Hillside City Zoning Code
§ 188-32
Outdoor signs.
[Amended 4-19-1977 by Ord. No. G-110-77; 7-5-1978 by Ord. No. G-122-78; 3-7-1995; 9-10-2002]
No billboard shall be erected without a variance and building permit. Billboards, where permitted, shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and shall be set back from the established right-of-way line of any street or highway at least as far as required for principal uses in the zoning district as set forth in § 188-22. No sign of any type shall be permitted to obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, traffic direction and identification signs and places of business.
A.
Flashing signs. In no case shall a flashing or revolving light be permitted in any district.
B.
Illuminated signs. Where permitted, illuminated signs shall be so arranged as to reflect the light and glare away from adjoining premises in residential districts and away from all adjoining highways. Illuminated signs shall be approved by underwriter law.
C.
Maintenance. Signs must be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and be of durable materials, maintained in good condition and not permitted to become dilapidated.
D.
Height and area. Billboards shall not exceed 250 square feet in total sign area as defined in Subsection J. Billboards shall be erected no higher than 25 feet at their highest point.
F.
Other signs. All other signs shall be set back at least 10 feet from all street lines. Such signs shall not exceed the maximum six square feet, except as otherwise provided in this article.
G.
Removal of signs. Removal of signs shall be at the expense of the advertiser and within 30 days after the termination or completion of the matter of business being advertised.
H.
Signs and sign structures. Signs and sign structures of all types shall be set back or elevated sufficiently to allow a clear, unobstructed line of sight from points of ingress or egress for at least 400 feet along all abutting streets and highways.
I.
Signs with two exposures. Signs with two exposures shall be measured for area by using the surface area of one side of the sign only.
J.
Sign area. Sign area shall be measured around the edges of a framed or enclosed sign or by the area utilized by isolated words, including the space between letters and the space within those letters having openings.
K.
Garage sales. The display of any signs stating that there is a "Garage Sale" or any other words indicating that there will be a garage sale is prohibited unless the following standards are complied with:
(1)
Signs shall not exceed 10 inches by 14 inches in area.
(2)
Signs shall consist of black lettering on a white background, which shall state only that there is a "Garage Sale."
(3)
The sign must be removed immediately after the garage sale is over.
(4)
The sign can only be placed on the property where the garage sale is taking place and no other areas.
(5)
The sign shall have a setback of at least 15 feet from all street lines, if not attached to the premises.