§ 6.2. Supplementary use regulations.

6.2.1.

Signs. The following signs for identification of premises, for providing information relative to the functions of the premises only, shall be permitted with the particular limitations for each use district noted:

(1)

All zoning districts. The following signs shall not be allowed in any district:

(a)

Any sign otherwise authorized by this ordinance/Code may contain noncommercial speech instead of, or in addition to commercial speech, regardless of whether such noncommercial speech is related in any way to the activities occurring, beliefs or opinions espoused, or the business engaged in, if any, at the premises on which such sign is located.

(b)

Signs which are illegal under state laws or regulations and applicable local ordinances.

(c)

Signs that are not clean and in good repair.

(d)

Signs not securely affixed to a substantial structure.

(e)

Signs which attempt or appear to regulate, warn, or direct movement of traffic or which interfere with and resemble official traffic signs, signals or devices.

(f)

Political signs for elections within governmental jurisdictions for which Glen Ridge voters cannot participate.

(g)

Billboards.

6.2.2.

Residential district signs: R-1, R-1A, R-2.

(1)

Real estate signs: One nonilluminated sign that advertises the sale or lease of lot or building and does not exceed eight square feet in area. Sign must be placed on property for sale or lease and not on public right-of-way.

(2)

House numbers, name plates and property identification: Permitted; provided that the total aggregate area of all signs in this category does not exceed two feet in area.

6.2.3.

Commercial district signs: C-1.

(1)

All signs permitted in any residential district and subject to the same limitations of those districts.

(2)

One freestanding sign per building, provided the building is set back more than 40 feet from the property line. Maximum height: 15 feet; maximum width: five feet; total area permitted: 40 square feet. If more than one business occupies a building, then the primary wording must advertise the name or major product of the building.

(3)

One identification sign per business, not to exceed ten square feet in area, attached flat against the wall of the main building or parallel to the building with a projection not to exceed eight inches and may face only public streets. Where a covered walkway with permanent roof is available, uniform-sized overhead signs, identifying each business or service, may be permitted. These type signs shall not exceed four square feet in area and have at least seven feet of clearance underneath.

(4)

Directional and informational signs essential for aiding a convenient and safe ingress and egress to the parking area and that may assist emergency services in times of need may be permitted; provided, that they do not exceed two square feet in area per sign and there is sufficient justification for their placement.

[6.2.4.

C-1 district sign restrictions.] All signs within the C-1 districts shall meet the following restrictions:

(1)

All bare incandescent light sources and immediately adjacent reflecting surfaces shall be shielded from view. No flashing lights or animated advertising devices shall be permitted. Strip neon lighting outlining buildings shall be prohibited. Light intensities shall not be so great as to cause a glare on any adjacent residentially zoned properties.

(2)

No sign attached to a building shall project above the cornice or roof line.

(3)

No temporary sign made of paper, cardboard, canvas, or similar material, other than a sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which the same is located, will be permitted on the exterior walls.

(4)

Interior signs, placed or painted or attached to window glass and clearly visible to the outside, shall not obscure more than ten percent of the window area.

(5)

All signs for nonconforming uses shall be approved by the zoning board of adjustments and appeals. In no case shall signs be permitted to exceed the standards within the zone.

(Ord. No. 51, § 1, 2-17-1983; Ord. No. 57, § 1, 8-1-1985; Ord. No. 95-3, § 1, 1-3-1996; Ord. No. 2002-01, § 2, 9-4-2002)