Sea Girt City Zoning Code
§ 17-5.21
Signs. 1
[Ord. #579, A V, § 14]
All uses, whether by variance or as a permitted use, shall comply with the provisions of this subsection. Signs shall be attached to buildings or, if free-standing, the setback shall be at least 10 feet and sufficient so as not to interfere with the public right-of-way. No sign of any type shall be permitted to obstruct driving vision, traffic signals and signs, and other places of business. See Schedule of Limitations included as an attachment to this chapter.
a.
Animated or Illusionary Signs. Signs using mechanical or electrical devices to display movement or the illusion of movement are prohibited.
b.
Flashing Signs. Signs with flashing, rotating or otherwise animated lights are prohibited.
c.
Illuminated Signs. Where permitted, illuminated signs shall be so arranged as to reflect the light and glare away from adjoining premises in any residential district or adjoining highway and shall not constitute a nuisance. Illuminated signs shall comply with all Federal and State Codes.
d.
Installation and Maintenance. Signs, together with all supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be constructed of durable materials and maintained in good condition.
e.
Professional Signs. Where permitted, professional signs shall not exceed two square feet in area per side except that a church, school or other public or institutional building may have for its own use an announcement sign or bulletin board not over 12 square feet in area which, if not attached to the building, shall be at least 12 feet from all street lines.
f.
Real Estate Signs. Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or portion thereof shall be set back at least 20 feet from all street lines and shall not exceed six square feet in area.
g.
Removal of Signs. Signs shall be removed by the advertiser within 30 days after completion or termination of the purpose for which they were erected.
h.
View. Signs and structures of all types shall be positioned to allow a clear, unobstructed view from street intersection stop lines and driveway and street intersections for a distance of 600 feet to the right and left.
i.
Sign Area. The area of a framed sign shall be measured from the outward edges of the frame. The area of a sign that is not framed shall be measured from its outward edges. Signs with two exposures shall be measured for area by using the surface dimensions of both sides of the sign.