The area of a sign shall be computed as the total square footage within a singular contiguous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the sign or, when a sign consists of individual letters or logos, the space bounded by the largest vertical height of the lettering/logo by the largest horizontal width. For double-sided identical signs, only one side constitute total sign area. For freestanding signs, sign area includes only the area that encloses the extreme limits of the lettering/logo and does not include the base and/or cap of the monument.

The height of a sign shall be computed as the vertical dimension between the top of a sign and the ground. For the purpose of this calculation, the ground shall be construed to be the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign.

All signs, together with all their supports, braces, hooks, anchors, and other related fastening devices, shall be of substantial and sturdy construction with durable materials, shall be kept in good repair, and shall be maintained as often as necessary to maintain a clean, neat, safe and orderly appearance. The area surrounding the sign and the mounting area on the ground level beneath permitted freestanding signs shall also be maintained in a clear, neat, safe, and orderly condition and shall not be allowed to become dilapidated or unsightly.

Any sign that is or is becoming dangerous or unsafe in any manner whatsoever shall be repaired and made safe in conformity with this chapter, or such sign shall be removed by the owner, lessor, agent or occupant of the building, property or land upon which such dangerous or unsafe sign is located.

Should written notice be given by the Zoning Officer or Construction Official to an owner, lessor, agent or occupant of a building that a sign is or is becoming dangerous or unsafe, said notice shall require appropriate remedial action to be taken within 10 days from the date of service of the notice, or within a lesser time as shall be specified in the notice in cases where the danger to the public health, safety and general welfare is more imminent. The Construction Official may cause any sign or advertising structure which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.

Failure to keep a sign in good repair for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days shall constitute abandonment, and such sign may not then be replaced or reused, but must be removed or be made conforming.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, within 30 days after any commercial premises shall become vacant, all obsolete signs visible from the exterior of the premises shall be removed or neatly and securely covered. A sign shall be considered obsolete if the same identifies or promotes a business, trade, profession, or activity not being conducted, or to be conducted, at the vacant commercial premises.

Externally illuminated signs shall have purpose-made, decorative- type light fixtures, directly focused onto the sign face, illuminating only the sign, with the light source shielded if necessary in order to prevent any sight of the light source from any street or neighboring property.

Internally lighted signs shall have diffused lighting which spreads light over a translucent surface from behind and the direct source of light shall not be visible.

All light fixtures, whether external or internal shall be firmly affixed in place.

Subject to all other applicable regulations in this chapter, exposed neon tube signs shall be permitted only in the interior of retail establishments. No flashing neon tube signs shall be permitted.

Nameplate signage.

Freestanding signage.

Temporary signage.

Awning and Canopy Signage.

Wall Signage.

Freestanding Signs.

Hanging Signs and Blade Signs.

Window Signs.

Directional Signs.

Street Address Signage.

Temporary Signage.

A-frame or sandwich board sign.

Billboard signs are prohibited.

Animated, moving, fluttering or rotating signs, or signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash or display movement, intermittent illumination, or the illusion of movement, are prohibited. Digital or electronic bulletin signs conveying timely information to the general public, located on Borough or Board of Education property, are expressly exempted from this section.

Signs shall not have any lighting or control mechanisms which cause radio, television, or phone interference.

Signs shall not be located on, within, or suspended over a public right-of-way, unless specifically permitted and approved pursuant to Chapter 14 or Chapter 35.

Signs shall not obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, street signs, traffic directional and identification signs, other places of business, or other signs.

Signs shall not have red, green, blue, or amber illumination in a beam, beacon, or flashing form resembling an emergency light, safety or warning device, or traffic signal.

Signs shall not be painted on a building wall, sidewalk, or curb.

Signs shall not be located on or above the roof of a building or which extend above the top or beyond the ends of an awning, canopy, marquee, or mansard roof unless otherwise permitted herein.

Signs shall not be affixed to any tree, fence, or any electrical, telephone or other public utility pole.

Window signs, except as specifically permitted herein, are prohibited.

Portable signs (i.e., fixed on a movable stand, self-supporting without being firmly imbedded in the ground, supported by other objects, mounted on wheels or movable vehicles, or made easily movable in some other manner) are prohibited, except as expressly permitted in this chapter or Chapter 14.