The use of off-premises signs, notices and other signs are herewith restricted as follows in order to facilitate the movement of traffic to minimize the hazard on expressways, as designated in the Township Comprehensive Plan and to restrict the use of signs in the various zoning districts of Hanover Township. Signs permitted by this § 27-710 shall not be permitted on any lot upon which a billboard is located.
1. Within 50 feet of any part of the right-of-way of any expressway within the limits of the Township, only the following signs shall be permitted.
A. Official signs including traffic markers, directional signs, or street name plates.
B. Name plates not exceeding 2 square feet, identifying the owner or occupant of the property.
C. In those areas where there is no open area adjacent to a building abutting the said highway approach a sign not exceeding 4 square feet in area pertaining to the sale or lease of the property and set back at least 25 feet and placed so as not to obstruct a driver’s view of official signs.
2. Over 50 feet and within 100 feet of the edge of said rights-of-way referred to in the preceding subparagraph only the following signs shall be permitted:
A. All signs permitted in subparagraph § 27-710.
B. An unilluminated sign attached to the main wall of a building and projection horizontally not more than 12 inches therefrom, 10 feet, nor more than 20 feet above the ground. The said sign shall not exceed 30 inches in height or bear an advertisement other than the name of the person, firm or corporation operating the place of business, or owning the property and a description of the general character of the business.
C. One illuminated projecting sign, excluding a flashing or animated illuminated sign, or animated unilluminated sign for each building or use not projecting over a street or other public space more than 10 feet from the face of the building or structure, nor in any case beyond a vertical plane two feet inside the right-of-way line; nor shall it be so erected that its innermost edge shall be placed more than 12 inches from the building line; nor shall it bear an advertisement other than the name of the person, firm or corporation operating the place of business, or owning the property and a description of the general character of-the business or be above the roof line.
(Ord. 45, Z-§ 710, 5/12/76)