When a sign consists of letters, numbers and/or logos and is not a lettered board, the size of such sign shall be measured by the geometric shape formed by the extreme outside edge of the largest letters, numbers or logos contained on the sign.

When a sign consists of a lettered board, the size of such sign shall be determined by calculating the area of the lettered board.

When a sign has more than one face, the area shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of these faces.

Except where specifically stated otherwise, lots fronting on two or more streets are allowed the permitted sign area for each lot frontage. However, the total sign area that is oriented toward a particular street may not exceed the total sign area allocation that is derived from the lot, building or wall area frontage on that street.

The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of the existing grade prior to construction, or the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign. In cases in which the normal grade cannot reasonably be determined, sign height shall be computed on the assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at the base of the sign is equal to the elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a public street or the grade of the lane at the principal entrance to the main structure on the lot, whichever is lower.

Flashing, blinking, twinkling, spinning, animated, inflatable, aerial, crane or lighted moving signs including automatic color changing and rotating lamps and other moving objects that call attention to the sign.

Signs, letters, posters and advertisements which are tacked, posted, tied or otherwise affixed to poles, posts, buildings, fences or other structures located on public property, except for election-related signs.

Strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, except those exhibited during the period between November 1 and January 15 of the following year.

Advertising cloth or paper banners or signs of any similar character suspended or hung on any property, except for temporary banners. Temporary banners shall be allowed only for the duration of the event, situation or circumstances in connection with which they are to be used and must otherwise comply with § 295-64E relating to temporary signs.

Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying the signs. This does not apply to lettering on buses, taxis or vehicles operating in the normal course of business.

No sign shall be located, designed, lighted, arranged or placed in a position where it will cause danger to traffic or will interfere with traffic through glare; block required sight lines for streets, sidewalks or driveways; or create confusion with a traffic control device by reason of color, location, shape or other characteristics or through any other means.

Except for traffic signs, no sign shall be erected within the right-of-way of any public street or public sidewalk or be closer than six feet to the right-of-way line.

With the exception of billboards, the content of permanent signs shall refer to a use, business, service or activity conducted on the same lot or premises on which the sign is located.

Every sign shall be removed within 30 days of the time when circumstances leading to its erection no longer apply, unless specifically stated otherwise in this chapter.

Every sign must be kept in good condition and repair. Any sign which has been allowed to become dilapidated shall be removed by and at the expense of the landowner or lessee of the property on which it is located.

All signs shall be securely mounted or fastened to the building upon which they are erected or, if freestanding, the sign must be securely and safely installed in the ground. The installation of all signs must be approved by the Building Inspector.

If a use ceases for a period of six months, signs advertising the ceased business must be removed by the owner of the property. Such signs may be removed by the Borough at the expense of the owner of the property on which the sign is located.

Freestanding signs.

Ground signs.

Projecting signs. No projecting signs shall be allowed within the Borough.

Window signs. A maximum of 25% of the total window area may be used for permanent signs that are etched, painted or permanently affixed to the window.

Temporary signs.

Sales or price change signs.

Public notice, warning or official traffic signs required by federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.

Signs of a duly constituted governmental body.

Signs or emblems of a religious, political, civil, philanthropic, historical or educational organization, not exceeding four square feet in area.

Temporary signs for political campaigns, civic events or elections, provided that permission is obtained from the landowner or utility to post said temporary signs.

Directional, incidental or public service signs such as those advertising availability of telephones or similar public conveniences and signs advertising meeting times and places of nonprofit service or charitable clubs or organizations may be erected and maintained, provided that such signs do not significantly advertise any commercial establishment, activity, organization, product, goods or services except those of public utilities. Directional and informational signs provided for the safety and/or convenience of the public within commercial establishments may be erected. Signs erected under this provision shall not exceed four square feet in area.

Trespassing signs or signs indicating the private nature of a road, driveway or premises. Signs prohibiting or otherwise controlling particular premises and signs indicating ownership of a property, provided that the sign area does not exceed four square feet.

Signs offering individual properties for sale or rent or signs indicating that a property has been sold, provided that such signs shall be located entirely within the lot lines of the particular property to which they refer, and provided further that such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area in residential districts, 20 square feet in commercial districts and 50 square feet in industrial districts. All such signs shall be removed on or before the date of settlement.

Signs advertising the development of the premises where they are erected. Such signs shall not exceed 10 square feet in residential districts, 20 square feet in commercial districts and 50 square feet in industrial districts. All such signs shall be removed on or before the date of settlement.

Nameplate signs on private residences, provided that they do not exceed 144 square inches.

Decorations for a recognized officially designated holiday, provided that they do not create a traffic or fire hazard.

Yard sale or garage sale signs, provided that they do not exceed four square feet and shall be removed within 24 hours after such sales.

Changeable copy signs shall be permitted for churches, schools and other uses which by their nature require changeable copy signs. Not more than one sign per property shall be permitted. However, in the case of a corner lot with more than 100 feet of lot frontage on each of two major roads, an additional sign may be permitted at the second frontage. The area of such sign shall not exceed 16 square feet.

Signs in residential districts. The following types of signs and no other shall be permitted in residential districts:

Signs in commercial districts. The following signs and no others shall be permitted in commercial districts:

Signs identifying commercial and office establishments in shopping centers, planned commercial developments and uses in the IHCO District.

Signs in industrial districts. The following types of signs and no other shall be allowed in industrial districts.

Signs in the Institutional District. The following types of signs and no other shall be allowed in the Institutional District:

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or individual to erect signs listed in § 295-66 without first obtaining a permit from the Borough.

No sign shall hereafter be erected or attached to, suspended from or supported on a building or structure, and no sign shall hereafter be altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated, until a permit for the same has been obtained, except those specifically listed in § 295-65 pertaining to exempt signs.

An application for a sign permit shall be filed on forms furnished by the Borough and shall be accompanied by detailed plans and specifications and such other information deemed necessary by the Building Inspector to determine the location and details of construction of such sign.

All applications for sign permits shall be accompanied by the property owner's written consent if the property owner is not the owner of the sign.

Signs deemed by the Building Inspector to be illegal or obtained without a permit shall be removed within three days of written notification by the Building Inspector.

A sign which is nonconforming at the effective date of this chapter may be continued although such sign does not conform with the provisions of this chapter, but the size of any such nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged.

A nonconforming sign may be changed to or replaced by another nonconforming sign, provided that the degree of nonconformity is not greater than that of the original sign. Whenever a nonconforming sign has been changed to a more restricted nonconforming sign, such sign shall not thereafter be changed to a less restricted nonconforming sign.

Where the name of the establishment is changed, any nonconforming sign at such establishment must be removed, and any new sign must conform to the provisions of this chapter.

No nonconforming sign which has been damaged to more than 50% of its value or has been removed or discontinued for 90 days shall be repaired, rebuilt or replaced, except as a conforming sign.

If a nonconforming use of a building ceases or is discontinued for a continuous period of six months or more and such nonconforming use is deemed to be abandoned as per § 295-116 of this chapter, any nonconforming sign on the premises shall also be considered abandoned, and any subsequent signs erected or maintained on the premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.