A. ARTICLE 18 - SIGNS

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1 A. ARTICLE 18 - SIGNS SECTION 1800 INTENT A. Edgmont Township recognizes that signs perform an important function in identifying properties, businesses, services, events, and other matters of public interest. It is the intent of this Article to: 1. Set standards and provide controls that permit reasonable use of signs and enhance the character of the Township. 2. Avoid excessive competition for large or multiple signs, so that permitted signs provide identification and direction while minimizing clutter, unsightliness, confusion, and hazardous distraction to motorists. 3. Support the First Amendment rights of individuals and organizations. SECTION 1801 DEFINITIONS Abandoned sign - a sign which was erected for a prior occupant or business, or any sign which relates to a time, event, or purpose which is past. Accessory sign a sign which relates to a permitted accessory use of the premises on which the sign is erected. Address sign a sign that designates the street number and/ or street name for identification purposes. Animated sign - a sign or device designed to attract attention through movement or semblance of movement. See also Flashing sign. Awning sign a non-illuminated sign painted on or applied to an awning which is affixed to and projects from a building. An awning sign is considered a wall sign. 18-1

2 1801.B I. Banner a sign consisting of lightweight, flexible material which is supported by a frame, rope, wires or other anchoring device. Building Frontage as used in this Article, the face of a building which fronts on a public street. In the case of a building which fronts on more than one (1) public street, the building frontage is each face of the building fronting on a public street. In cases where a building does not front on a public street, the building frontage is the face of the building where the principal entrance to the building is located. Circulation sign - a sign designed to guide vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. Development sign - a sign indicating that the premises are in the process of subdivision or land development. Directory sign a sign identifying the occupants of a building or tract. See also Freestanding sign. Double faced sign a sign that has two (2) identical surfaces, including content, that deviate no more than thirty degrees from parallel. Feather flag sign A sign generally made of fabric and anchored or attached to a pole or staff along one edge and placed in or on the ground. [Amended by Flashing sign - a sign which exhibits sudden or marked changes in effect. A sign that displays only time, date and/or temperature is not considered a flashing sign. See also Animated sign. Freestanding sign a sign and supporting structure that is secured in the ground and independent of any building, fence or other support. Illuminated sign, internally - a sign which is illuminated from a source within the sign. Illuminated sign, externally - a sign which is 18-2

3 1801.I O. illuminated from a source outside of the sign. Inflatable sign A sign that is air-inflated, made of flexible fabric, resting on the ground or a structure and equipped with a blower motor that provides a constant flow of air to the device. [Amended by Instructional sign a sign designed to influence behavior, such as Entrance Visitor s Parking Keep Off the Grass and No Trespassing. Light pole sign A sign whose supporting structure is attached to an exterior light pole. [Amended by Marquee sign - a sign attached to a marquee for the purpose of identifying a movie theater or similar place of entertainment. The sign may include changeable copy. Memorial sign a plaque erected as a remembrance of a person or event which does not include advertising. Monument sign an architectural structure designed for branding and providing sign area. Nameplate sign - a sign indicating the name, occupation, and/or address of the occupants of the premises. Nonconforming sign a sign lawfully existing at the time of the passage of the provisions of this Ordinance which does not conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. Official sign - a sign erected by the State, County, Township, or other legally constituted governmental body; also including any sign required under Federal, State or other law, code, rule or regulation, but only to the extent necessary to satisfy the minimum requirements of same. Off premise sign a sign that directs attention to an activity not on the lot where the sign is located. 18-3

4 1801.O S. On premise sign a sign that directs attention to an activity on the lot where the sign is located. Permanent balloon A reusable, non-helium filled balloon. [Amended by Permanent sign - a sign which is to be displayed for an indefinite period of time. Not a temporary sign. Portable sign a sign designed to be transported. It includes sidewalk and A-frame signs. It does not include vehicle signs. Projecting sign - a sign which is attached directly and perpendicularly to a building. Property as used in this Article, any individual property or aggregation of properties forming a development, campus, park or center, whether or not in the same or separate ownership. Real estate sign an on premise sign indicating the sale, rental or lease of the premises. Roof sign - a sign placed on or above the roof or parapet of a building. Sign A device or means for communication that is used to bring the subject to the attention of the public. Signs shall include, without limitation: lettering, logos, trademarks or other symbols which are an integral part of the architectural design of a building, which are affixed to a building, or which are located elsewhere on the premises; signs affixed to windows or glass doors or otherwise mounted such that they are obviously intended to be seen and understood by vehicular or pedestrian traffic outside the building; flags and insignia of civic, charitable religious, fraternal, patriotic or similar organizations; architectural features which maybe identified with a particular business or activity; insignia of government or government agencies; banners, streamers, pennants, spinners, reflectors, ribbons, tinsel and similar materials and inflatable objects. Signs do not include signs within a building 18-4

5 1801.S A. which are obviously intended to be seen primarily from within the building; flags of government or government agencies and displays of merchandise behind store windows. Sign Area - The area of a sign includes all lettering, wording, and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background on which they are displayed but not including any supporting framework and bracing which are incidental to the display itself. Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached directly to a wall without a distinctive background, the area will be determined by calculating the smallest rectangle which encompasses all of the letters, symbols and spaces used for the sign, regardless of the actual shape created by the letters and symbols. Sign height - the distance from the surrounding grade to the highest part of a sign and its supporting structure, whichever is higher. Temporary sign a sign required to be removed after a defined limited period of time. Vehicle sign a vehicle, trailer, or similar device, with a sign(s) affixed thereto or painted thereon, and positioned in such a manner that the vehicle, trailer or device is used as a freestanding sign rather than its usual and customary purpose(s). Wall sign - a sign posted on, suspended from, or otherwise affixed to a wall or vertical surface of the building in which the use is located. Window sign - a sign which is oriented to the public right-of-way or adjacent lot, is visible to persons in vehicles, and is located on or behind a window to direct attention to an activity conducted on the same lot. SECTION 1802 GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS A. The installation, erection and maintenance of any sign 18-5

6 1802.A I.1. shall conform to the provisions of this Article and any other ordinance or regulations of the Township. All signs not specifically authorized are prohibited. B. Permits. A permit is required for all signs except those specifically excluded in Section 1804.C. C. Erection of Permanent Signs. No permanent sign shall be displayed until a Use and Occupancy Permit has been issued by the Township for at least one (1) principal use. D. Removal of Signs. When a sign is permanently removed, all associated sign structures must also be removed. E. Sign Condition. Every sign permitted by this Article must be constructed of durable materials, be firmly supported, and kept in good condition and repair. F. Street Right of Way. Only official signs can be located in a street right-of-way. G. Traffic Interference. No sign shall be located so that it interferes with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or visibility. H. Nonconforming Sign. If a nonconforming sign is destroyed, removed, or abandoned, it shall be replaced only with a conforming sign. A nonconforming sign in continuous use may be painted, repaired (including lighting) and altered in its wording provided such modifications do not exceed the dimensions of the existing sign. A nonconforming sign shall be removed upon the change of use of the property. I. Address Identification 1. Every property with a freestanding sign must include the range of street numbers that the property encompasses on the sign. The area of the identification can be no larger than five (5) square feet for a sign of twenty-five (25) square feet or less and ten (10) square feet for a sign over twenty-five (25) square feet. The height of the lettering may be no less than five (5) 18-6

7 1802.I L.4. inches. This area will not be used in calculating the size of the sign and this area may only be used for address identification. 2. Non-residential properties with rear entrances shall have their address number posted on the rear door. The numbers shall contrast with their background and be a minimum of four (4) inches high. 3. Residential properties shall have the address posted at a location clearly visible from the street. J. Double Faced Sign. A double faced sign shall be considered one (1) sign, and only one (1) face will be used to calculate the total size of the sign. If the sign does not comply with the definition of a double faced sign, it will be considered as two signs. K. Off Premise Sign. Off premise signs are permitted only in accordance with this Article (For outdoor advertising, refer to Article 19H).[Amended by Ord. No. 224] L. Illuminated signs. Internally and externally illuminated signs may be permitted only as provided for herein in each specific district. The following regulations shall apply to all permitted illuminated signs. 1. Signs shall be designed, erected and maintained so that no direct or indirect light shines on abutting properties or in the normal line of vision of the public when using the streets. 2. Illuminated signs shall emit no more than onetenth (1/10) foot candle measured at the property line of any adjacent property in residential use. 3. No light source shall constitute a nuisance or safety hazard. 4. All illuminated signs shall be turned off onehalf (1/2) hour after closing of the business 18-7

8 1802.L O. except for lights ancillary to the function of a vending machine which are not intended for advertising. 5. Internally illuminated digital signs shall provide automatic light output adjustment to minimize light output to necessary levels for the surrounding ambient light conditions. M. Freestanding signs. Such signs shall be permitted on the premises of the use for which they are intended and may be erected provided: 1. Changeable copy shall be permitted for a maximum of seventy-five (75) percent of the total sign area for any freestanding sign. The copy may change up to four (4) times in any 24 hour period. 2. In the case where multiple businesses share a sign, the structural backing shall be uniform. 3. Except as originally permitted, no sign may extend, in any direction, beyond the outside edge of the backing. N. Wall and Projecting Signs. All permanent signs affixed to any permitted building shall complement the architectural design of the building on which they are placed. 1. Wall signs. Except for awning signs, a wall sign shall not project more than fifteen (15) inches from the wall or vertical surface to which it is attached. 2. Projecting Signs. The sign shall project no more than four (4) feet from the building facade. No part of the sign shall be less than seven (7) nor more than thirteen (13) feet above the ground or walkway level. O. Accessory signs. Except as provided below, each individual non-residential use may erect one (1) accessory sign of no more than six (6) square feet. The sign must be erected within five (5) feet of the 18-8

9 1802.O A.10. building. 1. Non-residential uses with a rear entrance for public use may have one (1) additional accessory sign placed on or near the rear entrance. [Amended by 2. Automobile service stations dispensing fuel may have up to four (4) signs of no more than six (6) square feet each. P. Circulation signs. Such signs shall not be used for the purpose of advertising and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors under a land development or site circulation plan. SECTION 1803 PROHIBITED SIGNS A. It is unlawful to erect or maintain the following signs: 1. Abandoned signs. 2. Animated signs. 3. Any exterior sign which obstructs all or part of any window or door. 4. Any sign that poses a safety hazard. 5. Balloons, streamers, and the like. 6. Banners across streets. 7. Flashing signs. 8. Inflatable signs. [Amended by Ord. No. 9. Roof signs. [Amended by 10. Signs attached to trees, shrubs, or other living vegetative matter. [Amended by Ord. No. 18-9

10 1803.A B.1.a. 11. Signs attached to utility poles. [Amended by 12. Signs painted on a building or structure. [Amended by 13. Signs that make noise. [Amended by Ord. No. 14. Vehicle signs. [Amended by SECTION 1804 PERMITS & EXEMPTIONS A. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1804.B, no sign shall be erected, replaced, altered or structurally repaired in the Township unless and until a permit has been obtained. [Amended by Ord. No. 1. A written application shall be submitted to the Township which describes full particulars regarding the size, shape, material and support of the sign as well as a sketch showing the location of the sign on the building or lot, the distance from the right-of-way line or lot line and the height of the sign. The application shall be sufficiently specific to enable the Edgmont Township Zoning Officer to determine if the sign complies with this Ordinance, as well as other ordinances or regulations. The fee for the permit, in accordance with the fee schedule established by the Township from time to time, must be submitted at the time of the application. 2. The application must be signed by the owner of the property on which the sign is to be erected. B. The following signs shall not require permits but shall still be subject to the general regulations of Section 1802 and the district in which it is located: [Amended by 1. On premise signs: [Amended by Ord. No. a. Properties in residential use [Amended

11 1804.B.1.a B.1.b.(1).i by (1) Temporary signs. [Amended by i. Signs erected and intended to be displayed for a limited or specific period of time which shall not exceed six (6) square feet and which shall not be displayed for more than sixty (60) consecutive calendar days. [Amended by (2) Permanent signs. [Amended by i. Address and name plate signs which do not exceed one (1) square foot. [Amended by ii. One (1) memorial sign which does not exceed two (2) square feet. [Amended by b. Properties in nonresidential use [Amended by (1) Temporary signs. [Amended by i. Window signs provided that such signs: [Amended by Ord. No. 1. Use the glass surface as part of the sign media. [Amended by 2. Cover less than one hundred percent (100%) of the glass surface area of the window. [Amended by Ord. No

12 1804.B.1.b.(1).i B.1.b.(1)ii Maintain sufficient areas of visibility into and out of the premises for the safety of the occupants, invitees and first responders. [Amended by Ord. No. 4. Shall not cover any door to the premises. [Amended by ii. Light pole signs, provided that such signs: [Amended by 1. Are displayed on existing light poles which are internal to the parcel. [Amended by Ord. No. 2. Are no larger than eight (8) square feet. [Amended by 3. Are attached at the top and bottom of the sign. [Amended by 4. Do not create a hazardous condition or interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. [Amended by 5. Are limited to two (2) per pole. [Amended by 6. May only be mounted on onehalf of the number of light poles. [Amended by 18-12

13 1804.B.1.b.(1).ii B.1.b.(2).i. 7. Are removed when they become worn, frayed, or faded so they are no longer legible. [Amended by Ord. No. 8. Shall not be displayed on light poles containing permanent balloons. [Amended by iii. Permanent balloons, provided that they: [Amended by Ord. No. 1. Are displayed on existing light poles. [Amended by 2. Do not contain advertising. [Amended by Ord. No. 3. Do not create a hazardous condition or interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. [Amended by 4. Are limited to four (4) per pole. [Amended by 5. Shall not be displayed on light poles containing light pole signs. [Amended by (2) Permanent signs. [Amended by i. One (1) memorial sign which does not exceed two (2) square feet. [Amended by 18-13

14 1804.B.1.b.(2).ii C.1.a.(1).i. ii. Instructional signs which do not exceed two (2) square feet. [Amended by 2. Off premise signs: [Amended by Ord. No. a. Temporary signs. [Amended by Ord. No. (1) No more than four (4) signs shall be erected which are intended to be displayed for a limited or specific period of time which shall not exceed six (6) square feet and which shall not be displayed for more than ninety (90) consecutive calendar days. [Amended by b. Permanent signs. [Amended by Ord. No. (1) One (1) memorial sign which does not exceed two (2) square feet. [Amended by C. The following signs shall require permits and shall be subject to the general regulations of Section 1802 and the district in which it is located: [Amended by 1. On premise signs: [Amended by Ord. No. a. Properties in non-residential use. [Amended by (1) Temporary signs. [Amended by i. Upon the issuance of a permit, a sign may be erected which is intended to be displayed for a limited or specific period of time, provided that: [Amended

15 1804.C.1.a.(1).i C.1.a.(2).i by 1. Only one (1) sign shall be erected per use. [Amended by 2. It shall not be displayed for more than sixty (60) days in a calendar year. The days do not need to be consecutive. [Amended by Ord. No. ii. These signs shall be limited to: [Amended by 1. Banners, which do not include feather flag signs, which do not exceed twenty (20) square feet. [Amended by 2. Freestanding signs which do not exceed twelve (12) square feet. [Amended by 3. Trailer signs which do not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. Trailer signs may contain changeable copy. [Amended by Ord. No. (2) Portable signs. [Amended by i. Upon the issuance of a permit, signs may be erected which are intended to be displayed every day that the use is open for business, provided that: [Amended by 18-15

16 1804.C.1.a.(2).i C.1.a.(2).i.5.a. 1. Only one (1) sign may be erected per use. [Amended by 2. The permit shall be renewed at the start of every calendar year. [Amended by 3. The sign shall not be displayed when the business is closed. [Amended by 4. The sign shall be displayed in front of the use to which it relates, provided that it is: [Amended by Ord. No. a. no further from the building than ten (10) feet in the C-3 Zoning District. [Amended by b. no closer than ten (10) feet to the street right-of-way in any other Zoning District. [Amended by 5. Portable signs shall be limited to: [Amended by a. A-frame or sandwich board signs which do not exceed eight (8) square feet per side and may contain changeable copy. [Amended by 18-16

17 1804.C.1.a.(2).i.5.b A.2.c. b. Feather flag signs which do not exceed twenty (20) square feet. [Amended by c. Flags which do not exceed six (6) square feet. [Amended by SECTION 1805 PERMITTED SIGNS BY ZONING DISTRICT [Amended by A. Residential Districts. The following on premise signs may be erected and maintained in the Residential Districts upon the issuance of a sign permit: [Amended by 1. Wall signs a. Each lawful non-residential use shall be permitted one (1) wall sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet. [Amended by 2. Freestanding signs a. A residential development shall be permitted no more than two (2) permanent signs not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet for a single sign or sixteen (16) square feet for each of two (2) signs. The sign may only contain the name of the development. [Amended by b. Each property containing a lawful nonresidential use shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet. [Amended by Ord. No. c. No freestanding sign shall be higher than eight (8) feet. [Amended by Ord

18 1805.A.2.c B.1.a. No. 3. Accessory signs a. Accessory signs are permitted only on properties containing lawful non-residential uses in accordance with Section 1802.O. [Amended by 4. Temporary and portable signs a. A residential subdivision or land development shall be permitted no more than one (1) development sign per exclusive entrance to the subdivision or land development not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet which shall not be erected until the subdivision has been granted final plan approval by the Township. The sign must be removed no more than thirty (30) days after the last lot is sold. [Amended by b. Other temporary and portable signs as allowed by Section [Amended by 5. Illuminated signs a. Signs may be illuminated in accordance with Section 1802.L. [Amended by Ord. No. B. Light Industrial District (LI). The following on premise signs may be erected and maintained in the Light Industrial District upon the issuance of a sign permit: [Amended by 1. Wall signs or projecting signs: Each principal use shall be permitted: a. One (1) projecting sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or [Amended by 18-18

19 1805.B.1.b B.3. b. wall signage on the building frontage where the use is located not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet. The size of the wall signage may be increased one (1) square foot for each linear foot of building frontage occupied by the use over forty (40) feet up to a maximum size of eighty (80) square feet. The allowable sign size may be split into no more than four (4) individual wall signs. [Amended by 2. Freestanding signs a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet provided that in the event a property contains multiple uses, the total area of the sign may not exceed forty (40) square feet. [Amended by Ord. No. b. Each property, as defined in this Article, with interior lots not containing public road frontage shall be permitted one (1) development entrance sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet to be placed at the entrance. The sign may include only the name of the business center and the range of addresses that it encompasses. [Amended by c. Each property may have circulation sign(s) no larger than 10 square feet, internal to the property, and otherwise in accordance with Section 1802.P. [Amended by d. No freestanding sign shall be higher than thirteen (13) feet. [Amended by 3. Accessory signs 18-19

20 1805.B.3.a C.1.a. a. Accessory signs are permitted in accordance with Section 1802.O. [Amended by 4. Temporary and portable signs a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) real estate sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet, which must be removed when the property is sold or rented, or when there are no available tenant spaces. [Amended by b. Each property under development may have one (1) development sign not to exceed twentyfour (24) square feet which shall not be erected until final plan approval has been granted by the Township. The sign shall be removed within twelve (12) months or upon erection of the permanent freestanding sign, whichever occurs first. [Amended by c. Other temporary and portable signs as allowed by Section [Amended by 5. Illuminated signs a. Signs may be illuminated in accordance with Section 1802.L. [Amended by Ord. No. C. Neighborhood Commercial (C1). The following on premise signs may be erected and maintained in the Neighborhood Commercial District upon the issuance of a sign permit: [Amended by 1. Wall signs or projecting signs Each principal use shall be permitted: a. One (1) projecting sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or [Amended by 18-20

21 1805.C.1.b C.4.a. b. one (1) wall sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet. The size of the wall signage may be increased one (1) square foot for each linear foot of building frontage occupied by the use over twenty (20) feet up to a maximum wall signage area of fifty (50) square feet. The allowable sign size may be split into no more than four (4) individual signs. [Amended by 2. Freestanding signs a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet provided that in the event a property contains multiple uses, the total area of the sign may not exceed forty (40) square feet. [Amended by Ord. No. b. Each property may have circulation sign(s) no larger than 10 square feet, internal to the property, and otherwise in accordance with Section 1802.P. [Amended by c. No freestanding sign shall be higher than thirteen (13) feet. [Amended by 3. Accessory signs a. Accessory signs are permitted in accordance with Section 1802.O. [Amended by 4. Temporary and portable signs a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) real estate sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet, which must be removed when the property is sold or rented, or when there are no available tenant spaces. [Amended by 18-21

22 1805.C.4.b D.1.b. b. Each property under development may have one (1) development sign not to exceed twentyfour (24) square feet, which shall not be erected until final plan approval has been granted by the Township. The sign shall be removed within twelve (12) months or upon erection of the permanent freestanding sign, whichever occurs first. [Amended by c. Other temporary and portable signs as allowed by Section [Amended by 5. Illuminated signs a. Signs may be illuminated in accordance with Section 1802.L. [Amended by Ord. No. D. Highway Commercial District (C2). The following on premise signs may be erected and maintained in the Highway Commercial District upon the issuance of a sign permit: [Amended by 1. Wall signs or projecting signs Each principal use shall be permitted a. One (1) projecting sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or [Amended by b. wall signage on the building frontage where the use is located not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet. The size of the wall signage may be increased one (1) square foot for each linear foot of building frontage occupied by the use over forty (40) feet up to a maximum wall signage area of one hundred (100) square feet. The allowable sign size may be split into no more than four (4) individual signs. [Amended by 18-22

23 1805.D D.4.b. 2. Freestanding signs a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet provided that in the event a property contains multiple uses, the total area of the sign may not exceed fifty (50) square feet. [Amended by Ord. No. b. Each property may have circulation sign(s) no larger than 10 square feet, internal to the property and otherwise in accordance with Section 1802.P. [Amended by c. No freestanding sign shall be higher than fifteen (15) feet. [Amended by Ord. No. 3. Accessory signs a. Accessory signs are permitted in accordance with Section 1802.O. [Amended by 4. Temporary and portable signs a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) real estate sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet, which must be removed when the property is sold or rented, or when there are no available tenant spaces. [Amended by b. Each property under development may have one (1) development sign not to exceed twentyfour (24) square feet, which shall not be erected until final plan approval has been granted by the Township. The sign shall be removed within twelve (12) months or upon erection of the permanent freestanding sign whichever occurs first. [Amended by 18-23

24 1805.D.4.c E.1.a.(1). c. Other temporary and portable signs as allowed by Section [Amended by 6. Illuminated signs a. Signs may be illuminated in accordance with Section 1802.L. [Amended by Ord. No. E. Planned Commercial/Light Industrial (C3). The following on premise signs may be erected and maintained in the Planned Commercial/Light Industrial District upon the issuance of a sign permit: [Amended by 1. Wall signs Each permitted use shall be allowed a. Wall signage not to exceed forty-five (45) square feet. The size of the wall signage may be increased one (1) square foot for each linear foot of building frontage occupied by the use over twenty (20) feet up to a maximum wall signage area of two hundred fifty (250) square feet. The allowable sign size may be split into no more than four (4) individual signs. No individual sign may be larger than one hundred fifty (150) square feet. [Amended by (1) If the total linear footage of building frontage under section 1806.E.1.a exceeds two hundred twenty-five (225) feet, an application for Conditional Use may be made to request larger signage area up to the size allowed under the formula, but in no case to exceed five hundred (500) square feet of total signage. No individual sign may be larger than sixty (60) percent of the total allowed signage. [Amended by 18-24

25 1805.E.1.b E.2.b. b. In addition to the above wall signs, an indoor theater shall be permitted to erect a marquee sign affixed to the building not to exceed one hundred sixty (160) square feet for displaying the names of films being shown at the theater. [Amended by 2. Freestanding signs a. Tract signage Each tract shall be permitted not more than two (2) monument Signs provided that: [Amended by (1) A monument sign shall be located at an entrance road to the tract. [Amended by (2) Each monument sign may consist of four (4) sides and each side shall be limited to one hundred twenty (120) square feet. [Amended by Ord. No. (3) Each monument sign shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height, and any area of lettering shall not exceed six (6) feet in width. [Amended by (4) The sign area for tract identification and related lettering and symbols shall be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total square footage of the monument sign. [Amended by (5) The monument sign shall not be located within one hundred (100) feet of any freestanding sign on the Tract. [Amended by b. Shopping center signage 18-25

26 1805.E.1.b.(1) E.2.f. (1) Each shopping center is permitted one (1) freestanding sign designating the name of the shopping center and one or more tenants provided the sign does not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. [Amended by (i) In the event that the shopping center has more than 800 feet of street frontage, then two (2) signs may be erected, each of which may be no more than one hundred (100) square feet as long as the provisions of 1805.E.2.f are met. The second sign need not contain the shopping center name. [Amended by (2) The sign must be located on the lot containing the shopping center. [Amended by c. Single use signage (1) Each lot within a tract that contains only a single use may have a freestanding sign of not more than fifty (50) square feet. [Amended by (2) The sign must be erected on the same lot as the use. [Amended by d. Each tract may have circulation sign(s) no larger than 10 square feet each, internal to the lot and otherwise in accordance with Section 1802.P. [Amended by Ord. No. e. Except for monument signs, no freestanding sign shall be higher than eighteen (18) feet. [Amended by f. Except for monument signs, no freestanding 18-26

27 1805.E.2.f E.5.a. sign shall be located within two hundred (200) feet of any other free standing sign on the tract. [Amended by Ord. No. g. The location of all existing and proposed free standing signs shall be shown on a sign plan. The location of any new sign must be approved by the Township prior to the issuance of a permit to erect the sign. [Amended by 3. Accessory signs a. Accessory signs are permitted in accordance with Section 1802.O. [Amended by 4. Temporary and portable signs a. Each tract shall be permitted one (1) real estate sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, which must be removed when the property is sold or rented, or when there are no available tenant spaces. [Amended by b. Each lot under development may have one (1) development sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, which shall not be erected until final plan approval has been granted by the Township. The sign shall be removed within twelve (12) months or upon erection of the permanent freestanding sign whichever occurs first. [Amended by Ord. No. c. Other temporary and portable signs as allowed by Section [Amended by 5. Illuminated signs a. Signs may be illuminated in accordance with Section 1802.L. [Amended by Ord

28 1805.E.5.a F.2.c. No. F. Planned Office Center (POC). The following on premises signs may be erected and maintained in the Planned Office Center District upon issuance of a sign permit: [Amended by 1. Wall signs or projecting signs Each principal use shall be permitted a. One (1) projecting sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or [Amended by b. Wall signage on the building frontage where the use is located not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet. The size of the wall signage may be increased one (1) square foot for each linear foot of building frontage building frontage occupied by the use over forty (40) feet up to a maximum wall signage of eighty (80) square feet. The allowable sign size may be split into no more than four (4) individual signs. [Amended by 2. Freestanding sign a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet provided that in the event a property contains multiple uses, the total area of the sign may not exceed fifty (50) square feet, with no single use exceeding twenty-five (25) square feet. [Amended by b. Each property may have circulation sign(s) no larger than 10 square feet and otherwise in accordance with Section 1802.P. [Amended by c. Each property may have one (1) directory 18-28

29 1805.F.2.c F.5.a. sign no larger than 10 square feet. [Amended by d. No freestanding sign shall be higher than fifteen (15) feet. [Amended by Ord. No. e. Outdoor advertising pursuant to Article 12, Section 1201.C.1.b. [Amended by 3. Accessory signs a. Accessory signs are permitted in accordance with Section 1802.O. [Amended by 4. Temporary and portable signs a. Each property shall be permitted one (1) real estate sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet, which must be removed when the property is sold or rented, or when there are no available tenant spaces. [Amended by b. Each property under development may have one (1) development sign not to exceed twentyfour (24) square feet which shall not be erected until final plan approval has been granted by the Township. The sign shall be removed within twelve (12) months or upon erection of the permanent freestanding sign whichever occurs first. [Amended by c. Other temporary and portable signs as allowed by Section [Amended by 5. Illuminated signs a. Signs may be illuminated in accordance with Section 1802.L. [Amended by Ord. No

30 1805.G G.7.a. G. Outdoor Recreation (OR). The following on premise signs may be erected and maintained in the Outdoor Recreation District upon the issuance of a sign permit: [Amended by 1. Freestanding signs a. A freestanding sign may not exceed twenty (20) square feet for each exclusive entrance to said tract. [Amended by Ord. No. b. Signs naming an individual use within said recreational tract, such as trail signs, stables, picnic area or snack bar signs. The sign may not exceed six (6) square feet and may not contain any advertising. [Amended by c. No freestanding sign shall be higher than fifteen (15) feet. [Amended by Ord. No. 7. Illuminated signs a. Signs may be illuminated in accordance with Section 1802.L. [Amended by Ord. No