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Scotch Plains City Zoning Code

§ 23-7.5

Commercial Signs.

a. 
Total maximum sign area:
1. 
Within the B-1, B1-A, and B-2 Zoning Districts, a total maximum sign area of 10% of the front facade of the principal building is permitted.
2. 
Within the B-3 Zoning District, a total maximum sign area of 20% of the front facade of the principal building is permitted, with attached retail as an exception.
3. 
Within the M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts, a total maximum sign area of 5% of the front facade of the principal building but not greater than 40 square feet for every 100 linear feet of front facade frontage is permitted.
b. 
The components of a freestanding ground and facade sign shall consist of materials and colors in conformance with and/or compatible with the primary structure and the design standards implemented by the Architectural Review Committee of the Planning Board.
c. 
An illuminated signs shall be either indirectly lighted or of the diffused lighting type, unless illuminated by an interior source or shielded exterior light. No sign may use electronic displays, neon, mirrors, or flashing or intermittent illumination. All illuminated signs must be shielded to prevent glare or blinding effects upon motor vehicle traffic or light spillage upon a neighboring property.
d. 
The use of temporary signs, the commercial use of flags or the use of pendants and banners is prohibited other than a period of 14 days from the date of an opening. The total of such signs at one time shall not exceed 16 square feet. See Subsections 23-7.2, 23-7.3a2 and 23-7.5d.
e. 
Both sides of any freestanding sign shall be considered part of the of total signage area.
f. 
Signs not exceeding two square feet in area, on either side, may be used for driveway entrances, exits or for warning and directional purposes, provided the signs do not contain any advertising for the use of the premises and may only be internally lit.