A. 
All signs not specifically permitted are prohibited.
B. 
No sign shall be maintained where by reason of its position, size, shape, content or color, it may, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with, any traffic control sign, signal or device, or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
C. 
No sign which uses the words "Stop," "Look," "Caution," "Danger," or any similar wording, which may confuse or mislead the public, shall be permitted.
D. 
Advertising flags, banners, pinwheels. No advertising flags, banners, pinwheels, portable signs, or similar advertising devices shall be permitted.
E. 
Animated, moving and LED signs.
[Amended 7-18-2007 by Ord. No. 19-2007; 6-25-2014 by Ord. No. 15-2014]
(1) 
Prohibition. No lighted LED (light-emitting diode), fiber-optic, neon or otherwise electronically lighted or unlighted message sign, sign board, sign box, other type of sign structure or object which is moving, animated, scrolling, flashing, variable, auto-changing or programmable shall be permitted, except for the required movement of time-and-temperature displays. Time-and-temperature display signs shall be permitted only as part of a site plan approved by the Planning Board.
(2) 
Exception. Signs at gasoline stations on which the unit pricing of fuel is shown electronically shall be permitted, provided that the remainder of the sign remains static at all times, and further provided that the unit pricing changes no more than once every 24 hours.
F. 
Painted signs. No sign may be painted directly on the surface of any building facade, wall, fence or similar structure.
G. 
Sparkling and glittering signs. No sign may utilize reflection enhanced or fluorescent colors or contain any material which sparkles, reflects or glitters, however, nothing herein is intended to prohibit the use of reflective paint on signs directing traffic or identifying various locations within a property.
H. 
Commercial advertising billboard signs.
(1) 
The further erection, construction or enlargement of signs known as commercial advertising billboards is prohibited.
(2) 
Existing billboard signs or structures may be repaired or maintained in the same location, but may not be enlarged, relocated to another lot, or replaced in the event of the total destruction thereof.
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.
A. 
Obstruction of accessways. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct a fire escape, door, window, or other required accessway. No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape, except those signs required by the municipal authority.
B. 
Obstruction of window surface. No sign shall project over, occupy or obstruct any window surface required for light or ventilation.
C. 
Signs in rights-of-way. No sign or any part of a sign, except publicly owned or authorized signs, shall be placed in or extend into or over any public right-of-way.
D. 
Signs affixed to certain structures. No sign shall be affixed to any roof, tree, fence, utility pole, or other similar structure nor placed upon motor vehicles which are continually or repeatedly parked in a conspicuous location to serve as a sign; however, nothing is intended to prohibit the placement of signs not exceeding three feet in any dimension, directing traffic or identifying various parking locations within a lot on light poles and utility poles erected therein. Signs painted on pavement surfaces shall be restricted to traffic control markings only.
A. 
All wiring for permanent illuminated signs shall be installed and maintained so that it is not within public view. The running of wiring or conduit along the facade of a building to access a sign is specifically prohibited except that the Construction Official may permit exterior conduit if in the judgment of the Official there is no practical way to run the conduit so that it is not within public view.
B. 
Signs shall be mounted so as to project less than one foot into or over any walkway whether suspended from or attached to a building or other structure, including a sign hung under a canopy.
C. 
Sign permanency. All signs shall be securely affixed in a permanent manner to either the ground or building.
D. 
Sign area.
(1) 
Area to be included. The supporting structure or bracing of a sign shall be omitted in measuring the area of the sign unless such structure or bracing is made part of the message or sign face and provided that such structure or bracing has a total horizontal projected width less than 20% of the sign width or six inches. Where a sign has two sign faces back-to-back and parallel to each other, the area of only one face shall be included in determining the area of the sign.
(2) 
Area of signs with backing. The area of all signs with backing shall be measured by computing the area of the sign backing.
(3) 
Area of signs without backing. The area of all signs without backing shall be measured by computing the area of the smallest geometric figure or figures which can encompass all words, letters, figures, emblems and other elements of the sign message with a clearance of at least four inches from any such element.
(4) 
Height of signs. Sign height shall be measured between average grade and the highest point of the highest element of the sign.
E. 
Multiple sign faces. No double faced sign shall be greater than 18 inches in thickness as measured between sign faces.
A. 
An illuminated sign located on a lot 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.
B. 
No sign shall contain blinking, flashing, flickering, tracer or sequential lighting and all signs shall remain stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times.
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:
A. 
Those signs permitted in § 140-225.
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]
A. 
(Reserved) [1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A, regarding roof signs, was repealed 5-12-2004 by Ord. No. 10-2004.
B. 
Wall signs such that the sign shall be on a parallel plane with the building facade, shall not project more than 18 inches from the facade and shall maintain a minimum under clearance to grade of 10 feet.
C. 
Marquee signs such that these signs shall be limited to places of public assembly, shall conform to the setback of the principal structure to which it is attached, and shall maintain a minimum under clearance to grade of 10 feet.
D. 
Projecting sign attached to a building such that these signs shall not extend more than four feet from the building face, shall not exceed more than four feet above the roofline of the building, shall maintain a minimum under clearance to grade of 10 feet, shall be limited to one sign per building and the area of the sign shall be counted toward the aggregate sign area permitted on the site.
E. 
Freestanding ground signs, as follows:
(1) 
A Type I ground sign shall be permitted such that the maximum sign area not exceed 150 square feet, the sign be setback at least 15 feet from the front, side and rear property lines and the sign not exceed a height of 15 feet above grade.
(2) 
A Type II ground sign shall be permitted such that the maximum sign area not exceed 100 square feet, the sign be set back at least 10 feet from the front, side and rear property lines, and the sign not exceed a height of 10 feet above grade.
[Amended 5-12-2004 by Ord. No. 10-2004]
(3) 
A Type III ground sign shall be permitted such that the maximum sign area not exceed 50 square feet, the sign be set back at least five feet from the front, side and rear property lines, and the sign not exceed a height of seven feet above grade.
[Amended 5-12-2004 by Ord. No. 10-2004]
A. 
The provisions of this section shall apply to all signs heretofore erected, although not in conformity with the provisions of this article.
B. 
A nonconforming sign may be continued unless it constitutes a traffic hazard or a public hazard or nuisance. In such event, the Construction Official may order it removed on 10 days written notice, giving the reason therefor. If not removed, legal proceedings shall be taken as shall be necessary for its removal or as a violation under this section.