Temporary Signs

Definition:

An advertising display constructed of plastic wallboard or other like materials and intended to be displayed for a limited period of time.

Regulations:

  • Temporary portable signs may not exceed a total height of six (6′) feet and a total sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet.
  • May not be displayed for more than a total of forty-five (45) days in a calendar year.
  • Front and side yard setbacks shall conform to five (5′) feet from property lines and/or road right-of-way.
  • Such signs shall be displayed only after a temporary sign permit has been obtained from the Township.

Exceptions:

Seasonal businesses shall be able to keep a temporary portable sign for the duration of the season, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days.

Please click the link for a temporary portable sign permit: Temporary Sign Permit Application

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