Upper Macungie Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 7
SIGNS
§ 27-701 Applicability.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 701]
1.
Purposes. This Part is intended to promote and maintain overall community aesthetic quality; establish reasonable time, place and manner of regulations for the exercise of free speech, without regulating content; promote traffic safety by avoiding distractions and sight distance obstructions; protect property values and ensure compatibility with the character of neighboring existing and planned land uses; and assist in carrying out the goals of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Advertising Act, as amended.
2.
Permit Required. A permit under this Chapter shall be required for all signs except for signs meeting the requirements of § 27-703 that are not of a permanent nature. Only types, sizes and heights of signs that are specifically permitted by this Chapter within the applicable district shall be allowed. The Board of Supervisors shall establish fees for sign permits by resolution.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-12, 11/4/2021]
3.
Changes on Signs. Any lawfully existing sign (including nonconforming signs) may be painted or repaired or changed in message without a new permit under this Chapter provided that the changes do not increase the sign area or otherwise result in noncompliance or an increased nonconformity with this Chapter.
§ 27-702 Nonconforming Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 702]
1.
Signs legally existing at the time of enactment of this Chapter and which do not conform to the requirements of the Chapter shall be considered nonconforming signs. Any nonconforming sign which is removed for a period of 12 months or more, destroyed or damaged to an extent of 25% or more, and not properly repaired or maintained for a period of 12 months or more shall be replaced only with a conforming sign, except as below.
2.
An existing nonconforming sign may only be replaced with a conforming sign, except:
A.
A lawful nonconforming sign serving a lawful nonconforming principal use may be replaced with a new sign advertising the nonconforming use if the new sign is not more nonconforming in any manner than the previous sign.
§ 27-703 Miscellaneous Signs Not Requiring Permits.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 703; as amended by Ord. No. 2021-12, 11/4/2021]
The following signs shall be permitted by right within all zoning districts within the following regulations and shall not be required to have a permit under this Part;
Type and Definition of Signs Not Requiring Permits | Maximum Number. of Signs per Lot | Maximum Sign Area per Sign1 (on Residential Lots of Less than 2 Acres) (square feet) | Maximum Sign Area per Sign1 (on Lots Other than Residential Lots of Less than 2 Acres) (square feet) | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agricultural Products Sign — Advertises the sale of agricultural or livestock products clearly primarily produced or raised on the premises of a principal agricultural use, or the seasonal sale of Christmas trees. | 2 | 8 | 15 | Shall only be posted during seasons when such products are actively offered for sale |
Charitable Event Sign — Advertises a special event held a maximum of 9 days in any calendar year that primarily is held to benefit a U.S. Internal Revenue Service certified tax-exempt nonprofit organization. | 2 | 4 | 15 for each of 2, or 32 if only a single sign is used | Shall be placed a maximum of 30 days prior to event and removed a maximum of 7 days after event |
Contractor's Sign — Advertises a building tradesperson, engineer or architect who is actively conducting significant work on a particular lot that is not such person's place of business. | 22 | 8 | 20 (except 5 signs with a maximum sign area of 50 square feet for a project with a total construction cost greater than $3,000,000) | Shall only be permitted while such work is actively and clearly underway and a maximum of 10 days afterward. Such signs shall not be placed on the lot for more than 1 year, unless a 1-year extension is granted by the Zoning Officer. Shall not be illuminated. |
Directional Sign — Provides information indicating traffic direction, entry or exit, loading or service area, directions to apartment numbers or parking courts in a development, fire lanes, parking or closely similar information regarding the same lot as the sign is on, and that does not include advertising. | No maximum | 12, other than signs painted on pavement | 12, other than signs painted on pavement | Directional signs within a residential development shall not be illuminated |
Flag — A banner or pennant made of fabric or fabric-like polymers that is hung in such a way to flow in the wind and that includes some type of commercial message. | 2 | 50 | 50 | In addition, flags of any nation or level of government are not regulated by this Chapter. |
Garage Sale Sign — Advertises an occasional garage sale/porch sale or auction. | 2 per event | 2 per sign | 2 per sign | Shall be placed a maximum of 48 hours before permitted garage sale or auction begins, and be removed maximum of 24 hours after event ends |
Historic Sign — Memorializes an important historic place, event or person and that is specifically authorized by the Township or a county, state or federal agency. | Not regulated by this Chapter | |||
Holiday Decorations — Commemorates a holiday recognized by the Township, county, state or federal government and that does not include advertising. | Not regulated by this Chapter | |||
Home Occupation Sign — Advertises a permitted home occupation. | 1 | 2 | 2 | Shall not be illuminated, except for a sign of a medical doctor. shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the street right-of-way, unless printed on a mailbox. May be freestanding, attached flat on a building wall, or within a window. |
Identification Sign — Only identifies the name and/or occupation of the resident and/or the name, street address and/or use of a lot, but that does not include advertising. | 1 | 1, except 2 for a principal nonresidential use | 6 | Maximum height of 8 feet |
Internal Sign— Nonilluminated sign located 100 feet or more from any lot line. | No maximum | Not permitted | 15 | |
Official Sign — Erected by the state, county, Township or other legally constituted governmental body, or specifically authorized by Township ordinance or resolution, and which exists for public purposes. | Not regulated by this Chapter | |||
Open House Sign — Advertises the temporary and periodic open house of a property for sale or rent. | 2 per event | 4 | 4 | Shall be placed maximum of 5 days before open house begins and be removed maximum of 24 hours after open house ends. Such sign shall not be posted more than 5 consecutive days. |
Physically Carried Sign — Physically carried by a person. | Not regulated by this Chapter | |||
Proposed Development Sign — Announces a proposed subdivision or land development for which a sketch, preliminary or final plan has been submitted to the Township, and which would involve a minimum of 10 dwelling units or a nonresidential principal building. | 1 | 8 | 20 | Shall only be placed after the submission of a sketch, preliminary or final subdivision or land development plan to the Township, and shall be removed when any of the following occur: 1) if such plan is rejected or withdrawn; 2) for a residential development, when all of the approved units are sold; or 3) for a nonresidential development, when a permanent sign is placed. |
Public Services Sign — Advertises the availability of rest rooms, telephone or other similar public convenience. | No maximum | 2 | 2 | |
Real Estate Sign — Advertises the availability of property on which the sign is located for sale, rent or lease. | 1 per street the lot abuts | 6 | 32 | Shall only be placed on the property while it is actively for sale, lease or rent, and shall be removed a maximum of 7 days after settlement or start of lease |
Required Sign — Only includes information required to be posted outdoors by a government agency or the Township. | Not regulated by this Chapter | |||
Right-of-Way Sign — Posted within the existing right-of-way of a public street and officially authorized by the Township or PennDOT. | Not regulated by this Chapter | |||
Service Organization/Place of Worship Sign — An off-premises sign stating the name of a recognized incorporated service organization or place of worship and that states the place and times of meetings or services and/or an arrow directing persons to such location. | 2 | 2 | 2 | Maximum of 2 such signs per such organization or place of worship |
Time and Temperature Sign — With a sole purpose to announce the current time and temperature and any nonprofit public service messages. | 1 | Not permitted | 40 | |
Trespassing Sign — Indicating that a road is private, that trespassing is prohibited on a lot, or controlling certain activities such as hunting and fishing on the lot. | No maximum | 1 | 4 | |
Very Small Sign — Has an area of less than 1 square foot and that cannot be read by a person of normal eyesight from a public street or exterior lot line. | Not regulated by this Chapter |
NOTE: | |
1 | Maximum sign areas are for each of two sides of each permitted sign, measured in square feet. |
§ 27-704 Freestanding and Wall Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 704; as amended by Ord. 2006-3, 9/7/2006; by Ord. 2010-6, 8/19/2010; and by Ord. No. 2021-12, 11/4/2021]
1.
The following are the signs permitted on a lot within the specified districts and within the following regulations, in addition to exempt signs and temporary signs permitted in all districts by other provisions of this Part. See definitions of the types of signs in § 27-711.
Zoning District or Type or Use | Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs | Maximum Area of Wall Signs | Maximum Area and Number of Freestanding Signs |
|---|---|---|---|
All residential, OSP and "rural" districts for permitted principal nonresidential uses | 8 feet | A maximum of 10% of the building face or 20 square feet, whichever is smaller; 1 sign is permitted on each side of the building facing a street. | 1 sign on each street the lot abuts, each with a maximum sign area of 20 square feet |
All residential, OSP and "rural" districts for identifying the name of a development as specified in § 27- 713 | 8 feet | Not permitted | 1 sign at one entrance to the development, which shall only be permitted abutting a collector street, with a maximum sign area of 32 square feet |
For a permitted home occupation: see § 27-703 | |||
All R and RU and OSP Districts for nonconforming principal business uses | 8 feet | A maximum of 20 square feet; 1 sign is permitted on each side of the building facing a street | 1 sign along each street from which access is gained, each with a maximum sign area of 20 square feet |
In the NC District, other than shopping centers or other multitenant buildings | 25 feet | 10% of the area of the building face or 50 square feet. whichever is smaller, on each side of the building facing a road or internal access | 1 sign per street that the lot abuts, each with a maximum area of 50 square feet |
In the NC District, shopping center or other multitenant building | 25 feet | 32 square feet for each tenant, except any tenant occupying more than 40,000 square feet of contiguous floor area shall be permitted a sign of 75 square feet | 1 sign per street that the lot abuts, with a maximum area of 50 square feet or 1 sign of 125 square feet listing all tenants |
In the HC District, other than shopping centers2 or other multitenant buildings | 25 feet | 10% of the area of the building face or 200 square feet, whichever is smaller | 1 sign per street that the lot abuts, each with a maximum area of 150 square feet |
In the HC District, for shopping centers2 and other multitenant buildings | 25 feet | 50 square feet for each tenant, except any tenant occupying more than 40,000 square feet of contiguous floor area shall be permitted a sign of 100 square feet1 | 1 sign per street that the lot abuts, each with a maximum of 150 square feet or 1 sign of 250 square feet listing all tenants |
In the RT District for all industrial, research and office use (all other uses shall follow the Rural Residential District regulations) | 12 feet | A total area of 200 square feet per principal building | 1 sign per approved access point with a maximum size of 100 square feet and located at least 100 feet from any side or rear lot line |
In LI, LI(L) or GI District | 25 feet | 10% of the building face or 250 square feet, whichever is smaller1 | 1 sign per approved access point, each with a maximum area of 200 square feet |
In the LI District, for multitenant or flexible buildings | 25 feet | 50 square feet for each tenant, except any tenant occupying more than 50,000 square feet shall be permitted a sign of 75 square feet | 1 sign per approved access point, each with a maximum area of 200 square feet with a listing of all building tenants |
NOTES: | |
1 | Permitted on each side of a building that faces directly onto a street. |
2 | Freestanding buildings within a shopping center, commonly know as "pad sites," that include an individual permitted principal business use, shall be permitted to have the same type and size of wall signs, directional signs and menu boards as would be permitted as if the use would be on a separate lot in that particular zoning district. Such buildings shall not be permitted to have freestanding signs in addition to the signs permitted for the shopping center but may have a portion of the sign(s) permitted for the center. |
2.
Maximum Height of Wall Signs. The maximum height of wall signs shall be equal to the total height of the wall to which they are attached.
3.
Portable Signs (including "Signs on Mobile Stands") and Other Temporary Signs.
A.
Purpose. These standards recognize portable signs as a particular type of sign that has the characteristics of a temporary sign but that has been inappropriately used as a permanent sign. This Section is based on the policy that if a use desires to regularly display a sign for regularly changing messages, that it erect a permanent sign within all of the requirements of this Chapter.
B.
Definition of "Portable Sign:" a freestanding sign that is attached to a chassis or legs that allow it to be towed or carried from one location to another and that is not permanently attached to the ground.
C.
The following signs shall only be permitted if they meet the following requirements: a portable sign (including any such sign that may have been displayed prior to the adoption of this Chapter and which does not have a lawful permit as a permanent sign) or another type of temporary sign that advertises a special event or sale. See also § 27-703 for other types of permitted temporary signs, such as charitable event signs.
(1)
Shall be permitted only on a lot containing a lawful principal commercial use that is not within a residential district.
(2)
Shall have a maximum sign area of 32 square feet on each of a maximum of two sides.
(3)
Shall only include one such sign per lot, except:
(a)
On a lot occupied by multiple tenants, other than an approved shopping center, a maximum of two such signs are permitted, each of which shall meet the time period limits of this Section.
(b)
In the case of an approved shopping center, a maximum of two such signs are permitted for each public street that the lot fronts upon, with each such sign meeting the time period limits of this Section.
(4)
Shall need a sign permit, which shall state the dates during which the sign may be displayed. For a portable sign, the applicant shall submit to the Township a check for a one-hundred-dollar deposit (in addition to any permit fee), which shall be returned only if the sign is removed within the stated time period. Otherwise, such funds shall be the property of the Township.
(5)
Each permitted sign shall only be displayed on a lot for three periods per year, which shall not exceed 14 days per period. All days within such period shall be consecutive. Failure to remove the sign after the time limit shall constitute a zoning violation.
(6)
Shall not obstruct safe sight distance to vehicles on a street, entering or exiting the lot within or off the lot. Shall not be placed within the existing street right-of-way.
(7)
Shall not include flashing or blinking lights.
D.
Drive-Through Menu Boards. A maximum of two signs, commonly referred to as a menu board, listing goods available at drive-through windows, may be placed at a location along access to such windows, in addition to all other permitted signs. Such signs shall each have a maximum size of 48 square feet, shall have only one side and shall not include lettering readable from beyond the boundaries of the lot or leased area.
§ 27-705 Abandoned or Outdated Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 705]
Signs advertising a use no longer in existence (other than a sign relating to a building that is clearly temporarily vacant and being offered to new tenants or for purchase) shall be removed within 180 days of the cessation of such use.
§ 27-706 Location of Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 706; as amended by Ord. 00-4, 10/19/2000, § 2]
The following shall regulate the location of signs:
A.
Setback From Streets. No sign except official signs, nameplate signs, public service signs and directional signs shall be erected within five feet of or project over any existing or future street right-of-way and be no closer than 15 feet to any side or rear lot line.
B.
Sight Distance. No sign shall be so located or arranged that it interferes with the sight distance requirements of § 27-803 or safe sight distances for vehicles within a lot.
C.
Off-Premises. No signs except permitted off-premises, official, political or public service signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate.
D.
Setbacks From Lot Lines. A sign for a commercial or industrial business shall not be located within 25 feet of any "residential lot line" (as defined in Part 2).
E.
Permission of Owner. No sign shall be posted on any property or sign pole or public utility pole, unless permission has been received by the owner.
§ 27-707 Illumination of Signs.
§ 27-708 Vehicles Functioning as Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 708]
Any vehicle or structure to which a sign is affixed in such a manner that the carrying of such sign or signs no longer is incidental to the primary purpose of the vehicle or structure but becomes a primary purpose in itself shall be considered a freestanding sign and as such shall be subject to requirements for freestanding signs in the district in which such vehicle or structure is located.
§ 27-709 Prohibited Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 709]
The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:
A.
Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use. Flags and banners, except as is permitted by § 27-703.
B.
Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type; except, time and temperature signs may flash. This restriction does not prohibit Christmas lighting or displays within § 27-703.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-12, 11/4/2021]
C.
Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor.
D.
Signs which contain information that states or implies that a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under the applicable provisions of this Chapter.
E.
Signs that are of such character, form, shape or color that they imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device or that have any characteristics which are likely to confuse or distract the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street (such as prominent use of the words "Danger" or "Stop").
F.
Signs that use reflective materials to give the appearance of flashing, blinking, twinkling or electronically changing messages.
G.
Signs or displays that include words or images that are obscene, pornographic or that an average reasonable person would find highly offensive to public decency.
H.
Balloons of greater than 25 cubic feet that are tethered to the ground or a structure and are primarily intended for advertising purposes.
I.
Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes.
J.
Signs attached by tacks, staples or other metal fasteners to utility poles.
§ 27-710 Construction of Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 710]
Every permanent sign permitted in this Section shall be constructed of durable materials and shall be kept in good condition and repair. The Zoning Officer shall by written notice require a property owner or lessee to repair or remove a dilapidated or unsafe sign within a specified period of time. If such order is not complied with, the Township may repair or remove such sign at the expense of such owner or lessee.
§ 27-711 Measurement and Major Types of Signs.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 711; amended by Ord. 2005-4 , 6/2/2005, § 2; and by Ord. 2007-15, 12/6/2007, § 2]
1. BUILDING FACE FREESTANDING SIGN HEIGHT OF SIGN ILLUMINATED SIGN, EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN, INTERNALLY OFF-PREMISES SIGN SIGN WALL SIGN WINDOW SIGN
Sign Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in determining whether signs meet the measurement and type requirements of this Part:
The vertical area of a particular side of a building, but not including the area of any slanted roof.
A sign which is self-supporting upon the ground or which is primarily supported by poles attached to the ground and not primarily supported by a building.
The vertical distance measured from the average ground level surrounding a sign to the highest point of the sign and its supporting structure. Religious symbols, when not accompanied by lettering, shall not be restricted by the sign heights of this Part when attached to a tower or spire of a place of worship.
A sign illuminated by light outside of the sign instead of within the sign.
A sign illuminated by light from within the sign rather than a source adjacent to or outside of the sign. A sign within a display case with lights shining only onto the front of the sign shall be considered to be "externally" illuminated.
See Part 2.
See Part 2.
A sign primarily supported by or painted on a wall of a building and which does not project more than two feet from such wall.
Shall be regulated as a "Wall Sign."
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-12, 11/4/2021]
2.
Measurement of Sign Area.
A.
Sign area shall include all lettering, wording and accompanying designs and symbols, together with related background areas on which they are displayed. "One freestanding sign" may include several signs that are all attached to one structure, with the total sign area being the area of a common geometric form that could encompass all signs.
B.
The sign area shall not include any structurally supporting framework, bracing, or clearly defined wooden framing if such area does not include any display, lettering or sign and if such area is clearly incidental to the sign area itself.
C.
Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted directly on a building or window, other than an illuminated background that is a part of the sign, the sign area shall be the smallest rectangle that includes all of the letters and symbols.
D.
In computing the permitted sign area of a sign with two sides, the permitted total sign area shall be based upon the sign area of only one side (the larger of any two if they differ). If the interior angle formed at the inside of the two sides of a two-sided sign is greater than 60° then the total area of both sides shall not be greater than the permitted total sign area. No sign shall have more than two sides or faces.
E.
Unless otherwise specified, all square footages in regards to signs are maximum sizes.
F.
Electronic dynamic/changeable message sign. A sign that is capable of being programmed for timed alteration of the message being displayed. The message or display may not be changed more rapidly than once every seven seconds unless being controlled by a governmental entity for emergency purposes. The display must change as quickly as possible (within 100 milliseconds) without the use of fading in/out, scrolling or any form of animation to eliminate any distracting appearance to passing traffic. The sign shall have all of the characteristics listed below:
(1)
The sign must bear the CE mark indicating that it has been tested and found in compliance with EN55033; 1998 — Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment and EN55024; 1998 — Information Technology Equipment — Immunity Characteristics — Limit and Methods of Measurement.
(2)
The sign shall not employ a display color of amber/yellow that could be mistaken for a traffic control device.
(3)
The sign shall incorporate an automatic brightness control system that automatically adjusts the display brightness/intensity to an appropriate level for existing ambient lighting conditions. The maximum display intensity shall not exceed 12,000 candela per square meter. The sign shall be designated such that a failure of the ambient-light-sensing circuitry shall result in the sign setting the display intensity to the minimum level.
(4)
Off-premises signs (billboards) shall be required to display messages when notified by the Pennsylvania Emergency Alert System for national code events and those events specific to Pennsylvania Emergency Alert System Operational Area 1.
(5)
The sign shall incorporate a sign display fail-safe feature that would monitor the display panel to ensure the correct display and functioning. Should a failure be detected, the controller shall attempt to correct the failure and, should it fail to do so, shall completely power down the display.
(6)
The sign shall utilize a nonglare face combined with flat-colored borders and backgrounds to prevent any reflection of low-level sunlight or approaching vehicle headlamps.
§ 27-712 Off-Premises Signs (Including Billboards).
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 712]
1.
Purposes. Off-premises signs are controlled by this Chapter for the following purposes, to: ensure that a physical environment is maintained that is attractive to desirable types of development, especially light industrial and office parks; prevent visual pollution in the Township and protect property values, especially in consideration of the fact that most commercial areas of the Township are within close proximity to existing residences; prevent glare on adjacent property and streets; protect the open space and natural character of areas of the Township planned to remain agricultural or as conservation areas; avoid the creation of additional visual distractions to motorists, especially along the high-speed expressways and along busy arterial streets that involve complex turning movements, congestion and numerous traffic hazards; recognize the numerous alternative forms of free speech available in the Township, including existing nonconforming off-premises signs, on-premises signs and temporary signs and printed and electronic media; recognize that this Chapter allows every landowner a reasonable use for his land; avoid off-premises signs that would have an unfair advantage over on-premises signs in the competition for attention, because off-premises signs typically are higher and larger than on-premises signs; carry out the purposes listed in § 27-701.
2.
Nonconforming Off-Premises Signs. This Section is not intended to require the removal of an existing lawfully placed off-premises sign that is in structurally sound condition.
3.
Commercial and Noncommercial. This Section applies to both commercial and noncommercial off-premises signs, except as may be specifically provided for elsewhere in this Chapter.
4.
PennDOT Sign. Signs erected and maintained by the PennDOT are permitted by right in all districts.
5.
Permitted Off-Premises Signs. Based directly on the intent statements within this Chapter, off-premises signs are only permitted if they meet the following requirements:
A.
District. An off-premises sign is only permitted in the GI and LI Districts.
B.
Location. An off-premises sign is only permitted if a portion of the sign is within 40 feet of the existing right-of-way of an expressway and if all portions of the sign are a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line.
C.
Maximum Sign Area: 672 square feet.
D.
Spacing. Any off-premises sign shall be separated by a minimum of 3,000 feet from any other off-premises sign, including signs on either side of a street and including existing signs in other municipalities. No lot shall include more than one off-premises sign.
[Amended by Ord. 2010-6, 8/19/2010]
E.
Maximum Height: 35 feet above the elevation of the adjacent street, measured at the street center line.
F.
Attached. No off-premises sign or sign face shall be attached in any way to any other off-premises sign. Off-premises signs shall have a maximum of two sign faces.
H.
Residences. No off-premises sign shall be located within 600 feet of an existing dwelling or 300 feet of undeveloped residentially zoned land, unless separated by an expressway.
I.
Bus Shelter Signs. Advertising signs may be displayed on the sides of bus shelters permitted to be placed along Township roads by the Board of Supervisors. These signs shall not be larger than the wall on which they are located. Any illumination shall not cause glare or interference with traffic on the public road.
[Added by Ord. 2010-6, 8/19/2010]
§ 27-713 Signs Identifying Major Residential or Business Developments.
[Ord. 9-94, 4/7/1994, § 713]
The following signs are permitted by right in all districts, provided that they meet the following requirements.
A.
When Allowed. Signs and any supporting structure (as described in this Section) are allowed for developments that have been approved to involve either: a total of 10 or more dwelling units or a total of five or more office, commercial, industrial or institutional principal establishments on a minimum total of three acres of land.
B.
Size and Number. Signs described in this Section may have a maximum sign area of 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet. For a business development, these signs and/or structures may be located one each on a maximum of three of the major entrances to the development from exterior streets. This sign area may be in addition to other sign area limits of this Chapter. The signs may be attached to a brick or wooden structure with a maximum height of eight feet and maximum length of 20 feet.
C.
Durability. Such signs shall be designed to be of a durable construction requiring little maintenance.
D.
Message. Such signs may only include the name of the development and any logo. A phone number may be included during sale or rental of the development. Such signs shall not include any advertising.
E.
Landscaping. Such signs shall be attractively landscaped, with plants and shrubs requiring minimal maintenance.
F.
Location. Such signs and structures shall be located outside of the existing and future street rights-of-way lines and shall satisfy the sight distance requirements of § 27-803.
G.
Maintenance. If such signs are intended to remain beyond the completion of a developer's involvement in a project, the developer shall provide an appropriate method to ensure proper maintenance of the sign.
H.
Illumination. Such signs may not be illuminated.
I.
Directional Signs Within a Major Business Development.
(1)
When Allowed. A directional business sign is allowed at each intersection of two or more streets within an office, commercial or industrial development that involves a total of 20 or more acres.
(2)
Size. Each sign may have a total square footage of 80 square feet. The sign shall be an orderly single structure and may include on it the names and logos of all the businesses located in the development, along with directional arrows and a map.
(3)
Purpose. The signs allowed by this subsection are to direct visitors to businesses. These signs are not intended for routine advertising purposes.
(4)
Illumination. Such signs may be externally but not internally.
J.
Off-Premises Signs to Major Business Developments. As a special exception, the Zoning Hearing Board may allow a single sign permitted by this § 27-713 to be placed off-premises. Such sign shall be limited to direct vehicles to business developments and shall meet all requirements of this § 27-713, except the maximum sign area shall be 15 square feet on each of two sides.