)
Wall-Mounted Signs. For each tenant, one sign
not exceeding 24 square feet in area shall be permitted, provided
all signs shall be of a coordinated design and color scheme and be
compatible with the retail center architecture.
(c)
Window Signs. For each first floor tenant, permanent
and temporary signs that are not illuminated shall be permitted, provided
the total area of the signs does not exceed 24 square feet.
3.
Automotive Service Stations. For any approved or existing
automotive service station, only the following signs shall be permitted:
(a)
Freestanding Sign. One sign not exceeding 30
square feet in area and ten feet in height shall be permitted. The
sign shall be located not less than five feet from all lot lines.
(b)
Wall-Mounted Signs.
(1)
Sign(s) not exceeding 24 square feet in total
area shall be permitted. Each sign shall not exceed 12 feet in width
and four feet in vertical dimension. Signs mounted perpendicular to
the wall shall be permitted only if the lower edge of such sign is
not less than eight feet above the ground and the sign does not exceed
six square feet in area. If a sign is less than eight feet above the
ground, the sign may extend no more than three inches from the wall
on which it is mounted. No portion of any sign shall extend above
the limits of the wall on which it is mounted or extend more than
18 feet above ground level.
(2)
For each service bay, one sign displayed over
the entrance door or bay shall be permitted. Each sign shall consist
only of a single line of lettering using the words "washing," "lubrication,"
"repairs," "mechanic on duty" or other similar words, and shall not
exceed eight feet in width and 12 inches in vertical dimension.
(c)
Fuel Pump Signs. For each pump, customary lettering
or other insignia that is not illuminated and is a structural part
of the pump shall be permitted. The sign(s) on each pump shall consist
only of the brand name and price of the fuel sold and other information
required by law, and shall not exceed three square feet in total area.
4.
Commercial Farms. Signs advertising a farm, farm market,
pick-your-own operation or other permitted farm activity are permitted
as follows. These signs shall be permitted in addition to any off-premises
signs authorized by the Township Committee.
(a)
Permanent Signs. For each lot, four signs shall
be permitted. Each sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area and
eight feet in height.
(b)
Temporary (Seasonal) Signs. For each lot, six
signs shall be permitted. Each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet
in area and eight feet in height, and the total area of all temporary
signs shall not exceed 128 square feet. Temporary (seasonal) signs
may be displayed only during the season when the advertised farm activity
is open for business.
5.
New Businesses. Temporary signs advertising the opening
of a new business shall be permitted for a period not to exceed 30
days. All such signs shall be maintained in an orderly manner at all
times, and, excepting number and size, shall conform to all other
applicable portions of this section.
6.
Charitable Uses. Temporary signs shall be permitted as follows:
[Ord. #2243, 10-15-2013, amended]
(a)
Off-Premises Signs. Freestanding signs not exceeding 2 1/2
feet in width and four feet in height shall be permitted, provided
the signs comply with all other applicable provisions of this section
and a permit is obtained from the Zoning Officer. Signs on Township
property shall be permitted only on those Township properties listed
on the permit form obtained from the Zoning Officer. Signs located
on any other Township property shall be prohibited.
(b)
Street Banners. Street banners shall be governed pursuant to
the Municipal Banner System Policy adopted by the Township Committee
pursuant to Resolution #070491.
7.
Sale/Lease of Buildings or Lots. One temporary sign
advertising the sale or lease of a building or lot in a nonresidential
zone shall be permitted, provided the sign does not exceed six square
feet in area and the sign is removed within five days after the execution
of contract for sale or lease. A sale/lease sign on a lot of five
acres or more with frontage of 500 feet or more shall not exceed 24
square feet in area.
8.
Craftsman/Contractor Signs. One temporary sign advertising
the business of a craftsman or contractor performing work on a lot
shall be permitted in any zone, provided the sign does not exceed
four square feet in area and the sign is not less than five feet from
any lot line. Such signs may be displayed for a period extending from
the start of work on the lot until five days after the work has been
completed, or for 30 days, whichever is the shorter period.
[Ord. #1809, 9-13-2005, adopted]
a.
Signs within the PUD-Mt. Laurel Option development
shall be governed by the following regulations:
2.
The sign plan shall be based on an integrated design
theme to include all elements in Paragraph a1 above. The lighting,
color and construction material of each sign shall be coordinated
with the architecture and construction materials of principal structures
and landscaping.
3.
Residential Neighborhood Signs.
(a)
Entry Signs. Identification signs shall be limited
to the entry areas of each neighborhood. A maximum of two such entry
signs are permitted per neighborhood. The sign face (area occupied
by lettering) shall be limited to 20 square feet, six-foot maximum
height measured from average grade and not be located within any road
right-of-way line or sight triangle.
(b)
Overall Development Identification Sign. Not
more than one permanent overall identification sign with a sign face
not to exceed 30 square feet, six-foot height and located 20 feet
from curbline shall be permitted at the entry to the PUD. The Planning
Board may, at its discretion, permit one additional sign of the same
size at a major entry point to the PUD.
4.
Village Center Signage. The applicant for a village
center shall provide a complete signage program which shall provide
a coordinated signage theme for all tenants for Board approval, including
main entrance signs, tenant directory signs and building signs, which
shall be of a uniform design and color scheme and compatible with
the project architecture. Only the following signs shall be permitted:
(a)
Main Entrance Signs. Two signs shall be permitted.
Each sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area or 10 feet in height.
(b)
Tenant Directory Signs. At each building, one
sign not exceeding 24 square feet in area and six feet in height shall
be permitted.
(c)
Wall Signs. For each tenant, one sign not exceeding
24 square feet in area on each building facade occupied by that tenant
shall be permitted.
(d)
Window Signs. For each tenant, permanent and
temporary signs that are not illuminated shall be permitted, provided
the total area of the signs does not exceed 24 square feet on each
building facade occupied by that tenant.
5.
Roadway Direction Signs. Roadway direction signs shall
be placed at appropriate locations in accordance with the plan. The
sign face of such signs shall not exceed eight square feet and shall
be no greater than six feet in height.
6.
Waivers. Waivers from standards governing size and
location of signs shall be available upon satisfactory proof to the
Planning Board that overall design and aesthetics will be improved
due to the requested waiver.
