[Added 1-22-68 by Ord. No. 68-65-K; amended 5-29-84 by Ord. No. 84-570; 6-24-91 by Ord. No. 91-67; 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 11-25-96
by Ord. No. 96-39; 3-10-97 by Ord. No. 97-8; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18; 5-15-06 by Ord.
No. 06-21; 5-9-11 by Ord. No. 11-07]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 68-65-K also provided for the repeal
of all other provisions relating to signs which were contained within
the regulations for the individual districts.
[Added 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
The purpose of this Ordinance shall be to coordinate the type,
placement, and scale of signs within different land-use zones; to
recognize the communication requirements of all sectors of the community;
to encourage the innovative use of design; to promote both renovation
and proper maintenance; to protect public safety; to allow for special
circumstances; and to guarantee equal treatment under the law. These
shall be accomplished by regulation of the display, erection, use,
and maintenance of signs. The use of signs is regulated according
to zone. The placement, scale and aesthetics of signs are regulated
to ensure compatibility with development, the existing environment
and nearby developed areas.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 3-10-97 by Ord. No. 97-8; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
I. Freestanding Signs.
A. Unless otherwise provided for, no sign situated on a property shall
advertise or describe any use or activity or business except those
situated on, or conducted within the property.
B. Any signs not specifically permitted are hereby prohibited.
C. Height: No portion of the top edge of any freestanding sign shall
be greater than twenty-two (22') feet above the elevation at the centerline
of the street in front of the property on which the sign shall be
situated but will not interfere with sight triangles.
[Amended 11-13-84 by Ord. No. 84-611; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
D. Setback: Except where otherwise provided, no sign or any part thereof
shall be located closer than ten (10') feet to any lot line. Any new
sign shall be not less than a distance of 100 feet from any existing
adjacent freestanding sign.
E. Location: No freestanding sign shall block the view of any existing
signs. All signs shall be placed in a location which will allow sufficient
reaction time for drivers on the adjacent roads, and safe driveway
access to the entrance to the site of the business or commercial use.
F. Size Calculation: Except where specifically prohibited, all signs
may be double faced, and the maximum area shall apply to each side.
The area of the sign shall include each and every part of the sign,
including moldings, frames, logos and graphics. Where the sign is
supported by a post or pylon whose surface is being used for advertising
purposes, the area of this post, pylon or other supporting members
shall be considered as part of the total allowable sign area. Wherever
the name or advertising message on a sign is divided between a number
of panels or parts, the total area of all of the panels or parts shall
be considered as one sign, and where a sign consists of individual
letters or numbers, the area of the sign shall be considered as the
total area of the smallest rectangle or rectangles which can collectively
enclose all of the letters or numbers.
G. Shape: The face of every freestanding sign, except for political signs regulated by §
228-252N, shall not contain characters or graphics exceeding 3 inches in relief or projection from the sign face. The maximum distance between the faces of the double faced sign shall not exceed 18 inches.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
H. Directory Signs: Each shopping center or multi tenanted facility
may erect no more than three directory signs on the property to provide
a listing of occupants. Each sign shall not exceed thirty-six (36)
square feet in area and six (6) feet in height. All directory signs
shall be located away from major streets and highways.
I. Construction of freestanding signs: Freestanding signs shall be supported
by posts or pylons of durable materials which may include concrete,
steel, treated wood, other suitable material or any combination of
same. Supports for freestanding signs shall be set securely in the
ground or concrete so that the sign will be capable of withstanding
high winds. No other bracing or guy wire shall be permitted.
II. Facade Signs.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 3-10-97 by Ord. No. 97-8; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
A. Unless otherwise provided for, all signs shall relate to the premises
on which they are erected.
B. Any signs not specifically permitted are hereby prohibited.
C. Location on buildings: All signs attached to a building shall be
attached flat against the facade of the building and shall not project
or extend outward beyond the facade to which it is attached by more
than eighteen inches (18"). In no case shall any sign erected flat
against the side of a building extend above the height of a vertical
wall or cornice to which they are attached. Signs located on a mansard
facade shall be attached in the following manner
1.
Flat against the facade; or
2.
Attached to the base of the facade and not projecting more than
eighteen inches (18") from the facade at the top of the sign.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
D. Construction of signs flat against buildings.
Any sign attached flat against the surface of a building shall
be constructed of durable material and attached securely to the building
with nonrusting metal hardware. When a sign is to be installed on
a masonry building, holes shall be drilled in the masonry, and proper
nonrusting hardware of the expansion type shall be used. The use of
wood or fiber plugs is prohibited. All signs must be approved and
inspected by the Office of Construction Inspection.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
E. Where a sign consists of individual letters, symbols, graphics or
logos, the area of the sign shall be considered as the total area
of the smallest rectangle or rectangles which can collectively enclose
all of the letters, symbols, graphics or logos.
[Added 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
F. In calculating the size of the facade the width is measured from
the exterior walls and the height is measured from grade to the actual
roofline of the building. False or parapet walls are not considered
in facade calculations.
[Added 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
G. Notwithstanding anything in this ordinance to the contrary, in no
event shall a facade sign exceed four hundred (400) square feet in
area.
[Added 3-10-97 by Ord. No. 97-8]
III.
Awning Signs.
[Added 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
A.
Awning signs may be attached to buildings or structures. Any
sign on an awning will be considered part of the allowable square
footage of any facade sign as allowed in each zone with the following
projection and height limitations
1.
Minimum overhead clearance shall be 8 feet. Any awning sign
may not project over a vehicular right-of-way.
2.
If the structure has a fringe or valance, such fringe or valance
may hang below the ceiling line no more than 12 inches.
3.
Awning signs shall be limited to single-story buildings or to
the first level only of multi-story buildings. Awning signs on the
second story of any building are prohibited.
4.
Awning signs attached to buildings must adhere to the required
property setbacks.
B.
Only the copy area of awning signs shall be considered in the
facade signage square footage limitations. The remaining portion should
be considered as awning area only.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 3-10-97 by Ord. No. 97-8; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
Unless specifically prohibited, all signs may be illuminated
as provided for below:
A. Wiring for illuminated signs shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with the electrical codes of the Township of East Brunswick
and shall be inspected by the Division of Construction Inspection
of the Township. Any fee for an electrical inspection shall be in
addition to the fee provided for in the sign permit.
B. Where illuminated signs are permitted, illumination may be provided
by floodlights, spotlights, ordinary incandescent bulbs, fluorescent
tubes or mercury vapor lamps. Regardless of the type of illumination
employed, all illuminated signs shall be properly shielded and so
located as to prevent glare or blinding effects upon motor vehicle
traffic and so as not to cause a nuisance to residents of the area.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
C. Decorative neon illumination is permitted.
[Added 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
(1)
Decorative neon illumination may be placed on a finished facade
only in the HC-2, HC-3 and MXD zones and may not exceed the allowable
square footage for facade signs in the particular zone. Decorative
neon illumination may not project above the roofline of the structure
it is attached to. Decorative illumination may not be placed on any
facade which faces any residence or residential zone unless they are
separated by a street or other public right-of-way. Decorative neon
may not be sequential or flashing.
(2)
Permit required. In addition to any requirements of the Uniform
Construction Code for the installation of, wiring of any decorative
illumination a zoning sign permit shall be required. A zoning sign
permit shall be issued by the Director of Planning and Engineering
or his/her designee prior to the issuance of a construction permit.
D. Whenever it is determined that the lighting on any sign now or hereafter
erected constitutes a safety hazard to motor vehicle traffic in the
vicinity, written notice shall be served upon the property owner and
owner of the sign, directing them to correct the condition within
fifteen (15) days from the date of the mailing of the notice. Failure
to correct the condition or file an appeal within the time specified
shall constitute a violation of this section by both the sign owner
and property owner.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
E. Where illuminated signs are permitted, signs facing a residence or
residential zone shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:00
P.M. and 7:00 A.M. the following morning, unless the business or uses
advertised are open to the public later than 10:00 P.M., in which
event any such establishment may keep a sign illuminated until the
business is closed to the public but not thereafter. Except where
otherwise permitted, signs installed at a height greater than fifty
(50') feet shall not be illuminated.
[Amended 3-10-97 by Ord. No. 97-8; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
[Amended 5-31-90 by Ord. No. 90-24; 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
A. In addition to any requirements under the Uniform Construction Code for construction permits, all signs and advertising displays, other than those expressly provided for in Section
228-252, shall require a zoning sign permit, to be issued by the Director of Planning and Engineering or his/her designee.
Editor's Note: See Ch.
75, Construction Codes, Uniform.
B. All applications for a sign permit shall be made to the Director
of Planning and Engineering on forms provided by the Department. All
applications shall be signed by the owner of the sign and the property
owner on whose premises the sign is to be erected. All applications
shall contain a sketch of the proposed sign, drawn to scale, the wording
or message, and, where the sign will not be attached to a building,
a plot plat showing the location of the proposed sign with tie-ins
to the nearest building and lot lines. All applications shall be accompanied
by the appropriate fee.
C. The application fee for a zoning sign permit is $25 and is in addition
to any required construction permit fee.
D. When an applicant proposes to replace the face of a sign with no
changes to the size, shape or location of the sign, the applicant
shall submit an application to the Department of Planning and Engineering
to amend the permit. If only the wording is to be changed, there shall
be no additional fee for the amendment. The intent of this section
is to keep the sign permit file consistent with the sign which is
to be displayed.
E. All requirements, permits, inspections and fees of the New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code, if any, are in addition to this zoning
requirement and must be determined by the Division of Construction
Inspection.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
All signs and displays shall be maintained in good order and
repair. In the event that the Director of Planning and Engineering
or his/her designee determines that any sign now or hereafter erected
has fallen into a state of disrepair, has become dilapidated or constitutes
a safety hazard, the sign owner and property owner shall be given
written notice to correct the condition within 20 days from the date
of the mailing of the notice. Failure to correct the condition or
file an appeal within the time provided shall constitute a violation
of this section and will result in the issuance of a Municipal Court
summons.
Any party aggrieved by any order, requirement, decision or refusal
made by any administrative official or agency shall have the right
of appeal to the East Brunswick Township Board of Adjustment as provided
for in N.J.S.A. 40:55-39. Where an appeal has been filed, failure to comply with
the decision of the Board of Adjustment or any higher court of competent
jurisdiction shall constitute a violation of this section.
[Amended 1-12-76 by Ord. No 75-8-YY; 10-18-76 by Ord. No. 76-8-III; 8-28-89 by Ord. No. 89-53; 12-27-93
by Ord. No. 93-73; 11-25-96 by Ord. No. 96-39; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18; 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. 19-39]
A. Nonilluminated or internally illuminated directional signs identifying
parking areas, loading zones, entrances, exits and similar locations.
The number of directional signs shall not exceed the number of curb
cuts on a lot. The signs may include a business name or professional
name but shall not include any advertising message. In shopping centers
and multitenanted facilities, individual tenants shall not have their
business or professional names on the directional signs. Only the
name of such center or development is permitted on the sign. Signs
shall not exceed three square feet in area nor five feet in height.
B. Temporary and permanent traffic signs and signals installed by the
Township, county and state for the purpose of directing and regulating
the flow of traffic.
C. Signs indicating public transportation stops when installed by the
Township or a public transportation utility.
D. Historic tablets, cornerstones, memorial plaques and emblems which
do not exceed six square feet in area and which are installed by government
agencies or civil or religious organizations.
E. Warning and no-trespassing signs, not exceeding three square feet
in area.
F. Flags or emblems of religious, educational, civic or governmental
organizations flown from supports on the buildings or grounds occupied
by the organization and the American flag whenever and wherever flown
in accordance with the laws and rules promulgated by the federal government.
G. Name and number plates identifying residents and affixed to a house,
apartment or mailbox, not exceeding 50 square inches in area.
H. Lawn signs identifying residents, not exceeding 1 1/2 square
feet in area for each side. The signs shall not contain any advertising
message and shall be nonilluminated except by a light which is an
integral part of a lamppost if used as a support.
I. Signs posted by governmental agencies or pursuant to governmental
statute, order or regulation.
J. Signs which are an integral part of vending devices, including gasoline
pumps, as well as signage utilized for the sale of merchandise or
services being sold or rendered on the premises, provided the signs
are securely fastened to a structural face or the vending device and
provided that they do not exceed three square feet in area. The contents
of the sign may only reflect the contents of the vending device or
the item being sold on the premises. The sign must be permanent and
may not be interchangeable with other signage.
K. Nonilluminated real estate signs announcing the sale, rental or lease
of the premises on which the sign is located. The sign shall only
contain the announcement of sale, lease or rental, the name of the
broker and phone number. No other advertising material shall be permitted
on the sign. Signs shall be removed 10 days following sale, rental
or lease. The sign may be double-faced, and, except as noted below,
only one sign shall be permitted on each lot or parcel. The maximum
size of the sign shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
(1)
RP, RP-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, VGI, VGII, VGIII, VGIIIA,
TG, MMHC, MXD/R, HR, HRP, HR/C and HCR Zones: three square feet.
(2)
O-I, C-1, HC, OP-1 and OP-2 Zones: 10 square feet.
(3)
C-2, C-3, HC-1, HC-2, HC-3, H-1, P-I, I/M, O/I, MXD Zones: one
sign on each bordering street, to be no larger than 45 square feet.
L. Window signs and interior floor displays which obstruct the window
area shall be restricted in order to assure adequate visibility from
outside the building, subject to the following:
(1)
Restrictions shall only apply from three feet to seven feet
above the first-floor elevation.
(2)
Within any five-foot measurement of horizontal window space,
a business must maintain two consecutive feet of open and unobstructed
window area.
(3)
Restrictions shall not apply to open lettering printed on windows
as long as the lettering does not obstruct vision into the store.
M. Temporary signs and posts for advertising public functions or fundraising
events for charitable or religious organizations shall be permitted
for a period of 60 days prior to and during the event and shall be
removed within five days after the event. The sign shall be nonilluminated,
not larger than 24 square feet in area, not exceeding eight feet in
height and may be erected flat against the building or freestanding.
N. Temporary political signs and posts for a period of 30 days prior
to an election, which must be removed five days after the election.
Political signs in residential zones shall not exceed six square feet,
the dimension shall not exceed 2 x 3 feet, and they shall not exceed
the height limitation for residential zones. Political signs in all
other zones shall not exceed the maximum size and height limitation
for the zone in which they are placed.
O. The street address in block numbers may be placed on the top of the
outside edge of the sign frame in a C-2, C-3, HC-1, HC-2, and HC-3
Zone. The number shall be a uniform twelve-inch height on all freestanding
signs and shall not be considered as part of the area of the sign.
P. Relocation information signs for a period of 30 days. Relocation
signs shall be restricted to the present location of the relocating
business and the future location of the relocating business. The signs,
one each at the present and the future business sites, shall not be
in excess of standards set forth for the zone in which the business
is located in.
Q. Construction signs. One sign announcing the name of architects, engineers
and/or contractors and the building enterprise shall be permitted
at a site under construction, alteration or repair, provided the sign
shall not exceed the standards set forth for the zone in which the
construction site is situated and that the sign shall be removed before
a certificate of occupancy is issued. The sign shall not exceed 45
square feet in area and eight feet in height.
R. Menu boards not visible from the right-of-way as part of a drive-through
facility.
S. One price sign per vehicle, not to exceed one square foot in area.
T. "Help wanted" signs. One sign announcing an available position, the
establishment (employer) and contact phone number, not to exceed six
square feet in area. The sign may be of a temporary nature but must
be securely and safely fastened to the building facade or an existing
freestanding sign on the premises of the establishment. The sign must
be removed within five days of filling the announced position.
U. Farm stands for the sale of farm produce grown on the premises may
have two freestanding signs, each not larger than 12 square feet in
area and not exceeding eight feet in height. In addition, one sign
no larger than 20 square feet in area may be erected flat against
the face of the farm stand or farm building where the produce or products
are sold.
V. Signs painted on or attached to motor vehicles or trailers or other
portable devices. Signs painted on or attached to motor vehicles or
trailers or other portable devices are exempt, provided that such
signs pertain to the function of the vehicle or to the business of
its owner. The parking or storing of these motor vehicles, trailers
or portable devices is prohibited, except:
(1)
Sites containing only residential uses and permitted by the
zoning designation may have one commercial motor vehicle (20 feet
by seven feet by eight feet) or less if the occupant of the residence
owns the motor vehicle.
(2)
In all other sites, the parking or storing of these motor vehicles,
trailers or portable devices may be located:
a.
In the side yard or rear yard as established by the zoning designation
where the subject property is located.
b.
In the front yard as established by the zoning designation where
the subject property is located, if parking spaces are approved for
such uses by the East Brunswick Township Planning Board or Zoning
Board or if there are no side or rear yard parking stalls.
(3)
The storage of motor vehicles or trailers or other portable
devices shall be located on the property for which the business is
conducted.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 2-14-00 by Ord. No. 00-2; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18; 5-15-06
by Ord. No. 06-21]
The following signs are prohibited in all zones in the Township
of East Brunswick:
A. Signs using red, yellow and green lights placed within 100 feet of
any traffic control signal now or hereafter erected.
B. Moving or revolving signs and signs using blinking, flashing, vibrating,
flickering, tracer or sequential lighting.
C. Any sign which, in the judgment of the Director of Public Safety,
unreasonably tends to distract drivers or otherwise constitutes a
traffic hazard.
D. Roof signs on buildings, structures, and vehicles.
E. Signs or advertising matter of an indecent or obscene nature.
F. Signs using words such as "stop", "look", "danger", etc., which are
placed in a manner or position which, in the judgment of the Director
of Public Safety, constitutes a traffic hazard or otherwise interferes
with the free flow of traffic.
G. Signs which attempt to imitate or otherwise cause confusion with
existing signs erected by any governmental board, body or agency.
H. Except where specifically permitted, signs advertising a product
or service not sold on the premises, signs advertising or directing
attention to another premises and any other signs unrelated to the
premises on which the sign is erected, except for billboards as a
conditional use in the P-I and C-2 zones.
[Amended 2-14-00 by Ord. No. 00-2]
I. Signs causing interference with radio or television reception.
J. Signs obstructing doors, fire escapes or stairways or keeping light
or air from windows used for living quarters.
K. Flags, banners, string of banners, pinwheels, A type signs, sandwich type signs, sidewalk signs, curb signs and similar advertising devices, except as provided for in §
228-256C.
L. Any sign or banner spanning a public street.
[Amended 10-29-74 by Ord. No. 74-8-OO]
M. Signs placed on trees, fences, utility poles, light poles, signs
attached to other signs and signs placed upon motor vehicles which
are continuously or repeatedly parked in a conspicuous location to
serve as a sign.
[Amended 12-23-68 by Ord. No. 68-8-U; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
N. Any series of two or more signs placed along a street or highway
carrying an advertising message, part of which is contained on each
sign.
O. Signs on vacant property advertising a proposed use without prior
issuance of Township Planning or Zoning Board approval for the proposed
use.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
P. Signs with manual or electronic changeable type or symbols except
for movie marquees and signs indicating the time and temperature only.
[Added 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
Q. Except where specifically permitted any sign which is inflatable,
airborne, floating or of a balloon type including but not limited
to search lights, balloons, dirigibles and blimps.
[Added 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18; amended 5-15-06 by Ord. No. 06-21]
R. Except where specifically permitted, portable or permanent search
lights.
[Added 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18; amended 5-15-06 by Ord. No. 06-21]
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 11-25-96 by Ord. No. 96-39; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
The following signs are permitted in the RP, RP-2, R-1, R-2,
R-3, R-4, R-5, VGI, VGII, VGIII, VGIIIA, HR, HR/C, HRP and HCR Residential
Districts:
A. Religious institutions, nursing homes, private schools, service organizations
and public buildings and facilities may have one freestanding informal
sign or bulletin board, not more than thirty five (35) square feet
in area, not to exceed six (6') in height, on each major street bordering
the property, together with incidental signs, not to exceed four,
necessary to provide directions or describe the use, provided that
each such sign does not exceed three square feet in area.
[Amended 6-14-76 by Ord. No. 76-8-EEE; 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
B. For business uses, one sign flat against the building or on a single
freestanding post, such as a lawn sign, is permitted. The sign shall
not exceed six (6) square feet in area, and a freestanding sign shall
not exceed five (5) feet in height. Where more than one use is conducted
on the premises, the area of the sign for multiple users may be a
maximum of 10 square feet. The information on the sign shall be limited
to the name of the occupant, his business or profession and house
number.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
C. Signs are permitted in connection with each housing or land development,
as follows
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
(1)
At the main entrance to the development, two illuminated freestanding
signs which shall state the name of the development and no other advertising
material. Each sign shall not exceed twenty five (25) square feet
in area and eight (8) feet in height. The sign shall be setback a
minimum of 10 feet from any right-of-way or property line. The sign
may not obstruct any sight easement or sight distance.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
(2)
At each entrance other than the main entrance, one nonilluminated
freestanding sign not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet in area and
not more than eight (8) feet in height. The sign shall be setback
a minimum of 10 feet from any right-of-way or property line. The sign
may not obstruct any sight easement or sight distance.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
(3)
At the rental or sales office of the development, one freestanding
illuminated sign advertising the office, not to exceed fifteen (15)
square feet in area and not more than five (5) feet in height.
(4)
Real estate signs, the sole purpose of which is to direct the
public to a housing or land development. A maximum of four temporary
freestanding nonilluminated signs are permitted. Each sign shall not
exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height
above ground. The sign permit shall be issued for a period of six
(6) months and shall be renewable for additional periods of six (6)
months during the period of construction. Signs may not be located
within any public right-of-way.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
The following signs are permitted in the O-1 District:
A. One (1) sign, either freestanding or flat against the building, not
exceeding 20 square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height above
the ground.
[Amended 12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
The following signs are permitted in the TG, OP-1 and OP-2 Districts:
A. Each business use may have one sign flat against the front of the
building facade, facing the street on which the lot fronts not to
exceed five (5%) percent of the area of that side of the building
to which the sign is attached.
B. Each business use may have one double faced, freestanding, internally
illuminated sign not exceeding 10 feet in height, nor twenty four
(24) square feet in area.
C. On a corner lot an additional freestanding sign and an additional
building facade sign may be permitted for each major street on which
the lot fronts; provided, however, that no additional signage shall
be authorized on a side of such building, which side borders on a
residence or residential zone.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
[Amended 1-28-02 by Ord. No. 02-01]
A. All signs, displays or advertising devices to be erected in an area
zoned Historic District-Commercial and visible from the public right-of-way
shall be subject to the regulation of this ordinance. No signs, displays,
or advertising devices shall be erected which contain a brand, trademark,
slogan, symbol or other similar device unrelated to the specific business
or service provided on the premises. Each sign, display or advertising
device proposed for erection within a Historic District Commercial
Zone shall be judged on its size, color, design, quality, placement
and method of hanging according to the particular character of the
building, its neighbors and the subject sign, display or advertising
device. In general, such devices may consist of hanging signboards
or fascia boards, awnings or similar devices; provided, however, that
no such device shall be of a flashing type, although either interior
or exterior shielded illumination of such devices shall be allowed.
It is the intention of this control to encourage superior graphic
design of signs, displays or advertising devices as a means of emphasizing
the quality of the environment.
[Amended 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18]
B. Each non residential use may have one sign placed flat against the
front of the building facade, facing the street or streets on which
the lot fronts, not exceeding in area five (5%) percent of the area
of such facade.
C. Each non residential use may have one double faced, freestanding,
externally or internally illuminated sign.
D. All freestanding signs shall be a maximum of six (6) square feet
in area, height not to exceed four (4') feet and a maximum of five
(5') feet from the street right-of-way and all adjacent property lines.
If the freestanding sign can be set back a minimum of ten (10') feet
from the street right-of-way and all adjacent property lines, the
sign may have an area of twenty four (24) square feet and may not
exceed ten (10') feet in height.
E. The background of all signs, whether or not illuminated, shall be
of a neutral color, buff, white or tan, and the lettering thereon
shall be either black or dark brown; provided, however, that the background
of a sign may be black or dark brown with lettering having the neutral
colors of buff, white or tan. Nothing herein shall preclude the placement
of a logo having colors other than those set forth above, provided
that the color and design have become identified by the public with
a particular name. No colored lights may be used to illuminate the
signs.
F. On a corner lot an additional freestanding sign and an additional
building facade sign may be permitted for each major street on which
the lot fronts; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply
where the side of structure faces the residential zone. The size of
such freestanding sign and building facade sign shall follow items
A through E above.
[Added 7-8-02 by Ord. No. 02-12]
The following signs are permitted in the SCMXD District.
A. Each business use may have one sign flat against the front of the
building facade, not to exceed five (5%) percent of the area of that
side of the building to which the sign is attached.
B. The entire development may have no more than two freestanding monument
signs along the frontage of the property identifying the name of the
development. Signs may be no more than eight (8) feet in height and
a maximum of twenty-five (25) square feet in area. The size of the
monument may be no more than 2 2 times the size of the sign.
C. The development may have no more than five (5) directory signs located
inside the property, not visible from existing public roads, a maximum
of twenty-five (25) square feet in area and no more than eight (8)
feet in height.
[Amended 5-14-73 by Ord. No. 73-8-II; 10-23-78 by Ord. No. 78-89; 11-13-84 by Ord. No. 84-611;
4-11-88 by Ord. No. 88-918; 11-14-88
by Ord. No. 88-961; 4-24-89 by Ord. No. 89-12; 8-28-89 by Ord. No. 89-53; 12-27-93 by Ord.
No. 93-73; 7-22-02 by Ord. No. 02-18; 5-15-06 by Ord. No. 06-21]
The following signs are permitted in the C-1, C-2, C-3, H-1,
MXD, HC-1, HC-2, and HC-3 Districts:
A. Each business or commercial use may have one or more signs flat against
the building and only permitted on a finished elevation of a building
provided, however, that the total area of all such signs shall not
exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of that side of the building
to which the sign is attached. No sign shall protrude above the building
roof line or top of any parapet. No sign shall be permitted on the
side of any building bordering on a residential zone unless the residential
zone and the building are separated by a street.
B.
1. Frontage: Each business or commercial use may erect a freestanding
sign(s) based on the following table.
The number of signs to be considered shall not exceed the number
and size of sign(s) as determined in the following table. The size
of the sign faces shall be determined by the lineal dimension of the
lot line facing the street or highway in accordance with the following
table. To take advantage of this table, nonconforming signs must be
removed or brought into conformity:
Frontage in Feet
|
Maximum Size of Each Sign Face In Square Feet
|
Maximum Number of Signs
|
---|
Up to 100
|
45
|
1
|
Up to 200
|
90
|
1
|
Up to 300
|
90+45
|
2
|
Up to 400
|
90+90
|
2
|
400 and over
|
90+90+90
|
3
|
Where a lot is entitled to more than one freestanding
sign, such freestanding signs shall be erected a minimum of 150 feet
apart.
2. Whenever the property is bordered by more than (1) street, an additional
freestanding sign shall be permitted on each street; provided, however,
that no freestanding sign shall be erected on a side which borders
on a residential zone, unless the residential zone and the building
are separated by a street and the present sign(s) is conforming.
C.
Each business operating in a separate
location may display temporary signs in connection with bona fide
special sales promotions for a maximum of five (5) weeks each six
months in weekly periods. The use of plastic or cloth flags, banners,
pennants, bunting or similar advertising devices shall be permitted,
on a finished facade of the building actually occupied or on the freestanding
sign utilized by the business or commercial use conducting the sales
promotions as defined above. Pennants are permitted to be hung from
the facade to another nonpublic structure on the property. All temporary
signs shall not cause a sight obstruction.
Temporary signs securely fastened to a building facade may not
exceed 10% of the area of the facade up to a maximum of 200 square
feet in addition to any existing facade signs for the business or
commercial use conducting the sales promotion. Temporary signs securely
fastened to an existing freestanding sign may be no greater than twenty
four (24) square feet in area, may not obstruct any other signs on
the existing pylon nor may it be erected without first obtaining consent
from the property owner/landlord.
A temporary sign permit shall be required for the maximum 10
week period. The application shall be submitted to the Director of
Planning and Engineering or his/her designee for approval. For a new
business in the Township, an approved permanent sign permit is required
before a temporary sign permit may be issued.
The following signs are permitted along State Highway 18 along
the HC-2, HC-3 and MXD Districts
For business uses, portable and/or freestanding commercial searchlights,
spotlights or floodlights may be used for advertising purposes, subject
to the following conditions:
a. Searchlights, spotlights and/or floodlights shall not be sequential
or flashing.
b. Searchlights, spotlights or floodlights may be illuminated only between
the hours of sundown to 11:00 P.M.
c. Searchlights, spotlights or floodlights shall be directed vertically
towards sky an away from establishments, highways, streets and/or
vehicles.
d. Searchlights, spotlights or floodlights shall be setback a minimum
of 10 feet from any right-of-way or property line.
e. Searchlights, spotlights or floodlights may not obstruct any sight
easement or sight distance.
f. An application for a permit shall be made by the applicant to the
Director of Planning and Engineering on forms provided by the Department
for each searchlight, spotlight or floodlight. The application fee
for a permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for a 1 day permit and
one hundred ($100) for a 2-7 day permit.
g. A permit may be issued for a period of seven (7) days. An applicant
shall be limited to one permit per year.
h. Permits shall only be issued for new business openings, new business
ownership, or other special events.
[Amended 11-13-84 by Ord. No. 84-611]
The following signs are permitted in the P-I, I/M and O/I Districts:
A. Signs or letters must be flat against the building and are only permitted
on a finished elevation of a building; provided, however, that the
total area of all such signs shall not exceed fifteen (15%) percent
of the area of that side of the building to which the sign is attached.
No sign shall be permitted on the side of any building bordering on
a residential zone unless the residential zone and the business property
are separated by a street.
B. One (1) freestanding sign in accordance with the table set forth in §
228-256B. Whenever the premises is bordered by more than one street, an additional freestanding sign shall be permitted on each street bordering the premises, except that no sign shall be erected on a side which borders on a residential zone unless the residential zone and the industrial property are separated by a street.
[Amended 7-8-85 by Ord. No. 85-676]
C. In addition to the signs provided for above, a planned industrial
park may erect one (l) freestanding sign, identifying the industrial
park, its occupants and their principal products, on each major street
or highway bordering the park. The sign shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet in area.
D. Entrance, exit, shipping, receiving and other directional signs,
each not to exceed 10 square feet in area and not to exceed five (5)
feet in height.