All parking areas required by this section shall be devoted exclusively to parking of motor vehicles so long as the principal building or use which requires such parking areas continues in existence. No commercial repair or sales, including the sale or rental of new or used motor vehicles by a new or used car dealer or motor vehicle rental agency, nor any storage in connection with same, shall be permitted within a required parking area. The following provisions shall apply:
A. Number of parking spaces. Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided for all uses in accordance with the following standards. Calculations of fractional spaces for residential uses shall be rounded off to the next highest whole number if the fraction is greater than one half (0.5 space), and to the next lowest whole number if the fraction is less. Calculations of any fractional spaces for nonresidential uses shall be rounded off to the next highest whole number. On any properties containing more than one building or use, the calculation of required parking shall be made separately and cumulatively, except as may be provided otherwise by this chapter or other applicable law.
(1) The minimum number of parking spaces for single-family or two-family dwellings shall be as required by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards, N.J.A.C: 5:21-1.1 et seq , summarized below (please refer to the standards for the full text):
Of the required number of spaces in the above table, there shall be a minimum of one garage space for each dwelling unit. Such garages shall be a minimum of 20 feet in depth.
(2) The minimum number of parking spaces for single-family attached dwelling units or multifamily dwelling units shall be as required by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards, N.J.A.C. 5:21-1.1 et seq., summarized below (please refer to the standards for the full text):
Of the required number of spaces in the above table, at least one of every three required spaces shall be located within a garage, and at least one of every three required spaces shall be located outside of any building.
(3) Nonresidential uses in the T District shall provide at least one off-street parking space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of any building upon the premises used for such use.
**Webmasters Note: The opening paragraph and paragraphs (1) through (3) of Subsection A have been amended by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
(4) In all residential districts, except the T district, permitted nonresidential uses shall provide at least one (1) off-street parking space for every two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of any building used for such use.
(5) Nonresidential uses in the B-1 district shall provide at least one (1) off-street parking space for every three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of any building upon the premises.
(6) Nonresidential uses in the B-2 and OB-2 districts shall provide at least one (1) off-street parking space for every two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of any building upon the premises. Notwithstanding the above, shared parking areas for two
(2) or more abutting uses permitted by this chapter shall provide at least one (1) off-street parking space for every two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of any building upon the premises.
(7) Nonresidential uses in the C, P, P-2, H and HC Districts shall provide at least one off-street parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of any building upon the premises.
**Webmasters Note: Paragraph (7) has been amended by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
(8) Nonresidential uses in the OB-1 district shall provide at least one (1) off-street parking space for every two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of all buildings having a gross floor area equal to or less than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet. One (1) parking space shall be required for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof of all buildings having a gross floor area of more than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet.
B. Parking for disabled persons. In any parking lot designed to accommodate the public, a minimum number of designated parking spaces accessible to disabled persons shall be required as follows:
C. Shared parking. In the B-1, B-2, OB-1, OB-2, C, HC, P and P-2 Districts, the required parking provisions of this section may be met by participating in a joint parking program involving two or more nonresidential uses; provided, however, that plans for such a joint program shall have been approved by the Board or the Site Plan Exemption Committee, as applicable, and subject to the following:
**Webmasters Note: The opening paragraph of Subsection C has been amended by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
(1) The area for the parking facilities shall equal the collective parking area requirements of the participating properties to be served.
(2) The provisions of § 190-121F(1) shall be complied with.
(3) The parking areas shall be devoted exclusively to parking and no other use so long as the principal building or use which makes such parking areas necessary shall continue in existence.
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection, C., has been amended as per Ordinance No. 3242.
D. Number of loading spaces. Any non-residential use involving manufacturing, storage, display of goods, retail or wholesale sales or warehousing, market, hospital for humans, laundry, dry cleaning establishment or other use similarly requiring the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same premises with such use at least one (1) off-street loading space.
E. Exemptions; reserve parking and loading. If any applicant can clearly demonstrate to the Board that, because of the nature of his operation or use, the parking requirements of subsection A. above are unnecessary or excessive, the Board shall have the power to approve a site plan showing less paved parking area than is required by this section; provided, however, that a landscaped area of sufficient size to meet-the deficiency shall be set aside and reserved for the purposes of meeting future off-street parking and loading requirements in the event that a change of use of the premises shall make such additional off-street parking or loading spaces necessary.
F. Location of parking and loading areas.
(1) For residential uses, all off-street parking facilities shall be located on the same lot with the building they are serving. For non-residential uses, all off-street parking facilities shall be located on the same lot with the building they are serving, or on other property owned, leased or shared by the applicant, provided that the following are complied with:
(a) At least fifty percent (50%) of the required parking spaces shall be on property located within five hundred (500) feet of any customary entrance way to the principal building or use.
(b) No required parking spaces shall be located further than one thousand (1,000) feet from any customary entranceway to the principal building or use.
(2) The required yard locations and setbacks for off-street parking and loading areas are set forth below; provided that where shared parking arrangements are permitted by this chapter, no minimum setback for parking areas shall be required where shared parking areas abut one another at the property line.
(a) In all R-125, R-110, R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts, and in other districts, vehicle parking for single family detached and two family dwelling units shall be permitted in any yard, but shall be prohibited in the front yard area except on the driveway.
(b) In the R-1A and R-2A districts, parking areas serving single-family attached or multi-family residences permitted as a conditional use may be located in any yard pursuant to a plan approved by the Board.
(c) In the R-4 and R-5 Districts, parking areas may be located in the side or rear yard.
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been amended as per Ordinance No. 3242.
(d) In the R-7 district, parking areas may be located in any yard. Parking areas located in the front yard shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from the front lot line.
(e) -In the B-1, B-2, C, P and P-2 zone districts, parking areas are permitted in the front, side or rear yards. Parking areas in the front yard shall be set back from the front lot line at least one half (1/2) of the minimum required front yard set-back. In the B-1, B-2, P and P-2 zones, all parking areas in any yard shall be set back at least five (5) feet from all other lot lines, except where such parking areas are connected with other parking areas as part of a shared parking facility as permitted by this section.
(f) In the OB-1 zone district, parking areas permitted in the front, side and rear yards. Parking areas in the front yard shall be set back from the front lot line at least twelve (12) feet, or fourteen (14) feet where vehicle overhangs are provided along the periphery of a parking area. Parking areas in the side yard shall be set back at least five (5) feet from any building. Parking areas in the rear yard shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from any abutting residential zone district boundary line; provided that where a solid unpierced masonry wall is constructed as permitted by this chapter, the parking area need only be set back from the wall at least five (5) feet, or seven (7) feet where vehicles overhang the periphery of the parking area.
(g) In the OB-2 zone district, parking areas are permitted in the side or rear yards and shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the side and rear lot lines.
(h) In the H zone district, parking areas shall be permitted in the front, side and rear yards, and shall be setback at least fifteen (15) feet from all lot lines, except when adjacent to a residential zone as otherwise provided in the H district regulations.
(i) In the T Zone District, parking areas shall be permitted in the front and side yards. Parking areas shall be set back at least twenty 20 feet from the front lot line, and at least five (5) feet from all other lot lines; provided, however, in the circumstances described in § 190-118B(5) above, parking areas shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from a front lot line that is located on the opposite side of the street from a property used for residential purposes, at least two (2) feet from a front lot line that is located on the opposite side of the street from a property used for nonresidential purposes, and at least twenty-four (24) feet from all other lot lines.
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been amended as per Ordinance No. 2830.
(j) Loading areas shall be located on the same property as the use to which they are accessory and shall be located in the side or rear yard. Loading spaces shall be set back at least five feet from any side or rear lot line or shall comply with the required setback for parking areas, whichever is more restrictive. A loading space may be located in a parking area in the side or rear yard, provided that the loading and parking movements and operations do not interfere with each other.
**Webmasters Note: Subparagraph (2)(j) has been amended by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
(k) In the HC zone district, parking areas shall be permitted in any yard, but shall be located at least the following distances from lot lines and street rights-of-way:
[1] 10 feet from the Route 17 right-of-way, including ramp right-of-ways
[2] 40 feet from Linwood Avenue
[3] 50 feet from Paramus Road
[4] 30 feet from a residential zone boundary
[5] 10 feet from other property lines
**Webmasters Note: Subparagraph (2)(k) has been added by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
G. Driveways.
(1) No driveway shall be permitted to serve any use other than the permitted use on the lot upon which such driveway is located, except when such driveway is part of a joint parking facility permitted by § 190-121C or such driveway is located in the T Zone District and services a lot in an abutting nonresidential district. Driveways serving garden apartments in the R-4 Zone shall be located in the same R-4 Zone.
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been amended as per Ordinance No. 3242.
(2) Entrances to and exits from parking and loading areas and other driveways for nonresidential uses shall be located no closer than 10 feet from any property located in a residential zone, or such greater setback required for parking areas or by buffer requirements, whichever is most restrictive, measured from the property line to the curb face or edge of pavement of the driveway, excluding curb returns at entrances.
**Webmasters Note: Subparagraph (2) has been amended by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
(3) In all R-125, R-110, R-1, R-2 and R-3 zone districts, and in any district where a lot is used for a single family detached or two family dwelling, no driveway shall have a width exceeding one- fifth (1/5) of the width of such lot, provided that where otherwise lawful, no driveway shall be required to be less than ten (10) feet wide.
(4) All developments shall comply with the standards of the State highway access management code adopted by the Commissioner of the Transportation in the case of a State highway, with the standards of any access management code adopted by the county in the case of a county road or highway, and with the standards of any Village access management code adopted in the case of a Village street or highway.
A. Required permits and approvals. No sign shall be constructed or displayed unless a sign permit shall have been issued in accordance with the provisions of § 190-97C. No permanent freestanding sign shall be permitted until a site plan for the sign is approved by the Planning Board. Notwithstanding the above, the following signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain permits or site plan approval, but such signs shall comply with the regulations in subsection H. below:
(1) Signs for residential uses permitted by § 190-122C(l);
(2) Professional nameplates affixed to the door or adjacent wall of premises so used;
(3) Memorial signs or tablets or signs indicating the name of a building or the date of its erection when cut into any masonry surf ace or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible material;
(4) The following signs, customary and necessary to the operation of filling and service stations:
(a) lettering on buildings displayed over individual entrance doors consisting of the words "washing," "lubrication", "repairing" or words of similar import;
(b) lettering or other insignia which are a structural part of a gasoline pump, consisting only of a brand name, lead warning sign and other signs as required by law;
(c) credit card signs;
(d) a sign attached to each gas pump, with the price of the product, as required by law; and
(e) movable freestanding signs specifically advertising the price of fuel;
(5) Signs for public convenience and welfare erected by or on behalf of the United States, the State, the county and the Village, traffic signs in private ways and parking lots, legal notices, railroad crossing signs or other similar signs as required by law;
(6) Temporary signs, necessary in connection with the erection of buildings or other construction work; and
(7) The interior contents of lawfully permitted signs specifically designed to be changed from time to time, such as church announcement boards, theater marquees, restaurant menus and the like, whether freestanding or attached to a building wall.
B. General sign regulations.
(1) General prohibitions. Without limiting the generality of this section, the following are prohibited:
(a) Billboard or billboard signs, except display signs ordinarily or customarily erected on the premises of a railroad station or on the railroad right-of-way in the vicinity of such station. No sign otherwise lawful under this section shall be prohibited because of this provision;
(b) Signs placed or located or displayed upon any sidewalk unless affixed to the wall of a building abutting the sidewalk. No sign otherwise lawful under this section shall be prohibited because of this provision;
(c) Roof signs, known also as a "sky sign'"
(d) Signs projecting on or over a sidewalk, except signs commonly known as "barber poles," ordinarily and customarily used in connection with barbershops;
(e) Freestanding signs or similar devices except as otherwise specifically permitted in this section;
(f) Signs erected or painted or composed of fluorescent or phosphorescent or similar material;
(g) Signs in whole or part moving, mobile or revolving, except for signs commonly known as "barber poles," ordinarily and customarily used in connection with barbershops;
(h) Strings or streamers of flags, pennants, spinners or other similar devices strung across, upon, over or along any premises or building, whether as a part of any sign or not, except those which shall be specifically permitted by § 190-122E(2)(d)[2] or unless such prohibition has been superseded by the provisions of § 190-122H; and -
(i) Signs which are unsafe, insecure or a menace to the public.
(2) Signs which falsely advertise or identify prohibited; removal of signs for change of occupancy.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, locate, relocate or maintain any sign which falsely identifies the premises or occupant of any premises or building, or which falsely advertises for sale on any premises or in any building any product or service not available therein.
(b) Whenever there is a change in occupancy of a building or premises, including any vacancy of such building or premises, the message of any sign or signs which identify or advertise an individual, business, service, product or other item that is no longer present or available in the building or on the premises shall be removed.
(c) The provisions of this paragraphs (a) and (b) above shall not be construed to require the removal of any sign structure, except as required by paragraphs (2)(d)[4] or (3)(f) below.
(d) The manner of removal of sign messages shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
[1] In the case of a sign with a painted message, the sign message shall be painted over to match the background.
[2] In the case of a sign with projecting or movable letters or symbols, the letters and/or symbols shall be removed.
[3] In the case of a sign where the message is contained on a panel that is inserted into the sign frame or structure, the message panel shall be replaced with a blank panel.
[4] In the case of a sign where the message can not be removed without also removing the sign structure, the structure shall be removed unless the owner demonstrates that the sign message could reasonably apply to the next occupant of the building or premises. If the sign message does not accurately identify or advertise the next occupant of the building or premises, or any product, service or other item available at the premises', the sign structure shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for said occupant.
(3) Nonconforming signs. The following provisions shall apply to any sign which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter, but which fails to conform to the requirements of this chapter by reasons of such adoption, revision or amendment.
(a) Routine maintenance. Routine maintenance for any nonconforming sign shall be permitted, provided that such maintenance shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs (c) and (d) below. The term "routine maintenance" is intended to include such activities as cleaning, replacement of light bulbs, removal of rust and corrosion, and repainting. Specifically prohibited is the replacement of the sign structure or message, in whole or in part, except for light bulbs and minor parts such as fasteners, etc.
(b) Restoration or repair of partial destruction. Any nonconforming sign existing at the time of the passage of this chapter or any amendment thereto may be continued upon the lot so occupied and any such sign may be restored or repaired in the event of partial destruction thereof, provided that such restoration or repair shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs (c) and (d) below. For purposes only of administering this provision, the term "partial destruction" shall be defined as any condition affecting less than fifty percent (50%) of the area or volume, whichever is more restrictive, of the sign message or structure in such a manner that the appearance or structural characteristics of the sign are substantially altered from the originally approved and installed sign.
(c) Effect of removal. The following provisions shall regulate removal of nonconforming signs:
[1] Nothing contained herein shall be construed to permit the removal and subsequent replacement of a nonconforming sign structure for purposes of maintenance, restoration, repair or alteration. Removal of a sign structure for any purpose shall terminate the nonconforming rights of said sign.
[2] Sign messages may be removed only for purposes of routine maintenance, restoration or repair as permitted herein.
(d) Alterations. The following provisions shall regulate alterations of nonconforming signs:
[1] Alteration of nonconforming sign use. Any sign which is nonconforming because of use shall not be enlarged, extended, relocated or altered in any manner.
[2] Alteration of nonconforming sign structure or sign message. A nonconforming sign structure or sign message may not be altered unless the alteration will result in both the sign structure and the message conforming in all respects with the provisions of this chapter. Alterations covered by the above provision include, but are not limited to, a) alteration of sign area, dimension, height or location; b) alteration of sign letters, logos, symbols or other design or construction; c) alteration of any aspect of sign illumination; and, d) alteration of sign material or color.
(e) Reversion to nonconforming sign prohibited. A sign which is a nonconforming use and which is changed to a conforming use may not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming use. A nonconforming sign structure and/or message which is changed to a conforming structure and/or message, may not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming structure and/or message.
(f) Change of use affecting same. No nonconforming sign structure shall be maintained or continued upon any site if there occurs a substantial change in use for which the sign is an accessory structure. For purposes only of administering this provision, a "substantial change of use" shall be construed as a use that is outside the major group (two-digit) classification of the previous use as set forth in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1987 edition or as subsequently amended.
(g) Subdivisions involving same. No lot containing a nonconforming sign structure shall be subdivided so as to increase the degree or extent of the nonconforming sign condition.
(h) Lighting and illumination. Any sign permitted by the provisions of this chapter or allowed pursuant to a sign exemption granted under § 190-122A may be nonilluminated or nonflashing illuminated, except that real estate signs shall be nonilluminated. Illuminated signs may be directly or indirectly lighted, provided that they comply with the following standards. For the purpose of administering this section, "directly lighted signs" shall be defined as a sign that is illuminated by a light source that shines through the letters or logos from the back of the sign. "Indirectly lighted signs" shall be defined as a sign that is illuminated by a light source that shines directly on the surface of a sign, which light source is designed specifically to illuminate only the sign.
(a) Directly lighted signs.
[1] Illumination of any sign shall be of the diffused lighting type, and only the letters or logos in the sign shall be illuminated.
[2] No sign shall be lighted by means of flashing or intermittent illumination.
[3] Neon signs are prohibited.
(b) Indirectly lighted signs.
[1] Indirectly lighted signs shall only be permitted where the sources of illumination are shielded in such a manner that the same are not visible from the street or adjoining property.
[2] No sign shall be lighted by means of flashing or intermittent illumination.
[3] Floodlights or spotlights used for the illumination of signs, whether or not such lights are attached to or separate from the building, shall not project light beyond the sign. Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be permitted; provided, however, that the reflectors shall be provided with proper glass lenses concentrating the illumination upon the area of the sign so as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property.
(c) In no instance shall the light intensity of any illuminated sign exceed seventy-five (75) foot- candles measured with a standard light meter measured at any point in front of the sign at a distance that is no greater than the smallest horizontal or vertical dimension of said sign. There shall be no electric conduit located on the exterior facade of a building used to provide electric power to any sign.
(d) The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as appropriate, shall review all signs to be installed that are accessory to any site plan processed by the Board, and the Board shall review and approve the intensity of light of all such signs.
(5) Sign height. The height of a sign shall be computed as set forth in 190-119D(6).
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been amended as per Ordinance No. 3120.
C. Signs in the residential zone districts. In all residential zones, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) on premises used for residential purposes, a sign or signs identifying the residence, the resident or residents or the street address, or any combination thereof. No such sign shall have an area of more than two (2) square feet, nor shall the aggregate square footage of such signs, if there be more than one (1) exceed three (3) square feet in area.
(2) on premises used for residential purposes which contain an office as permitted, in addition to the sign or signs permitted above, a professional announcement sign, the dimensions of which shall not exceed eight (8) by twenty (20) inches.
(3) on premises used for a permitted institutional use', a sign referring to the use and to the activities carried on upon such premises, which sign shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet in area, whether affixed to a structure or freestanding.
D. Signs in the P, P-2 and T zone districts. In the P, P-2 and T zone districts, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) A professional office sign affixed to the building and parallel thereto and not extending more than twelve (12) inches therefrom, setting forth the name of the occupant or occupants in the premises and the activities carried on therein, which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
(2) on premises used for a permitted institutional use, a sign referring to the owner of the premises and to the activities carried on therein, not to exceed thirty (30) square feet in area.
E. Signs in the B-1, B-2 and C districts.
Within the B-1, B-2 and C zone districts, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) Content. The only signs permitted shall be a sign or signs advertising the premises upon which it is located or displayed or the identity of the occupant thereof or a service rendered therein or a product or item available therein or a permitted trade, business or profession carried on therein as hereinafter regulated.
(2) Signs for retail sales and service uses. Retail sales and service uses shall be permitted to have signs in accordance with the following provisions, except in the case of retail uses with a common entrance, which are regulated in paragraph (3) below.
(a) Number of principal signs. There shall be no more than one (1) principal sign for each retail establishment or permitted use therein except where the following conditions are met:
(1) Any permitted use within a building having an exterior wall facing an off-street parking area or railroad station platform may have a second principal sign on said wall if that wall contains a pedestrian entrance to said permitted use.
[2] Any permitted use within a building on a corner lot may have a second principal sign. One (1) sign shall be located on one street and a second sign shall be located on the second or side street. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to permit more than two (2) principal signs on a building located on a corner lot.
(b) Attached signs. All signs attached to a building shall comply with the following provisions, except signs on an awning as regulated in § 190122E(2)(f) shall be exempt from the following:
[1] They shall be installed parallel to the face of the wall to which they are attached.
[2] They shall not extend more than six (6) inches from the structural face of the building wall.
[3] They shall not be less than seven (7) feet from the elevation of the ground under the sign and shall be rigidly and securely attached to the wall.
[4] The maximum distance from the top edge to the bottom edge of any attached sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches; provided,, however, that the maximum distance from the top edge of the lettering on said sign to the bottom edge of the lettering shall not exceed sixteen (16) inches. A sign consisting of letters only shall not contain any letter that exceeds sixteen (16) inches from the top edge of the letter to the bottom edge of the letter.
[5] The maximum width of any attached sign shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the store front or wall of that portion of the building occupied by said store, except that where such store front width is less than fifteen (15) feet, the maximum width of any attached sign shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of said store front width.
[6] Where there shall be more than one (1) occupant of the building and where each occupant has a separate ground floor entrance, the total area of all signs permitted as hereinafter regulated, taken in the aggregate, shall not exceed the maximum requirements above set forth for each wall upon which any sign is permitted to be erected.
[7] The only signs permitted above the first floor shall be a single sign for each business establishment, and said sign shall be painted on a single window in gold leaf, black or white. Each such sign shall be limited to two (2) lines, and each line shall be limited to six (6) inches in height. There shall be a maximum distance of separation between the two (2) lines permitted by this provision of four (4) inches.
(c) Freestanding signs. In the case of premises on which the structure is set back at least forty (40) feet from the front curb line, a freestanding sign is permitted, which shall comply with the following standards. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit freestanding signs accessory to filling and service stations as provided in § 190-122H(3).
[1] The area shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet.
[2] The top of said sign shall not be more than ten (10) feet above the level of the ground.
[3] No part of the sign shall be located closer than five (5) feet to the property line. Any freestanding sign shall be placed on the premises so as not to result in a traffic safety problem due to inadequate sight angles.
(d) Non-illuminated interior signs. Nonilluminated signs painted on or placed or hung within twenty-four (24) inches from the inside window glass or door glass of any building shall comply with the following:
[1] They shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the area of said glass, but in no event shall they exceed a total of thirty-six (36) square feet; the more restrictive limitation shall apply.
[2] Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, unlettered and undecorated balloons, pennants, flags, banners and the like shall be permitted for grand openings of a new permitted use and shall be displayed for a period not to exceed seven (7) days.
[3] Signs other than principal signs that fail to comply with all provisions of this section shall be removed no later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of this chapter.
(e) Illuminated interior signs. Directly illuminated interior signs located within six (6) feet of the window glass or door glass of a building shall be considered a principal sign and shall meet all applicable requirements for exterior principal signs, including, but not limited to, the number of principal signs and the area permitted for principal signs. Indirectly illuminated interior signs located within two (2) feet of the window glass or door glass of a building shall also be considered a principal sign and shall meet all applicable requirements for exterior principal signs, including, but not limited to, the number of principal signs and the area permitted for principal signs.
(f) Awning signs. In the B-1 and B-2 districts only, signs running in a horizontal direction are permitted on the flap or vertical plane of any permitted awning, provided that the following standards shall apply. No signs shall be permitted on a canopy.
[1] Said signs shall not exceed a height of eight (8) inches.
[2] No horizontal sign shall be permitted which exceeds one-third (1/3) of the length of the flap which runs parallel to the street.
[3] No other signs besides those permitted above are permitted on the awning.
(3) Signs for retail uses with a common entrance and other uses. Signs for permitted uses in the B-1 and B-2 Zone Districts for other than retail sales and service stores and shops and signs for retail sales and service stores and shops which share a common entrance shall be limited to tenant identification or directory signs which shall comply with the following:
(a) Said signs shall be unlighted.
(b) They shall be limited to one (1) sign per tenant.
(c) They shall be uniform in appearance and shall be made of the same materials with the same background and contain the same letter type, style and materials as all other similar signs used by tenants in the building.
(d) Said signs shall not exceed an area of two (2) square feet per sign nor a vertical height of eight (8) inches.
(e) Where there is more than one (1) tenant in the building, all of said signs shall be abutting one another and not indiscriminately placed on the exterior walls of the building.
(4) Signs for movie theaters. In the B-1 and B-2 districts only, movie theaters shall be permitted to maintain a permanent marquee constructed as an integral part of said theater building, which may contain a sign on three (3) sides of the marquee advertising the current event or coming attractions within the movie theater. Also permitted within the window area of said theater are temporary poster signs advertising the current event or coming attractions within the movie theater.
(5) License or permit signs. In addition to any sign or signs permitted pursuant to this section, a sign or signs limited to those purposes set forth in § 190122E(l) and as may be required by any federal, State, county or municipal law to be displayed as a license or permit may be attached to a store window or windows.
F. Signs in the OB-1 and OB-2 districts. Any principal structure in the OB-1 and OB-2 Office Building Zone District shall be permitted one (1) exterior sign which may be freestanding or attached to the principal structure and which shall comply with each of the following requirements:
(1) Content. Any permitted exterior sign shall display only the name or logo, the activities carried on and the address of the principal occupant of the principal structure.
(2) Dimensional proportions. The greater dimension of any permitted exterior sign shall not exceed twice that of -the lesser dimension, and such dimensions shall exclude any supporting structure.
(3) Freestanding signs. In the case of any permitted exterior freestanding sign, the following shall apply:
(a) The sign shall be located in the front yard but shall not extend over any property line.
(b) The sign shall be of an area not to exceed thirty (30) square feet in area on each side or sixty (60) square feet in aggregate area if both sides shall have signs thereon.
(c) The top of any such sign shall be no more than fifteen (15) feet above ground level.
(4) Attached signs. In the case of any permitted exterior sign attached to the building, the following shall apply:
(a) The sign shall be located on the facade of the principal structure facing on the front yard.
(b) The sign shall be of an area not to exceed one (1) square foot for every foot of front yard setback.
(c) The top of any such sign shall not exceed roof level.
(5) Illumination. Any sign permitted in the OB-1 and OB-2 Office Building zone districts may be illuminated, provided that the sources of illumination shall be nonflashing and shielded in such a manner that the same are not visible from the street or adjoining property.
G. Signs in the H district. Hospital use shall be permitted one (1) sign which shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet in area, whether affixed to a structure or freestanding. Also permitted are directional and emergency signs which may be freestanding, provided that said signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area.
H. Special regulations for certain types of signs. The following provisions and regulations shall apply to the following signs, which regulations shall supersede the provisions in each zone district otherwise applicable to such signs.
(1) Professional nameplates. Nameplates shall be permitted as an accessory to professional office use. Such signs shall be affixed to the door or adjacent wall of the premises so used, and the nameplate dimensions shall not exceed eight (8) inches in height or twenty (20) inches in width per nameplate.
(2) Building memorial signs. Memorial signs or tablets or signs indicating the name of a building or the date of its erection shall be permitted when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible material.
(3) Gasoline service station signs. Signs which are accessory to filling and service stations shall be permitted and limited to the following:
(a) Lettering on buildings may be displayed over individual entrance doors consisting of the words "washing,," "lubrication", "repairing" or words of similar import. There shall be not more than one (1) such sign over each entrance and the letters shall not exceed ten (10) inches in height.
(b) Lettering or other insignia which are a structural part of a gasoline pump shall consist only of a brand name, lead warning sign and other signs as required by law.
(c) One (1) credit card sign is permitted which shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area. Such sign shall be affixed to the building or to a permanent freestanding identification sign.
(d) One (1) identification sign bearing the brand or trade name of the station, of a design specified by the manufacturer, shall be permitted in accordance with the following:
[1] The sign shall be permanently affixed to the building or its own metal substructure.
[2] The sign shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet in area on each side or sixty (60) square feet in aggregate area if both sides shall have signs thereon.
[3] The sign, if on its own metal substructure, shall be rigidly and securely attached to the ground surface so as to create no danger to life or limb.
[4] The sign, whether affixed to a building or on its own substructure, shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height.
(e) One (1) sign may be attached to each gas pump,, with the price of the product, as required by law.
(f) One (1) movable freestanding sign specifically advertising the price of fuel shall be permitted, provided that said sign does not exceed ten (10) square feet in area and said sign shall not be closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
(4) Signs for public welfare; traffic directional signs. Public signs for public convenience and welfare erected by or on behalf of the United States, the State, the county and the Village, traffic controls in private ways and parking lots, legal notices, railroad crossing signs or other signs as required by law shall be permitted in all zone districts. No sign other than entrance, exit, identification and conditions of use signs shall be maintained in any parking area. Such signs in parking areas shall not have an area that exceeds two (2) square feet.
(5) Temporary construction signs. one (1) temporary sign, necessary in connection with the erection of buildings or other construction work, shall be permitted for each construction project. Such sign may be freestanding or attached to the premises but shall not exceed nine (9) square feet in area and shall be removed at the completion of construction. Such sign may be freestanding or attached to a building wall.
(6) Election signs. Temporary signs for elective office shall be permitted in nonresidential zones. Such signs shall be removed no later than ten (10) days after the date of the election to which they pertain. In the case of a primary election, the signs of all candidates who fail to remain as candidates in the ensuing general election shall be removed no later than ten (10) days after the date of the primary election. Such signs may be freestanding or attached to a building wall.
(7) Real estate signs. Real estate signs which are signs customary and necessary in the offering of real estate for sale or to let by the owner thereof or by his real estate agent or broker are permitted to be erected in the Village provided that the following requirements are complied with:
(a) In all zones, one (1) real estate sign is permitted for each principal use.
(b) No real estate sign shall exceed a total area of six hundred and fifty (650) square inches.
(c) No real estate sign shall exceed a vertical or horizontal dimension of thirty-six (36) inches.
(d) All real estate signs shall be non-illuminated.
(e) Real estate signs may be freestanding or attached to the building which is for sale or let.
(f) Signs permitted hereby shall pertain only to the sale or lease of the lot or premises upon which the sign is placed.
(g) Signs customarily used to indicate that the real estate offered for sale or to let has been sold or leased by the owner, real estate agent or broker concerned are prohibited. Permitted real estate signs shall be removed within seven (7) days of the day that a contract of sale or lease of the premises has been executed by both parties to the document.
(h) In the event the owner, broker or real estate agent conducts an open house at the premises, an addition to the sign stating "Open House", may be added to the on premises sign, on condition that said addition does not exceed ten (10) inches in height or thirty-six (36) inches in length and is posted for a period not to exceed five (5) days in total during the term of the sign permit.
(8) Signs for drive-in uses. Permitted drive-in or drive-through uses, exclusive of motor vehicle/gasoline service stations and public garages, shall be permitted the following signs, in addition to any other signs that may be permitted for the use:
(a) One sign for each drive-in lane, mounted on the drive-in canopy over each lane, indicating the nature and operational, status of such lane. Such signs shall not exceed an area of 4 square feet.
(b) One sign, or one group of signs, for each mechanical device serving the drive-in user, mounted on the equipment or on the building or canopy near the equipment, indicating the nature of the device and providing operational information. The area of such sign or group of signs shall not exceed 4 square feet.
**Webmasters Note: Subparagraph (8) has been added by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
I. Violations and enforcement.
(1) This section shall be administered and enforced by the Construction Official as deputy of the Zoning Officer.
(2) If any person shall have been convicted of a violation of this section and the sign or signs shall continue as violations despite such conviction, then, upon the expiration of the time for appeal, as provided by law, if no appeal has been taken or upon conviction by the county court if an appeal has been taken, the Construction Official may serve an additional ten (10) days notice upon the person so convicted to require him to remove the sign or signs in violation. If such sign or signs shall not have been so removed upon the expiration of such ten (10) day period, the Construction official shall have the power to remove the sign or signs or cause the same to be removed without further notice, but at the sole expense of the owner of the premises.
(3) If the Construction Official shall find that any sign is unsafe or insecure or is a menace to the public, he shall give written notice thereof to the owner, agent -or person having the beneficial use of the premises upon which such sign may be erected. If such owner,, agent or person shall fail to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the standards herein set forth within ten (10) days after such notice, such sign or other advertising structure may be removed or altered to comply by the construction Official at the expense of the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the premises upon which such sign may be erected. The Construction official may cause any sign or other advertising structure which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.
J. Signs in the FTC District. Signs in the HC zone district shall be subject to the following requirements, in addition to all other applicable requirements of this chapter:
(1) Signs for single-family detached dwellings shall be permitted as regulated by §190-122C.
(2) Signs for nonresidential uses shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Type and number of signs One wall sign per use, plus one freestanding sign per lot, shall be permitted, regulated as follows:
[1] If access is provided to the property solely from Route 17, except for emergency access, the following requirements shall apply.
[a] The area of freestanding signs shall not exceed 75 square feet and the height shall not exceed 20 feet.
[b] The area of wall mounted signs shall not exceed two square feet for each horizontal foot of store frontage of the wall upon which the sign is located, or 50 square feet, whichever is less. The height of wall signs shall not exceed 20 feet.
[2] If access is provided from to the property from streets other than Route 17 (e g., by variance or nonconforming condition), the following requirements shall apply:
[a] The area of freestanding signs shall not exceed 30 square feet and the height shall not exceed 10 feet.
[b] The area of wall mounted signs shall not exceed one square foot for each horizontal foot of store frontage of the wall upon which the sign is located, or 25 square feet, whichever is less. The height of wall signs shall not exceed 15 feet.
(b) Other signs. Within the HC zone, interior signs and awning signs shall be permitted as regulated by § 190-122E(2)(d). (e) and (f), and license or permit signs shall be permitted as regulated by § 190-122E(5).
**Webmasters Note: Subsection J has been added by Ordinance No. 3343, effective July 3, 2012.
