(A) Setbacks.
(1) No sign shall be located within ten feet from an existing street right-of-way. However, if the closest edge of the sign will be placed a minimum of 25 feet from the centerline of a street, then no setback shall be required from the street right-of-way.
(2) A freestanding illuminated sign for a commercial or industrial business shall not be located within five feet from an abutting lot line of principal dwelling in a residential district.
(3) These setbacks shall not apply to official signs, nameplate signs, public service signs and directional signs.
(B) Sight clearance. No sign shall be so located that it interferes with the sight clearance requirements of § 155.092.
(C) Off-premises. No signs except permitted off-premises, official, political or public service signs shall be erected on a property to which it does not relate. A major development sign may be located on one lot in a subdivision to advertise uses throughout the subdivision.
(D) Permission of owner. No sign shall be posted on any property or public utility pole, unless permission has been received by the owner of such land or pole.
(E) Utility poles. No sign shall be attached to a utility pole using metal fasteners, except by a utility
or government agency.
(F) Construction of signs. Every permanent sign permitted in this section shall be constructed of
durable materials and shall be kept in good condition and repair. The Zoning Officer shall by written notice require a property owner or lessee to repair or remove a dilapidated or unsafe sign within a specified period of time. If such order is not complied with, the township may repair or remove such sign at the expense of such owner or lessee.
(G) Wiring of signs. Signs shall be prohibited that involve electrical cords laying across parking lots, driveways or sidewalks, except on a residential property for seasonal lighting.
(H) Banners and overhanging signs. The Board of Supervisors may approve the hanging of decorative banners within the street right-of-way and may approve a sign overhanging across a street to advertise a community event or festival.
(Ord. 126, passed 3-18-2010)