It is recognized that signs perform an important function in identifying properties, businesses, services, residences, events and other matters of interest to the public. It is hereby found and declared, however, that control of signs is necessary to promote the health, safety and general welfare by:

   A.   Lessening hazards to pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

   B.   Preserving property values.

   C.   Preventing unsightly and detrimental development that has a blighting influence upon residential, business and industrial uses .

   D.   Preventing signs from reaching such excessive size or number that they obscure one another to the detriment of all concerned.

   E.   Securing certain fundamentals of design for the Township.

   F.   Requiring signs to be constructed, installed and maintained in a safe and secure manner

   G.   Encouraging signs that are appropriate to the zoning district in which they are located and consistent to the category of use to which they pertain.

   H.   Allowing for the communication of information for the conduct of commerce and enabling the identification of places and businesses.

The following regulations shall apply to signs in all districts unless specifically authorized and/or otherwise restricted or regulated by the specific provisions of the zoning district:

   A.   Prohibited signs . The following signs or illumination of signs shall be prohibited in the Township:

      (1)   Animated signs .

      (2)   Beacon lighting.

      (3)   Flashing or reflective signs .

      (4)   Moving or swinging signs .

      (5)   Illuminated temporary signs .

      (6)   Revolving signs .

      (7)   Trailer signs .

      (8)   Vehicular signs .

      (9)   Obscene signs .

      (10)   Snipe signs .

      (11)   Painted wall signs .

      (12)   Roof signs .

   B.   Permitted signs . The following signs shall be permitted in all zoning districts:

      (1)   Government signs (i.e., traffic signs , parking signs , etc.).

      (2)   Legal notices.

      (3)   Public monument, plaque or historic identification sign erected by a government agency.

      (4)   Government flag, insignia or decorative banners.

      (5)   Public service and information signs advertising availability of public restrooms, telephones or similar public conveniences, not exceeding three square feet in area.

      (6)   Address signs , not exceeding two square feet.

      (7)   Name plates and identification signs , provided that characters do not exceed three inches in height and an area not exceeding two square feet.

      (8)   Vending machine signs , where a product name is an integral component of the vending machine, provided that the machine is not placed in the front yard of a property.

      (9)   Incidental signs , provided that the aggregate area of incidental signs on a property does not exceed four square feet; incidental sign area in excess of four square feet shall be included in the calculation of a property’s permitted sign area .

      (10)   Home security signs , not exceeding one square foot.

      (11)   Real estate signs .

      (12)   Yard sale signs .

      (13)   Personal expression signs , provided that they are not illuminated and are either freestanding, wall or window signs . Such signs may not exceed four square feet and, in the case of freestanding signs , four feet in height.

      (14)   Temporary signs .

   C.   Yard requirements. No portion of any freestanding sign , business sign or off-premises sign may be located within the side or rear yard setback or within the required buffer zone when located adjacent to a residential district.

   D.   Real estate signs in non-residential districts.

      (1)   Intent. The following regulations are intended to prevent blight and insure the safety of the public by: limiting the number and the placement of real estate signs on private property in the Township; standardizing the size and height of such signs ; and establishing a method for the removal of outdated or poorly maintained signs .

      (2)   Real estate signs , as defined in this Chapter, located on private property are subject to the regulations set forth below. Real estate signs that comply with the requirements in this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the type, number or area of permanent signs allowed on a property.

         (a)   Large real estate signs : One large real estate sign is permitted per property in all non-residential zones, as follows:

             [1]   Permitted types:

               a.   Freestanding sign

               b.   Window sign

               c.   Wall sign

            [2]   Area: Each large real estate sign shall have a maximum area of 20 square feet.

            [3]   A freestanding sign that is double-sided counts as one sign .

            [4]   A freestanding sign in the form of a "V" counts as one sign if the angle between the faces is 45 degrees or less.

            [5]   Height: Large real estate signs that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of eight feet. The height is measured from grade to the top of the sign.

         (b)   If a property has two street frontages, one additional large real estate sign may be permitted so long as there is a minimum spacing of 200 feet between the two large real estate signs .

         (c)   Small real estate signs : In addition to the large real estate signs outlined above, one small real estate sign is permitted per property in all non-residential zones. If a property is greater than five acres in size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage or buildings with more than 10,000 square feet of floor area, one additional small sign may be permitted.

            [1]   Permitted types:

               a.   Freestanding sign

               b.   Window sign

               c.   Wall sign

            [2]   Area: Each small real estate sign shall have a maximum area of 12 square feet.

            [3]   Height: Small real estate sign that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of six feet.

      (3)   Permit requirements. A permit is required for each real estate sign , subject to the following regulations:

         (a)   A permit for a real estate sign shall expire in six months, but may be renewed, with verification of continued property availability documented, where space is being rented, by a floorplan indicating the area(s) of space available in the property.

         (b)   One sign is allowed per permit. An applicant may request up to two permits per address, but is subject to the size and number requirements set forth in this section.

         (c)   An application for a real estate sign permit must include:

            [1]   A description of the sign indicating its, size, shape, and dimensions, and the expected length of time the sign will be displayed;

            [2]   A schematic drawing of the site showing the proposed location of the sign in relation to nearby buildings and streets ;

            [3]   The number of signs on the site.

      (4)   Installation, composition and maintenance.

         (a)   All real estate signs must be installed such that, in the opinion of the code official, they do not create a safety hazard.

         (b)   All real estate signs must be made of durable materials and shall be well-maintained.

         (c)   Real estate signs that are frayed, torn, broken, or that are no longer legible will be deemed unmaintained and required to be removed.

      (5)   Illumination of any real estate sign is prohibited.

      (6)   Real estate signs must be removed upon the full lease-up or sale of a property.

In all residential districts, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   Signs permitted in § 255-152.2 of this article.

   B.   Business sign , provided that the area of any one side of any such sign shall not exceed six inches by 18 inches, and provided that not more than one such sign shall be erected for such permitted use or dwelling .

   C.   Sign for a school , church, hospital, sanitarium, club or other institution of similar nature, on the same lot therewith, for the purpose of displaying the name of the institution and its activities or services, provided that not more than one such sign shall be erected on any street frontage of any property in single and separate ownership, and provided that the area on one side of such sign shall not exceed 15 square feet except as follows: [Amended 3-11- 2008 by Ord. No. 1195, § 8]

      a.   Signs for a public school on a residentially zoned parcel 25 acres or larger may not exceed 32 square feet on one side and, in the case of a monument sign , the height of the sign may not exceed three feet, six inches. [Added 3-11-2008 by Ord. No. 1195, § 8]

   D.   Trespassing signs and signs indicating private ownership of roadways or other property, on the same premises therewith, provided that the total area on any one side of such sign shall not exceed one square foot and shall be spaced at intervals of not less than 100 feet of street frontage.

   E.   Real estate signs as follows:

      (1)   For advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which the sign is erected, provided that the total area on any one side of such sign on any one street frontage of any property in single and separate ownership shall not exceed six square feet.

         No real estate sign shall be displayed on the premises more than seven days after the signing of an agreement of sale or lease.

      (2)   Open house signs (on- and off-premises). There shall be a maximum of one on-premises open house sign for each property line of street frontage.

         (a)   A maximum of two off-premises directional open house signs shall be permitted for each home or development .

         (b)   Signs shall not exceed four square feet per side and may not be illuminated.

         (c)   Off-premises directional signs must have permission in advance from the property owner where the sign is to be placed. Signs cannot be placed in the sign setback area .

         (d)   Freestanding open house and directional signs shall not exceed a height of six feet.

         (e)   All open house signs are allowed only on the day of the showing and must be taken down immediately after the showing.

   F.   Development signs as follows:

      (1)   Where the subdivision's recorded plan contains fewer than 10 lots , the area of any one side of such sign shall not exceed 15 square feet, and not more than one such sign shall be erected within any such subdivision .

      (2)   Where the subdivision's recorded plan contains 10 or more lots , the area of any one side of any such sign shall not exceed 35 square feet, and not more than two such signs shall be erected within any such subdivision .

      (3)   Signs as permitted in Subsection F(1) and (2) above shall be permitted only for a period of one year from the date of issuance of the permit or the date of sale of the last lot , whichever first occurs; such signs may be maintained thereafter, but only after granting of a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board as provided by Article XXIII of this chapter, but in no event shall the Board be permitted to grant a total period longer than two years from the date of original permit .

   G.   Signs which advertise public auctions for the disposal of real estate, property or merchandise. An auction sale sign shall conform to the several provisions of the several subsections under Subsection E of this section; however, a permit for such sign shall not be issued for a period greater than 90 days from the date of issuance.

      (1)   Signs shall not exceed nine square feet in area, at a maximum height of six feet, and shall be placed only on the property where the stated auction is being conducted.

      (2)   Signs may be erected not earlier than 30 days prior to the advertised auction and shall be removed within 10 days after the auction.

   H. Signs in connection with the identification, operation or protection of any public utility or municipal activity on the same lot therewith, provided that the total sign area on any one street frontage of any property in single and separate ownership shall not exceed eight square feet.

   I.   For a laboratory or sale of agricultural products, business signs , provided that the total sign area on any one street frontage of any property in single and separate ownership shall not exceed 35 square feet.

   J.   Directional signs advertising the location of charitable, religious or educational organizations and service clubs , provided that the sign is not in excess of five square feet, and provided further that no organization shall erect and maintain signs in excess of five in number.

   K.   Construction sign during the period in which such work is being performed, provided that the area of any one side of any such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet, and provided that not more than one such sign shall be erected on any property in single and separate ownership, and provided that such sign shall be removed upon completion of the work.

   L.   For residential developments containing more than ten dwelling units , two monument signs on each street frontage external to the development , not exceeding 20 square feet in area per sign .

   M.   Directional subdivision sign (off-premises), provided that the area of any one side of any such sign shall not exceed six square feet, and provided that such signs shall be spaced at intervals of not less than 500 feet of street frontage. A maximum of three off-premises directional signs shall be permitted for one development . Permission must be obtained in advance from the property owner where the sign is to be placed. Signs shall not be erected more than 60 days prior to the beginning of the actual construction of the project and shall be removed within 10 days after the date of the sale or rental of the final unit in such a development .

In the RE Recreational Districts, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   Signs permitted in § 255-152.2 of this article.

   B.   One freestanding sign per street frontage, provided that it relates to a use located on the lot area , does not exceed 32 square feet and 10 feet in height and does not exceed a total of three signs on each recreational property.

In the AHS Apartment House Special Districts, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   Signs permitted in residential districts; provided, however, that a larger sign may be permitted when granted by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception .

   B.   One freestanding or parallel wall business sign per street frontage, provided that it does not exceed 32 square feet and, in the case of a freestanding sign , 10 feet in height.

In the MD Multi-Dwelling Districts, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   Signs permitted in residential districts; provided, however, that a larger sign may be permitted when granted by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception .

   B.   One freestanding or parallel wall business sign per street frontage, provided that it does not exceed 32 square feet and, in the case of a freestanding sign , 10 feet in height.

In the INST Institutional District, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   A sign shall relate to a use located on the lot .

   B.   One freestanding or wall sign per street frontage, provided that it does not exceed 32 square feet and, in the case of a freestanding sign , 10 feet in height.

In the DO Dresher Overlay District, all signs shall be designed and constructed to give the appearance of natural materials, shall be of muted color and shall not be internally illuminated. A sign anchored in the ground may not exceed ten feet in height from ground level and must be on the same lot as the use to which it refers. For uses permitted in the underlying zoning district, the sign regulations applicable to such uses shall apply. For all other uses the following regulations shall apply:

   A.   For office, bed-and-breakfast inn and restaurantuse : one each of the following types of business signs for each principal building , no single sign to exceed 25 square feet in area:

      (1)   Identification sign .

      (2)   Awning sign .

      (3)   Freestanding sign .

      (4)   Parallel wall sign .

   B.   For child or adult day care , assisted living, personal care and/or nursing facility, library, educational or religious facilities and all other uses not specifically mentioned: one each of the following types of business signs for each principal building , no single sign to exceed 35 square feet in area:

      (1)   Identification sign .

      (2)   Freestanding sign .

      (3)   Parallel wall sign .

The location and design of signs in the FW Ft. Washington Village District shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the final land development plan, or at a time otherwise provided in land development approvals. The following regulations shall apply to all uses within this district:

   A.   General provisions.

      (1)   Signs must:

         (a)   Maintain a style that is compatible with the historic nature of the district and unify the streetscape within the FWVD.

         (b)   Be pedestrian oriented and be in proportion with the architecture of the building , yet be sufficiently legible to a passing motorist.

      (2)   Signs shall be designed and constructed to give the appearance of natural materials and be complimentary in their use of shape.

      (3)   Signs shall not be internally illuminated or use neon lights.

      (4)   Signs anchored in the ground shall not exceed ten feet in height.

      (5)   Signs shall not hide architectural features.

      (6)   Signs shall use colors that are vivid, varied and interesting, and legible, while compatible with the colors of the building .

      (7)   Signs hanging behind the store window shall not reduce the visual permeability of street facing windows to less than the minimum clear window requirement.

   B.   Permanent buildingsigns . Only two of the following four sign types shall be permitted, per use , per building facade:

      (1)   Projecting signs . No portion of a projecting sign may extend more than four feet from the building facade. A clear space of not less than eight feet shall be provided below all parts of the projecting sign . The sign may be no greater than six square feet.

      (2)   Signs painted on shop windows or other types of window graphics are permitted, provided they do not take up more than 30% of the clear window surface, and provided the minimum clear window requirement is met.

      (3)   Fire resistant canvas awnings may be used for signs provided the text is located on the vertical face of the awning flap.

         (a)   Numbers and letters shall be no taller than six inches.

         (b)   Plastic, back lit awning signs are prohibited.

         (c)   Business logos or emblems are permitted on the top or angled portion of the awning up to a maximum of three square feet. No more than one emblem or logo is permitted on an awning.

      (4)   Wall signs are permitted, provided:

         (a)   They do not exceed 5% of the wall area.

         (b)   They do not extend past the roof eaves.

         (c)   They do not block windows or hide cornices and other trim.

   C.   Temporary signs . A sidewalk sandwich board shall be permitted in addition to the above signs , provided:

      (1)   The sign face shall be no larger than four square feet per side.

      (2)   The sign shall be located directly in front of the store.

      (3)   The sign shall not create an obstruction to pedestrian traffic.

   D.   Free standing signs .

      (1)   Free standing signs are permitted by conditional use to identify an individual building with a floor area greater than 4,000 square feet. However, there shall be only one free standing sign for each property’s street frontage. The area of a free standing sign shall be no larger than 25 square feet per side, with a maximum height of 14 feet.

      (2)   Directory signs are permitted by conditional use . They may be installed in lieu of a free standingsign . These signs shall be a low pedestrian orientedmonument sign no higher than 10 feet or with an area greater than 25 square feet.

      (3)   Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a vehicle dealer storage lot shall be permitted to have one monument sign with a sign area not in excess of 40 square feet, and one other sign bearing a municipal welcome (or similar) message. The monument sign shall be permitted to advertise or direct attention to an activity on an adjacent lot containing a vehicle dealer use. [Added 12-9-2025 by Ord. No. 25-1408, § 5]

In Commercial Districts and in SC Shopping Center Districts, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   Any sign permitted in any residential district, provided that the use to which it refers is permitted in a commercial district or SC Shopping Center District.

   B.   Signs in connection with tourist homes or rooming houses, on the same lot therewith, provided that the area of any one side of such sign shall not exceed six square feet, provided that not more than one such sign shall be erected on any one street frontage of any property in single and separate ownership.

   C.   Business or commercial sign on the same lot as the use to which it refers, subject to the following regulations:

      (1)   One or more business signs of the following types, not to exceed a total of 35 square feet or 12 feet in height for each side of a building , which faces a street or a parking lot, located on the same property.

         (a)   Identification sign .

         (b)   Awning sign .

         (c)   Marquee sign .

         (d)   Parallel wall sign .

         (e)   Permanent window sign .

         (f)   Projecting sign .

      (2)   At gasoline stations, one additional freestanding sign per street frontage shall be allowed for advertising gas prices only, not to exceed 16 square feet.

      (3)   Temporary special event signs , banners, portable signs or commemorative flags for businesses announcing a grand opening, going out of business sale or other special promotional event.

   D.   In an SC Shopping Center District, and in a CR Commercial Retail District on a lot that is five acres or larger containing multiple commercial uses , in addition to signs permitted for individual establishments, there shall be permitted one freestanding sign or one parallel wall sign indicating the name of the shopping center on up to two street frontages providing access to the development , provided:

      (1)   As to any such sign , the sign area shall not exceed 75 square feet and the sign height shall not exceed 25 feet.

      (2)   One monument sign may be substituted for a freestanding sign , provided the sign area does not exceed 75 square feet and the sign height does not exceed 6 feet.

      (3)   Street address numbers. Just below or at the bottom of the primary body of every sign on a street frontage, the property’s street address numbers shall be displayed. Lettering shall have a minimum height of 6 inches and be legible from the centerline of the adjacent street .

   A.   In the EC Employment Center District and the GFW Greater Fort Washington District, for all uses other than those permitted under § 255-102(C) and § 255-295(E), Highway and Interchange Uses, the following signs shall be permitted and no other: [Amended 5-14-2019 by Ord. No. 19-1351, §6]

      (2)   For any commercial, industrial or office use , a maximum of two business signs are permitted, provided that the sign area of each sign shall not exceed 200 square feet or the sign height exceed 10 feet.

      (3)   Freestanding off-premises signs are permitted as a special exception pursuant to the special exception regulations of this article and the following:

         (a)   If the provisions with respect to location, use , size or height of signs are more restrictive in the Building Code adopted by Upper Dublin Township or any state or federal statute or regulation, those restrictions shall take precedence over the regulations and restrictions set forth in this article.

         (b)   A freestanding off-premises sign shall be single-faced but may have two back-to- back advertising surfaces. However, both surfaces shall be the same size and shape, the total length of the sign structure shall not exceed 50 feet, and the sign height shall not exceed 35 feet, with a total copy area not exceeding 675 square feet.

         (c)   Freestanding off-premises signs having a sign area greater than 25 square feet shall be located only adjacent to a limited access highway on property having frontage on a limited access highway, at a distance of not less than 25 feet from the ultimate right-of-way , and at a distance of not less than 100 feet from any property line. Freestanding off-premises signs having a sign area of 25 square feet or less shall be located no less than 50 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of any public street , and at a distance of not less than 100 feet from any property line.

         (d)   Except for freestanding off-premises signs having a sign area of 25 square feet or less, an open space of not less than four feet shall be maintained between the lower edge of the freestanding off-premises sign display surface and the ground

         (e)   No portion of the supporting structure shall be visible above any advertising display area.

         (f)   No freestanding off-premises sign shall be located closer than 750 feet to the nearest freestanding off-premises sign on the same side of the highway, regardless of the size of the sign .

         (g)   No freestanding off-premises sign shall be allowed within 500 feet of a public or private elementary, middle or high school , religious institution or single-family residential zoning district.

         (h)   All freestanding off-premises signs shall be erected on permanent footings or support structures designed by a registered structural engineer.

         (i)   The owner or applicant, at his sole expense, will remove any freestanding off-premises sign if the sign remains without bona fide advertisement, which shall not include rental of the sign space, for 90 days, or if the right to use the property has expired for any reason whatsoever.

         (j)   On a lot where an off-premises sign is erected, no more than two signs of any type shall be permitted.

         (k)   Except for freestanding off-premises signs having a sign area of 25 square feet or less, externally illuminated signs shall be lighted by fixtures mounted at the bottom of the sign and aimed upward. The lighting of all freestanding off-premises signs shall be automatically extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p m and dawn and shall be so designed or fitted with fixtures to concentrate the light output onto and not beyond the sign .

   B.   In the EC Employment Center District and the GFW Greater Fort Washington District, for any freestanding retail sales use permitted under § 255-102(C) and § 255-295(E), Highway and Interchange Uses, the following signs, and no others, shall be permitted: [Amended 5-14-2019 by Ord. No. 19-1351, §7]

      (1)   A maximum of one freestanding sign may be installed to be visible for motorists traveling on limited access highways not exceeding 200 square feet or a measured height of 20 feet.

         (a)   In determining this freestanding sign ’s regulated height the measurement shall begin as if the base of the support pole was at the same elevation as the edge of the travel lane on the limited access highway closest to the subject property.

            [1]   For example, if the ground where the freestanding sign is placed is 15 feet below the elevation of the closest travel lane, then the actual height of the freestanding sign may not exceed 35 feet.

            [2]   Or, for example, if the ground where the freestanding sign is placed is five feet above the elevation of the closest travel lane, then the actual height of the freestanding sign may not exceed 15 feet.

            [3]   In no case may the actual height of this freestanding sign exceed 40 feet.

         (b)   The support pole for the sign may be no further than 20 feet from the property line abutting the limited access highway or, if applicable, the interchange access ramp.

         (c)   The name of the retail use shall be shown on the sign . Fuel prices, if that use is provided, may be noted on the sign and presented digitally.

      (2)   A maximum of one freestanding sign may be installed to be visible to motorist traveling on adjacent local roads not exceeding 35 square feet nor a height of 15 feet.

         (a)   The name of the retail use shall be shown on the sign . Fuel prices, if that use is provided, may be noted on the sign and presented digitally.

         (b)   The sign may be located no closer than 15 feet to the property line abutting the local roads or, if applicable, the interchange access ramp.

      (3)   A maximum of two wall signs , neither of which shall exceed 35 square feet.

         (a)   If the principal building upon which the wall sign is affixed is further from the local road than the minimum front yard setback, then the size of that wall sign may be increased one square foot for each additional five feet the building is set back from the front yard setback.

      (4)   If canopies are provided over fueling positions, then there may be a maximum of two signs displayed on each canopy, neither sign may exceed 15 square feet.

      (5)   A maximum of two directional signs may be provided at each vehicular entrance. No individual sign may exceed two square feet.

      (6)   Fuel pump informational signs may be provided at each dispensing point provided each sign is double faced and does not exceed two square feet.

      (7)   All signs may be internally illuminated, subject to all applicable Township standards.

In M Motel - Motor Inn - Motor Lodge Districts, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   A sign shall relate to a use located on the lot . No more than five signs shall be permitted on a lot .

   B.   Freestanding signs . Not more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted on each street or controlled highway frontage, provided the total area of all freestanding signs shall not exceed 200 square feet. No freestanding sign shall exceed 35 feet in height.

   C.   No sign other than a freestanding sign may exceed 35 square feet.

In OC Office Center Districts, the following signs shall be permitted and no other:

   A.   Signs permitted in § 255-152.2 of this article.

   B.   A sign shall relate to the use located on the lot .

   C.   One freestanding sign shall be permitted for each access driveway from a public street .

   D.   One parallel wall sign shall be permitted for each building .

   E.   One freestanding sign or one parallel wall sign shall be permitted for each controlled highway frontage.

   F.   One freestanding directory sign for personal service and/or convenience-type commercial facilities as allowed in this section shall be permitted.

   G.   No sign in excess of 10 feet in height, 50 feet in length or 200 square feet in size shall be permitted.

   H.   In conjunction with a Mixed Use Development any combination of the following types of signs shall be permitted:

      (1)   Freestanding signs . One freestanding sign shall be permitted for every 450 feet of property frontage along Welsh Road. Such freestanding signs shall be of a complimentary architectural style to the buildings of the Mixed Use Development , shall not exceed 25 feet in height, nor contain more than 200 square feet of sign area per side (maximum two sides).

      (2)   Monument signs . One monument sign shall be permitted for every 500 feet of property frontage along Dreshertown Road. Such monument signs shall be of a complimentary architectural style to the buildings of the Mixed Use Development , shall not exceed six feet in height, nor contain more than 120 square feet of sign area per side (maximum two sides).

      (3)   Wall signs .

         (a)   Individual retail or commercial establishments within a Mixed Use Development shall be permitted signs on each exterior wall facing a public street or a private street or driveway. Such signs shall not exceed 10% of the facade on which the signs are located or 200 square feet, whichever is less.

         (b)   Residential identification signage shall be permitted on each exterior wall facing a public street or private street or driveway. Such identification signage shall not exceed two hundred square feet per facade.

      (4)   Directional signs . Directional signs within the Mixed Use Development shall be permitted, either freestanding or building mounted. Such signs may contain the names of specific tenants as well as other public information to direct both pedestrians and motorists through the site to the location of various uses including but not limited to general tenant parking areas, residential parking structures, parks, exits and entrances to the development . Signs shall be sized appropriately to be visible to pedestrians, motorist or both depending on location, but in no event shall any one sign be larger than 32 square feet in area. The total number of directional signs and their location shall be determined by the Board of Commissioners.

   A.   Signs legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this article that do not conform to the requirements of this article shall be considered nonconformingsigns .

   B.   All such nonconformingsigns shall be removed or altered so as to be in conformity with the standards contained in this Code at such time when:

      (1)   Upper Dublin Township approves an application for a signpermit in cases where more than 50% of the structure of the nonconformingsign is to be significantly altered. Changes to the sign copy or the replacement of a sign panel of an existing establishment's nonconformingsign shall not be considered a significant alteration. If more than 50% of the structure of a sign is damaged, it shall be repaired to conform to this article.

      (2)   An application requiring municipal review and approval for a subdivision or land development is submitted for property on which the nonconformingsign is located.

   C.   To determine the legal status of existing signs , in each of the two cases listed in § 255-156B, the applicant shall submit the following information to the Township Director of Code Enforcement:

      (1)   Type(s) of existing sign (s) located on the property.

      (2)   The area and height of all signs .

      (3)   For freestanding signs , the distance the outer most portion of the sign is set back from the curbline or shoulder.

      (4)   Type of sign illumination.

      (5)   The material of which the sign is constructed.

      (6)   The building length along public street frontage.

   D.   Prior to the events listed in § 255-156B, nonconformingsigns may be repainted, repaired up to 50% of the structure of the sign , the sign copy may be changed or sign panels may be replaced, provided that such actions do not increase the dimensions of the existing sign nor in any way increase the extent of the sign's nonconformity.

   E.   Under the following conditions, nonconformingsigns shall be exempt from the provisions of § 255-156B:

      (1)   The nonconformingsign possesses documented historic value.

      (2)   The nonconformingsign is of an unique nature or type by virtue of its architectural value or design.