Signs in Rights-of-Way. No sign other than an official sign shall be erected within two feet of any street line, or within any public way, unless specifically authorized by other ordinances, statutes or regulations of the Township of Lafayette or by specific authorization of the Zoning Officer or other governmental entity.

Traffic Visibility. No signs or sign structures shall be erected in the site triangle in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, nor at any location where-by its position, shape or color it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.

Maintenance, Repair and Removal. Every sign and sign structure permitted by this section shall be kept in good condition and repair. The repainting, relettering or repair of an existing sign shall not constitute a new sign or change in a sign as long as the area of the sign is not increased. When any sign or sign structure becomes insecure, in danger of falling or is otherwise deemed unsafe by the Code Official, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed, erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this section, the owner thereof or the person or firm using same shall, upon written notice by the Code Official forthwith in the case of immediate danger, and in any case within not more than 14 days, make such sign conform to the provisions of this section, or shall remove it. If within 14 days the order is not complied with, the Code Official shall be permitted to remove or cause such sign to be removed at the expense of the owner and/or the user of the sign.

Obsolete Sign Copy. Any sign that no longer advertises or identifies a use conducted on the property on which said sign is erected must be removed within 90 days from the date of termination of such use, unless approval for any extension of time is requested from and granted by the Code Official. Upon failure to comply in a timely manner, the Code Official is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which the sign is located.

Illuminated Signs. Illuminated signs shall be permitted only in nonresidential zones, and such signs shall be externally illuminated and the light source for such signs shall be above the sign and such light source shall be concealed; except that in residential zones no more than one reasonable illuminated street address sign or combination nameplate and street address sign containing no advertising copy and not exceeding two square feet in area shall be permitted. Energy efficient LED technology lighting shall be permissible on the petroleum price display portion of a sign relating to a Motor Vehicle Fueling Station per Subsection 13-14.1f.

Design. Signs shall be based on an integrated design theme, the design of which shall be in harmony and consistent with, the architecture and materials of the principal structures and the landscaping plan.

Wall Signs. Such signs shall not project beyond the wall on which they are mounted in any direction and shall not project more than eight inches from the facade of the building.

Projecting Signs. Such signs shall not extend more than four feet from the face of the structure on which mounted and in no case shall such a sign project beyond any property line or over any public rights-of-way. The bottom of the sign shall be at least eight feet above ground level.

Wiring. All wiring, whether electrical or otherwise, for freestanding signs shall be underground and in accordance with all codes.

Window Signs. Window signs designed to promote the sale of any merchandise or business activity shall not exceed 20% of any total window area. "Open" signs shall not be counted as part of the 20% total.