All signs shall be constructed in accordance with applicable local, state and federal building and electrical codes, and all other applicable codes and standards. The applicant shall demonstrate by submitting sufficient documentation to the Zoning Hearing Board that the proposed sign, its structure, and all other parts thereof, are to be constructed in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and codes, including wind speed requirements as may be set forth in the applicable Uniform Construction Code,
[1] and that the surrounding area will not be adversely affected by support structure failure.
The applicant shall present a site plan showing the following items:
(1) Location of all existing uses and proposed off-premises outdoor advertising signs.
(2) Elevations and drawings of any existing uses and proposed uses, including signs, showing proposed width, depth, height, architectural style and structural data for all proposed signs.
(3) Vehicular access, fencing, landscaping, and any easements for access and utilities.
The applicant shall provide financial security, in a form acceptable to the Zoning Hearing Board, sufficient to secure to the Township the removal of any off-premises outdoor advertising sign upon which no advertising is located or otherwise ceases to be used for a period of three consecutive months. The applicant further shall provide, in a form acceptable to the Zoning Hearing Board, proof that the record owner and licensee or other person in control of the signage consents to the removal of the sign for reasons as set forth in this subsection, which said consent shall be in such form so as to be recorded of record with the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds office.
Off-premises outdoor advertising signs shall be regularly maintained in good and safe condition. The general area in the vicinity of any off-premises outdoor advertising sign on an undeveloped property shall be landscaped to the reasonable satisfaction of the Township Zoning Hearing Board and shall be kept free and clear of sign materials, debris, trash and refuse.
All off-premises outdoor advertising signs shall be free of graffiti. The applicant shall remove any graffiti from the sign within two business days after receiving written notice from the Township that the sign contains graffiti. If the applicant fails to do so, then the applicant shall be subject to the provisions of Subsection
I of this section related to the removal of the off-premises outdoor advertising sign and/or may be subject to a fine as further provided in the Doylestown Township Zoning Ordinance.
See
Article XIXB: Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Overlay District for complete, detailed information.
