All signs shall be constructed and securely fastened in a manner which will prevent their displacement by the elements.

Nonprojecting signs attached to any structure shall be attached flat against the structure and shall not hang, suspend or project outward more than 24 inches from the wall or face of the building to which it is attached.

Projecting signs attached to any structure shall be attached perpendicular to the structure, or if it is located on a wall or building on a corner building with door access at a forty-five-degree angle, then the sign will be attached perpendicular in line with the entrance.

Downtown Commercial District (CD). Signs may overhang or project outward over a public right-of-way as provided in § 173-118D, Attachments.

Store signs: nonilluminated signs erected over a show window or over the door of a store or business establishment which announce the name of the proprietor and the nature of the business conducted therein where no larger than 1.5 square feet.

Government building signs: signs erected on a municipal, state or federal building which announce the name, nature of the occupancy and information as to use of or admission to the premises.

Sale or rent: signs erected to announce the sale or rent of the property so designated, provided that such signs are not over six square feet in area.

Street signs: signs erected by the municipality for street direction.

Construction signs: construction signs, engineers' and architects' signs and other similar signs which may be authorized by the building official in connection with construction operations.

Special displays: special decorative displays used for holidays, public demonstrations or promotion of civic welfare or charitable purposes, when authorized by the Borough Manager, on which there is no commercial advertising, provided that the municipality is held harmless for any damage resulting therefrom.

Nonflashing, nonanimated and nonadvertising signs are permitted in residential districts in accordance with the requirements set forth in the following table:

The number of signs shall be restricted to one sign on each street which the property abuts for each dwelling unit, entrance, exit or building to which it pertains.

Advertising signs are not permitted in residential districts.

Nonflashing and nonanimated business signs are permitted in all nonresidential districts in accordance with the following:

Advertising signs in nonresidential districts.

Advertising signs are not permitted in the Conservation District.

The murals will only be allowed in the Downtown Commercial (CD) District and the Light Commercial (CL) District.

Murals installed in the Downtown Commercial and the Light Commercial (CL) District shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission or its designated agent.

The mural may be constructed on the front, side, or the rear of the building.

The following criteria will be used by the Planning Commission to approve or disapprove a mural:

Gross area of flashing/animated signs. Any property located within the permitted zoning districts shall be limited to no more than 36 square feet of gross surface area. This total shall count against the total maximum gross area in § 173-121B(1).

The number of flashing/animated business signs shall be limited to one.

Height of signs. No flashing or animated sign may be higher than 20 feet above the ground.

Nuisances. Flashing/animated signs or any other signs under the section shall not cause any excessive glare or electrical or other disturbance which shall be incompatible with the nature of the adjoining neighborhood in which it is located.

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain personal expression signs on or in public buildings and structures, including libraries, recreational centers, parking structures and Borough halls, or on or in public parks, lawns, public vehicles, trees, shrubs, fences, walls, traffic signs or fire hydrants, unless authorized by the Borough (for example, nonprofit events, i.e., Guthrie Gallop, Farmer's Market).

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain any personal expression sign in any manner that damages or defaces public property.

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain any personal expression sign so as to create a visibility hazard to pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic along streets or sidewalks or at street.

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain any personal expression sign within a street right-of-way, except a government sign, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation sign, a public utility sign or a nonprofit organization sign approved by the Borough or Pennsylvania Department.

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain any personal expression sign to be painted, pasted, nailed, stapled or otherwise attached to utility poles, trees, fences, rock, and fire hydrants or in any unauthorized manner to walls, unless authorized by the Borough or allowed under this article.

Signs that are placed on Borough property and signs that are prohibited on the public right-of-way (between the street and the sidewalk) may be removed by the Code Officer or his designee using the following guidelines:

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain any personal expression sign on private property without the consent of the owner of said premises.

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain any personal expression signs to create a visibility hazard to pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic along streets or sidewalks or on street corners.

It is unlawful to place, erect or maintain any personal expression sign that is larger than 16 square feet.

Length of personal expression signs relating to candidates for public office: It is unlawful to maintain any personal expression signs relating to a candidate for public office more than 30 days prior to the primary election and more than 10 days after the primary election. It is unlawful to maintain any personal expression signs relating to a candidate for public office more than 30 days prior to the general election and more than 10 days after the general election; provided, however, that in the event of a subsequent runoff election, the signs of the runoff candidates may be maintained until the seventh day after the runoff election. After the election or the runoff election, the Borough will notify the candidate and/or campaign on whose behalf the sign appears of the violation of this chapter, and said candidate or campaign shall be given seven days to remove said signs or be assessed the costs of removal by the Borough. In the event that such signs are not removed, the Borough is authorized to remove and destroy said signs and to charge the candidate or campaign on whose behalf the signs were erected for the costs of removal and disposal.

Length of personal expression signs not relating to a candidate for public office: It is unlawful to maintain any personal expression signs more than 80 days in a calendar year running from January 1 to December 31 of any year. This provision is intended to be content neutral allowing for the sign to be displayed the same length of time as a personal expression sign relating to a political candidate in a calendar year. If a personal expression sign remains erected for over 80 days in a calendar year the Borough will notify the property owner of the violation of this chapter, and said property owner shall be given seven days to remove said signs or be assessed the costs of removal by the Borough. In the event that such signs are not removed after the seven-day period, the Borough is authorized to remove and destroy said signs and to charge the property owner for the costs of removal and disposal.