For advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which the sign is erected, provided that the total sign area on any one street frontage of any property in single and separate ownership shall not exceed five (5) square feet per side.

For advertising the sale or development of homes on the premises upon which the sign is erected within a subdivision the recorded plot of which contains less than ten (10) lots; provided, that the area of any one side of such sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet; and provided, that not more than one such sign shall be erected within any such subdivision.

For advertising the sale or development of homes on the premises upon which the sign is erected within a subdivision the recorded plot of which contains ten (10) or more lots; provided, that the area of any one side of any such sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet; and provided, that not more than two (2) such signs shall be erected within any such subdivision.

Directional signs to real estate developments within the township being sold by a subdivider or developer in connection with a recorded subdivision plan but not the resale of existing dwellings are permitted; provided, that such signs are set back fifteen (15) feet behind a curb; the area of any one side of any such sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet; such signs shall be spaced at intervals of not less than five hundred (500) feet of street frontage; such signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the sale of all lots within the subdivision; and, provided further, that the subdivider or developer pay a fee for each direction sign established by resolution by council from time to time.

When there is more than one entrance to a subdivision or townhouse development in a MUV Mixed-Use Village Residential development, additional entrance signs identifying the community, not to exceed twelve (12) square feet at each additional entrance, may be authorized as a conditional use by Township Council.

Any sign permitted in any residential district, provided the use to which it refers is permitted in residential special, office-laboratory, commercial, limited commercial, shopping center, high rise or open space recreation district.

Signs in connection with tourist homes, apartment houses or roominghouses on the same lot therewith, provided that the area of any one side of such sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet, except by special exception, and provided that not more than one such sign shall be erected on any one street frontage of any property in single and separate ownership.

Signs within a display window shall not be considered a part of the permitted sign area unless such signs area self-illuminating, in which case the area thereof shall be considered a part of the permitted sign area.

Roof signs shall not be permitted.

Sign area shall be defined, in all instances, as the total area of all permitted signs and in the case of double-faced signs, sign area shall be the combined area of both sides of such signs.

The total sign area on any one street frontage of a property in single and separate ownership involving a single business use shall not exceed sixty-five (65) square feet.

The total sign area on any one street frontage on any property in single and separate ownership involving two (2) or more business uses on the property shall be permitted one sign not exceeding forty (40) square feet for each store or business on the property, but in no event shall the total sign area on any lot exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet of sign area.

A sign of larger size may be authorized as a special exception by the zoning hearing board on lots with a street frontage in excess of one hundred ten (110) feet as follows:

When not attached to a building, a sign shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height in Commercial Districts or fifteen (15) feet in height in Limited Commercial Districts. When attached to a building, no sign may exceed the height of the building to which it is attached.

Shopping centers containing fewer than five (5) contiguous acres. There shall be permitted one sign indicating the name of the shopping center on any one street frontage, provided that the location and orientation of such sign shall be designated upon the required development plan; and, provided further, that the total sign area shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet on each of not more than two faces. Additionally, signs will be permitted for individual establishments located within the shopping center, with each individual establishment permitted one sign not exceeding forty (40) square feet for each store frontage of twenty (20) feet, to a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) square feet per separate business. When not attached to a building, a sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

Shopping centers containing between five and 50 acres.

Shopping centers containing fifty (50) or more contiguous acres.

When the lineal feet of street frontage owned or occupied is one thousand (1,000) feet or less, the total sign area shall not exceed one square foot for each one lineal foot of street frontage, or one hundred fifty (150) square feet, whichever is less, provided that such a sign shall not be larger than ten (10) feet in height and shall not be larger than thirty (30) feet in length unless a sign of a larger size is authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board after a public hearing.

When the lineal feet of street frontage owned or occupied is in excess of one thousand (1,000) feet, the sign area may be increased by one square foot for each one lineal foot of street frontage owned or occupied or an additional one hundred fifty (150) square feet, whichever is less, for each one thousand (1,000) lineal feet in excess of one thousand (1,000) feet, provided that such sign shall not be larger than ten (10) feet in height and shall not be larger than thirty (30) feet in length unless a sign of a larger size is authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board after a public hearing.

When the lineal feet of street frontage owned or occupied is one thousand (1,000) feet or less, the total sign area shall not exceed two (2) square feet for each one lineal foot of street frontage, or three hundred (300) square feet, whichever is less, unless a sign of a larger size is authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board after a public hearing.

When the lineal feet of street frontage owned or occupied is in excess of one thousand (1,000) feet, the sign area may be increased by two (2) square feet for each one lineal foot of street frontage or an additional three hundred (300) square feet, whichever is less, for each one thousand (1,000) lineal feet in excess of one thousand (1,000) feet unless a sign of larger size is authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board after public hearing.

Along any road except limited access highways, the total sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet on each face, provided that such sign shall not be greater than 35 feet in height and shall not be greater than 20 feet in length. Where the office park is located at the corner of two roads (not including limited access roads), the sign area permitted along both roads may be combined and the sign may be placed at the corner, provided it shall not exceed 35 feet in height and shall not be more than 35 feet in length.

When the office park abuts a limited access highway, an office park identification sign shall be permitted along street frontage, provided that such sign is primarily oriented toward that road and visible only incidentally from other roads, and further provided the sign may be double-faced and does not exceed 200 square feet on either face.

An entry sign shall be permitted at each entrance to the office park.

The maximum size shall not exceed 150 square feet for multifaced signs with no one face exceeding 75 square feet.

Wall-mounted signs shall be installed parallel to the supporting wall and project no more than 18 inches from the face of such wall and shall not extend above the roof line of such building.

The maximum display area shall not exceed two square feet per lineal foot of length of wall on which it is mounted or a maximum of 200 square feet, whichever is less, and to a maximum of 400 square feet per building.

One sign per building wall identifying the name of the building or a principal user of the building shall be permitted above the first floor level. Signs identifying other users within the building are permitted only at the first floor level.

Where multiple signs are to be located on a wall, their combined display area shall not exceed the maximum permitted in Subsection C2 above.

Directional signs shall be set back at least five feet from the curb or edge of pavement and shall not extend over either.

Each sign shall not exceed 12 square feet.

The maximum surface display area of the sign shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet on any one (1) face.

The maximum height shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

The sign shall be setback a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the existing curbline or edge of paving of the entrance drive or public roadway (not right-of-way), measured from the vertical plane established by the leading edge of the sign. In no event shall the sign overhang any parking area, drive or pedestrian walkway, or be closer than five (5) feet to a public street right-of-way or be installed in sight triangles necessary for the clear view of traffic.

In no event shall more than four (4) entrance signs per mixed use planned development be permitted.

Wall signs for enclosed shopping centers. Enclosed shopping centers shall be permitted only the following wall signs:

Wall signs for all other uses. In a one-story building, the total surface display area of all wall signs on any one building facade shall not exceed 10% of the total facade area of the wall to which it (they) is (are) attached or 400 square feet, whichever is smaller. In a building having more than one story, only one sign per building wall with a surface display area not to exceed 10% of the total facade area of the wall, or 300 square feet, whichever is smaller, identifying the name of the building, the name of the development, owner, operator or principal user of the building shall be permitted above the first floor level. Such identification signage may be located either above or below the first floor level, but not in both locations. Signs identifying other users within the building are permitted only below the first floor level, but in no event shall the total square footage of all signs on any one building wall exceed 10% of the total facade area of the wall or 400 square feet, whichever is smaller. For purpose of this subsection, the first floor level shall mean the horizontal plane or line between the first and second floor or story of a building or structure. In a building having 300,000 square feet or more of floor area, the total surface display area of all wall signs on any one building facade shall not exceed six (6) percent of the total facade area of the wall to which it (they) is (are) attached.

Additional permitted wall signs for hotels. Uses located in and an integral part of any hotel shall be permitted one wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet of surface display area; provided, that the use has a separate and distinct entrance from the main entrance to the hotel, provided that the total surface display area shall not exceed that permitted in Section 1602.2.B.2. above.

Wall sign installation. Wall signs shall be installed parallel to the supporting wall and project no more than 18 inches from the face of such wall and shall not extend above the roof line of such building. Chimneys, spires, towers, elevator penthouses and similar projections shall be considered above the roof line of buildings.

The maximum surface display area of the sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet on any one (1) face.

The maximum height shall not exceed five (5) feet, except that the height may be increased to twelve (12) feet, provided that the lowest edge of the sign is a minimum of seven (7) feet above grade.

The sign shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the curbline or edge of paving of any public or private drive or collector drive, measured from the vertical plane established by the leading edge of the sign. In no event shall the sign overhang any parking area, public right-of-way or pedestrian walkway or be installed in sight triangles necessary for the clear view of traffic.

Any directory sign may identify only the development's sub-area name, building number, building name and/or building tenants.

Directory signs shall not be visible from a public street.

The total number of directory signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Township Council.

The supports, uprights, or structure on which any sign is supported shall not be included in determining the surface display area unless such supports, upright or structure is designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of the display or conveys meaning; and

The areas of lamps, neon tubing or other artificial illumination on walls of any structure shall be counted as part of the total allowable sign area (see illustration).

One (1) per street frontage but in no event more than two (2) per center.

Sign area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.

The maximum height shall not exceed twelve (12) feet.

Illumination shall be internal LED, light emitting diodes, or plasma style or similar illuminance and subject to the following:

The area of any one side of any entrance sign shall not exceed 25 square feet for the main entrance to the development.

The area of any one side of any entrance sign shall not exceed 15 square feet for any secondary entrances to the development.

The overall height of any permitted entrance sign shall not exceed 10 feet.

Entrance signs shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the existing curbline or edge of paving of the entrance drive or public roadway, measured from the vertical plane established by the leading edge of the sign. In no event shall the sign overhang any parking area, driveway, or pedestrian walkway, or be closer than 5 feet to a public street right-of-way or be installed in sight triangles necessary for the clear view of traffic.

The supports, uprights or structure on which any sign is supported shall not be included in determining the surface display area unless such supports, uprights or structure is designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of the display or contains meaning.

The areas of lamps, neon tubing or other artificial illumination on walls of any structure shall be counted as part of the total allowable sign area.

Professional sign of a physician, dentist, justice of the peace, and such other person whose services in emergency are customarily considered essential to the public health, safety and welfare, provided that the illumination is white light only, and provided further that the total illumination for any such sign shall not exceed the equivalent of that given by a twenty-five-watt incandescent light source.

Sign of a school, church, hospital, sanitarium, club or other institution of similar nature, or municipal building, provided that the illumination is white light only, and provided further that the total illumination for any such sign shall not exceed the equivalent of that given by a sixty-watt incandescent light source.

All outside lighting, including sign lighting, shall be arranged, designed, shielded, directed and maintained so as to protect an adjoining property or street from direct glare so that the light does not constitute a nuisance to an adjoining property or a hazardous condition on a street.

No outside illumination by bare bulb shall be permitted and floodlighting shall be so shielded that the source of the light shall not be visible from any point off the lot on which the sign, building, structure or area being illuminated is erected. Lights permitted in conjunction with signs shall be equipped with restraining hoods to concentrate the illumination upon the area of the sign and to prevent glare upon a street or adjoining property.

Illuminated signs or devices must be stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use. No open spark or flame may be used for sign or display purposes.

No sign shall be illuminated by any type of illumination, whether internal or external, before 7:00 a.m. local time not later than 11:00 p.m. local time or one-half hour after the time at which the premises is closed to the public, whichever is later, except when authorized as a special exception by the zoning hearing board in any case where, in its judgment, such illumination is necessary for public safety and the protection of property.

No electrical equipment or apparatus of any kind which causes interference with radio or television reception shall be used in the operation of illuminated signs or for any other purpose and whenever the said interference is caused by any unfiltered, improperly filtered or otherwise defective equipment, upon notice from the zoning officer, the owner or operator shall have the interference eliminated immediately.

Illuminated signs must bear the Underwriter Laboratory's seal of approval and this seal shall be placed on the sign in such a location as to be readily visible to the zoning officer.