The following chart, Chart A: Signage Regulations, organizes the permitted signage types by zoning district and indicates permitted size, changeable copy regulations and illumination standards for each sign within the various zoning districts. Signs which are not permitted are indicated by a void space. These standards are also translated into provisions which can be found on the following pages. See Chart A: Signage Regulations. (Chart A can be found attached to Ordinance 2534. A copy of this ordinance is available in the offices of the Borough for public inspection during normal business hours.) The following regulations dictate the size of signs, the permitted copy and illumination standards within each zoning district denotes supplementary standards where applicable. For examples of these signs, please see: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual. All zoning district references are related to the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map, as amended. If any conflicts or discrepancies between this chapter and the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance exist, the regulation and/or provision of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance shall apply and the regulation and/or provision of this chapter shall be deemed null.
(a) Permanent Signs.
(1) Awning Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
B. C-2 Downtown Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Permitted Land Uses: Awning signs shall only be permitted for the following land uses:
a. Funeral homes
b. Places of assembly/worship
c. Bed and breakfasts
2. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of awning signs shall be equal to or less than one-fourth of the linear width of the building frontage.
3. Copy: The use of changeable copy for awning signs shall not be permitted.
4. Illumination: The illumination of awning signs shall not be permitted.
(2) Billboard Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of billboard signs shall not exceed 500 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for billboard signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of billboard shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(3) Blade Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. General Regulations.
1. Blade signs shall be spaced at least 15 feet apart from each other.
2. Blade signs shall be replaced every four months or less unless otherwise approved by the Building Inspector.
B. District Regulations.
1. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
2. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
3. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The sign area of blade signs shall not exceed 18 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for blade signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of blade signs shall not be permitted.
4. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
5. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The sign area of blade signs shall not exceed 18 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for blade signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of blade signs shall not be permitted.
6. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
7. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The sign area of blade signs shall not exceed 25 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for blade signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of blade signs shall not be permitted.
8. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(4) Building Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of building signs shall not exceed 12 square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building signs shall not exceed 15 square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building signs shall not exceed 15 square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building signs shall not exceed 12 square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building signs shall not exceed 15 square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building signs shall not exceed 12 square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building signs shall not exceed 15 square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(5) Building Directory Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of building directory signs shall not exceed three square feet per building entrance.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building directory signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building directory signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building directory signs shall not exceed three square feet per building entrance.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building directory signs shall be permitted,
3. Illumination: The illumination of building directory signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building directory signs shall not exceed three square feet per building entrance.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building directory signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building directory signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building directory signs shall not exceed three square feet per building entrance.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building directory signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building directory signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building directory signs shall not exceed five square feet per building entrance.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building directory signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building directory signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building directory signs shall not exceed three square feet per building entrance.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building directory signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building directory signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of building directory signs shall not exceed five square feet per building entrance.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for building directory signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of building directory signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(6) Canopy Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of canopy signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for canopy signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of canopy signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of canopy signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for canopy signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of canopy signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of canopy signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for canopy signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of canopy signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of canopy signs shall be equal to or less than the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for canopy signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of canopy signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Permitted Land Uses: Canopy signs shall only be permitted for the following land uses:
a. Funeral homes
b. Churches
c. Bed and breakfasts
2. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of canopy signs shall be equal to or less than one-fourth of the linear width of the building frontage.
3. Copy: The use of changeable copy for canopy signs shall not be permitted.
4. Illumination: The illumination of canopy signs shall not be permitted.
(7) Dedication Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of dedication signs shall not exceed three square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of dedication signs shall not exceed three square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of dedication signs shall not exceed three square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of dedication signs shall not exceed three square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of dedication signs shall not exceed three square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of dedication signs shall not exceed three square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of dedication signs shall not exceed three square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of dedication signs shall not exceed two square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for dedication signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of dedication signs shall not be permitted.
(8) Directional Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of directional signs shall not exceed six square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for directional signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of directional signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of directional signs shall not exceed six square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for directional signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of directional signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of directional signs shall not exceed six square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for directional signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of directional signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of directional signs shall not exceed six square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for directional signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of directional signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of directional signs shall not exceed six square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for directional signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of directional signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of directional signs shall not exceed six square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for directional signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of directional signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of directional signs shall not exceed six square feet per building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for directional signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of directional signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(9) Flag Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of flag signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for flag signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of flag signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of flag signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for flag signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of flag signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of flag signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for flag signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of flag signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of flag signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for flag signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of flag signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of flag signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for flag signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of flag signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of flag signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for flag signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of flag signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of flag signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for flag signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of flag signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(10) Ground Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of ground signs shall not exceed 60 square feet and shall not exceed six feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for ground signs shall be permitted for civic-oriented uses, funeral homes and places of assembly/worship, as defined by this chapter. Changeable copy for the ground signs for all other land uses shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of ground shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of ground signs shall not exceed 60 square feet and shall not exceed six feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for ground signs shall be permitted for civic-oriented uses, funeral homes and places of assembly/worship, as defined by this chapter. Changeable copy for the ground signs for all other land uses shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of ground shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of ground signs shall not exceed 60 square feet and the sign itself shall not exceed six feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for ground signs shall be permitted for civic-oriented uses, funeral homes and places of assembly/worship, as defined by this chapter. Changeable copy for the ground signs for all other land uses shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of ground signs shall only be through external illumination, back-tit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of ground signs shall not exceed 24 square feet and shall not exceed four feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for ground signs shall be permitted for civic-oriented uses, funeral homes and places of assembly/worship, as defined by this chapter. Changeable copy for the ground signs for all other land uses shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination, or no illumination whatsoever.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of ground signs shall not exceed 60 square feet and shall not exceed six feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for ground signs shall be permitted for civic-oriented uses, funeral homes and places of assembly/worship, as defined by this chapter. Changeable copy for the ground signs for all other land uses shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of ground shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, LED illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(11) Hanging Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of hanging signs shall not exceed 12 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for hanging signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of hanging signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of hanging signs shall not exceed 12 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for hanging signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of hanging signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Permitted Land Uses: Hanging signs shall only be permitted for the following land uses:
a. Bed and Breakfasts.
2. Size: The graphic area of hanging signs shall not exceed six square feet.
3. Copy: The use of changeable copy for hanging signs shall not be permitted.
4. Illumination: The illumination of hanging signs shall not be permitted.
(12) Incidental Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of incidental signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for incidental signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of incidental signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of incidental signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for incidental signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of incidental signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of incidental signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for incidental signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of incidental signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of incidental signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for incidental signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of incidental signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of incidental signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for incidental signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of incidental signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of incidental signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for incidental signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of incidental signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of incidental signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for incidental signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of incidental signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(13) Interpretive Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of interpretive signs shall not exceed nine square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of interpretive signs shall not exceed nine square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of interpretive signs shall not exceed nine square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of interpretive signs shall not exceed nine square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of interpretive signs shall not exceed nine square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of interpretive signs shall not exceed nine square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of interpretive signs shall not exceed nine square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of interpretive signs shall not exceed four square feet per face.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of interpretive signs shall not be permitted.
(14) Marquee Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area (in square feet) of marquee signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for marquee signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of marquee signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of marquee signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for marquee signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of marquee signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of marquee signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for marquee signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of marquee signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of marquee signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for marquee signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of marquee signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of marquee signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for marquee signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of marquee signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of marquee signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for marquee signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of marquee signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area (in square feet) of marquee signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for marquee signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of marquee signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(15) Multiple-Business Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of multiple-business signs shall not exceed 80 square feet per side.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for multiple-business signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of multiple-business signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of multiple-business signs shall not exceed 100 square feet per side.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for multiple-business signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of multiple-business signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of multiple-business signs shall not exceed 150 square feet per side.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for multiple-business signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of multiple-business signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(16) Pole Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of pole signs shall not exceed 36 square feet and the sign itself shall not exceed 18 feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pole signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of pole signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of pole signs shall not exceed 50 square feet and the sign itself shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pole signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of pole signs shall only be through external illumination, back-tit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of pole signs shall not exceed 50 square feet and the entire sign itself shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pole signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of pole signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination, LED Illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(17) Projecting Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of projecting signs shall not exceed 15 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for projecting signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination; The illumination of projecting signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of projecting signs shall not exceed 15 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for projecting signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of projecting signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of projecting signs shall not exceed 15 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for projecting signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of projecting signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of projecting signs shall not exceed 15 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for projecting signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of projecting signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of projecting signs shall not exceed 15 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for projecting signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of projecting signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of projecting signs shall not exceed 15 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for projecting signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of projecting signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of projecting signs shall not exceed 15 square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for projecting signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of projecting signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(18) Pylon Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of pylon signs shall not exceed 50 square feet and shall not exceed 12 feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pylon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of pylon signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of pylon signs shall not exceed 80 square feet and shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pylon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of pylon signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of pylon signs shall not exceed 80 square feet and shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pylon signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of pylon signs shall only be through external illumination, back-lit illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(19) Roof Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of roof signs shall not exceed a square footage of three times the linear width of the building.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for roof signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of roof signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(20) Sandwich Board Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of sandwich board signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sandwich board signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sandwich board signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of sandwich board signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sandwich board signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sandwich board signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of sandwich board signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sandwich board signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sandwich board signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of sandwich board signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sandwich board signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sandwich board signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of sandwich board signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sandwich board signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sandwich board signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of sandwich board signs shall not exceed six square feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sandwich board signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sandwich board signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(21) Sculptural Feature Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The volume of sculptural feature signs shall not exceed seven cubic feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sculptural feature signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sculptural feature signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The volume of sculptural feature signs shall not exceed seven cubic feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sculptural feature signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sculptural feature signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The volume of sculptural feature signs shall not exceed seven cubic feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sculptural feature signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sculptural feature signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The volume of sculptural feature signs shall not exceed seven cubic feet.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for sculptural feature signs shall be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of sculptural feature signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(22) Street Address Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of street address signs shall not exceed eight inches in height and 36 inches in length or as otherwise specified by the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for street address signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of street address signs shall not be permitted.
(23) Wall Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The sign area of wall signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for wall signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of wall signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for wall signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of wall signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for wall signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of wall signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for wall signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of wall signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for wall signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination; The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of wall signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for wall signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of wall signs shall be equal to or less than two and one-half the linear width of the building frontage.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for wall signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of wall signs shall only be through external illumination, backlit illumination, neon/tube illumination or no illumination whatsoever.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(24) Window Sign (Ground Floor/Non-Ground Floor). (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of window signs for ground floor business establishments shall not exceed 15% of the total window area. For a non-ground floor business establishment, each tenant shall only be permitted one window sign on one window located on their floor, whose area does not exceed 15% of the window. The non-ground floor tenant may also have one window sign on the ground-floor entrance window whose graphic area does not exceed 15%.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for window signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of window signs shall not be permitted.
B. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of window signs for ground floor business establishments shall not exceed 15% of the total window area. For a non-ground floor business establishment, each tenant shall only be permitted one window sign on one window located on their floor, whose area does not exceed 15% of the window. The non-ground floor tenant may also have one window sign on the ground-floor entrance window whose graphic area does not exceed 15%.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for window signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of window signs shall not be permitted.
C. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of window signs for ground floor business establishments shall not exceed 15% of the total window area. For a non-ground floor business establishment, each tenant shall only be permitted one window sign on one window located on their floor, whose area does not exceed 15% of the window. The non-ground floor tenant may also have one window sign on the ground-floor entrance window whose graphic area does not exceed 15%.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for window signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of window signs shall not be permitted.
D. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of window signs for ground floor business establishments shall not exceed 15% of the total window area. For a non-ground floor business establishment, each tenant shall only be permitted one window sign on one window located on their floor, whose area does not exceed 15% of the window. The non-ground floor tenant may also have one window sign on the ground-floor entrance window whose graphic area does not exceed 15%.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for window signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of window signs shall not be permitted.
E. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of window signs for ground floor business establishments shall not exceed 15% of the total window area. For a non-ground floor business establishment, each tenant shall only be permitted one window sign on one window located on their floor, whose area does not exceed 15% of the window. The non-ground floor tenant may also have one window sign on the ground-floor entrance window whose graphic area does not exceed 15%.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for window signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of window signs shall not be permitted.
F. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
G. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
1. Size: The graphic area of window signs shall not exceed 15% of the total window area for the floor that the business establishment occupies.
2. Copy: The use of changeable copy for window signs shall not be permitted.
3. Illumination: The illumination of window signs shall not be permitted.
H. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(b) Temporary Signs.
(1) Air-Activated Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. General Regulations.
1. The maximum amount of days per a calendar year in which an air-activated sign may t erected on a business establishment shall be 30 days total.
B. District Regulations.
1. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
2. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
3. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The sign area of air-activated signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for air-activated signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of air-activated signs shall not be permitted.
4. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
5. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The sign area of air-activated signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height,
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for air-activated signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of air-activated signs shall not be permitted.
6. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
7. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
8. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(2) Banner Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. General Regulations.
1. Banner signs shall only be permitted to be erected on lots used for any of the following land uses:
a. Civic-oriented use.
b. Cultural and recreation services.
c. Place of worship/place of assembly.
d. School.
2. The total number of days within a calendar year that a banner sign or a combination of banner signs may be erected on a lot shall not exceed 120 days, unless a permit is successfully renewed through the Building Inspector.
3. Banner signs shall be located within the front yard setback or securely mounted or attached to the front facade of the building upon which it is located, but shall not be located in the public right-of-way.
B. District Regulations.
1. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for banner signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: Banner signs may be externally illuminated if it can be demonstrated to the Building Inspector through the permit application that the illumination shall not cause negative impact to public safety or the surrounding residential area. If not approved by the Building Inspector, no illumination shall be permitted for the banner sign.
2. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for banner signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: Banner signs may be externally illuminated if it can be demonstrated to the Building Inspector through the permit application that the illumination shall not cause negative impact to public safety or the surrounding residential area. If not approved by the Building Inspector, no illumination shall be permitted for the banner sign.
3. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for banner signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: Banner signs may be externally illuminated if it can be demonstrated to the Building Inspector through the permit application that the illumination shall not cause negative impact to public safety or the surrounding residential area. If not approved by the Building Inspector, no illumination shall be permitted for the banner sign.
4. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for banner signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: Illumination: Banner signs may be externally illuminated if it can be demonstrated to the Building Inspector through the permit application that the illumination shall not cause negative impact to public safety or the surrounding residential area. If not approved by the Building Inspector, no illumination shall be permitted for the banner sign.
5. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for banner signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: Illumination: Banner signs may be externally illuminated if it can be demonstrated to the Building Inspector through the permit application that the illumination shall not cause negative impact to public safety or the surrounding residential area. If not approved by the Building Inspector, no illumination shall be permitted for the banner sign.
6. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for banner signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: Illumination: Banner signs may be externally illuminated if it can be demonstrated to the Building Inspector through the permit application that the illumination shall not cause negative impact to public safety or the surrounding residential area. If not approved by the Building Inspector, no illumination shall be permitted for the banner sign.
7. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for banner signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: Illumination: Banner signs may be externally illuminated if it can be demonstrated to the Building Inspector through the permit application that the illumination shall not cause negative impact to public safety or the surrounding residential area. If not approved by the Building Inspector, no illumination shall be permitted for the banner sign.
8. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(3) Pennant Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. General Regulations.
1. The total number of days within a calendar year that a pennant sign or a combination of pennant signs may be erected on a lot shall not exceed 120 days.
B. District Regulations.
1. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
2. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
3. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: No individual pennant shall exceed 48 square inches; the total length of combined pennant signs located on a lot shall not exceed 420 feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pennant signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of pennant signs shall not be permitted.
4. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
5. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: No individual pennant shall exceed 48 square inches; the total length of combined pennant signs located on a lot shall not exceed 420 feet.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for pennant signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of pennant signs shall not be permitted.
6. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
7. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
8. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance): not permitted.
(4) Yard Sign. (See also: Ellwood City Borough Signage Reference Manual).
A. General Regulations.
1. A permit shall be required for all yard signs within the Borough, except when in accordance with Section 1486.14.
2. The duration of the permit for all yard signs shall be in accordance with the permit requirements on file at the Borough Municipal Building.
3. All yard signs shall be prohibited on public properties during political elections, as per Section 1486.12(b).
B. District Regulations.
1. C-1 Local Business District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
2. C-2 Downtown Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
3. C-3 Gateway North District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Borough of Ellwood City Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
4. C-3 Core Commercial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
5. C-3 Gateway West District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
6. C-3 Institutional–Professional District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
7. I Industrial District (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
8. Residential Districts (see also Section 1266.04 of the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance).
a. Size: The graphic area of yard signs shall not exceed ten square feet per side.
b. Copy: The use of changeable copy for yard signs shall not be permitted.
c. Illumination: The illumination of yard signs shall not be permitted.
(Ord. 2159. Passed 12-19-94. Ord. 2221. Passed 12-15-97. Ord. 2259. Passed 3-21-00. Ord. 2419. Passed 11-19-07. Ord. 2534. Passed 5-15-17.)