[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
From and after the effective date of this Part it shall be lawful
for any person, firm or corporation that owns or occupies any building
situate within those areas designated as RC Retail Commercial, RC-1,
Retail Commercial 1, CC Central Commercial and FC Freestanding Commercial
by the Doylestown Borough Zoning Ordinance of 1985, as amended, to
locate, place and use one moveable sign on that portion of the public
sidewalk which directly abuts and is co-extensive with the front of
such building, provided that such person, firm or corporation first
obtains a license from the Borough of Doylestown for that purpose
and otherwise complies in all respects with the provisions of this
Part, and it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to locate, place or use any such sign or signs as are provided for
in this Part without first obtaining such a license.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
Applications for licenses shall be made to the Borough Manager
on forms provided for that purpose. The Borough Manager is hereby
authorized to require such information from applicants as he deems
reasonably necessary to process the application in accordance with
the terms of this Part, including but not limited to, the size and
proposed location, the composition, content and colors of the proposed
sign, as well as the exact dimensions of the sidewalks involved and
sketches, plans and photographs of the proposed sign, sidewalk and
premises.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1; as amended by Ord. 2010-3, 4/19/2010]
All applications for licenses hereunder shall be reviewed by
the Zoning Officer with respect to all the criteria set forth in this
Part, and shall also be reviewed by the Historic and Architectural
Board of Doylestown Borough with respect to the historical and aesthetic
value and impact of the proposed sign prior to the issuance of any
such license. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Historic and
Architectural Board of Doylestown Borough, the application shall be
either approved or denied. All appeals from the denial of the issuance
of a license shall be taken directly to Borough Council of the Borough
of Doylestown, whose decision shall be final. Second and subsequent
applications for a license, filed prior to the expiration of a current
valid license, shall not require review by the Historical and Architectural
Review Board, provided that no change or alteration has been made
to the sign initially approved.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
All applications for a license hereunder shall be accompanied
by a nonrefundable fee of $100.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
All licenses granted hereunder shall automatically terminate
and be null and void upon the expiration of one year from the date
of issuance. It is the intention of this Part that the granting of
a license hereunder is a privilege only, with no rights vesting in
any applicant other than, those granted by and during the term of
the license.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
All signs licensed hereunder shall be moveable signs only, as defined in Chapter 27, Part 7, § 706, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Doylestown, and shall be self-supporting and double-faced. The interior angle of such A-frame type signs shall not exceed 45°. Directly illuminated signs as defined in Chapter 27, Part 7, § 704, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Doylestown shall not be permitted. Indirect illumination shall emanate only from the building and shall be designed and positioned in such manner that it does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1; as amended by Ord. 2010-3, 4/19/2010]
1.
The maximum area of any sign licensed hereunder shall be six feet
per face and the height shall not exceed five feet nor be less than
three feet. The maximum width of any sign licensed hereunder shall
be two feet. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, no sign
shall be permitted which shall interfere with or otherwise impede
the visibility of vehicular traffic upon any street or driveway. All
such signs may display the name and logo of the establishment and
shall contain information as to the products or services offered.
Applications to license a moveable sidewalk sign in all districts
must be first reviewed by the Historic and Architectural Board and
Zoning Officer and receive an affirmative recommendation for approval
before displaying the sign.
2.
A maximum of 10 licenses for such signs shall be permitted to issue
in any separately designated zoning district set forth in § 801
above.
[Ord. 1989-11, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
Any sign licensed hereunder shall be located as close as practicable
to the curb of the sidewalk. A minimum distance of four feet of unobstructed
sidewalk must be maintained between the sign and the applicant's building
at all times. The applicant, by accepting the license, agrees to indemnify
and hold, the Borough of Doylestown, its agents, servants, workmen
or employees harmless from any and all claims arising out of the location,
placement or use of the sign which is the subject of the license granted
hereunder, a policy of public liability insurance with an insurance
company authorized to conduct business, in Pennsylvania, covering
the location, placement and use of such sign in an amount not less
than $250,000, naming the Borough of Doylestown as an insured thereon.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
All signs licensed hereunder shall be permitted only between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. each day.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
Borough Council may from time to time, establish by resolution
such other license fee as it deems reasonable and proper.
[Ord. 1989-1, 1/16/1989; as reenacted by Ord. 1991-2, 1/21/1991,
§ 1]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the
provisions of this Part shall be guilty of a summary offense and,
upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 plus costs
of prosecution and in addition, any License issued pursuant to the
provisions of this Part and in effect at the time of such violation
shall be subject to revocation by Borough Council.
