Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and any and all other ordinances and regulations relating to the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs and similar devices.

(Ord. 206, 2/7/1977)

All signs and/or advertising structures, where permitted in this Chapter, are subject to the following:

   A.   Area of Sign. The area of a sign shall be construed to include all lettering, wording and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the backgrounds, whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed, but not including any supporting framework and bracing which is incidental to the display itself. Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached to or printed on a surface, the area shall be considered to be the smallest rectangle which can be drawn to encompass all of the letters and symbols. Double face signs shall be considered one sign.

   B.   Placement of Signs.

      (1)   It shall not be so erected as to obstruct entrance to or exit from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exitway and shall not project over a public right-of-way unless specifically authorized by State or Borough regulations.

      (2)   It shall not project beyond property lines.

      (3)   No portion of a free standing sign may extend over a public right-of-way or property line.

      (4)   No portion of a sign attached to a building may extend beyond the required building setback lines.

   C.   Illumination of Signs.

      (1)   It shall not contain moving parts or use flashing or intermittent illumination. The source of light shall be steady and stationary.

      (2)   It shall not cast objectionable light upon any dwelling or mixed use dwelling on a separate lot and shall not cause glare upon any street.

      (3)   Signs which are illuminated in red, green or amber, that may in the opinion of the Zoning Officer be a traffic hazard, may not be located within a radius of 100 feet from a traffic signal or similar safety device, or in any street intersection.

   D.   Temporary Signs.

      (1)   Temporary signs for the sale of agricultural and horticultural products may be erected for a period not exceeding 60 days.

      (2)   Temporary signs of painters, mechanics, contractors and the like are permissible in all districts, provided that such signs are removed as soon as work is completed on the premises.

      (3)   Temporary signs and banners are permitted to announce the opening of a business or civic event, across right-of-ways provided permission is obtained from Borough Council, provided it is erected in a location in which it will not cause a traffic hazard, provided it meets safety standards and is maintained and provided it is removed within 7 days after the event.

      (4)   Temporary signs announcing events of civic, municipal, philanthropic, educational, religious, charitable or nonprofit organizations that are conducted for the benefit of such organizations that are located within the Borough of Cleona, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Such signs shall be temporary in nature and such signs shall be approved by the Borough Council prior to use. The sign shall be removed within 48 hours after the completion of the event, and in cases where there are continuous events over a period of time, the temporary sign shall be removed 90 days from the date of placement. [Ord. 242]

   E.   Construction and Maintenance. Signs must be constructed of durable materials maintained in good condition, and not allowed to become dilapidated.

   F.   Abandonment. Upon termination or abandonment of a home occupation, commercial or industrial use, all signs pertaining to such use or enterprise must be removed within 30 days after abandonment or termination of the use.

   G.   Size of Signs.

      (1)   It shall be no higher than 25 feet from the ground to the highest part of a free standing sign. If a sign is attached to a building, it may project 3 feet above the roof providing when so placed it is not more than 35 feet from the ground to the highest part of the sign.

      (2)   Signs which are typically found and permitted in any district are restricted to the following maximum sizes:

 

The following types of signs may be permitted in the agricultural and residential districts unless otherwise provided:

   A.   One sign for each dwelling unit, or home occupation, provided it does not exceed 2 square feet and it identifies only name, home occupation and/or title of occupant. It shall not extend beyond a vertical plane 2 feet inside the lot from the street line. If lighted, it shall illuminate without objectionable glare. No displays or change in facade shall indicate from the exterior that the building is being used in whole or in part for any purpose other than that of a dwelling.

   B.   One real estate sign provided it is unlighted and is not less than 5 feet back from the front lot line, does not exceed 10 square feet in area and pertains either to the lease, rental or sale of the premises on which it is maintained.

   C.   One institutional sign or business identification, provided it does not exceed 16 square feet in area and is not in the public right-of-way. If lighted, it shall be illuminated without objectionable glare.

   D.   Signs, including all directional signs, up to 2 feet square in area on each side, which are necessary for the identification, protection and operation of public utility facilities.

Any number of the following signs are permitted in a commercial or manufacturing district as long as their total sign area does not exceed 250 square feet:

   A.   One wall sign to a property, provided it is attached to the wall of a building and projects horizontally not more than 12 inches there from, is not less than 10 feet above the sidewalk, and occupies not more than 3 feet above the roofline or parapet wall.

   B.   One projecting sign, provided it shall not project beyond a vertical plane 2 feet inside the right-of-way line and provided that it is not more than 20 square feet.

   C.   One free-standing sign provided that the height shall not exceed 25 feet measured from the ground and the maximum size of the sign portion itself shall not exceed 60 square feet.

Billboards and advertising sign boards may be erected and maintained in commercial manufacturing districts, provided that a special except is obtained, subject to Part 17. In addition, the total display area of all such signs shall not exceed 20 square feet for each 10 feet of lot frontage, and the display area of any sign shall not exceed 250 square feet in area. In addition to the display area, necessary structural supports and structural margins not exceeding 6 inches in width on each border shall be permitted.