Except where specifically noted, all signs shall adhere to all performance standards.
(A) Unless specifically exempted by § 156.125, a permit must be obtained from the borough for the erection or alteration of all signs. Exemptions from the necessity of securing a permit, however, shall not be construed to relieve the owner of the sign involved from responsibility for its erection and maintenance in a safe manner and in a manner in accord with all the other provisions of this chapter and other codes.
(B) No signs shall be permitted within public rights-of-way, except PennDOT-approved traffic signs and devices; signs and banners specially approved by the borough for decoration or promotion of community events and activities; signs not exceeding nine square feet placed temporarily to advertise the sale of real estate or a yard sale; political signs not exceeding nine square feet placed temporarily; signs not exceeding nine square feet placed temporarily to provide notice of or direction to a civic, philanthropic, political, educational or religious event or activity, or other signs specifically permitted under § § 156.131(G) (projecting business signs). The borough may require proof of insurance for any sign within a borough right-of-way.
(C) No person shall construct, erect, place use or permit the use of any permanent or temporary sign or sign structure on private or public property except for the property owner or tenant.
(D) Construction and maintenance: all signs shall be constructed in a workmanlike fashion using durable materials. Signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind forces and in accordance with appropriate mechanical or electrical standards. The owners of signs shall keep them in safe and good repair. Signs which become deteriorated or otherwise present a public hazard shall be removed or repaired by the sign’s owner. If the owner of a sign cannot be found or identified, the owner of the property whereon the sign is located shall be responsible for its repair or removal.
(E) No sign structure may block a vehicular line of sight for a driveway, access lane or public street, or be placed at any location where by its position, shape or color it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. Sign structures erected directly upon the ground within 15 feet of any vehicular driveway, or street intersection shall have at least three feet six inches of clear space between such sign and the ground; however, necessary supports may extend through such open space.
(F) No signs shall be permitted which are posted, stapled or otherwise attached to public utility poles, trees, fire hydrants, traffic signposts, light posts or any borough-owned structure.
(G) Nonconforming signs, once removed, shall be replaced only with conforming signs. Nonconforming signs may be repainted or repaired, providing such repainting or repairing does not exceed the dimensions of the existing sign.
(H) Any electronic sign within the borough whether nonconforming, or conforming, shall meet compliance with §§ 156.132(B)(2)(a), (B)(2)(b), (B)(2)(c), (B)(2)(d) and (B)(2)(e) regarding performance standards for public safety and welfare.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 6, § 28-602) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 601) Penalty, see § 156.999