Harvey Cedars City Zoning Code
§ 13-14.5
Real Estate Signs.
[Ord. No. 2018-12]
a.
One unlighted on-site sign not over four square feet in size, advertising a dwelling or building located on the property for sale or rent, provided the same is in compliance with all side yard requirements of this chapter, is erected and set back a minimum of 10 feet from the street line and the bottom of said sign is no more than 20 inches from the ground.
b.
No more than one sign advertising vacant land for sale or rent, not exceeding four square feet in area, may be placed on the property to be rented or sold. In the case of housing development projects, as a part of the Planning Board application, the developer may receive permission to maintain on his tract not more than two signs, limited to advertising his development, with the total area of each sign not exceeding 32 square feet. Such permit shall be issued by the Zoning Officer at the current rate for sign permits.
c.
A maximum of two directional “Open House” signs, are permitted provided the following:
1.
The placement of two signs shall serve as directional aids located remotely from each other.
2.
Signs must be placed in public right-of-way only and shall not block any sight triangles and shall not be placed on pavement or attached to utility poles, trees, stumps, signposts or any other type of permanent structure.
3.
Signs are not permitted on private property without the property owner’s written permission.
4.
Signs shall not be over four square feet in size and no more than 20 inches from the ground.
5.
No lighted signs and no attachments to the signs such as, but not limited to, balloons, ribbons, streamers or banners.
6.
Signs may only be displayed between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00pm on the day of the event and must be removed immediately after the event.
7.
The Code Enforcement Officer or a duly designated representative may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed. Signs will be held for reclamation at the Borough for a maximum of 14 days. At the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer, repeated offenses by the same agent, agency or salesperson shall be subject to a removal fee of not more than $50.
