Sussex City Zoning Code
§ 19-18.7
Temporary Signs.
[Ord. 09-95, S3; Ord. 2007-09, S2]
a.
Real Estate Signs. Signs designating property for sale shall not exceed eight square feet.
b.
Removal, New Occupancy, Special Event or Banner Signs. Removal or new occupancy signs shall not exceed ten square feet in area. They shall be removed within 15 days of removal or new occupancy. No outdoor banner, flag, paper, canvas or cloth signs used to advertise a special event shall be erected until the proper permit is obtained.
c.
Charitable Organization Drives. Signs for campaign or money-raising drives for religious or charitable organizations shall not exceed 16 square feet in area. Signs shall be erected no sooner than two weeks prior to the publicized event and shall be removed no later than 48 hours after the event.
d.
Construction Signs. Signs pertaining to the construction, repair, remodeling of any building shall be located at the principal entrance to the building. They shall not exceed 16 square feet in area. They shall be removed within seven days after the completion of the construction work.
e.
Window Signs. Window signs designed to promote the sale of any article or business activity shall not exceed in total sign area 15 percent of the total window area. Such signs shall not remain in a window longer than 30 continuous days. They shall be removed within two days after the event or activity has taken place.
f.
Political Event Signs. Political event signs announcing political events or campaigns may be erected providing that they do not constitute a safety hazard by blocking sign distance, pedestrian or vehicular traffic and the like. Such signs shall be removed within seven days after completion of the event or campaign.
g.
Sidewalk Signs. Any property zoned commercial located in the Borough may place a temporary sign or display for advertising purposes on the sidewalk in front of the respective commercial use during the hours of operation, with the following limitations:
1.
Sign may only be in front of the lawful place of business;
2.
Sign may only be on the sidewalk during the commercial use hours of operation, but not prior to 6:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.;
3.
Sign or display shall be placed to provide for a minimum of 36 inches of unimpeded access for all pedestrian traffic;
4.
Sign may not exceed six square feet of display area, with an overall height not to exceed four feet;
5.
Sign must be removed during any public parades or events during which pedestrian observers are likely to attend.