Type and Definition of Signs Not Requiring Permits
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Max. No. of Signs Per Lot
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Max. Sign Area Per Sign* on a Residential Lot**
(square feet)
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Max. Sign Area Per Sign* on Nonresidential Lots**
(square feet)
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Other Requirements
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Agricultural Sales or Christmas Tree Sign - Advertises the seasonal
sale of agricultural products or Christmas trees
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2
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Total of 12 sf per lot
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Total of 50 sf per lot
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Shall only be posted while such products are actively offered
for sale
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Charitable Event Sign - Advertises a special event held a maximum
of 9 days in any calendar year that primarily is held to benefit a
legitimate tax-exempt nonprofit organization, place of worship, school,
or charity
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2
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Total of 12 sf per lot
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Total of 50 sf per lot
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Shall be placed a max. of 30 days prior to event and removed
a max. of 7 days after event
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Contractor's Sign - Advertises a building tradesperson,
engineer or architect who is actively conducting significant work
on a particular lot that is not such person's place of business,
or a bank or agency that is financing an on-site construction project
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1 per contractor
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12 per sign
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20 per sign (Or one sign of 60 square feet maximum may be used
if the sign is shared by multiple entities)
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Shall only be permitted while such work is actively and clearly
underway and a max. of 30 days afterward
Shall not be illuminated
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Directional Sign - provides information indicating traffic direction,
entry or exit, loading or service area, directions to apartment numbers
or parking courts in a development, fire lanes, parking or closely
similar information regarding the same lot as the sign is on, and
that does not include advertising
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No max.
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4, in addition to signs painted on pavement
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4, in addition to signs painted on pavement
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Directional signs within a residential development shall not
be internally illuminated. See also Subsection A(4) below concerning
signs not readable from a lot line or street.
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Flag - a pennant made of fabric or materials with a similar
appearance that is hung in such a way to flow in the wind. See also
"Special Sale Signs" below.
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1
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Total of 12 sf per lot
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Total of 50 sf per lot
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Flags of governments and flags that simply include colors, or
non-commercial art or patterns are not regulated by this Ordinance
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Garage Sale Sign - advertises an occasional garage sale/porch
sale or auction
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2 per event
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2 sf per sign
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2 sf per sign
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Shall be placed no more than 3 days before the event, and be
removed within 24 hours after the event
Shall not be attached to trees or utility poles with metal fasteners
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Home Occupation and Accessory Day Care Sign - advertises a permitted
home occupation or an accessory day care use
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1
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2
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8
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Shall not be illuminated
Maximum total height of 8 feet above the ground
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Identification Sign - only identifies the name and/or occupation
of the resident and/or the name, street address and/or use of a lot,
but that does not include advertising
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1
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2
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8
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Maximum total height of 8 feet above the ground
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Open House Sign - advertises the temporary and periodic open
house of a property for sale or rent
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2 per event
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Total maximum of 12 sf per lot
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Total maximum of 50 sf per lot
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Shall be placed a max. of 5 days before open house begins, and
be removed a max. of 24 hrs. after open house ends
Such sign shall not be posted more than 6 consecutive days
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Political/Issue Sign - advertises a person or party seeking
political office or an opinion on a referendum, political cause or
matter of public concern
Political signs shall not be posted on public parks or property
owned by the Borough or on a public street right-of-way, except as
may be allowed on election day outside of a polling location.
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Maximum of 2 sign faces per issue or candidate per lot
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Total maximum of 12 sf per issue or candidate per lot
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Total maximum of 50 sf per issue or candidate per lot
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Shall be removed a max. of 7 days after an election, vote or
referendum if the sign pertains to such a matter
Political signs shall not be placed on property without the
prior consent of the owner. If a political sign does not meet these
requirements, then it shall be regulated as an "off-premises sign."
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Public Services Sign - advertises the availability of restrooms,
telephone or other similar public convenience
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No max.
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2
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2
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Real Estate Sign - advertises the availability of property on
which the sign is located for sale, rent or lease
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1 per street the lot abuts
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12
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50
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Shall only be placed on the property while it is actively for
sale, lease or rent, and shall be removed a max. of 14 days after
settlement or start of lease
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Service Organization/Place of Worship Sign - an off-premises
sign stating name of a recognized incorporated service organization
or place of worship and that may include information on times and
dates of activities
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2
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12
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50
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Maximum of 2 such signs per such organization or place of worship
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Special Sale Signs - temporary banners, flags and other signs
that advertise a special sales event at a lawful principal commercial
business
A Portable Sign may be used under this provision
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5 per nonresidential lot
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Not permitted
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Total of 50 sf for all such banners, flags and other temporary
signs
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Shall be displayed a maximum total of 30 days per year (such
as 6 times of 5 days each)
Such signs shall not flash, be internally illuminated, or obstruct
safe sight distances
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Time and Temperature Sign - with a sole purpose to announce
the current time and temperature, and which may also include any non-profit
public service messages
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1
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Not permitted
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50
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The sign shall not flash
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Trespassing Sign - indicating that a road is private, that trespassing
is prohibited on a lot, or controlling certain activities such as
hunting and fishing on the lot
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No max.
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2
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4
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"sf" = Square feet. "max." = Maximum.
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Maximum sign areas are for each of 2 sides of each permitted
sign, measured in square feet.
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For the purposes of this section, a "Nonresidential Lot" shall
mean a lot that is occupied by a principal nonresidential use or that
is within a Commercial or Industrial zoning district. All other lots
shall be considered to be "Residential Lots."
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Zoning District or Type of Use
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Total Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs (from ground level
to top of sign structure)
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Total Maximum Area of Wall Signs
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Total Maximum Area of Window Signs
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Total Maximum Area and Number of Freestanding Signs
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A. RE, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-1/O Districts: with signs in this
table limited to allowed principal nonresidential uses (such as Places
of Worship)
For home occupation signs, see § 230-27.
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8 feet
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40 square feet on each side of a principal building for a school
or place of worship; 10 square feet on each side of a principal building
for other nonresidential principal uses
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Temporary non-illuminated window signs are not regulated. Other
window signs shall be considered wall signs
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1 sign on each street the lot abuts, each with a maximum sign
area of 40 square feet for a school or place of worship; 10 square
feet per street frontage for other nonresidential principal uses
See also entrance signs for major residential developments in Subsection F below.
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B. CG, CN, LIC and GI Districts: for principal nonresidential
uses.
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18 feet, except a maximum of 25 feet along an arterial street
if the lot includes 2 or more principal commercial uses
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2 square feet of sign area for each linear feet of building
length, on the building side on which such signs are attached
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Temporary non-illuminated window signs are not regulated. Other
window signs shall be considered wall signs
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1 sign per street that the lot abuts, each with a maximum area
of 50 square feet ***
See note* below for multiple uses.
A gas station shall be allowed an additional 30 square feet
of sign area. For drive-through restaurants, see note **.
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C. TC and any other Districts: for principal nonresidential
uses.
See also additional regulations for the TC district in Subsection H below.
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8 feet
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2 square feet of sign area for each linear feet of building
length on the building side on which such signs are attached.
Projecting or Awning Sign - An additional sign with a maximum
sign area of 10 square feet on each of 2 sides may project up to 4
feet outward from the building. See the construction Code requirements,
including the minimum eight-foot clearance over the sidewalk.
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Temporary non-illuminated window signs are not regulated. Other
window signs shall be considered wall signs.
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1 sign per street that the lot abuts, each with a maximum area
of 10 square feet in TC
See note * below for multiple uses.
Sandwich Board Sign - One additional ten-square-feet-per-side
portable folding sign is allowed per lot in a location that does not
obstruct 5 feet of width for pedestrian and wheelchair access, and
which is kept inside when the business is not open. Such sign shall
not have electrical wiring.
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If a lot includes two or more distinct principal nonresidential
uses, the maximum freestanding sign area may be increased by 10 square
feet for each principal nonresidential use beyond the first nonresidential
use. For example, in the CG District, if a lot includes three such
uses, the maximum freestanding sign area shall be 50 plus 20, which
equals 70 square feet.
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An allowed restaurant drive-through use may also include two
menu boards with a maximum height of 10 feet and a maximum sign area
of 60 square feet per side, provided the signs are not designed to
be readable from beyond the property line.
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***
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If a lot is allowed to have a freestanding sign on each of two
different streets, the allowed sign area may be shifted so that more
of the total sign area is along an arterial street. For example, if
50 square feet is allowed on each of two streets, 75 square feet may
be placed along the arterial street, with the remaining 25 square
feet is placed along the second street.
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