In all districts, the following general sign regulations shall apply

A. No sign shall be constructed or erected until a permit for the same shall have been obtained from the Zoning Officer

B. Illumination of signs, buildings or structures

(1) No outside and no inside sign or display illumination by bare bulbs shall be permitted and floodlighting shall be so shielded that the source of light not be visible from any point off the lot on which the sign, building or structure being illuminated is erected and so that only the sign, building or structure is directly illuminated No illumination shall be permitted beyond the property lines

(2) Sign lighting shall be arranged so as to protect the highway and adjoining property from glare or hazardous interference of any kind

(3) All electrical wiring shall be contained in rigid conduit or enclosed in poles or raceways All electrical sign components, connections and installations shall conform to specifications of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc Every electrical sign must bear the seal of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc , prior to installation, and before issuance of a permit by the Zoning Officer, the number of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc label assigned to the subject sign must be provided by the constructor of the sign It shall be illegal to install any electric sign without the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc label prominently affixed thereon

(4) There shall be no illumination of a flashing, intermittent or moving type, there shall be no neon signs, there shall be no internally illuminated signs of any kind, and there shall be no backlit translucent plastic signs

C. Computing area of sign

(1) All faces of a multifaced sign shall be included except for double-faced signs, in which case only one (1) face shall be included A double-faced sign shall be sign which has two (2) faces which are parallel to each other and which are back to back with no more than six (6) inches of space between faces

(2) For irregularly shaped signs, the area shall be that of the smallest rectangle that will wholly contain the sign

(3) Computation of the area of a sign will be ascertained by reference to the entire background area of the sign exclusive of the supporting structure For this purpose, the background area for freestanding signs shall include the spaces between sections of the same sign and shall include fifty percent (50%) of the roof of covered signs

(4) Computation of sign area for individual letter or symbol displays or other graphic elements affixed to an existing structural background shall be made by reference to the copy area covered by such letters or elements In computing copy area, straight lines drawn closest to copy extremities encompassing the entire communication in a rectangle shall be used

D. Nonconforming signs Signs which at the time this chapter becomes effective are lawfully maintained in connection with a use then existing and lawfully conducted may be maintained or repaired A nonconforming sign which is destroyed by accident, fire, explosion or act of God may not be replaced except in conformity with the provisions of thus chapter Any nonconforming sign in use on the effective date of thus chapter which has its use discontinued shall lose its nonconforming status and shall be subject to the provisions of thus chapter, including fines and penalties for nonremoval

E. In addition to the other requirements of thus chapter, every sign authorized herein must be constructed of durable materials, kept in good condition and repair and not allowed to become dilapidated and shall not have any moving parts

F. No freestanding sign or any part thereof shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height in nonresidential districts nor shall any such sign or any part thereof exceed Len (10) feet in height in residential districts

G. Directional signs within a property of two (2) square feet or less are permitted for traffic control as required, subject to a determination by the Zoning Officer that safety or convenience requires such signs

H. No sign or any part thereof which is attached to a building may project more than four (4) feet above a roof line, provided, however, that in no event shall the top of the sign exceed the maximum building height permitted in that zoning district

I. No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any streets or at any location in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or where, by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic signal or device

J. Unless specifically authorized by other regulations of the township, no property owner may construct or erect any signs within the lines of public highways

K. Any sign not in active use shall be totally and completely removed within fifteen (15) days of the termination of its use

In AGR, R-AG-175, R-175, R-175-B, R-150, R-125, R-100, R-75 and R-50 Districts, signs may be erected and maintained only in compliance with the following provisions

A. Signs incident to a lawful accessory use Such signs shall not exceed three hundred (300) square inches in area, provided that not more than one (1) sign is placed upon any property in single and separate ownership unless such property fronts upon more than one (1) street or road, in which event not more than one (1) such sign shall be erected on each frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) total signs

B. Signs not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area, advertising or inviting the sale or rental of the premises on which they are erected, provided that not more than one (1) such sign shall be erected by each broker or other person interested in the sale or rental of the premises unless the premises front upon more than one (1) street or road, in which event not more than one (1) such sign (for each broker or party interested in the sale or rental) shall be erected on each frontage, up to a maximum of four (4) total signs

C. Signs warning of danger or prohibiting trespassing and which signs shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square inches in area

D. Signs or bulletin boards marking the entry and not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet in area for country club, educational, religious, hospital or other similar approved institutions, provided that no such signs shall be placed at a location other than on the premises occupied by such institutions, and provided further that not more than one (1) such sign shall be erected on any property in single and separate ownership

E. Signs bearing the words "Sold" or "Rented" with the name and address of the party effecting the sale or rental, provided that the conditions specified in Subsection B hereof are complied with, and provided that such sign is removed within ten (10) days of the effective date of the sale or rental

F. Signs of mechanics, painters or other artisans performing work on the premises and signs advertising the installation or furnishing of equipment, provided that the size of such signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area, and provided further that such signs are promptly removed upon completion of the work

In MHD, MR and RO Districts, signs may be erected and maintained only in compliance with the following provisions

A. All signs shall relate to the use located on the property where the sign is located

B. Not more than one (1) sign which shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet shall be-permitted on each street frontage

C. Signs permitted under § 150-148, provided that the use to which it refers is permitted in the district

In C and SC Districts, signs may be erected and maintained only in compliance with the following provisions

A. No- signs shall be permitted in these districts except signs of business or commercial establishments conducting a business enterprise in the district, provided that such signs are in accordance with this section of the Zoning Ordinance and provided that they are erected or placed on the property or building of such enterprises

B. One (1) freestanding sign not exceeding thirty-five (35) square feet shall be allowed on each property which is held in single and separate ownership regardless of the number of businesses conducted on the premises When more than one (1) business is being conducted on the same property, they may join together in the use of said freestanding sign, provided, however, that when three (3) or more businesses join in such a community freestanding sign, the name of the business complex shall encompass at least forty percent (40%) of the area of such sign in order to aid the public in identifying the complex

C. Each individual business establishment shall be permitted one (1) sign advertising the business conducted or product sold, which sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet and shall be physically attached to the building in which the business is located For purposes of this Subsection C, a building which is used for offices shall be deemed to be a one-business establishment

D. Outdoor signs in connection with gasoline service stations, including temporary signs [excluding signs on pump island when less than ten (10) feet above paving around pump island], shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet, one hundred fifty (150) square feet for a corner lot in which the sign area on any one (1) road frontage shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet and the area of any one (1) sign shall not exceed thirty-seven and one-half (371/2) square feet, and no sign shall extend more than twenty-five (25) feet above the mean pavement level

E. Any sign permitted in § 150-148, provided that the use to which it refers is permitted in the district

In the LI District, signs may be erected and maintained only in compliance with the following provisions

A. All signs shall relate to the use located on the property on which the sign is located

B. Not more than one (1) freestanding sign which shall not exceed forty (40) square feet shall be permitted on each street frontage with access and shall relate to the particular industry, laboratory, engineering center or office building located within the district In addition, there may be one (1) additional sign which shall not exceed forty (40) square feet and shall be physically attached to a building

C. Any sign permitted in § 150-148, provided that the use to which it refers is permitted in the district

A. A permit shall be obtained from the office of the Zoning Officer before erecting, placing, rebuilding, reconstructing or moving any sign

B. A fee shall be required for any sign permit in accordance with the most current resolution of the Board of Supervisors setting said fees