[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.1]
2.
Permit Required.
A.
A sign permit is required for any permanent sign exceeding two square
feet in area not excepted by subsection (2)(B).
B.
C.
Each sign shall comply with the standards of this Chapter, whether
or not a sign permit is required.
3.
Exempt Signs.
A.
Any sign specifically authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
laws or regulations.
B.
Signs applied to the door or window giving the store hours or the
name or names of credit or charge institutions shall be exempt from
the regulations of the sign ordinance when the total area of all such
signs does not exceed two square feet.
C.
Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only street
numbers, post box numbers or names of the principal occupants of the
premises.
D.
Directional, information or public service signs such as those advertising
the availability of rest rooms, telephones or similar public conveniences
provided such signs do not exceed four square feet in area.
E.
Signs required to be maintained or posted by law or governmental
order, rule or regulation, unless specifically prohibited, limited
or restricted.
F.
Flags or emblems of political, civic, philanthropic, educational
or religious organizations.
G.
Traffic control and guidance signs, erected and maintained in the
interest of public safety or for the regulation of traffic.
H.
Labels identifying the source, brand name or manufacturer of merchandise
exhibited for sale.
I.
Signs indicating only the date of erection of a building and having
an area not exceeding four square feet.
J.
Any of the following signage, if approved by the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Planning Commission pursuant to the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Wayfinding Signage Program, shall be exempted from the provisions of §§ 27-602 through 27-606: primary and secondary regional gateway signs, Borough gateway signs, and wayfinding guide signs and identification signs inside the Borough. All wayfinding signage shall satisfy the requirements set forth in § 27-613 of this Part.
[Added by Ord. 2013-504, 12/11/2013]
K.
Signs not exceeding 3.5 square feet in area and bearing the names
of the principal occupants of a premises providing governmental services,
names of elected officials occupying legislative offices and other
state, local and county governmental services or offices shall be
permitted to be affixed upon the door of the premises being occupied.
[Added by Ord. 2015-516, 5/13/2015]
4.
Nonconforming Signs.
A.
Signs existing at the date of enactment of this Chapter and which
do not conform to the requirements of the Chapter shall be considered
nonconforming signs.
B.
Once a nonconforming sign is destroyed or removed, it may be replaced
only with a conforming sign.
C.
Nonconforming signs may be repainted or repaired (including lighting);
provided, such repainted or repaired sign does not exceed the dimensions
of the existing sign; wording may also be changed.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.2]
1.
On-Premises Signs.
A.
In General. No principal use shall install or maintain a greater
number of signs along each street on which such use is located for
the particular type of sign structure and zoning district established
in Table 6.1, except as otherwise provided for in this Section.
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Table 6.1
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Maximum Number of Signs
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Maximum Number of Signs
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Type of Sign Structure
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AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH Districts
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RR, SC Districts
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LI Districts
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Maximum Total Number of Signs1
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1
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3
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3
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Freestanding
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1
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1
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1
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Parallel
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1
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1
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2
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Window
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0
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2
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2
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NOTES:
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1
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When two or more principal buildings exist on a lot, there shall
be a maximum of two freestanding signs on the lot.
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B.
Planned Developments.
(1)
Shopping Centers. In addition to the signs permitted for individual
commercial uses, one freestanding, on-premises sign indicating the
name of the development may be erected along each road fronting such
development.
(2)
Residential Developments. One freestanding, on-premises sign
indicating the name of the subdivision or residential development
may be erected along each road fronting such development.
C.
Temporary Signs. A temporary, on-premises sign may generally be permitted
on a lot, providing it is removed within seven days after it is no
longer needed, as follows:
(1)
Real Estate. A temporary sign or signs may be permitted within
the property lines, advertising the prospective or completed sale
or rental of the premises upon which it is located; provided, that
such sign shall be maintained and removed within seven days after
consummation of the lease or sale transaction. Such signs may not
aggregate more than six square feet in area.
(2)
Construction Sites. A nonilluminated temporary sign or signs
(developer/contractor sign or mechanic/subcontractor/other artisan
sign) may be permitted on a construction site; provided, such sign
shall be removed within seven days after completion of the construction
work and not more than one sign per developer, contractor, mechanic,
subcontractor or artisan shall be placed on each street frontage of
the construction site. Such signs may not aggregate more than six
square feet in area.
(3)
Public Events. A temporary sign may be permitted announcing
a political, public, educational, charitable, civic, religious or
similar campaign or event for a total period not to exceed 30 days
in any calendar year; provided, it is removed within seven days after
the conclusions of the campaign or event.
(4)
Garage Sale Signs. No signs advertising the garage sale are
to be posted on any place other than the premises of the applicant.
The sign is not to exceed two feet by two feet in size, cannot be
placed on the premises earlier than one week prior to the sale and
must be removed within 24 hours after the sale has terminated.
(5)
Trespassing Signs. Trespassing signs indicating private ownership
of roadways or other property may be posted on the same property provided
that the total area on any one side of the sign shall not exceed one
square foot and shall be spaced at intervals of not less than 100
feet of street frontage.
D.
Special Events Temporary Signs. A sign permit shall be provided for
the following special events temporary signs:
(1)
Special Programs. Signs are permitted one week prior to and
during a special event such as a block party, lawn fete or other special
event.
(2)
Special Sales. Signs are permitted three days prior to and during
special sales such as spring sales, fall sales, going out of business
sales and others.
(3)
New Store Openings. Signs are permitted three days prior to
and during the first week of the opening.
2.
Off-Premises Signs. Off-premises signs are not permitted except as
follows:
A.
Signs necessary for the direction, regulation and control of traffic;
street name signs; legal notices; warnings at railroad crossings;
and other official signs which are similarly authorized or erected
by a duly constituted governmental body.
B.
Temporary nonilluminated signs directing persons to temporary exhibits,
shows or events and sponsored by a nonprofit organization may be erected
subject to the following requirements:
C.
Nonilluminated signs in the RR Zoning District for directing patrons,
members or audiences to service clubs, churches or other nonprofit
organizations; provided, the signs shall indicate only the name of
the facility and the direction to the facility and shall not exceed
six square feet in area.
D.
Off-premises directional signs for governmental services, governmental buildings, legislative offices and other state, local and county governmental services or offices shall be permitted in any zoning district, provided that the number of directional signs does not exceed one directional sign for each individual facility or legislative office, and further provided that the property owner has granted written permission in the form of a letter, lease or other memorandum acceptable to the Borough Solicitor and Borough Council. The total square footage of any such off-premises sign shall not exceed two square feet in the aggregate per governmental service. The aforesaid off-premises signage shall not be included in calculating the sum total of maximum permitted square footage of signage permitted for the property owner or occupant of the property where the off-premises sign is located. Such off-premises signage may be illuminated only in accordance with the regulations of the district in which it is located. The provisions of §§ 27-404, Subsection 3, and 27-604, Subsection 3, shall not be applicable to off-premises directional signs in this subsection, provided that signs are mounted five feet or more above grade on a single post not exceeding three inches by three inches or three inches in diameter.
[Added by Ord. 2015-516, 5/13/2015]
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.3]
No sign shall exceed the maximum sign area established for that
sign in Table 6.2.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.4]
1.
Not Within Street Lines. No sign shall be allowed within street right-of-way
lines (except those of the government body which owns such right-of-way),
unless specifically authorized by another Borough ordinance or Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania law or regulation.
2.
No Traffic Interference.
A.
No sign shall be so located or arranged that it interferes with traffic
through glare, through blocking of reasonable sight lines for streets,
sidewalks or driveways, through confusion with a traffic control device
(by reason of color, location, shape or other characteristic) or through
any other means.
3.
Freestanding Signs. No portions of any freestanding sign shall be
located closer than 10 feet from any lot line. Freestanding signs
shall be prohibited on a property where this requirement cannot be
met.
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Table 6.2
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Sign Area Regulations
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Maximum Area of Sign
(square feet)a
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Location Sign
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Type of Sign Structure
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AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH Districts
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RR, SC Districts
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LI Districts
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On Premisesb
|
Freestanding Sign
|
6 (Institutional Use)
|
35
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35
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Parallel Sign
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6 (Institutional Use)
|
35
|
35
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Window Sign
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N.P.
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Not exceeding 4 square feet for each 1 foot of length of the
portion of the building wall on which the sign is affixed which is
devoted to the principal use employing the sign but not to exceed
25% of the total window area of such wall.
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Off Premisesc
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All Types
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N.P.
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6
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N.P.
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NOTES:
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a
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Area of Signs:
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1.
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The area of a sign shall be construed to include all lettering,
wording and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background
whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed, but not including
any supporting framework and bracing which are incidental to the display
itself.
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2.
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Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached
to or painted on a surface, building, wall or window, the area shall
be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or other shape,
including the sign background, which encompasses all of the letters
and symbols.
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3.
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In computing square foot area of a double-face sign, only one
side shall be considered; provided, both faces are identical. If the
interior angle formed by the two faces of the double-faced sign is
greater than 45°, then both sides of such sign shall be considered
in calculating the sign area.
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4.
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Unless otherwise specified, all square footages are maximum
sizes.
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b
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c
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N.P. = Not permitted.
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When two or more principal buildings exist on a lot, there shall
be a maximum of two freestanding signs on the lot. The maximum area
of each such sign shall comply with the freestanding sign regulations
in this table for the zoning district in which the sign is located.
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[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.5; as amended by Ord. 427,
6/9/2004, § I]
No sign shall exceed the maximum height restrictions for the
particular type of sign structure and zoning district established
in the following table:
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Table 6.3
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sign Height
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Maximum Height
(feet)
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|
Type of Sign Structure
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AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH Districts
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RR, SC, LI Districts
| |
|
Freestanding
|
6
|
16
| |
|
Parallel*
|
12
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16
| |
|
Window
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N.P.
|
12
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NOTES:
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|---|---|---|---|
|
*
|
Maximum height (in feet) above the curbline in front of where
the sign will be located. All parallel signs must be at least one
foot below the roofline directly above the sign.
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N.P. = Not permitted.
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[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.6]
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.7; as amended by Ord. 427,
6/9/2004, § 1; and by Ord. 2014-507, 7/9/2014]
1.
Location; light sources; hours of operation; brightness; message
duration.
A.
Location. The location of illuminated signs shall be regulated as
follows as illustrated in the following table:
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Zoning Districts
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Illumination Type
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Internal
|
Message Center Sign
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External
|
Digital Display
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AG
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N
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N^^
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N^
|
N
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R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MH
|
N
|
N
|
Y
|
N
| |
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RR
|
N
|
N
|
Y
|
N
| |
|
LI, SC
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
| |
|
N
|
=
|
Not permitted.
| |
|
Y
|
=
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Permitted.
| |
|
^
|
Excludes signs located in parks or recreational facilities or
for schools or churches.
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|
^^
|
Excludes scoreboards located in parks or recreational facilities
and schools.
|
B.
Light sources to illuminate signs shall neither be visible from any
street right-of-way nor cause glare hazardous or distracting to pedestrians,
vehicle drivers, or adjacent properties.
C.
No more than 0.2 footcandle of light shall be detectable at the boundary
of any abutting property.
E.
F.
Message duration. The length of time each message may be displayed
on a message center sign, digital display, or Tri-Vision Board sign
is based upon the visibility and speed limit unique to individual
signs and adjacent road conditions. The following method should be
used to calculate minimum required message duration for message center
signs, digital displays, or Tri-Vision Board signs:
(1)
Determine the greatest distance from which the sign becomes
visible on the road the sign is primarily intended to serve. If a
sign is intended to be seen by more than one roadway, the road with
the lower posted speed limit shall be used for determining message
duration.
(2)
Multiply the road's posted speed limit (mph) by 5,280, and then
divide by 3,600 to obtain the speed limit in feet/second.
(3)
Divide the visibility distance by the speed limit (feet/second).
(4)
Add an additional 10% of this number to the total.
(5)
The resulting amount of time is the minimum required message
duration, except where this value is less than eight seconds, in which
case the minimum message duration shall be no less than eight seconds.
(6)
The sign display shall default to a black screen if a malfunction
should occur.
2.
Types of Illumination. Where permitted, illumination may be:
3.
Message center signs are subject to the following regulations, in
addition to all other illumination requirements established in this
section:
A.
Sign Type. Message center signs are permitted in the form of freestanding, monument, and wall signs, both on premises and off premises, in accordance with all regulations established in § 27-604.
B.
Height. A message center sign shall have the same height limits as
other permitted signs of the same type and location.
C.
Area. Message center signs shall not exceed 50% of the sign area
for any one sign and shall not exceed more than 30% of the total area
for all signs permitted on a property.
D.
Maximum Number. Where permitted, one message center sign is permitted
per street frontage, up to a maximum of two message center signs per
property.
E.
Message Display.
(1)
No message center sign may contain text which flashes, pulsates,
moves, or scrolls. Each complete message must fit on one screen.
(2)
The content of a message center sign must transition by changing
instantly (e.g., no fade-out or fade-in).
(3)
Default Design. The sign shall default to a black screen if
a malfunction should occur.
G.
The addition of any message center sign to a nonconforming sign is
prohibited.
H.
Public Service Announcements. The owner of every message center sign
shall coordinate with the local authorities to display, when appropriate,
emergency information important to the traveling public, including,
but not limited to, Amber Alerts or alerts concerning terrorist attacks
or natural disasters. Emergency information messages shall remain
in the advertising rotation according to the protocols of the agency
that issues the information.
I.
Off Premises. Off-premises message center signs are strictly prohibited.
4.
Digital display signs are subject to the following regulations in
addition to all other requirements established in this section:
A.
Sign Type. Digital displays are permitted on premises in the form of freestanding, monument, and wall signs in accordance with the regulations established in § 27-604.
B.
Height. A digital display shall have the same height limits as for
other permitted signs of the same type and location.
C.
Area. When used as an on-premises sign, digital displays shall not
exceed more than 30% of the total sign area permitted on the site.
D.
Maximum Number per Property. Where permitted, one digital display
sign is permitted per property.
E.
Message Display.
(1)
Any digital display containing animation, streaming video, or
text or images which flash, pulsate, move, or scroll is prohibited.
Each complete message must fit on one screen.
(2)
One message/display may be brighter than another, but each individual
message/display must be static in intensity.
(3)
The content of a digital display must transition by changing
instantly, with no transition graphics (e.g., no fade-out or fade-in).
(4)
Default Design. The sign shall default to a black screen if
a malfunction should occur.
G.
The addition of any digital display to a nonconforming sign is prohibited.
H.
Public Service Announcements. The owner of every digital sign shall
coordinate with the local authorities to display, when appropriate,
emergency information important to the traveling public, including,
but not limited to, Amber Alerts or alerts concerning terrorist attacks
or natural disasters. Emergency information messages shall remain
in the advertising rotation according to the protocols of the agency
that issues the information.
I.
Off Premises. Off-premises digital display signs are strictly prohibited.
5.
Electrical Standards.
A.
Permits for illuminated signs will not be issued without an approved
electrical permit, if required. Applications for electrical permits
shall be filed at the same time as the sign permit application.
B.
All work shall be completed in full compliance with all applicable
electrical codes.
C.
The electrical supply to all exterior signs, whether to the sign
itself or to lighting fixtures positioned to illuminate the sign,
shall be provided by means of concealed electrical cables. Electrical
supply to freestanding signs shall be provided by means of underground
cables.
D.
The owner of any illuminated sign shall arrange for a certification
showing compliance with the brightness standards set forth herein
by an independent contractor and provide the certification documentation
to Red Hill Borough as a condition precedent to the issuance of a
sign permit.
6.
Glare Control. Glare control shall be achieved primarily through
the use of such means as cutoff fixtures, shields, and baffles and
appropriate application of fixture mounting height, wattage, aiming
angle, and fixture placement. Vegetation screens shall not be employed
to serve as the primary means for controlling glare.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.8]
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.9]
1.
Any vehicle or structure to which a sign is affixed in such a manner
that the carrying of such sign or signs no longer is incidental to
the primary purpose of the vehicle or structure but becomes a primary
purpose in itself shall be considered a freestanding sign and as such
be subject to the provisions regarding freestanding signs in the district
in which such vehicle or structure is located.
2.
Any abandoned vehicle to which a sign is affixed shall be considered
a freestanding sign, subject to the provisions regarding freestanding
signs in the district in which such abandoned vehicles are located.
3.
All sign provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the use of silos,
smokestacks, water towers and other similar structures as signs.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984, § 6.10; as amended by Ord. 2014-507,
7/9/2014]
The following signs are unlawful and prohibited:
A.
Signs not related to the principal use of the property on which they
are located.
B.
Abandoned signs.
C.
Snipe signs. Signs shall only be attached to utility poles in conformance
with state and utility regulations and the requirements of this chapter.
D.
Mechanical movement signs, including revolving signs.
E.
Pennant strings and streamers.
F.
Animated signs, flashing signs, or signs that scroll or flash text
or graphics.
G.
Inflatable devices or balloon signs, with the exception of balloons
used in temporary, noncommercial situations.
H.
Any signs that imitate, resemble, interfere with, or obstruct official
traffic lights, signs, or signals.
I.
Any illuminated signs in the colors of red, yellow, and green located
within 150 feet of any traffic lights, signs, or signals.
J.
Signs which prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window
or fire escape or that prevent free access from one part of a roof
to any other part. No sign other than a safety sign shall be attached
to a standpipe or fire escape.
K.
Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound
or odor or contain open flames.
L.
Reflective signs or signs containing mirrors.
M.
Interactive signs.
N.
Signs incorporating beacon or festoon lighting.
O.
Roof signs.
P.
Signs erected without the permission of the property owner, with
the exception of those authorized or required by local, state, or
federal government.
Q.
Any sign containing information which states or implies that a property
may be used for any purpose not permitted under the provisions of
the Red Hill Borough Zoning Ordinance.
R.
Signs that exhibit statements, words, or pictures of obscene or pornographic
subjects as determined by Red Hill Borough or otherwise display any
content prohibited by 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5903.
S.
Any sign that promotes illegal activity.
[Ord. 300, 12/4/1984; as added by Ord. 427, 6/9/2004, §
I]
All illuminated signs in the colors of red, yellow and green
shall be prohibited within 150 feet of any traffic signal.
[Added by Ord. 457, 5/14/2008]
1.
Background.
A.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT")
is the agency charged with granting permits for the placement of overhead
signs and banners across state highways. PennDOT policies require
that local municipalities adopt a resolution authorizing such sign
and banner placements in order to eliminate the requirement for individual
permits issued by PennDOT.
B.
PennDOT requires that, as between PennDOT and the Borough, the Borough
assume full responsibility for erecting, maintaining and removing
such signs or banners and assume all liability for damages occurring
to any person or property arising from any act or omission associated
with erecting such signs or banners.
3.
Purpose. Red Hill Borough Council desires to authorize, establish
a permitting process, and designate the times, specified locations
and requirements for the placement, installation and removal of overhead
banners across roadways located within the Borough for activities
occurring within and around the Borough that constitute a national,
state, regional or local function or nonprofit activity.
4.
Requirements. Banners shall conform to the following requirements:
A.
Location. The Borough will permit one banner to be displayed between
permanent wooden poles at one of the following locations: (i) across
Main Street at its intersection with 4th Street; (ii) across Main
Street at its intersection with 5th Street; or (iii) across Main Street
between 9th Street and 11th Street.
B.
Eligibility. Potential sponsoring organizations should represent
a national, state, regional or local political subdivision or agency
or a nonprofit, cultural or civic organization recognized by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and should promote a nonprofit or cultural civic event
or activity of particular interest or benefit to residents of Red
Hill Borough.
C.
Specifications. Banners shall be made of durable material resistant
to ultraviolet rays, mold and mildew, and shall have two double-stitched
reinforced hems and four brass grommets, one in each corner. Banners
must be connected to poles with rope or wire placed through the upper
and lower hems and must have wind slits. Banner size shall be a maximum
of four feet in width and 30 feet in length. Vertical clearance above
the center line of the roadway shall be a minimum of 17 feet and six
inches.
D.
Banner Content. Banners are not to be used for commercial advertising
or to advertise or promote political candidates, parties or issues.
However, a professional logo or name of a business or corporation,
advertising a commercial product, enterprise, business or company
may be included, provided that it occupies in space no more than 20%
of the overall banner, regardless of whether such entity is sponsoring
the activity or banner installation.
E.
Duration of Display. Banners may be hung for a period not to exceed
21 days. The banner shall be removed within five days of the date
the event for which the banner was displayed has ended. All banners
shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. The Borough
shall not be responsible for storing banners.
F.
Installation. The banner shall be installed and removed by a contractor
selected and engaged by the sponsoring organization at the locations
approved by and in accordance with specifications provided by the
Borough. Banners are to be placed parallel with the ground, and banner
placement shall in no way restrict the line of sight of motorists.
A sponsoring organization shall furnish to the Borough Zoning Officer,
at the time of application for a permit: (i) documentation in form
and substance satisfactory to the Borough evidencing that the sponsoring
organization has received approval from PPL to use the PPL-owned poles
for installation of the banner; and (ii) a certificate of insurance
evidencing general liability insurance coverage for the contractor
as provided in Subsection 4G, below, even if the sponsoring organization
does not engage the Red Hill Borough Fire Company as contractor to
perform the installation. Prior to installation, the sponsoring organization
shall submit the banner to the Borough Zoning Officer for inspection
to assure that its physical condition satisfies the requirements set
forth in this Section. Furthermore, the sponsoring organization shall
provide contact information for the contractor installing the banner,
including the name and contact information of a person who will be
responsible to address emergencies and can be contacted using the
contact information provided on a twenty-four-hour-per-day, seven-days-per-week
basis.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-576, 10/13/2021]
G.
Insurance. The sponsoring organization wishing to have a banner installed
must carry a general liability insurance policy in the amount of at
least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate naming
Red Hill Borough, the Red Hill Fire Company and their elected and
appointed officials, officers, employees, volunteers, consultants
and agents as additional insureds under the aforesaid liability insurance
policy. The sponsoring organization shall provide a certificate of
insurance evidencing such insurance coverage, which shall state that
the insurance policy may not be amended, canceled or terminated without
prior written notice to Red Hill Borough. The Red Hill Fire Company
shall be an additional insured for the purpose of allowing the Red
Hill Borough Fire Company to address emergencies related to overhead
street banners when the contractor installing the banner cannot be
successfully contact to address an emergency.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-576, 10/13/2021]
H.
Banner Condition. The Borough Zoning Officer has the authority to
refuse the placement of a banner that is in poor condition. In addition,
the Borough Zoning Officer has the authority to order the immediate
removal of a banner which has become frayed, ripped or unsightly,
is in danger of becoming detached, or has fallen or otherwise become
detached. In that event, the Borough may undertake or arrange for
the prompt removal of the banner, and the sponsoring organization
shall be required to promptly pay a removal fee, in an amount to be
determined from time to time by the Borough Zoning Officer, together
with all costs and expenses incurred by the Borough relating to such
removal. The Borough shall not be responsible for theft of or damage
to banners.
I.
Traffic Control. Traffic control during installation and removal
shall be consistent with the general provisions of 67 Pa. Code Chapter
212, Official Traffic Control Devices, and the national Manual On
Uniform Traffic Control Devices as issued by the Federal Highway Administration,
and be performed in accordance with the most current Department Publication
No. 213. Copies of these materials are available for examination at
the Borough Hall.
5.
Permit.
A.
No banner shall be installed without first obtaining a permit issued
by the Borough Zoning Officer.
B.
Applications for a banner permit shall be submitted to the Borough
Zoning Officer on a form supplied by the Borough at least 45 days
prior to the desired installation date. Banner permits may be requested
up to one year in advance of the desired installation date and will
be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
C.
All banner applications shall contain a sketch of the proposed banner(s),
depicting banner content and dimensions.
D.
The Zoning Officer shall determine if the application complies with
the standards specified in this Section.
E.
The Zoning Officer shall approve or deny the application within 30
days.
H.
The Zoning Officer shall impose an application fee to cover the processing
cost of the banner permit and collect the fee at the time of application.
I.
Upon the issuance of any permit pursuant to this Part, the Zoning
Officer shall promptly forward a copy of the permit to the District
Office of PennDOT.
6.
Indemnification. The permittee shall assume full responsibility for
erecting, maintaining and removing the banner and all liability for
damages occurring to any person or property arising from any act or
omission associated therewith. The permittee shall agree to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Borough and the Red Hill Borough Fire
Company from any damages, loss, cost, claim, liability or expense
resulting from i) the failure or malfunction of the permittee's banner;
or ii) the installation of the permittee's banner by a contractor
selected by the permittee, and a statement to that effect shall be
included on the application for the permit.
[Added by Ord. 2013-504, 12/11/2013]
1.
Signage Permitted. All wayfinding signage approved by the Upper Perkiomen
Valley Regional Planning Commission pursuant to the Upper Perkiomen
Valley Regional Wayfinding Signage Program shall be permitted within
the Borough, subject to compliance with the requirements of this section.
The term "wayfinding signage" shall include, without limitation, primary
and secondary regional gateway signs, Borough gateway signs, and wayfinding
guide signs and identification signs inside the Borough. A sample
of such wayfinding signage is attached hereto in Schedule A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule A is included as an attachment to
this Chapter.
2.
Permit Required. A sign permit is required for the installation of
any wayfinding signage.
3.
Application for Permit. The application for a permit to install wayfinding signage shall be submitted to the Borough on a form provided by the Borough, which application shall be reviewed and approved by Borough Council upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer as to the number, area, location, height, construction and dimensions. In undertaking such review and issuing his recommendations, the Borough Engineer must determine that the proposed location will not interfere with traffic or block visibility within the clear sight triangle for streets, sidewalks and driveways in accordance with § 27-404, Subsection 3, of this Chapter.
4.
Permit Fee Exemption. The applicant requesting a permit to install
wayfinding signage shall be exempted from the payment of a permit
fee for such application.
