The following regulations shall apply to temporary signs permitted in any zone unless otherwise specified:

A.Non-illuminated real estate signs announcing the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which the sign is located. The sign may be double-faced and, except as noted below, only one (1) sign shall be permitted on each lot or parcel unless it fronts on more than one (1) street whereby one (1) sign shall be permitted per frontage. The maximum size of the sign shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

1. Residential zones: six (6) square feet

2. Business zones: twelve (1 2) square feet

3. Industrial zones: twenty-four (24) square feet

4. Residential developments with six (6) or more homes for sale may be advertised on a non-illuminated real estate sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet nor a ten (10) foot height and located within the development advertised.

5. The advertised use of the structure shall be in accordance with the zoning permitted in the district in which it is located.

6. All real estate signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after closing or settlement on said property or the execution of the lease.

B. Temporary signs for advertising public functions or fund raising events for charitable or religious organizations shall be permitted for a period of thirty (30) days prior to the event and shall be removed within fifteen (1 5) days after the event.

C. Temporary political signs, may be erected for a period of sixty (60) days. Campaign signs shall be removed within fifteen (1 5) days after the election.

D.Relocation information sign for a period of thirty (30) days. A relocation sign shall be restricted to the present location of the relocating business. The relocation sign shall be incorporated into the existing sign and shall not be in excess of standards set forth for the zone in which the business is located.

E. Construction Signs. One (1) sign announcing the name of developer, architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractors, funding source, the building enterprise and related information shall be permitted at a site under construction, alteration or repair, provided the sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and that the sign shall be removed before a certificate of occupancy is issued.

F. Temporary window signs advertising or describing sales or special merchandise are permitted without a permit, only on the first floor, provided that the same sign does not remain visible from the exterior of the building for a period of longer than twenty (20) days and that all of the signs individually or collectively do not exceed thirty (30) percent of all available window space on the first floor window on which the signs are located.

A.Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection, the Administrative Official may issue a temporary permit for a period not to exceed three (3) weeks for special signs advertising the opening of a new business or commercial enterprise subject to the following conditions:

1. A temporary sign permit shall be obtained in accordance with Section 13-8.902.1 and specifically note the date of erection and removal.

2. One (1) temporary sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet shall be located on the same property as the business or enterprise they advertise and be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way and all adjoining property lines.

3. The use of banners, pennants, flags, and similar advertising devices where it is determined by the Administrative Official that such signs can be erected without impairing the safety and welfare of the general public.

4. Such signs shall be maintained in an orderly manner at all times.

5. Such temporary signs shall be removed immediately upon expiration of the permit. Citation, violations and fines shall commence upon failure to remove the signage upon the expiration date of the permit.

6. All other applicable portions of this subsection except number and size of signs shall apply.

Signs which either do not lend themselves to the ordinary processes of measurement or, because of their nature, require special control, may be permitted when the Board finds such signs to be in conformance with the intent of this Chapter and appropriate to the type of development or structure to which they are related. Signs of or similar to the following type require special permits:

A. Signs integrated or structurally incorporated into the architecture of buildings.

B. Signs formed by the arrangement of cutting of landscaping materials or plantings.

A. All signs with all their supports, braces, hooks, anchors and other fastening devices, shall be of substantial and sturdy construction, shall be kept in good repair, and shall be painted or cleaned as often as necessary to maintain a clean, neat, safe and orderly appearance. In the event that the zoning officer of the municipality determines that any sign now hereafter erected has fallen into a state of disrepair, has become dilapidated or constitutes a safety hazard, the sign owner and property owner shall be given written notice to correct the condition within thirty (30) days from the date of the mailing of the notice. Failure to correct the condition or file an appeal within the time provided shall constitute a violation of this section.

B. All signs shall be maintained in good repair. Lack of proper maintenance shall be considered abandonment and the sign shall be removed upon notification by the Building Inspector.

C. If a sign other than a billboard advertises a business, service, commodity, accommodation, attraction, or other enterprise or activity that is no longer operating or being offered or conducted, that sign shall be considered abandoned and shall, within thirty (30) days after such abandonment, be removed by the sign owner, owner of the property where the sign is located, or other party having control over such sign.

D. If the message portion of the sign is removed, leaving only the "shell" of the sign of the supporting braces, anchors, or similar components, the owner of the sign or the owner of the property where the sign is located or other person having control over such sign shall, within thirty (30) days of the removal of the message portion of the sign, either replace the entire message portion of the sign or remove the remaining components of the sign. This shall not be construed to prevent the changing of the message of a sign.

Only the following signs shall be permitted:

A.For non-residential uses, one (1) freestanding sign per lot, not exceeding a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet.

B. For non-residential uses, a freestanding sign shall be located no closer than ten (IO) feet to any street right-of-way or thirty (30) feet to any side or rear property line.

C. For non-residential uses, one (1) facade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign per occupant. The total aggregate area of all such signs shall note exceed ten (10) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or signs are erected, attached or painted.

Only the following signs shall be permitted:

A. One (1) name plate sign attached to a wall. The sign shall not be more than one (1) square foot in area, and shall be located within the property lines. A sign for conditional home business use shall indicate only the name and profession of the resident.

B. One lawn sign identifying the occupant and/or conditional home business use, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area on each side located ten (10) feet from the right-of-way and all property lines. A sign for a conditional home business use shall indicate only-the name and profession of the resident.

C. One (1) permanent sign to identify the name of a residential development of twenty-five (25) units or more. Such sign shall be a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet in size, seven (7) feet in height and shall be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any property line. Multi-family developments shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign per development for each public street frontage.

D. At the rental or sales office of the residential development, one (1) temporary freestanding sign advertising the office, not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area and not more than five (5) feet in height.

E. Religious institutions, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private schools, service organizations and public buildings and facilities may have one (1) freestanding sign or bulletin board, not more than twenty-four (24) square feet in area, not to exceed six (6) feet in height, on each major street bordering the property. The source of light from any such sign, if illuminated, shall not be visible from any adjacent property or from any street.

F. Signs deemed necessary by the Governing Body.

G. With the exception of signs as noted in 13-8.915F. above, no sign permitted in the residential districts shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to any road right-of-way or adjoining property.

Only the following signs shall be permitted:

A. Signs in the POR District

1. One (1) facade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign per nonresidential occupant. The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed seven (7) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or signs are erected, attached or painted, except as noted in Section 13-8.916A.2 below.

2. The total aggregate area of facade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign or signs with exposure to Route 10 shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or signs are erected, attached or painted.

3. One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards, based upon the predominant exposure:

B. Signs in the B-I District

1. One (1) facade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign per occupant. The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or signs are erected, attached or painted except as noted in Section 13-8.916B.2. below.

2. One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards which are based upon the predominant street exposure:

*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.