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e. Computation of Sizes and Signs. 1. In Residential and other Non-Corporate, Non-Business, and Non-Industrial Zones, the size of any sign for the purposes of determining its compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be computed by multiplying its greatest height by its greatest length, exclusive of supporting structures, unless such supporting structure is illuminated or is in the form of a symbol or contain advertising copy. 2. In Business, Shopping Center, Industrial, and Corporate Zones, the size of any sign shall be computed by multiplying its greatest height by its greatest length, exclusive of supporting structures, unless such supporting structure is illuminated or is in the form of a symbol or contains advertising copy, but for the purpose of making such determination, the applicant may block off portions of the sign into not more than three (3) rectangles in order to exclude large areas of open space caused by the peculiar design or shape of that symbol, copy or structure. 3. Multiple-side signs carrying the same message on all sides shall be considered to be a size equivalent to the sum of all the sides/signs, except that a two-sided sign with identical information on both sides of the sign shall only have one side included in the calculation of sign area. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.9E; Ord. No. 940-88) 25-15.6 Nonconforming Signs. a. It is the intent of this chapter that all existing signs not conforming to the provisions of this chapter be eliminated or brought to conform with this chapter. b. Any signs existing at the time of the passage of this section which violate any provisions thereof shall be deemed a nonconforming sign and may be continued, maintained and repaired upon the present premises or location; provided that such sign was lawful under any prior ordinance and that required permits and inspections were obtained. c. Upon abandonment of a nonconforming sign by the existing owner or lessee, said sign must be removed within 30 days by the landlord or tenant. 25-15.7 Design and Site Location Review. Any sign which requires a building permit shall be subject to the provisions of design and site location review

d within 30 days by the landlord or tenant. 25-15.7 Design and Site Location Review. Any sign which requires a building permit shall be subject to the provisions of design and site location review by the Planning Board, except that temporary signs otherwise permitted under this chapter may be erected at the risk of the permittee prior to such review and approval. In such cases, a permit shall first be secured from the Township Construction Official, provided that the application shall subsequently be subject to review, approval, or disapproval by the Planning Board in accordance with its building permit procedure stated on such permit. 25-15.8 Exceptions. This chapter does not apply to any sign which is not visible to motorists or pedestrians on any public highway, street, or alley, nor to any specific information panel for the direction of motorists which may be located, under authority of any Statute, on any highway property of the State of New Jersey, its subdivisions, or the Federal Government. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.10H) 25-16 FACADE DESIGN STANDARDS. 64