The purposes of these signage regulations are:
to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication
within the Township; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment
and the Township's ability to attract sources of economic development
and growth; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to minimize
possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property;
and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations.
The following words shall have the following definitions for purposes of this Article XXIV, Signs:
Such business signs that advertise an activity, business,
product or service no longer conducted or available on the premises
on which the sign is located.
A sign or individual lettering/numbering that designates
the street number and/or street name for identification purposes,
as designated by the United States Postal Service.
Any sign the appearance of which changes electronically more
frequently than every five minutes.
Any sign giving the name or names of principal contractors,
architects and lending institutions responsible for painting or construction
on the site where the sign is placed.
Any sign supported by or painted or projected on structures
that form a portion of the primary building or structure, including
signs located within or attached to the inside face of a window.
Any sign painted on or applied to a structure made of cloth,
canvas, metal, plastic, fiberglass or similar material which is affixed
to a building and projects from it.
Any sign of durable, lightweight fabric or similar material
that is mounted to a pole or building at two or more edges. National,
state or municipal flags shall not be considered banners.
The side of a building determined by the Zoning Officer to
be the front of the building or tenant space for purposes of determining
sign size. Each building and tenant space shall have only one building
frontage. The Zoning Officer shall determine the front of the building
based on factors, including but not limited to the location of the
main entrance doors and disabled access entry, location of the parking
areas, location of access drives, location of public streets and the
street address.
The area of a building front area shall be computed by means
of the smallest square, triangle, rectangle, circle or combination
thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the structure.
Any sign indicating the name of a building and data and incidental
information about its construction, which sign is cut into a masonry
surface or made of bronze or other permanent material.
A sign which directs attention to a business, profession,
product, service, activity or entertainment sold or offered upon the
premises where such sign is located.
An attached sign that is part of or attached to an awning,
canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over
a door, entrance, window or outside service area. A marquee is not
a canopy.
A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations
that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the
surface of the sign. A sign on which the message changes more than
eight times per day shall be considered an animated sign and not a
changeable-copy sign for the purposes of this chapter. A sign on which
the only copy that changes is an electronic or mechanical indication
of time or temperature shall be considered a time-and-temperature
portion of a sign and not a changeable-copy sign for the purposes
of this chapter.
A noncommercial temporary sign, posted to promote and advertise
an activity sponsored by the Township, school district, church, public
agency, civic or other similar not-for-profit organization on the
premises where the event is to be held.
A noncommercial temporary sign posted off premises to promote
and advertise an activity sponsored by the Township, school district,
church, public agency, civic or other similar not-for-profit organization.
Artificial sign lighting projecting from any source within
the body of the sign.
A sign which identifies multiple uses in a planned development
on a single sign; may be used for shopping centers, shopping streets
or business campuses, and similar large complexes which have a variety
of tenants and/or uses.
A temporary sign indicating that the premises is in the process
of subdivision or development.
An on-premises sign designed to guide vehicular and/or pedestrian
traffic by using such words as "Entrance," "Exit," "Parking," "One-Way,"
or similar direction or instruction, but not including any advertising
message. The name or logo of the business or use to which the sign
is giving direction may also be included on the sign but shall not
exceed 50% of the total sign area.
A sign with two identical faces of equal sign area which
are back to back.
Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors,
patterns or design that displays the symbols of a nation, state, local
government, company, organization, belief system, idea or other meaning.
Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign that exhibits
changing natural or artificial light or color effects by any means
whatsoever.
Any sign that displays one sign surface that is:
Any sign that is constructed over a portion of the roof of
a building and at no point extends more than 12 inches from it. Flat
roof signs may not extend above the top of the roofline at any location.
A sign and supporting structure that is secured in the ground
and independent of any building, fence or other support.
Any sign to control traffic or for identification, including
street signs, warning signs, railroad-crossing signs and signs of
public service companies indicating danger or construction, which
are erected by or at the order of a public officer, employee or agent
thereof in the discharge of his official duties.
A day for celebration of a person or event that is generally
recognized as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and by the
federal government.
Any sign the primary purpose of which is to celebrate a holiday.
A sign used in conjunction with equipment or other functional
elements of a use or operation. These shall include, but not be limited
to, drive-through window menu boards; signs on automatic teller machines,
gas pumps, vending machines or newspaper delivery boxes. The name
or logo of the business or use to which the sign is giving direction
may also be included on the sign but shall not exceed 50% of the total
sign area.
Any sign indicating the name and address of an occupant of
a building.
A nonflashing or nontwinkling sign which has letters, figures,
designs or outlines illuminated by an internal or external lighting
source as a part of the sign.
Any artificial sign lighting from lights on or directed toward
the sign.
Any sign that is either expanded to its full dimensions or
supported by gases contained within the sign, or sign parts, at a
pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. For purposes of this definition
and chapter, a simple helium balloon is not considered to be an inflatable
sign.
A sign located within the interior of a lot, generally not
visible from the street or adjoining properties, which provides information
as to the location, interior operation and/or use of buildings or
facilities. The name or logo of the business or use to which the sign
is giving direction may also be included on the sign but shall not
exceed 50% of the total sign area.
Any sign located fully within and visible only from the interior
of any building or stadium that is intended solely for information
relating to the operation of such building or stadium.
Any sign attached to a marquee for the purpose of identifying
a movie theater or similar place of entertainment.
A memorial plaque or tablet, to include grave markers or
other remembrances of persons or events, which is not for commercial
or advertising purposes.
Any sign that is capable of moving from one premises to another,
including those painted on vehicles that are parked and/or stored
at a location other than where the activity associated with said vehicle
is conducted unless said vehicle is being used in the normal day-to-day
operations of the use of the premises on which the vehicle is parked
or stored.
Any freestanding sign the bottom of which is no more than
12 inches above the ground or pavement.
Any sign composed of glass tubing containing a large proportion
of neon or other similar gas. A neon sign may be a wall sign, a projecting
sign, or a window sign.
A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service
or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than
the premises on which the sign is located. Off-premises signs include
signs attached to and/or painted on vehicles that are parked and/or
stored at a location other than where the activity associated with
said vehicle is conducted unless said vehicle is being used in the
normal day-to-day operations of the use of the premises on which the
vehicle is parked or stored.
A sign which advertises or otherwise directs attention to
an activity on the same lot where the sign is located.
Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, whether
or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire
or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
A location designated in an applicant's signage plan for
the continuous display of banners. The banner mounting area shall
be applied to the total maximum permanent sign area allowed on the
premises, and banners displayed in the mounting area do not require
a temporary sign permit. Any banner displayed in the mounting area
shall not exceed the size of the permitted banner mounting area.
Any sign that expresses an opinion, interest or position.
Such signs do not include political or business identification signs.
A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole or poles.
[Added 3-25-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-02]
A temporary sign relating to the election of a person to
a public office or a political party or a matter to be voted upon
at an election by the public.
Any lot, parcel or tract of land.
A wall sign attached to a wall in such a manner that its
outermost edge extends more than 12 inches from said wall.
A temporary sign indicating the sale, rental or lease of
the premises on which the sign is placed.
Any sign located in a district zoned for residential uses
that contains no commercial message except advertising for goods or
services legally offered on the premises where the sign is located,
if offering such service at such location conforms with all requirements
of this chapter.
The exterior surface and its supporting structures on the
top of a building.
An attached sign that is partially or wholly attached to,
erected on, or supported by the roof of a building or structure.
A sign that is intended to be used temporarily, as may be
evidenced by the materials from which it is constructed, such as cloth,
canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plastic, plywood, fiberboard
or other material. Portable signs or any sign that is not permanently
embedded in the ground or otherwise permanently affixed to real estate,
including variable message signs, are considered temporary signs.
An attached sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a
building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting
structure for, or forms the background surface of, the sign. For the
purpose of this definition, a wall sign shall also include signs projected
onto a wall or building structure by an external light source.
An attached sign that is placed inside a window or upon the
window panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the window.
A temporary sign advertising a yard or garage sale.
A.
This Article XXIV, Signs, shall apply to all signs located with the Township that can be legibly viewed from public property, including the public street rights-of-way, and adjacent private properties.
B.
For purposes of this article, "signs" shall not include holiday decorations, which are subject to the restriction contained in § 325-102.
C.
For purposes of this article, "signs" shall not include
any flag, badge, or insignia of the United States of America, the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, York County, Springettsbury Township
or any agency of the aforementioned governmental entities.
D.
For purposes of this article, "signs" shall not include
governmental signs for control of traffic or other regulatory purposes,
street signs, danger signs, railroad crossing signs, and signs of
public service or safety and erected for the health, safety, or welfare
of the citizens of the Township, which are erected by or on the order
of a public officer in the performance of his public duty.
Holiday decorations shall be displayed for no
longer than a total of 60 days.
The following restrictions and regulations shall
be applicable to all signs unless otherwise specified:
A.
Materials: All signs, excluding awning and window
signs, shall be constructed only from wood, metal, stone or other
material, as determined by the Township, which has the general appearance
of structures composed primarily of wood, metal or stone with painted,
engraved or raised messages. Sign materials should complement the
original construction materials and architectural style of the building
facade on which they are to be displayed. If plywood is used, medium-density
overlay shall be used as a minimum grade. Bare plywood is prohibited.
B.
Color: In selecting the principal colors for a sign,
colors that complement the color of the building should be used.
C.
Illumination: Signs shall be illuminated only in accordance
with the following regulations, as authorized in an appropriate sign
permit:
(1)
Light sources shall be shielded from all adjacent
properties and streets and shall not be of such intensity as to cause
glare hazardous to pedestrians or motorists.
(2)
With the exception of marquee signs, signs using internal
illumination shall be designed so that when illuminated at night only
the letters and logos of the sign are visible. Individual solid letters
with internal lighting tubes which backlight a wall in a halo effect
are permitted.
(3)
Permits for illuminated signs will not be issued without
an approved electrical permit. All work shall be completed in full
compliance with the Electrical Code as set forth in the Pennsylvania
Uniform Construction Code, as it may be amended from time to time.
D.
Electrical connections: 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. Applications for electrical
permits shall be filed at the time of the sign permit application.
E.
Nuisance: No sign shall create a public nuisance by
emitting smoke, sound, vapor, beams or rays, particle emission, odors
or by creating a safety or traffic hazard as determined by the Township
Engineer.
F.
Sign removal: Any business that has closed shall remove
any signs associated with the business within 60 days after it closes,
though the supporting structure may remain as long as it does not
become blighted. The owner of the premises shall have the responsibility
to ensure such signs are removed within the sixty-day period.
G.
All signs shall be constructed in accordance with
the International Building Code, shall be maintained in good condition,
shall be kept free of defects or hazards, and shall not be allowed
to become dilapidated or deteriorated.
H.
Signs shall not be erected within or extend into the
public right-of-way, which for the purpose of this chapter shall be
construed to extend to and include the sidewalks on both sides of
every street having same at a minimum. The Township has the right
to remove and dispose of any sign located in the public right-of-way.
I.
Signs shall not contain material that a reasonable
person would consider obscene.
J.
No sign shall obstruct any fire escape or door leading
thereto or window, nor shall any sign be attached to a fire escape.
K.
No sign may be placed or erected in such a fashion
as to create a safety or traffic hazard.
L.
No sign shall interfere with, compete for attention
with, or appear similar to a traffic signal. This shall include any
sign which uses an arrow device or the word "stop." It shall also
include signs in which the colors red and green are used either in
direct illumination or in high reflection by the use of special preparation
such as fluorescent paint or glass.
M.
Planters and landscaped areas around signs must be
maintained in a manner that prevents visual blight.
N.
The bottommost part of a projecting sign shall be
at least 10 feet above the ground or pavement.
O.
Mobile signs, including persons in costumes used to
attract public attention, are not permitted within any public right-of-way.
P.
Signs that are damaged, in disrepair or vandalized
and not repaired within 30 days' notice from the Township shall be
removed at the property owners' expense.
Q.
No sign shall be located so as to interfere with visibility
for motorists at street or driveway intersections.
R.
In the case of a shopping center, or a group of stores, or other business uses on a lot held in single or separate ownership, the provisions of § 325-107 relating to the total area of signs permitted on a premises shall apply with respect to each building, separate store or similar use. Only attached signs shall be permitted as permanent signage for the individual establishments. However, a total area permitted to be covered by said sign shall not exceed 15% of the area of the building front of the individual establishment.
The following types of nonilluminated signs
shall be allowed without a sign permit and shall not be included in
the determination of the number or sign area of other signs allowed
within a zoning district:
A.
Artisan signs, provided that such signs shall be removed
by said artisan promptly upon completion of the work. Artisan signs
shall be limited to four and may be freestanding or wall. The sign
area of each sign shall not exceed:
B.
Directional signs, provided that such signs are freestanding
or wall signs located entirely on the property to which they pertain
and do not exceed two square feet in area.
C.
Instructional signs, provided that such signs are
freestanding or wall signs located entirely on the property to which
they pertain and do not exceed two square feet in area.
D.
Government/regulatory signs.
E.
Real estate signs, provided that such signs shall
be removed upon sale, rental or lease of the property. Real estate
signs may be banner, freestanding, projecting wall or window signs
that meet the following criteria:
F.
Political signs meeting the size limitations below
are considered exempt, provided that such signs shall be removed within
30 days after the related election. Larger political signs shall be
permitted in nonresidential districts by permit. Exempt political
signs may be banner, freestanding, wall or window signs that meet
the following criteria:
G.
Personal expression signs meeting the criteria below
shall be exempt signs. Larger personal expression signs shall be permitted
in nonresidential districts by permit. Exempt personal expression
signs shall include banner, freestanding, wall or window signs that
meet the following criteria:
I.
Yard sale signs, provided that such signs shall be
removed within one day of completion of the sale. Yard sale signs
may be freestanding, wall or window signs that meet the following
criteria:
K.
Interior signs.
L.
Incidental signs, provided that such signs are freestanding
or wall signs located entirely on the property to which they pertain
and do not exceed two square feet in area.
M.
Civic event signs on premises.
N.
In the C-H, F-D and G-I Districts only, price tags
for items traditionally sold out-of-doors, including but not limited
to motor vehicles, trailers, equipment and machinery, swimming pools,
spas and patio furniture, provided that such signs do not exceed two
square feet.
O.
Bus shelters. Signs are allowed on approved bus shelters
to cover no more than 25% of the surface of the shelter and may not
be directly illuminated.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to erect any sign in the Township unless it is specifically
permitted in this article. Unlawful signs include, but are not limited
to:
A.
Any sign which by color, shape or location conflicts
with or resembles a traffic signal device.
B.
Signs attached to rocks, utility poles, parking meters,
traffic signposts, traffic signals or control devices, street signs,
or historical markers.
C.
Signs attached to trees, shrubs or any living vegetative
matter.
D.
Mobile signs.
E.
Any sign, outside of the G-I District, which advertises
or publicizes an activity or business not conducted on the premises,
except civic event signs.
F.
Signs erected without the permission of the property
owner or authorized agent.
G.
Signs that create a hazard by obstructing the clear
view of vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
H.
Animated signs, except time-and-temperature signs.
I.
Any sign that obstructs free ingress to or egress
from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit.
J.
Abandoned signs.
K.
Animated, flashing or oscillating signs, except for
the time-and-temperature portion of a sign.
L.
Revolving signs.
M.
Tethered balloons larger than 12 inches in diameter
or attached by a tether longer than five feet, filled either by gas
or heated air.
N.
Roof signs.
O.
Wall signs that cover windows or architectural detail.
P.
Pennants longer than 150% of the street frontage of
the premises.
Q.
Signs with reflective backgrounds.
R.
Signs that may cause glare or emit light to other
properties or the public right-of-way.
S.
Open flames used to attract public attention.
T.
Pennants.
A.
Computation of area of signs generally. The area of
a sign face shall be computed by means of the smallest square, triangle,
rectangle, circle or combination thereof that will encompass the extreme
limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together
with any material or color forming an integral part of the background
or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting
bracing, calculated by multiplying A times B as depicted in the drawing
below, except that sign posts that extend beyond the edge of the sign
face by more than six inches shall be included in the sign width.
[Amended 4-22-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-04]
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B.
Computation of area of multifaceted signs: In computing
square foot area of a double-faced sign, only one side shall be considered,
provided both faces are identical and parallel. Otherwise, all sides
shall be considered in calculating the sign area.
C.
Computation of area of three-dimensional signs. In computing square foot area of a three-dimensional sign, the area of every side visible from public property or the public right-of-way shall be calculated in accordance with Subsection A, Computation of area of signs generally, above and then totaled for the computation of the sign area.
D.
Computation of sign height. The height of a sign shall
be computed as the distance from the base of the sign or its supporting
structures at finished grade to the top of the highest attached component
of the sign. Finished grade shall be construed to be the grade after
construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding or excavating
solely for the purpose of locating the sign.
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E.
Computation of total permanent sign area: The total
sign area shall include all forms of signage visible from the exterior
of the premises, including but not limited to all window signage and
all types of attached and freestanding signs.
F.
Computation of sign setbacks: Sign setbacks shall
be calculated from the outermost edge of the sign and its supporting
structure.
Business signs shall be granted a permit according to the requirements of § 325-112 upon compliance with the following provisions:
A.
Sign area standards: The maximum total sign area of
any business sign shall be based on the requirements listed in the
chart below:
[Amended 4-22-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-04]
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Business Sign Area Standards by District
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Zoning District
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Business Identification Sign Standards
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R-1, R-7, R-10, R-20
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Maximum sign area: 16 square feet
No freestanding signs except for monument signs are permitted
Maximum height for freestanding sign is six feet
See § 325-108 for temporary sign regulations
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R-R
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Maximum sign area: 16 square feet
Maximum height for freestanding sign is six feet
See § 325-108 for temporary sign regulations
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N-C, N-C/H
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For structures smaller than 5,000 square feet, maximum sign
area shall be 16 square feet
For structures larger than 5,000 square feet, maximum sign area
shall be 5% of building front area; for corner lots, the smaller of
the two frontages shall be used to calculate the maximum sign area
No freestanding signs except for monument signs are permitted
The premises shall have no more than one freestanding sign
The total monument signage on the premises shall not exceed
60 square feet
Monument signs shall be no more than six feet wide and no more
than 10 feet high. The minimum width of a monument sign shall be no
less than 35% of the height
See § 325-108 for temporary sign regulations
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M-U, B-I
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Maximum permanent sign area: 20% of building front area or 5%
of street frontage, whichever is greater; for corner lots, the smaller
of the two frontages shall be used to calculate the maximum sign area
No freestanding signs except for monument signs are permitted
The premises shall have no more than two freestanding signs
The total monument signage on the premises shall not exceed
120 square feet
Monument signs shall be no more than 10 feet wide and no more
than 12 feet high. The minimum width of a monument sign shall be no
less than 35% of the height
See § 325-108 for temporary sign regulations
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C-H, G-I, F-D
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Maximum permanent sign area: 35% of building front area or 10%
of street frontage, whichever is greater; for corner lots, the smaller
of the two frontages shall be used to calculate the maximum sign area
The premises shall have no more than two freestanding signs
The total freestanding signage on the premises shall not exceed
180 square feet
Freestanding signs shall be no more than 10 feet wide and no
more than 18 feet high
See § 325-108 for temporary sign regulations
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F-R, T-N
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Business identification signs for commercial uses in the F-R
Overlay and the T-N Overlay shall be regulated as in the N-C and N-C/H
Districts
See § 325-108 for temporary sign regulations
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B.
Placement standards.
(1)
Wall signs: No attached wall sign shall extend beyond
the roofline or the end of the wall to which it is attached or project
away from the building wall more than 12 inches.
(2)
Projecting or hanging signs: No projecting sign shall
project more than six feet from the main wall of a building upon which
it is mounted. Any projecting or overhanging sign shall provide not
less than 10 feet of clearance between the bottom of the sign and
the existing ground level (these limitations shall not apply to permanently
constructed building canopies, theater marquees or pedestrian shelters).
(3)
Freestanding signs are subject to the following standards:
(a)
Freestanding signs shall be set back from any
lot line at least one foot for each foot in sign height.
(b)
[1]When located within 20 feet of any lot line, freestanding
signs shall either provide a clear space of not less than 10 feet
between the bottom of such sign and the curb level or extend no more
than four feet above ground level.
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[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(3)(b), which contained
height restrictions for freestanding signs, was repealed 4-22-2010
by Ord. No. 2010-04. This ordinance also provided for the redesignation
of former Subsection B(3)(c) as Subsection B(3)(b).
(4)
Political signs and personal expression signs exceeding the size, type and placement criteria for exempt signs as listed in § 325-104F and G shall be allowed by permit. The sign area of such political and personal expression signs shall be counted toward total sign area allowances listed in the chart above.
A.
Temporary signs shall require a permit according to the requirements of § 325-112 and Subsections B through E below. A placard (sticker) will be issued for each temporary sign permitted. The placard must be affixed to each temporary sign for the entire length of display. Applicant acknowledges that the Township may remove or have removed at owner's expense any sign that:
B.
Temporary signs in the C-H, G-I and F-D Districts
and F-O overlay.
(1)
A single cloth, vinyl or fabric temporary banner shall
be permitted up to four times per year, with each use consisting of
consecutive days and no more than an aggregate of 28 days in a calendar
year. A banner must be firmly attached to the front facade of the
building. No other support structure is permitted. When any banner
becomes torn, damaged or disfigured, it must be removed immediately.
(2)
Total area of temporary signage, not including a banner as permitted in Subsection B(1) above, shall not exceed 5% of the area of the building front up to a maximum of 48 square feet. In the case of vacant land, no signage in addition to that provided under "permanent signs" shall be permitted.
C.
Temporary signs in the M-U and B-I Districts.
(1)
A single cloth, vinyl, or fabric temporary banner
shall be permitted up to four times per year, with each use consisting
of consecutive days and no more than an aggregate of 28 days in a
calendar year. A banner must be firmly attached to the front facade
of the building. No other support structure is permitted. When any
banner becomes torn, damaged or disfigured, it must be removed immediately.
(2)
Total area of temporary signage, not including a banner as permitted in Subsection B(1) above, shall not exceed 5% of the area of the building front up to a maximum of 48 square feet. In the case of vacant land, no signage in addition to that provided under "permanent signs" shall be permitted.
D.
Temporary signs in the N-C, N-C/H and R-1 Districts
and the commercial portions of the T-N and F-R Overlays.
(1)
A single cloth, vinyl or fabric temporary banner shall
be permitted up to four times per year, with each use consisting of
consecutive days and no more than an aggregate of 28 days in a calendar
year. A banner must be firmly attached to the front facade of the
building. No other support structure is permitted. When any banner
becomes torn, damaged or disfigured, it must be removed immediately.
(2)
Total area of temporary signage, not including a banner as permitted in Subsection B(1) above, shall not exceed 24 square feet.
(3)
With the exception of a banner as permitted in Subsection B(1) above, no more than two temporary signs are permitted.
(4)
The maximum height of a temporary sign is six feet.
E.
Temporary signs in the R-R District.
(1)
A single cloth, vinyl, or fabric temporary banner
shall be permitted up to four times per year, with each use consisting
of consecutive days and no more than an aggregate of 28 days in a
calendar year. A banner must be firmly attached to the front facade
of the building. No other support structure is permitted. When any
banner becomes torn, damaged or disfigured, it must be removed immediately.
(2)
Total area of temporary signage, not including a banner as permitted in Subsection E(1) above, shall not exceed eight square feet.
(3)
With the exception of a banner as permitted in Subsection E(1) above, no more than two temporary signs are permitted.
(4)
The maximum height of a temporary sign is six feet.
Inflatable signs shall be regulated as temporary signs in § 325-108 and shall be subject to the following additional standards:
A.
Inflatable signs shall only include cold-air inflatable
signs, the bottom of which is no more than six inches above the ground
or pavement.
B.
Location: A temporary inflatable sign shall be permitted
only in a C-H, G-I or F-D Districts or for special events sponsored
or cosponsored by the Township and held on Township property. The
sign shall not extend into the required zoning setbacks or into the
public right-of-way.
C.
Only one temporary inflatable sign permit shall be
granted for a single location at one time.
D.
A single inflatable sign shall be permitted up to
four times per year, with each use consisting of no more than five
consecutive days and no more than an aggregate of 20 days in a calendar
year. When any inflatable sign becomes torn, damaged or disfigured,
it must be removed immediately.
E.
The inflatable sign shall not exceed 24 feet in height
or 24 feet in width.
Upon receipt of an application for a permit to erect, alter or reconstruct a sign upon premises having a nonconforming use as defined by § 325-5 of this chapter, the Zoning Officer shall refer said application to the Zoning Hearing Board, said Board to hear and determine whether such permit application should be granted, such determination to be based upon the following criteria:
A.
The sign must have a reasonable commercial need, must
be the minimum necessary to meet such commercial need, and shall in
no event exceed the requirements as hereinbefore set forth in this
article.
B.
The sign shall contain no advertising matter not specifically
related to the use of the premises.
C.
The sign shall not conflict, offend or interfere with
the conforming uses in the immediate vicinity.
Off-premises signs shall be allowed by special
exception in the G-I District in accordance with the following standards
and regulations and shall be in addition to any on-premises signage
allowed in that District:
A.
Sign dimensions.
(1)
The maximum area for any one sign shall be 700 square
feet on limited-access highways and 300 square feet on unlimited-access
roadways, inclusive of any border or trim, excluding the base or apron,
supports and other structural members.
(2)
The maximum width is 48 feet.
(3)
A sign structure may contain one or two signs per
facing and may be placed double-faced, back-to-back or v-type with
the maximum interior angle formed not to exceed 45°, as long as
the sign does not exceed 300 square feet.
B.
Special requirements.
(1)
No two sign structures shall be spaced less than 1,000
feet apart. Nor shall any structure be permitted within 1,000 feet
of the edge of the street right-of-way of any intersecting public
street or within 1,000 feet from the beginning or ending of an entrance
or exit ramp.
(2)
These spacing provisions shall not apply to sign structures
separated by a building or other obstruction in such a manner that
only one sign facing located within these spacing distances is visible
from the highway at any one time.
(3)
The distance between sign structures shall be measured
along the nearest edge of the pavement between points directly opposite
the signs along the same side of the traveled way.
C.
Lighting of off-premises signs.
(1)
No sign shall be permitted which is not effectively
shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light being directed at
any portion of the traveled way of any highway or which is of such
intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision
of the driver of any vehicle or which interferes with any driver's
operation of a motor vehicle.
(2)
No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes
with the effectiveness of or obscures an official traffic sign, device
or signal.
(3)
Signs that contain, include or are illuminated by
any flashing, intermittent or moving light or lights are prohibited.
D.
Height requirement. No off-premises sign shall exceed
a height of 35 feet.
E.
Yard requirement. All off-premises signs shall be
located on a lot of adequate size to establish and maintain a front
yard setback of 50 feet and two side yard setbacks and a rear yard
setback of not less than 30 feet each. All such yards shall be planted
with vegetative material that shall be properly kept maintained as
a green area.
F.
All off-premises signs shall require permits issued
by the Township prior to their display.
A.
Applicants for a sign permit shall provide the following
information.
B.
Within 15 business days of the receipt of all items contained in Subsection A above, the Township shall either issue a sign permit or a written denial of the requested permit. If the information shows that the requested sign is in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, a permit shall be issued.
All signs which are nonconforming will be required
to be brought into conformance with this article at such a time as
any alteration are made to the dimensions, heights, structure or location
of the sign. Nonconforming signs approved by variance are also subject
to this section.
