The following signs shall be exempt from the
requirement of obtaining a development permit, provided that they
are not specifically prohibited:
A. Governmental signs erected or authorized by a governmental
unit.
B. Nameplate signs, provided that such signs are limited
to no more than one facade or ground-mounted sign per occupancy; are
no more than 75 square inches in area; are nonilluminated, or externally
illuminated; and, if ground mounted, are no more than three feet in
height.
C. Warning signs, provided that such signs are limited
to no more than two facade or ground-mounted signs per occupancy;
are no more than three square feet in area each; are nonilluminated;
and if ground mounted, are no higher than three feet in height.
D. Construction signs, provided that such signs are limited
to no more than one facade or ground-mounted sign per parcel; are
no more than 32 square feet in area; are nonilluminated; and are maintained
for no more than 14 days following the conclusion of the construction
in question.
E. Temporary window mounted signs, provided that the
area of window mounted signs displayed does not exceed 25% of the
area of the window in which they are mounted.
F. Special events signs, provided that there are no more
than three placed in any business at any given time and they are nonilluminated,
and are maintained for a period of no longer than 45 days before the
applicable event nor more than three days after such event.
G. Real estate signs, provided that such signs are limited
to no more than one facade or ground-mounted sign per property; are
not more than six square feet in area per residential lot; or 32 square
feet in area per nonresidential lot are no higher than six feet if
a ground-mounted sign. Use of the word "sold" or any other notation
to indicate that the real estate is no longer on the market is specifically
prohibited.
H. On-site informational signs, provided that each sign
is limited to a window, facade or ground-mounted sign of not more
than two square feet in area and not more than seven feet in height
above grade. The sign may include a business name or logo but shall
not include any advertising message. In locations where more than
one business share a common vehicular access, signs marking entrances
and exits shall contain only the name of the shopping or business
center. Multiple signs identifying each tenant or use are specifically
prohibited.
I. Flags and emblems of a government or of a political,
civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization.
J. Private sale and event signs, provided that such signs
are no more than six square feet in area; are located entirely on
the premises where such sale or event is to be conducted or on other
private property pursuant to the owner's consent; are clearly marked
with the name, address and telephone number of the person responsible
for the removal of such sign; are erected not more than 36 hours in
advance of such sale or 45 days in advance of such event; and are
removed on the day following the conclusion of such sale or event.
No more than four signs may be placed on any business property nor
more than one on any residential property.
K. Temporary or permanent traffic signs and signals,
provided that they are installed or authorized by the Township, county,
or state for the purpose of directing and regulating the flow of traffic.
L. Signs indicating public transportation stops provided
that they are installed or authorized by the Township or a Public
Transportation Authority or agency.
M. Vacated property signs, provided that only one such
sign shall be provided either affixed to a building facade or located
within a window; not exceeding six square feet in area; nor displayed
for longer than 60 days following vacating the property.
N. Signs which are an integral part of vending machines,
including gasoline pumps, milk and ice machines, provided that they
do not collectively exceed three square feet in area per machine.
O. Interior signs, provided that such signs which are
located within buildings and are not visible from a public street
or public parking facility.
P. Political signs, provided that such signs shall not
be erected more than 21 days prior to election day and shall be removed
within three days after the election. Political signs shall not exceed
12 square feet in area if located within a nonresidential zoning district
and shall not exceed six square feet located within a residential
zoning district. Political signs shall not be illuminated in any manner.
All political signs shall be located entirely upon private property
with the consent of the owner, and such signs shall be clearly marked
with the name, address and telephone number of the person responsible
for removal of such sign. Only one political sign per public office
up for election shall be permitted. Any political sign posted in a
manner not in compliance with the terms of this section shall be subject
to a fine of up to $500 a day for each day that such sign is posted
in violation of the conditions relating to such signs.
[Amended 6-11-2008 by Ord. No. 10-2008]
Q. Historical or architectural designation signs, provided
that such signs are limited to no more than one facade or ground-mounted
sign per occupancy; are not more than six square feet in area; are
not illuminated and contain no commercial advertising.
All signs, unless specifically stated otherwise
in this article, shall relate to the use or occupancy of the property
upon which the sign is located.
The following kinds of signs will be permitted
in connection with rural-residential and residential uses:
A. One sign advertising a permitted use or indicating
the home or office of a member of a recognized profession, provided
that such sign shall not exceed three square feet in area.
B. One temporary sign on each lot, indicating real property
for sale or rent which shall not be larger than six square feet, advertising
the sale or letting of only the premises on which the sign is maintained.
C. Not more than two temporary ground signs on an approved
subdivision, (irrespective of the number of lots in the subdivision),
provided that each such sign does not exceed 36 square feet in total
area. In no case shall any sign be located closer than 40 feet to
any street line.
D. Temporary subdivision signs will not be permitted
after residences have been erected on 75% of the lots in the subdivision
or after more than 75% of the lots have been sold by the developer.
E. No off-site sign advertising a subdivision, whether
temporary or permanent, shall be permitted.
[Amended 10-10-2001 by Ord. No. 39-2001]
F. Any temporary sign erected shall be removed within
30 days after the temporary need has ceased to exist.
G. The Land Use Officer may permit signs to be artificially
illuminated upon finding that the need for such illumination has been
clearly demonstrated and is necessary to the permitted use and public
welfare, except that this shall apply only to signs in connection
with a professional office. The signs shall not be illuminated between
11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day.
H. All signs shall be set back at least 10 feet from
the property lines.
I. Signs advertising the sale of farm or dairy products
to be sold from the farm upon which it is produced, provided that
there shall not be more than two separate signs not exceeding 36 square
feet each.
J. Not more than two signs indicating the name of an
active farm and not exceeding a total area of 10 square feet.
K. Any sign used upon property warning the public against
hunting, fishing or trespassing thereon may be placed on the property.
L. Political signs not to exceed six square feet in total
area. These signs may be erected 45 days prior to the election but
shall be removed 10 days thereafter.
M. For nonconforming businesses in a residential zone,
signs are permitted as if located within the business zone.
Permitted signs and sign areas in connection
with commercial, industrial and airport zones or uses shall be as
follows:
B. One freestanding advertising sign; one building-attached
sign no larger than 50 square feet. Separate and incidental building-attached
accent or identification signs advertising unique and distinct services
or uses within a building shall be prohibited.
[Amended 10-10-2001 by Ord. No. 39-2001; 5-12-2004 by Ord. No. 10-2004]
C. Airport uses with over 100 acres and 1,000 feet of
state highway frontage shall be permitted two freestanding signs with
an aggregate area of 250 square feet. When one tenant exists in a
building, one building attached sign no more than 50 square feet in
area is permitted. Where more than one tenant exists in a building,
each tenant shall be permitted one building attached sign not to exceed
two square feet for each foot of store frontage or 50 square feet,
whichever is less. Building-attached signs shall be exclusive of the
aggregate freestanding sign area.
D. Where more than one tenant exists on a commercial
or industrial site, each tenant may have one building-attached sign
not to exceed two square feet for each foot of store frontage or 50
square feet in area, whichever is less, exclusive of the aggregate
freestanding sign area permitted. Such signage shall be exclusively
located along the store frontage, being that portion of the store
serving as the primary entryway for customers, and generally facing
the majority of the customer parking spaces.
(1) Anchor stores with a footprint larger than 50,000
square feet located in shopping centers may have a building attached
sign no larger than 175 square feet. The area of the sign shall not
exceed 5% of the area of the front facade of the anchor store.
[Added 10-10-2001 by Ord. No. 39-2001]
(2) Stores, typically known as "big-box" stores, with
a footprint larger than 100,000 square feet may have a building attached
sign no larger than 200 square feet. The area of the sign shall not
exceed 5% of the front facade of the Big Box store.
[Added 10-10-2001 by Ord. No. 39-2001]
(3) Separate and incidental building-attached accent or
identification signs on anchor stores or big-box stores advertising
unique and distinct services or uses within the store shall be prohibited.
[Added 10-10-2001 by Ord. No. 39-2001]
E. All freestanding ground signs identifying a site and
or the tenants therein shall contain a street address number whose
characters are not less than two inches wide and six inches high.
[Added 10-10-2001 by Ord. No. 39-2001]