[Added 10-5-2004 by Ord. No. O-04-38[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. O-04-38 provided
for moving the existing sign regulations, previously codified in a
separate chapter of the Code, into this chapter.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
A.
Purposes.
The purpose and intent of this section is to regulate the use of signs
so that they are compatible with their surroundings, to promote the
aesthetic character of the Township, to establish signs that are compatible
with the architectural requirements for nonresidential buildings and
uses, to preserve the natural appearance of the Township, to promote
traffic safety, to maintain property values, to express the identity
of individual proprietors and of the Township as a whole, and to regulate
signs so that they are legible in the circumstances in which they
are seen and are constructed to standards which promote the safety,
health and general welfare of the public.
B.
Restrictions.
It shall be unlawful to erect, display or maintain any sign that does
not comply with the standards and regulations hereinafter set forth.
C.
ADVERTISING STRUCTURE
FUNCTIONAL SIGN TYPES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
IMMORAL SIGN
(1)
(2)
(3)
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN COMPANY
PHYSICAL SIGN TYPES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
POLITICAL SIGN
PORTABLE SIGN
SIGN
SNIPE SIGN
Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
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.
DIRECTORY OF OCCUPANTS SIGNA sign or plate attached to 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 or any structure, the product made, or the activity being pursued by any individual business service, commercial or industrial activity.
OFFICIAL SIGNAny sign, symbol or device erected and maintained by the federal government, the State of New Jersey, County of Monmouth or the Township of Freehold 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 sign that has the quality of any description or representation,
in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct or sexual excitement,
when it:
Predominately appeals to the prurient, shameful or morbid interest
of minors in sex; and
Is patently offensive to contemporary standards in the adult
community as a whole with respect to what is suitable sexual material
for minors; and
Taken as a whole, lacks literary, artistic, political or scientific
value.
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 OR MONUMENT 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 roofline or storefront facade line, nor extends beyond the ends of the facade or building.
WALL SIGNA flat sign attached to 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.
WINDOW SIGNAny sign mounted inside a window for display to the public passersby outside the window.
ROOF SIGNA sign located wholly upon or over the roof of any building.
Temporary signs supporting candidates for office or urging
action on any other matter on the ballot of primary, general and/or
special elections.
Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other
permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including,
but not limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels;
signs converted to "A" or "T" frames; menu and sandwich board signs;
balloons or helium- or air-filled material or plastic devices used
as signs or advertising; umbrellas used for advertising; signs attached
to or painted on vehicles and visible from the public right-of-way,
unless said vehicle is used with such sign in the normal day-to-day
operations of the business; and pole or wind flags of plastic or other
lightweight material whether or not containing a message of any kind.
The outdoor 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.
Any sign, generally of a temporary nature, made of any material
when such a sign is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise
attached to a tree, pole, stake or fence or to any other structure.
Only those signs which are exactly described
in this section shall be allowed without a permit. Any sign, whether
temporary or permanent, not listed or described herein, shall be permitted
within the purview of this section.
A.
Directional signs for the convenience of the general
public to identify parking areas, loading zones, 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, by the County of Monmouth, by the State of New Jersey
or by the United States government.
C.
Transportation signs, including 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, religious or other authorized
organizations.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
E.
Warning and no trespassing signs, not to exceed two
square feet in surface area.
F.
Flags or emblems of religious, educational, 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 identifying the residents on
a house, apartment or mailbox, not to exceed 60 square inches.
H.
Lawn signs identifying resident's name or street number,
not to exceed two square feet in surface area; if double face, a total
of three square feet for both sides; signs to be nonilluminated, except
by light which is an integral part of a lamppost if used as support;
no advertising messages permitted.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
I.
Signs posted by governmental agencies pursuant to
governmental statute, order or regulation.
[Amended 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. O-05-48]
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, such sign not
to exceed four square feet of surface. If double-faced, the sign shall
not exceed a total of eight square feet for both sides. The sign shall
be nonilluminated. Such sign shall not be closer to the lot line than
one-half the distance between the building line and the lot line,
as defined by the zoning provisions of this chapter. 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 sidelines of
a lot.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
L.
Political signs. Signs pertaining to federal, state,
county or local political candidates or questions to be voted upon
by the residents of the Township at an upcoming election, provided
that:
[Amended 5-23-2006 by Ord. No. O-06-17; 2-22-2011 by Ord. No.
O-11-3]
(1)
Erection/placement of the sign is with permission
of the person(s) or entity/entities who/which own or have legal control
over the property upon which the sign is to be erected/placed.
(2)
Erection/placement of sign is removed not more than
14 days after the election.
(3)
Placement of signs on public property shall comply
with each of the following:
(a)
There shall be at least 100 feet of separation
between signs of a particular candidate or campaign; and
(b)
All signs must be farther than two feet from
the curb, or, if no curb, from the edge of the paved roadway; and
(c)
No political sign shall be located or placed
closer than 10 feet to any other sign of a candidate or campaign.
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.
Signs using blinking, flashing, vibrating, moving,
rotating or flickering lights or illuminations, or varying in intensity
of color or brightness, except for time-temperature-date signs.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
C.
Signs using reflective material which sparkles, glitters
or reflects lights in such a manner as to be deemed by the Zoning
Officer and Chief of Police of the Township to be a traffic hazard.
D.
Signs with visible moving, revolving or rotating parts
or visible mechanical movement of any description, or other apparent
visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical
means.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
E.
Immoral signs or advertising matter of an indecent
or obscene nature.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
F.
Signs using words such as "stop," "look," or "danger,"
which are placed in a manner or position which, in the judgment of
the Zoning Officer of the Township and the Chief of Police, 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
systems or signal interference due to light or control mechanisms.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
I.
Signs or sign structures that interfere in any way
with free use of any fire escape, emergency exit, stairway or standpipe,
or that obstruct any window to such an extent that light or ventilation
is reduced to a point below that required by any provision of the
Uniform Construction Code, this Code or other ordinance of the state
or of the Township.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
J.
Flags, banners, strings of banners, streamers or captive
balloons, pennants, ribbons, pinwheels or spinners, or other objects
or material fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected
to pressure by wind; A-type signs, sandwich-type signs, sidewalk signs,
curb signs or similar advertising devices.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
K.
Any sign spanning a public street except those temporary
signs advertising or drawing attention to a legitimate and recognized
charitable or official Township function.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
L.
Signs or 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, or all carrying a single advertising message, part of
which is contained on each sign.
N.
No sign shall be located in any public right-of-way
or in such a position as to cause an obstruction of the view of traffic
or otherwise to be injurious to the public safety.
O.
Signs directing people to a housing development (real estate directional signs), except those meeting the conditions set forth in § 190-176H.
P.
Signs placed or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers
which are parked on a public right-of-way, public property or private
property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way where the
apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business
or activity located on the same or nearby property.
[Added 7-29-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-18]
Q.
Signs
with the optical illusion of movement by means of a design that presents
a pattern capable of giving the illusion of motion or changing of
copy.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
R.
Strings
of light bulbs used on commercially developed parcels for commercial
purposes, other than traditional holiday decorations used during holiday
seasons.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
S.
Signs
that incorporate projected images, emit any sound that is intended
to attract attention, or involve the use of live animals.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
T.
Signs
that emit audible sound, odor or visible matter such as smoke or steam.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
U.
Signs
that obstruct the vision of pedestrians, cyclists or motorists traveling
on or entering public streets or are judged to be a traffic or pedestrian
hazard by the Zoning Officer or Chief of Police.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
V.
Signs
that are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair
the vision of any motorist, cyclist or pedestrian using or entering
a public way, or that are a hazard or a nuisance to occupants of any
property because of glare or other characteristics.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
W.
Searchlights
used to advertise or promote a business or to attract customers to
a property.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
X.
Signs
that are painted, pasted or printed on any curbstone, flagstone, pavement
or any portion of any sidewalk or street, except house numbers and
traffic control signs.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
Y.
Signs
placed upon benches, bus shelters or waste receptacles.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
Z.
Signs
on a tower except "no trespassing" signs and identification signs.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
AA.
Portable
signs as defined in this chapter.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
BB.
Snipe
signs as defined in this chapter.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
A.
Permits.
(1)
All signs and advertising displays other than those expressly excluded in § 190-175 of this article shall require sign permits renewable annually. To obtain such permit, the owner of the proposed sign shall make application to the Construction Official on forms provided by him. The applicant shall also provide a sketch of the proposed construction and shall pay the required fee.
(2)
When the name or advertising message is divided between the number of panels or parts it shall be considered as one sign. When the sign has been installed, the Construction Official shall be notified so that he may make a final inspection. 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 the payment of additional fees provided such change does not create a violation of § 190-175 of this article. If such sign becomes the property of another person, no new permit shall be required for the term of the existing permit. No sign may be enlarged without obtaining a new permit which permit shall be issued and renewed annually.
C.
Construction. Freestanding signs shall be constructed
in the manner as set forth in the State Uniform Construction Code.
D.
Construction of signs erected flat against buildings.
(1)
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 nonrusting metal hardware.
(2)
When a sign is to be installed on a masonry building,
holes shall be drilled in the masonry and proper nonrusting 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.
E.
Illumination.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3[2]]
(1)
Wiring
of illuminated signs shall meet the electric standards of the Township
and shall be inspected by the Department of Fire Underwriters.
(2)
Where
illuminated signs are permitted, signs shall be illuminated as follows:
(a)
By lights placed inside a cabinet sign with an opaque or a translucent
background and translucent copy.
(b)
By lights placed inside individual pan-channel letters.
(c)
By halo lights placed behind individual reverse pan-channel letters.
(d)
By spotlights or floodlights which are directed to shine directly
on the sign. Such lights shall be directed and/or shielded so as not
to shine directly onto neighboring property or into the eyes of passing
motorists.
(e)
By exposed incandescent bulbs, if such signs give time and/or temperature.
(3)
Illumination
may be provided by floodlights, spotlights, ordinary incandescent
bulbs, fluorescent tubes or mercury vapor lamps, however, regardless
of the 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.
(4)
Nonconforming illumination, whether used for existing
signs or new signs, shall be corrected within 30 days from the mailing
to the owner by the Zoning Officer of a written notice to correct.
Failure to correct such illumination so as to make it conform with
the requirements of this section shall result in the removal of the
nonconforming sign at the expense of the owner of same.
F.
Temporary signs of permanent type materials.
G.
Real estate directional signs. Any residential housing
development project located within the Township of Freehold or within
one mile of the Freehold Township border, offering residential housing
units for initial sale, and any individual residential unit owner
or authorized agent of such owner shall be permitted to erect real
estate directional signs providing there is compliance with all of
the following regulations:
[Amended 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. O-65-48; 10-27-2009 by Ord. No. O-09-31]
(1)
Each sign shall not exceed two square feet in surface
area, shall be of a freestanding type supported by one or two temporary
posts.
(2)
Overall height of the sign shall not exceed four feet
above ground level.
(3)
No such eligible housing development project nor individual
residential unit owner or agent shall display more than six such real
estate directional signs within the Township of Freehold.
(4)
There must be a distance of at least one-half mile
separating each sign for each housing development.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(5)
Each eligible housing development need apply for one
permit annually which shall be deemed to apply to all conforming signs
permitted under these regulations and must designate the specific
locations for each such sign. No such permit shall be required for
an individual residential unit which is located within the Township.
(6)
Any such sign shall be considered in violation of
this section if erected in any other manner or if attached to any
public utility pole, other sign, fence, tree or wall.
H.
Temporary signs for commercial establishments. No commercial establishment shall be permitted more than two twenty-four-square-foot signs or other temporary advertising displays for the purposes of promoting sales of seasonal-type products or to advertise the opening of a new commercial establishment. Such signs may be displayed outside the building itself for a period not to exceed 15 days. All temporary signs and advertising displays shall require sign permits. To obtain a permit, the owner of the proposed sign or advertising display shall submit an application to the Zoning Officer. The applicant shall provide a sketch of the proposed sign or display, shall submit a survey or plot plan indicating where the sign or display will be installed on the site, and shall pay a fee of $10 for a temporary sign permit. Signs using wording such as "stop," "look," "danger," or displays which are placed in a manner or position which, in the judgment of the Zoning Officer interferes with traffic or acts as a safety or traffic hazard shall not be permitted. All signs and advertising displays shall be removed by the date specified on the temporary sign permit. The penalty for failure to remove such signs and other advertising displays shall be as specified in § 190-185.
I.
Nonconforming signs. Existing permanent-type signs
or displays which do not conform to the requirements or standards
provided in this section may be displayed, maintained or copy changed
(wording or pictures), provided that they are properly maintained.
In the event, however, that such signs or displays are not maintained
or as established to be unsafe or in a state of neglect by the Zoning
Officer of the Township, 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.
J.
Maintenance of signs. All signs or displays shall
be maintained. In the event 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 such sign does not correct this situation
within 30 days from written notification by the Zoning Officer, such
sign or signs shall be removed at the expense of the owner.
K.
Signs on a marquee, canopy or awning.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(1)
Signs on a marquee. Notwithstanding the limitations of this
article on the projection of signs from the wall of a building, signs
shall be permitted on marquees subject to the following limitations:
(a)
Such signs shall indicate only the name of the building or the
name of the principal occupant of the building or store front.
(b)
Such signs shall be affixed flat to the face of the marquee,
projecting no more than three inches therefrom.
(c)
Such signs shall not extend above or below the structure of
the marquee.
(d)
Such signs shall be counted in determining the area of wall-mounted
signs permitted on the wall from which the marquee projects.
(2)
Signs on a canopy or awning. Notwithstanding the limitations
of this article on the projection of signs from the wall of a building,
signs shall be permitted on canopies and awnings subject to the following
limitations:
(a)
Such signs shall indicate only the name of the building or the
name of the principal occupant of the building.
(b)
Such signs shall be painted or printed directly on the canopy
or on the front and/or side drop portion(s) of the awning or canopy.
(c)
Such signs shall be counted in determining the area of wall-mounted
signs permitted on the wall from which the canopy or awning projects.
L.
Computation of sign area.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(1)
Computation of sign area and number. Computation of sign area for signs not covered by § 190-174, exempt signs, and except as provided in Subsection L(2) of this section: The area of each face of a sign shall be the area of the smallest circle, triangle or parallelogram, which contains all letters, content, background and structural elements of the sign. Sign area shall not include structural elements which function solely as support for the sign or cover of structural elements.
(2)
Computation of sign area for signs which consist only of letters and numbers which are individually painted on or otherwise attached to a building wall, decorative landscape wall, screen wall, marquee, canopy or awning. The area of each face of a sign which consists only of letters and numbers which are individually painted on or otherwise attached to a building wall, decorative landscape wall, screen wall, marquee, canopy or awning shall be computed as in Subsection L(1) of this section. However, the maximum area of signs covered by this section shall be 20% larger than the maximum area otherwise permitted by this article.
(3)
Certain support structures exempted from computation of area
of freestanding signs. Support structures which are part of a decorative
landscape wall or screen wall shall not be considered to be part of
a freestanding sign.
M.
Determination of the number of signs. Any collection of sign content,
sign background and sign structure may be considered to be one sign
face if the area of such sign face is measured as only one circle
or only one triangle or only one parallelogram, provided that the
area so measured conforms to the maximum sign area requirements of
this article.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
N.
Placement, vertical dimension, construction, finish and colors of
signs.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(1)
It is the intent of the sign placement, vertical dimension,
construction and finish regulations to preserve and enhance the aesthetic
quality of the environment by reducing the visual discordance which
can result from:
(a)
The haphazard placement of signs on buildings; and
(b)
The use of an array of different sign constructions on one building or connected stores or buildings. It is recognized that this intent may be met by approaches other than those specifically set forth in this section. Accordingly, this section makes provisions for approval of signs which conform to the intent of this section but which do not conform to the specific requirements of Subsection N(2) and (3) of this section.
(2)
Placement of signs attached to building walls in relation to
building lines. Signs shall be placed on a building so as not to break
important horizontal or vertical building lines.
(b)
This requirement may be considered met even if one or more of the types of lines in Subsection N(2)(a)[1] through [5] of this section are broken if the building is designed so that a permitted sign cannot be located without breaking one or more of the above lines and the sign or signs are placed to minimize the breaking of important building lines.
(3)
Vertical dimension of wall-mounted signs in relation to building
facade elements. The maximum vertical dimension of a wall-mounted
sign shall be no more than 40% of the vertical face dimension of the
facade element (parapet, spandrel, fascia or other facade element)
on which it is mounted. This requirement shall be considered met even
if all or a portion of a sign exceeds in vertical dimension 40% of
the vertical dimension of the facade element on which it is mounted
if the building is designed so that a permitted sign cannot be located
without exceeding the forty-percent limit of any building facade element.
(4)
Coordination of construction type of wall-mounted signs. Whenever
more than two wall-mounted signs are permitted on any one building
or connected adjacent buildings comprised of several fronts, all may
be and all except one must be of the same construction type (cabinet,
individual pan-channel letters, individual reverse pan-channel letters,
or other). In addition, all may be and all except one must have the
same baseline if they are individual letters mounted on the building
facade, and must have the same base and top line if they are of any
other construction type.
(5)
Finish of sign background and sign structure. Low freestanding
signs shall have a background and structure which is of a material,
color and finish that is used extensively in the building to which
the sign is accessory. A material, color and finish will be considered
to be used extensively if it covers more of the nonglass portions
of the highly visible surfaces of the building than does any other
material, or if it covers at least 30% of the nonglass portions of
the highly visible surfaces of the building.
(6)
Alternate approaches. Signs which do not conform to one or more of the requirements set forth in Subsection N(1) through (5) of this section may be approved if the review authority finds on the basis of sufficient facts that the purposes and intent set forth in § 190-173 are met. Such a finding shall only be made based on a written analysis and recommendation from a recognized design professional and review and recommendation by the Sign Committee to the Planning Board.
[Amended 12-22-2015 by Ord. No. O-15-26]
O.
Sign colors. The color of signs plays an important part in the overall
appearance of buildings, sites and streetscapes. Sign color schemes
should be uniform throughout the site. Colors must be from the approved
color palette for signs which are intended to enhance the streetscapes
in the Township. The color or colors of architectural details may
suggest signage-compatible colors for signs, sign frames and or sign
standards.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(1)
Sign color requirements and guidelines:
(a)
Signs with contrasting backgrounds color lettering are required
for maximum legibility.
(b)
More than three colors will not be permitted.
(c)
A dull or matte finish is recommended to reduce the glare and
enhance legibility.
(d)
Sign supports shall be made of dark, neutral or subdued colors
to minimize their visual impact.
(e)
Color schemes should be compatible with but provide contrast
to the colors of the building on the site.
(f)
Dayglow or fluorescent colors are prohibited.
(2)
Permitted sign colors. The following sign colors are permitted.
Colors from other manufacturers are permitted, provided that the colors
are the same as or very similar to the following approved colors from
the Sherwin Williams Preservation Palette, the Martin Senour Colonial
Williamsburg Paint Colors, and the 3M Palette as listed below by manufacturer
identification and/or by the Federal Standard 595 Color Number which
can be found at the Federal Standard 595B Specification Reference
Site at: http://www.fed-std-595.com/FS-595-Paint-Spec.html. Permitted
colors shall also include matte black, bronze, gold and silver for
background and lettering.
(a)
Background colors.
Martin Senour Paints -- Williamsburg Paint Colors
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Name
|
ID Number
|
Federal Standard
595 Color Number
| |
Benjamin Powell House Green
|
W85-1089
| ||
Benjamin Powell House Red
|
W76-935
| ||
Bracken Tenement Blue Slate
|
W83-1065
| ||
Brafferton Blue
|
W74-1155
| ||
Brush-Everard Blue
|
W74-1158
| ||
Burdett's Ordinary Black Green
|
W85-0625
|
FS 14087
| |
Campbell's Tavern Charcoal Brown
|
W75-931
| ||
George Davenport House Green
|
W85-1071
| ||
George Pitt House Green
|
W84-1088
| ||
Governor's Palace Tan
|
W82-1072
| ||
Holt's Storehouse Gray
|
W83-1074
| ||
James Geddy Green
|
W84-1075
|
FS 34096
| |
James Southall Blue
|
W72-1173
| ||
King's Arms Tavern Gray
|
W83-1076
|
FS 26231
| |
Levingston Kitchen Green
|
W84-1077
|
FS 34159
| |
Ludwell Tenement Sage
|
W82-1079
|
FS 34424
| |
Market Square Tavern Dark Green
|
W85-0620
| ||
Palace Arms Red
|
W1083
|
FS 30166
| |
Palace Supper Room Brown
|
W76-0205
| ||
Palmer House Brown
|
W76-942
| ||
Palmer House Green
|
W84-1084
|
FS 34128
| |
Palmer House Kitchen Brown
|
W85-1085
|
FS 20059
| |
Purdie House Gray
|
W64-1169
| ||
Purdie House Gray Slate
|
W83-1090
|
Sherwin Williams -- Preservation Palette
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Name
|
ID Number
|
Federal Standard
595 Color Number
| |
Rookwood Dark Red
|
SW 2801
| ||
Roycroft Copper Red
|
SW 2839
| ||
Rookwood Red
|
SW 2802
| ||
Roycroft Brass
|
SW 2843
| ||
Rookwood Medium Brown
|
SW 2807
| ||
Roycroft Bronze Green
|
SW 2846
| ||
Rookwood Dark Brown
|
SW 2808
| ||
Roycroft Bottle Green
|
SW 2847
| ||
Rookwood Shutter Green
|
SW 2809
| ||
Roycroft Pewter
|
SW 2848
| ||
Rookwood Sash Green
|
SW 2810
| ||
Rookwood Dark Green
|
SW 2816
| ||
Aurora Brown
|
SW 2837
| ||
Polished Mahogany
|
SW 2838
|
3M Image Graphics -- Films for Opaque Applications
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Name
|
ID Number
|
Federal Standard
595 Color Number
| |
Dark Grey
|
3650-41
| ||
Harvest Gold
|
7725-105
| ||
Black
|
3650-12
| ||
Dark Green
|
3650-56
| ||
Matte Black
|
3650-22
| ||
Bottle Green
|
7725-276
| ||
Deep Mahogany Brown
|
3650-19
| ||
Forest Green
|
7725-66
| ||
Russett Brown
|
3650-29
| ||
Bermuda Blue
|
7725-357
| ||
Putty
|
7725-59
| ||
Shadow Blue
|
7725-177
| ||
Deep Red
|
3650-23
| ||
Light Navy
|
7725-197
| ||
Burgundy
|
3650-58
| ||
Indigo
|
3650-27
|
(b)
Lettering colors.
Martin Senour Paints -- Williamsburg Paint Colors
Interior Paint Colors
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Name
|
ID Number
|
Federal Standard
595 Color Number
| |
Benjamin Powell House Red
|
W76-935 Satin Latex
| ||
Brafferton Blue
|
W64-1155 Flat;
W74-1155 Satin
| ||
Brush-Everard Blue
|
W64-1158 Flat;
W74-1158 Satin
| ||
Campbell's Tavern Charcoal Brown
|
W75-931 Satin Latex
| ||
James Southall Blue
|
W62-1173 Flat;
W72-1173 Satin
| ||
Palace Ballroom Ceiling White
|
W61-0410 Flat;
W71-410 Satin
| ||
Palace Chambers Yellow
|
W61-0406 Flat;
W61-408 Flat;
W71-406 Satin;
W71-408 Satin
| ||
Palace Dining Room Pearl Blue
|
W61-0710 Flat;
W71-0710 Satin
| ||
Palace Supper Room Brown
|
W76-0205 Satin Latex
| ||
Palmer House Brown
|
W76-942 Satin Latex
| ||
Purdie House Gray
|
W64-1169 Flat;
W74-1169 Satin
| ||
Raleigh Tavern Tan
|
W61-1054 Flat;
W71-1054 Satin
| ||
Williamsburg Simulated Whitewash
|
W970 Alkyd Flat
(package color)
|
Martin Senour Paints -- Williamsburg Paint Colors
Exterior Paint Colors
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Name
|
ID Number
|
Federal Standard
595 Color Number
| |
Bracken Tenement Biscuit
|
W81-1064
| ||
Burdett's Ordinary Black Green
|
W85-0625
|
FS 14087
| |
George Davenport House Green
|
W85-1071
| ||
George Pitt House Green
|
W84-1088
| ||
Gold Leaf
| |||
Governor's Palace Tan
|
W82-1072
| ||
Holt's Storehouse Gray
|
W83-1074
| ||
James Geddy Green
|
W84-1075
|
FS 34096
| |
King's Arms Tavern Gray
|
W83-1076
| ||
Livingston Kitchen Green
|
W84-1077
|
FS 34159
| |
Ludwell Tenement Sage
|
W82-1079
|
FS 34424
| |
Market Square Tavern Dark Green
|
W85-0620
| ||
Palmer House Green
|
W84-1084
|
FS 34128
| |
Purdie House Gray Slate
|
W83-1090
|
Sherwin Williams -- Preservation Palette
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Name
|
ID Number
|
Federal Standard
595 Color Number
| |
Colonial Revival Tan
|
SW 2828
| ||
Classical White
|
SW 2829
| ||
Colonial Revival Yellow
|
SW 2830
| ||
Colonial Revival Gray
|
SW 2832
| ||
Roycroft Vellum
|
SW 2833
|
3M Image Graphics -- Films for Opaque Applications
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Name
|
ID Number
|
Federal Standard
595 Color Number
| |
Translucent Frost
|
160-60
| ||
White
|
3650-10
| ||
White
|
7725-10
| ||
Matte White
|
7725-20
| ||
Eggshell
|
7725-130
| ||
Antique White
|
7725-90
| ||
Pearl Grey
|
7725-11
| ||
Fawn
|
7725-99
| ||
Beige
|
3650-49
| ||
Vista Yellow
|
7725-85
|
P.
Sign design requirements and guidelines. In developing signs and
signage plans or programs for sites, applicants should utilize design
standards that will enhance the building, site and overall appearance
of the neighborhood and Township as a whole. Specific requirements
and guidelines that can help achieve this goal include:
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(1)
The design of signs should be compatible with the architectural
character of the related building and its site.
(2)
Materials, colors and lettering on all signage for the identified
business or businesses should be compatible with the related building
or buildings.
(3)
The graphic design should be simple in approach and reflect
the business's logo, merchandise or service.
(4)
Signs should be readable from the street or internal driveway(s)
within shopping centers.
(5)
No more than two type styles per sign face are permitted.
(6)
Materials and design should be compatible with the design of
the building.
(7)
Sign bases should be part of the overall sign design and should
complement the sign face and related building material.
(8)
For longer messages, the use of uppercase and lowercase lettering
is recommended since it is easier to read than words which are all
uppercase.
(9)
Where more than one business or occupant shares a building,
it is required that a master sign plan for the building be implemented
by the property owner.
(10)
Building-mounted signs should be designed to enhance the facade
by blending with the architectural features of the building and not
merely applied to the surface.
(11)
Signs should not cover or obscure decorative architectural details
or overwhelm the facade of the building.
(12)
Sign bands should be of a consistent height and size along the
building facade and for multitenant buildings with more than one facade
sign.
Q.
The content or advertising message carried by permitted signs shall
pertain to the business located on the same premises as the sign,
or to any otherwise lawful noncommercial message that does not direct
attention to a business operated for profit, or to a commodity or
service for sale, provided that signs erected on contiguous properties
or buildings may pertain to a business located on any such contiguous
property or building.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
R.
For signs with changeable message panels or zip tracks, the changeable
message area of the sign shall not exceed 25% of the total sign area,
except for fueling product price signs and multiplex cinema signs,
which shall not exceed 75% of the total sign area. Reverse white or
light-colored lettering with no white background is required. Electronic
changeable-message boards shall be prohibited except as follows:
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3; amended 5-28-2013 by Ord. No.
O-13-16]
(1)
Fueling product price signs (manual or electronic). Fueling
product price signs are subject to the following:
(a)
One fueling product price sign shall be permitted per gasoline
or alternative motor vehicle fueling station for each roadway for
which an access driveway to the station occurs. It shall be affixed
to a permanent sign structure or to a building and shall not be located
closer than 20 feet to any side property line.
(b)
The price sign shall be permitted to change price no more than
four times within a twenty-four-hour period. Changes in numerical
digits must be completed within 10 seconds.
(c)
If illuminated, the fueling product price sign shall not be
illuminated with an exposed or a visible lighting source. Prohibited
lighting for electronic price signs shall include lamps or bulbs in
excess of 30 watts, exposed reflectorized lamps or bulbs, lamps or
bulbs not covered by a lens, filter or sunscreen and lamps or bulbs
that scroll, flash, zoom, twinkle or sparkle.
(d)
A fueling product price sign may be mechanically or remotely
operated utilizing light-emitting diode (LED) lighting subject to
the following:
[1]
Changes to the price shall appear instantaneous, as perceived
by the human eye, without any special effects.
[2]
LED characters shall not exceed 12 inches in height.
[3]
LED character colors for fuel prices shall be in accordance
with common industry standards (i.e., red for gasoline and green for
diesel fuel).
[4]
The LED sign shall not exceed a brightness level of 0.3 footcandle
above ambient light as measured using a footcandle (LUX) meter at
a preset distance depending on sign area.
[a]
The measurement distance shall be calculated with
the following formula: The square root of the product of the sign
area and 100. An example of the formula using a twelve-square-foot
sign:
Measurement Distance = √(12 square feet x 100) = 34.6
|
[b]
Light measurement shall be taken with the meter
aimed directly at the sign message face, or the area of the sign emitting
the brightness light.
[5]
No LED sign shall be operated without a mechanism able to automatically
adjust the display's illuminative brightness according to ambient
light conditions by means of a light detector/photo cell by which
the sign's brightness shall be dimmed.
[6]
The LED sign shall not be operated without a written certificate
from a sign manufacturer or other approved testing agency that the
light intensity has been preset to conform to the brightness and display
standards established herein and that the preset levels are protected
from end-user manipulation by password-protected software or other
method. An annual inspection shall be performed and a certificate
of compliance shall be issued.
[7]
LED signs shall contain a default mechanism that will cause
the sign to revert immediately to black screen if the sign malfunctions.
[8]
LED signs shall be equipped with a nonglare panel covering the
LED display.
(2)
Multiplex cinemas with four or more screens shall be allowed
16 square feet of sign area per screen to be used for marquee identification
of the movie playing. The display of movie posters shall be allowed
on the same side of the building as the main entrance, with a maximum
size of 12 square feet for each poster. Permitted marquee signs identifying
the movies playing and movie posters shall not be included within
the permitted sign area within the applicable zone.
S.
Gasoline or alternative motor vehicle fueling pump island signs.
Nonilluminated gasoline or alternative motor vehicle fueling pump
island signs shall be permitted subject to the following restrictions:
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3; amended 5-28-2013 by Ord. No.
O-13-16]
T.
Natural features located in a public right-of-way shall not be altered
to increase the visibility of a sign.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
U.
Registration of existing signs. All signs of more than eight square
feet in area shall be registered with the Zoning Officer by submission
of a sketch of the sign showing its dimensions, the distance between
the sign and all property lines, and the height of the sign.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
V.
Replacement of signs that are damaged or destroyed. In the event
that any nonconforming sign is damaged or destroyed, it may be replaced
with the same sign, notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter.
In that event, the advertising message on the sign shall remain the
same. Where any such damaged or destroyed sign is to be replaced in
conjunction with a change of business or message, said replacement
sign shall conform in all respects with the requirements of this article.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
W.
Abandoned signs. A sign, including its supporting structure or brackets,
shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which
the sign is located when the business or the businesses which it advertises
is (are) no longer on the premises. Such sign, if not removed within
30 days from the termination of occupancy by such business, shall
be considered to be in violation of this chapter and shall be removed
at the owner's expense.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
X.
Dilapidated signs. All signs shall be maintained in good working
condition so as to present a neat and orderly appearance. The Zoning
Officer shall give written notice to remove or repair any sign which
in his/her opinion shows gross neglect or which becomes dilapidated.
Failure to repair, replace or remove the sign in violation within
30 days shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
Y.
Sign submission with land use applications. All applicants for land use approvals for developments in the enumerated zones shall submit details of signs prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter as a part of their subdivision or site plan application, which sign submission shall be reviewed under the provisions of § 190-114.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
Z.
Informal sign review. All applicants for issuance of sign permits,
whether in conjunction with subdivision or site plan application or
any other circumstance, may apply to the Sign Review Subcommittee
for an informal review of any proposed signage to identify areas of
concern, the need for exceptions or such other matters as may be related
to the configuration and location of a proposed sign. The information
disclosed and the positions taken by the respective parties during
informal reviews shall be nonbinding upon each.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
AA.
Electronic graphic display signs are permitted only in the RMZ-1 Regional Mall Zone in accordance with § 190-181A, or on a site with an entertainment event center in accordance with the following:
[Added 11-12-2013 by Ord. No. O-13-34; amended 4-22-2014 by Ord. No.
O-14-4; 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
(1)
Setback from residential. The leading edge of the sign must
be a minimum distance of 500 feet from an abutting residential district
boundary which it faces.
(2)
Orientation. When located within 750 feet of a residentially
used lot, any part of the electronic graphic display sign must be
oriented so that no portion of the sign face is visible from an existing
or permitted principal structure on that lot.
(3)
Setback from other electronic graphic display signs. Electronic
graphic display signs must be separated from other electronic graphic
display, electronic changeable copy signs or video display signs by
at least 50 feet, with the exception of two-sided signs.
(4)
Duration. Any portion of the image on the electronic graphic
display sign must have a minimum duration of 10 minutes (changing
a maximum of six times per hour) and must be a static display.
(5)
Motion. No portion of the image may flash, scroll, twirl, change
color, or in any manner imitate movement.
(6)
Electronic display area. The electronic graphic display area
shall not exceed 60% of the total sign area.
(7)
Limitation of characters. The narrative script of the electronic
graphic display sign comprised of letters, numbers or other symbols
shall not exceed 40 characters. The date and reservation information
on the sign shall not be part of the character limitation or emergency
or public service announcements.
(8)
Limitation of Content. Content displayed on the electronic display sign shall be limited to signage and advertising provided by the entertainment event center and is limited to events, promotions and activities that will occur on the site within four months of signage display. Advertising matter of an indecent, immoral or obscene nature is prohibited as defined in § 190-3, Definitions, "obscene material."
(9)
Background. The electronic graphic display sign shall be comprised
of a matte finish background to decrease reflection for safety purposes.
(10)
Displays of static messages. The change of static message sequence
must be accomplished instantaneously as seen by the human eye and
shall not use blinking, fading, rolling, shading, dissolving, or similar
effects as part of the change.
(11)
Emergency/public service announcements. Electronic display signs
may be utilized for public service announcements and emergency service
announcements including police and fire, at the request of the Township
of Freehold for up to 50% of the display time (a maximum of three
times per hour).
(12)
Luminance. This is the "brightness" of the electronic graphic
display signs as seen from a particular angle of view. This is measured
in candelas per square meter, also termed "nits." All electronic graphic
display signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall
at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness
level of the sign based on ambient light conditions. The sign must
not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square
meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 350 nits
(candelas per square meter) between dusk and dawn as measured from
the sign's face at maximum brightness.
(13)
Dimmer control. Electronic graphic display signs must have an
automatic dimmer control to produce a distinct illumination change
from a higher illumination level to a lower level for the time period
between 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunrise as those
times are determined by the National Weather Service.
(14)
Audio. Audio speakers are prohibited in association with an
electronic graphic display sign.
(15)
Any electronic graphic display sign that malfunctions, fails
or ceases to operate in its usual or normal programmed manner, causing
motion, movement, flashing or any similar effects, shall be shut off
immediately and restored to its normal operation conforming to the
requirements of this subsection within 48 hours.
(16)
Electronic graphic display signs shall meet all other sign requirements of the zone in which they are located and all other requirements as listed in Article XVII, Signs.
(17)
Utilization of electronic graphic display signs is subject to
approval by the Township Engineer and/or Chief of Police for traffic
and pedestrian safety purposes.
(18)
Emergency generator. The electronic graphic display sign must
be permanently connected to an emergency generator to provide backup
power to the sign in the event of power outages. The operation of
the emergency generator is limited to the time period during power
outages.
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, assisted living facilities, senior rental apartments, 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.
[Amended 3-25-2003 by Ord. No. O-03-3]
B.
A business sign of not more than two square feet of
surface area for single-faced or a total of four square feet for double-faced
signs in connection with a business or professional office located
in a home.
(1)
Such 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 four square
feet per side or a total of eight square feet for double-faced signs.
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.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
C.
Temporary signs for fund-raising events for religious
organizations, hospitals, public functions or political activities
shall not exceed 32 square feet in surface area, to be located on
the premises of the organization sponsoring the event. Signs shall
be nonilluminated, freestanding, and shall be removed within 15 days
upon termination of event. Such signs shall not be closer to any lot
line than 1/2 the distance between the lot line and the building line.
The sign or signs shall not exceed eight feet in height above ground
level.
D.
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)
Such 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.
E.
In the case of a development under construction, one
nonilluminated temporary freestanding real estate sign of not more
than 64 square feet of sign surface may be permitted on the premises
where the construction is taking place. Upon completion of the total
number of houses or units to be constructed in the development, all
signs and supports shall be removed.
F.
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 of the homes or units planned for the development have
been sold or rented.
[Amended 3-25-2003 by Ord. No. O-03-3]
B.
In addition to the signs permitted in Subsection A above, the following types of signs shall also be permitted in this section:
(1)
Two illuminated freestanding signs identifying a farm
and advertising the sale of farm or dairy products, which sign shall
be located on the premises where the goods are to be sold. Each sign
shall not exceed 16 square feet in the case of a single-faced sign.
(2)
One illuminated sign advertising the sale of farm
produce, which sign shall not exceed 20 square feet of surface area.
Such sign shall be attached flat against the face of the farm stand
or farm building where the produce is to be sold.
(3)
Two single-faced, freestanding, nonilluminated, temporary
real estate signs of not more than 32 square feet for each sign; or,
in lieu thereof, one double-faced sign of not more than 16 square
feet of surface area for each face. Such sign or signs shall be permitted
only in the case where it pertains to the sale, lease or rental of
the property on which it is located. Lots having a frontage of 400
feet or more may display no more than two single-faced signs which
shall not exceed an area of 32 square feet each, or in lieu thereof,
one double-faced sign, each face of which shall not exceed 32 square
feet of surface on each side. No such sign shall be closer than 15
feet to any lot line. The overall height of each such sign shall not
exceed 10 feet above ground level. Each such sign shall be removed
upon the sale, leasing, or rental of the property.
(4)
Temporary nonilluminated single-faced, freestanding
informational signs not to exceed 32 square feet in area advertising
an event of a public organization or official Township function of
public interest. Such signs may not be located closer than 500 feet
to each other and such signs shall be removed upon the termination
of the event. No such sign shall be attached to any utility pole,
tree, fence, or other sign.
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. O-09-32; 2-22-2011 by Ord. No.
O-11-3]
B.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter and in furtherance of the goals of § 190-114 of this chapter, the following restrictions, limitations and conditions shall apply to signs in these zones:
(1)
Each
sign in the enumerated zones shall be of a general design and shall
contain lettering appropriate to and visually compatible with the
architectural style of the building to which it is affixed or which
it services.
(2)
The
placement of signs shall be appropriate to and visually compatible
with the architectural style and architectural elements of the buildings.
(3)
The
colors of backgrounds and letters on signs shall be appropriate to
and visually compatible with colors used on the building.
C.
In addition to the signs permitted under Subsection A hereof, the following sign or signs shall also be permitted:
(1)
Wall
signs. Each business or commercial use may have one or more illuminated
flat signs displayed on the face of the building or space which it
occupies. The aforesaid sign shall advertise only the business and
product occupying the space. If the property is located on a corner
lot, such signs shall be permitted on the sides of the building facing
each street.
(a)
Size. The permitted size of wall signs shall be based on a percentage
of the wall areas computed by the length times the height in the geometric
figures which determine the actual area. The wall length shall be
the building, or that portion occupied. The height of the wall for
computing purposes shall not exceed 15 feet for one-story structures
or 25 feet for two- or more story structures. One wall shall be the
front wall; other walls shall be figured on the basis of one-half
of the percent allowable given the front wall.
Wall Signs: Allowable Size
| ||
---|---|---|
Square Footage
|
Percent Allowable
| |
0 to 3,500
|
7.5
| |
3,500 to 4,500
|
8.0
| |
4,500 to 5,500
|
8.5
|
(b)
Maximum allowable size. The maximum allowable size of a wall sign
shall not exceed 495 square feet.
(c)
No wall sign shall be mounted at a distance measured perpendicular
to said wall face greater than 24 inches.
(d)
No wall sign shall cover wholly or partially any required wall opening.
(2)
Freestanding
signs.
(a)
Each business or commercial use may display one freestanding, illuminated
sign, provided that such business is not part of a planned center
of three or more units. 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:
CHART A
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Frontage
(feet)
|
Type of Sign
|
Maximum Size
(square feet)
| |
Up to 50
|
One single-faced
|
32
| |
One double-faced
|
32 for each face
| ||
Up to 100
|
One single-faced
|
32
| |
One double-faced
|
32 for each face
| ||
Up to 200
|
One single-faced
|
96
| |
One double-faced
|
96 for each face
| ||
Up to 300
|
One single-faced
|
144
| |
One double-faced
|
100 for each face
| ||
Up to 400
|
One single-faced
|
160
| |
One double-faced
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160 for each face
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400 and over
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One single-faced
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200 maximum
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One double-faced
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200 for each face maximum
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(b)
Freestanding signs shall comply with the minimum side and corner
yard setbacks of the applicable zoning district as an accessory structure
but in no event shall a sign be closer than 15 feet to any lot line
or building line.
(c)
All freestanding signs shall be located at least five feet from all
buildings.
(d)
Signs shall not exceed the following heights; provided, however,
that when freestanding signs are placed in raised decorative planters
not exceeding four feet, the height shall be measured from the height
of the planter structure:
(3)
Real
estate signs. Two single-faced, freestanding, nonilluminated temporary
real estate signs shall be permitted, 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.
A.
Any shopping center comprising four or more units
and having a frontage of up to 300 linear feet on any street or highway
shall be permitted one freestanding, illuminated, double-faced sign
designating the name of the center or occupants of the unit and their
principal product. Such shall have a maximum area of 100 square feet
for each sign face.
(1)
Any shopping center of four or more units having a
frontage of 300 or more linear feet on any street or highway shall
be permitted one freestanding, illuminated, double-faced sign having
a surface area of not more than 200 square feet for each sign face.
(2)
If the center faces upon more than one street, there
shall be permitted one sign for each street adjoining the center,
provided that no sign shall be closer than 300 feet to any other sign.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(3)
No sign shall be closer than 15 feet to any lot line.
No sign shall be more than 20 feet in overall height above the average
grade of the property within five feet, inclusive of planters.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
B.
No sign shall exceed 10% of the area of the front
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 buildings which do 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 7.5%
of such building face area. The 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 such space.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
C.
A wall
sign equal to one-half of the permitted signage area for the front
face of the building shall be permitted for each building face which
faces a side or rear street. Such sign shall advertise only the business
or use occupying such space.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection
C as Subsection D.
D.
Temporary signs permitted in various nonresidential
zones.
(1)
Temporary billboard type signs shall be allowed for
commercial, industrial or office uses in the B-2, LI-3, M-1, P-1 and
CMX Zones to announce the approved project to be built on the site
where the gross leasable or saleable building area exceeds 200,000
square feet and the size of the approved development exceeds 50 acres
and has at least 500 feet of frontage on a public highway. The granting
of a permit for such signs is subject to the following:
[Amended 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. O-5-48]
(b)
No sign shall be closer than 50 feet to the
lot line.
(c)
No sign shall be erected within 300 feet of
any residential zone line.
(d)
Lighting of the sign shall be by ground lighting
structures illuminating the face of the sign or by light fixtures
which are attached to a part of the sign structure. There shall be
no use of flashing lights or moving parts on any sign.
(e)
No sign shall be higher than 40 feet in height
above ground level including supporting structures.
(f)
No sign shall be located in any public right-of-way
or in such a position as to cause an obstruction of the view of traffic
or otherwise to be injurious to the public safety.
(g)
All signs shall be maintained in a good and
clean condition.
(h)
Natural features located in a public right-of-way
shall not be altered to increase the visibility of a sign.
(i)
No sign shall be larger than the following sizes:
[1]
If single-faced and set parallel to the adjacent
roadway: 650 square feet.
[2]
If double-faced and set perpendicular to or
at an angle less than 180° to the adjacent roadway: 300 square
feet for each face.
[3]
V-shaped signs where one or a combination of
signs within 100 feet of each other face different directions so that
the projection of the closest ends of the two signs would cause a
"V" if extended: 400 square feet for each face.
(j)
If the qualified project fronts on more than
one public roadway, there shall be permitted one sign for each roadway
adjoining the approved project, provided that no sign shall be closer
to any other sign than 250 feet other than the V-shaped sign.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(2)
Permits for such temporary signs shall be reapplied
for on an annual basis, and the temporary sign permit shall be terminated
by a thirty-day notice from the Township to the permit holder upon
the first to occur of the following:
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(3)
The granting of a temporary sign permit shall not
grant to the permit holders or its successors in interest any right
to maintain billboard-type signs or other signs in the same location
as the temporary sign after the temporary sign permit has been terminated.
(4)
Permittees shall pay a temporary sign license fee to the Township and post with the Township a performance guarantee per sign to guarantee its ultimate removal as provided in Chapter 150, Fees, § 150-55C, Temporary signs permitted in various nonresidential zones.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
A.
General requirements for permitted signs in all RMZ
Zones.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3; 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
(2)
Traffic signs, whether temporary or permanent, for
purposes of regulating traffic within interior driveways, parking
and loading areas installed by owner or owner's representative. Traffic
signs so utilized shall, wherever possible, utilize signage design
and verbiage which is in accordance with NJDOT standards for public
traffic signs.
(3)
Signs identifying stores within an enclosed mall on
the facade or store window of the store but not visible from the exterior
of the mall building unless the store has an exterior entrance.
(4)
Construction signs on the exterior of buildings at
or on entranceways provided they are nonilluminated or illuminated
from within and each is no more than 50 square feet in area, and that
each is maintained for no more than 14 days following the conclusion
of the construction involved and the issuance by the Township of a
final certificate of occupancy for the use constructed.
(5)
Signs on machines which are an integral part of building
interior located vending machines, provided that they do not collectively
exceed three square feet in area per machine.
(6)
Mall identification signs may be painted on permanent
utility structures with the express consent of the utility structure
owner entity on one, two or more sides limited however to mall identification,
logo and location script subject to the following:
B.
Requirements
for freestanding signs.
[Added 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10[1]]
(1)
The
owner of the regional mall shopping center in the RMZ-1 Zone shall
be permitted to erect one freestanding illuminated sign along each
public roadway on which the regional mall shopping center fronts directly,
or where a sign structure easement has been obtained on a contiguous
parcel with frontage on a public roadway.
(a)
Each freestanding sign shall be constructed as a single-faced or double-faced sign. Each sign shall be illuminated by floodlights or spotlights at ground level or by internal or back lit forms of illumination and/or include an electronic graphic display sign in accordance with Subsection B(2).
(b)
Each sign shall designate the name and/or logo of the regional mall shopping center, the names and/or logos of up to eight stores/tenants of the regional mall shopping center or a contiguous property, and/or provide information as to events related to the regional mall shopping center or a contiguous property. No more than 50% of store/tenant panels may measure the full width of the sign. If an electronic graphic display sign is provided in accordance with Subsection B(2), no more than four additional names and/or logos of stores/tenants may be displayed on the electronic portion of the sign, such that a maximum of 12 stores/tenants are visible at any given time.
(d)
No freestanding sign shall be erected closer than 20 feet from the
right-of-way of Route 33; 30 feet from the right-of-way of any other
public roadway; or closer than 25 feet to any adjacent lot line, other
than a lot line for a lot located within the RMZ-1 or RMZ-2 Zone.
(e)
The area of the enclosed face of each side of the sign shall not
exceed 500 square feet.
(f)
The distance from ground level to the bottom of the enclosed face
of each side of the sign shall not be less than 12 feet, except that
if a raised decorative landscape planter is provided, the distance
from ground level to the bottom of the sign face may be reduced to
10 feet. Such a raised decorative planter structure may not exceed
three feet in height.
(2)
Electronic graphic display signs shall be allowed only as part of the enclosed face of a freestanding sign constructed along Route 33 or Route 9 as permitted per Subsection B(1). Such signs shall be subject to the requirements of § 190-176AA, except as follows:
(a)
Setback. The leading edge of the sign must be a minimum distance
of 500 feet from an abutting single-family residential district boundary.
(b)
Orientation. When located within 750 feet of a single-family residential
district boundary, any part of the electronic graphic display sign
shall be oriented so that no portion of the sign face is visible from
an existing or permitted principal structure on that lot.
(c)
Electronic display area. The electronic graphic display area shall
not exceed 50% of the total area.
(d)
Limitation of characters. There shall be no limitation of characters on a sign, provided that it meets the requirements of Subsection B(2)(e) below.
(e)
Limitation of content. Content displayed on the electronic display sign shall be limited to signage and advertising related to the regional mall shopping center and its tenants, tenants on adjacent lots within RMZ Zones, and events, promotions and activities that will occur on the site within two months of signage display. All content shall be in accordance with Subsection B(1)(b).
(3)
In
the RMZ-2 and RMZ-3 Zones, the following freestanding signs shall
be permitted:
(a)
For a retail commercial development or shopping center containing
more than 150,000 square feet of floor area, one freestanding sign
may be erected per 1,000 feet of frontage. The sign(s) may be single-faced
or double-faced, may contain no more than 200 square feet in area
per sign face, and may not exceed 20 feet in height. The face of all
freestanding signs shall be of a recognized geometric shape and shall
not contain characters or graphics exceeding three inches in relief
from the sign face. No freestanding sign shall be located closer than
25 feet to any property line or building.
(b)
Theaters shall be permitted up to two freestanding signs providing
for one, two or three faces with a maximum printed area of 50 square
feet per side, being a maximum of six feet high and being either internally
or back-lit illuminated. One such sign shall be located along a public
roadway on which the RMZ-2 Zone fronts where the sign location is
not within 300 feet of a residential zone and one shall be located
on the lot on which the theater is located.
(c)
For all other uses, each lot may have one double-faced or triple-faced,
freestanding, internally illuminated or nonilluminated monument-type
sign not exceeding 20 feet in height and 45 square feet in area per
sign face.
(d)
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. Such
sign shall not exceed 150 square feet in surface area if it is a single-faced
sign or 300 square feet if a double-faced sign.
(4)
Directional
and/or directory signs may be placed at various locations along the
access roads and parking areas for purposes related to the regional
mall shopping center, its anchor stores, or any use in an RMZ Zone
which exceeds 25,000 square feet of gross floor area. Such signs shall
identify parking and loading areas, entrances, exits, mall-related
activity, public interest messages, or similar features for the convenience
of the general public. These signs shall be freestanding, no more
than eight feet in height and containing no more than 50 square feet
of sign space on each side. They shall be internally illuminated,
backlit or illuminated by ground spotlights or floodlights.
C.
Requirements
for wall signs.
[Added 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
(1)
Wall
signs attached to a regional mall shopping center in the RMZ-1 Zone
shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a)
Each anchor store, mall tenant with an exterior entrance, or the
regional mall shopping center as a whole shall be permitted to install
wall signs identifying the name, logo, and/or principal function or
service on one or more building facades.
(b)
Up to two wall signs identifying the name, logo, and/or principal
function or service of mall tenants without exterior entrances shall
be permitted at each common entrance to the regional mall shopping
center. Such signs may be located above the entrance, beside the entrance,
or below the parapet or roofline.
(c)
The total area of all signs on each side of the building shall not
exceed 15% of the exterior face area of such building side to which
the signs are attached.
(d)
Wall signs shall be applied flat against the building facade or extend
out from the building wall by not more than 15 inches at a location
that is not extended above the top of the parapet or beyond the ends
of the facade of any walls.
(e)
Wall signs shall be backlit, illuminated from within and/or under
parapet or ground-, flood- or spotlighted.
(2)
Wall
signs attached to all other principal structures in an RMZ Zone shall
be subject to the following requirements:
(a)
All principal structures shall be permitted to install one or more
wall signs, to identify the occupants and their principal function
or service, flat against the building facade, facing each public street
or internal roadway on which the structure fronts.
(b)
The total area of all signs on each side of a building shall not
exceed 10% of the exterior face area of such building side to which
the signs are attached.
(c)
No wall sign shall be located on the rear facade of a building unless
any loading and trash areas are adequately screened from view from
adjoining public roadways and the building rear facade is finished
with the same materials as the exterior walls of the structure.
D.
Prohibited signs. All signs prohibited by § 190-175 as well as all signs not specifically permitted above are prohibited.
E.
Application and approval procedures.
(2)
Applications for new signs provided for in Subsections B and C of § 190-181 shall be applied for to the Planning Board of the Township of Freehold by the filing of an architect's rendering of the types of signs to be installed setting forth architectural schematics of the signs providing for the height, width, amount of enclosed surface area on each side of the sign, color scheme, illumination, construction details and such other information as is necessary to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this subsection together with a site plan setting forth the proposed locations of each of said signs which should be superimposed on a copy of the approved site plan for the mall development and such contiguous properties as are necessary. Approval of the signs shall be by a sign permit issued by the Construction Code Official after review and approval by the Planning Board.
[Amended 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
(3)
For all other signs permitted for in this subsection as well as for signs not specifically provided for herein, application shall be submitted, provided the same information as set forth in Subsection C(2) above, to the Construction Code Official who shall submit the same to the Planning Board for their review and approval. The ultimate sign permit for such a sign shall however be issued by the Construction Code Official.
(4)
Any applicant who is before the Planning Board for
final site plan approval shall submit a sign plan to the Planning
Board as part of the final site plan application, in which event the
signage plan proposed shall be transmitted to the Construction Code
Official for determination of conformance with the provisions of this
subsection.
(5)
Graphic
content of the sign may be modified without obtaining a new sign approval,
provided that the proposed graphic content if originally submitted
would have complied with the applicable provisions of this section
and further provided that any condition of approval of a specific
sign receiving conditional recommendation of the Planning Board shall
not be modified without additional review and recommendation by the
Planning Board as to the graphic content modification.
[Added 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
(6)
A
sign approval once issued shall continue unless the specific sign
structure permitted is abandoned, removed, moved more than five feet,
or increased to a size which exceeds the allowed face size or height
of the sign at any time. Replacement, renovation, maintenance and/or
repair of a permitted sign shall not affect the sign permit.
[Added 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
F.
Fees for signs.
(1)
There shall be no original and/or annual fee for those signs provided for in Subsection C(1) above.
(2)
There shall be an initial review fee as provided in § 150-15D of Chapter 150, Fees, and an annual fee thereafter in accordance with § 150-62A(5) of Chapter 150 for signs provided for in Subsection E(3) above.
[Amended 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
(3)
There shall be an initial review fee as provided in § 150-15D of Chapter 150, Fees, and an annual sign permit fee in accordance with § 150-62A(5) of Chapter 150 for each sign provided in Subsection E(3) above.
[Amended 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
(4)
Any fees provided for herein for initial review shall
be paid at the time that the application is filed and shall be nonrefundable.
Any annual fee that may be assessed for specific signs shall be paid
coincident with the issuance of the sign permit on a prorated basis
for the balance of the then current calendar year, and the annual
fee shall be paid on or before the 15th day of January of each year
thereafter.
G.
General standards.
(1)
All signs, unless specifically stated otherwise in
this subsection, shall relate solely to the ownership, trade name,
logo, use or occupancy of the property upon which the sign is located
and/or affixed or for which a sign structure easement has been obtained;
other than for recreational facility and informational and event signs;
and/or directional signs where properties are interconnected by common
driveways and/or common parking areas.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(2)
[2]Any illuminated sign located adjacent to or across the
street from any residential district and visible from such residential
district shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m. unless the use to which the sign pertains is open for
business during those hours.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection G(2), regarding graphic content
of signs, was repealed 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3. This ordinance also
renumbered former Subsection G(3) through (13) as Subsection G(2)
through (11), respectively.
(3)
No signs shall contain blinking, flashing, flickering,
tracer or sequential lighting.
(4)
All wiring for permanent illuminated signs shall be
installed and maintained so that it is not within public view. Exterior
and/or external conduit which is exposed to public view shall not
be used unless the Construction Code Official determines that there
is no other practical way to run the conduit so that it is not within
public view.
(5)
No sign or sign structure shall obstruct a fire escape,
a door, window or other required accessway. No sign shall be maintained
at any location which by reason of its position, size, shape, content
or color may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of,
or be confused with any traffic control sign, signal or device where
it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic on public roadways,
or obstruct any site triangles required as part of site plan approvals.
(6)
No sign, except publicly owned or authorized signs,
shall be placed in or extend into over any public right-of-way.
(7)
All signs provided for shall be securely affixed in
a permanent manner to the ground, building, or to pylons adequately
set within the ground.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(8)
No signs shall be affixed to any roof, tree, fence,
utility pole or other similar structure unless approved by the Construction
Code Official. No signs shall be placed upon a motor vehicle, be animated
or moving, be contained on advertising fliers, banners, or pinwheels
or be otherwise portable or be painted on any pavement surface unless
it is necessary on a temporary and/or permanent basis for traffic
control.
(9)
The area of a sign shall be determined as follows:
(a)
Signs supported by bracing or pylons shall exclude
the supporting structure on which no sign material or sign backing
occurs.
(b)
If the sign face contains backing, the area
of the sign shall be measured by computing the area of the sign backing.
(c)
On signs without backing, the area shall be
measured by computing the area of the smallest geometric figure which
encompasses all words, letters, figures, emblems and other elements
measured with a clearance of at least four inches from the top, sides
and bottom exterior points from any such element.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(10)
The height of signs shall be measured between
the highest grade at ground level within 10 feet of all sides of the
sign and the highest point of the highest element of the sign, excluding
any incidental structural elements.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
(11)
[3]Replacement of existing signs. In the event that any nonconforming
sign is destroyed, it may be replaced with the same sign notwithstanding
any other provision in this chapter. In that event, the advertising
message on the sign shall remain the same. Where any such damaged
or destroyed sign is to be replaced in conjunction with a change of
business or message, said replacement sign shall conform in all respects
with the requirements of this chapter.
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection G(13), regarding sign approval,
was repealed 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3. This ordinance also
provided for the redesignation of former Subsection G(13) as Subsection
G(11).
A.
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.
B.
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 [§ 190-179C(2)(a)]. In the case of a business use abutting a state highway, such sign or signs may have any area and be of a size in accordance with § 190-180. Any such industrial use or occupancy which faces upon more than one street or highway may display one such sign for each street or highway. No freestanding sign shall exceed 20 feet in height above ground level. No freestanding sign shall be located closer than 15 feet to any property line or building line.
[Amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. O-23-23]
C.
A planned industrial park shall be permitted one freestanding
sign to identify the industrial park not exceeding 200 square feet
in size. Such identification sign may be illuminated and may be single-faced
or double-faced. The sign structure on which identification of the
tenants or occupants is placed shall not exceed 80 square feet in
area for each surface area of such tenant or occupant sign.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
D.
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.
E.
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. Such 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. In the case of state highways such sign may be equal to one
square foot in size for every linear foot of frontage, up to a maximum
of 600 square feet of area. 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. Such sign shall be removed within 30 days from sale,
rental or leasing of the property.
A.
Each principal structure within a CMX District may
display one or more signs, to identify the occupant or tenant and
its principal function or service, flat against the building facade,
facing the street on which the lot fronts; provided, however, that
the total area of all such signs shall not exceed 10% of the surface
area of that side of the building to which the sign is attached.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
B.
Each lot may have one double-faced, freestanding,
internally illuminated or nonilluminated sign not exceeding 10 feet
in height and 64 square feet in area per sign face. The face of all
freestanding signs shall be of a recognized geometric shape and shall
not contain characters or graphics exceeding three inches in relief
from the sign face. No freestanding sign shall be located closer than
15 feet to any property line or building line.
D.
Any lot which has frontage on more than one street
may display an additional freestanding sign and additional building
facade signs in accordance with the above standards for each street
on which it fronts; provided, however, that no additional signage
shall be permitted on a side of any building which abuts a residential
zone.
E.
A CMX corporate multi-use development park shall be
permitted one ground or monument sign, at each major entryway to the
park, to identify the office park. Each sign may be double-faced and
internally illuminated or nonilluminated and shall not exceed 120
square feet in area nor eight feet in height.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
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. Such 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. In the case of state highways such sign may be equal to one
square foot in size for every linear foot of frontage, up to a maximum
of 600 square feet of area. 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. Such sign shall be removed within 30 days from sale,
rental or leasing of the property.
[Amended 10-24-2006 by Ord. No. O-06-37; 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
Outdoor advertising companies as defined in
this section shall not be permitted to locate billboard-type signs
in the Township.
[Amended 5-23-2006 by Ord. No. O-06-16; 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
Each day of violation may be considered a separate offense. Violation of any of the provisions of this article shall result in a penalty for the first offense as stated in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, 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 as stated in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, or a loss of privilege of displaying the sign or signs for a period of up to three months, or both.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3]
Signs erected prior to February 22, 2011, shall be deemed permitted nonconforming signs as to location and size, provided that all owners of such signs shall obtain permits for their continued utilization in accordance with § 190-176 hereof, within 90 days after February 22, 2011.
The provisions of this section are the minimum
requirements for promotion of health, safety and public welfare, and
whenever the requirements of this section are at variance with the
requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances,
the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall
govern.
[Amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. O-11-3; 12-22-2015 by Ord. No. O-15-26]
Deviations from the requirements of this article
may be permitted upon application to and approval of the Planning
Board, through the Zoning Officer of the Township. Any such application
for a deviation shall be considered as applications for variances
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.