TOWNSHIP OF BRICK

REGULATIONS FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS, STREAMERS AND BANNERS

ARTICLE XXXVI, Signs

§ 245-313  General regulations; exceptions. [Amended 1-28-1986 by Ord. No. 345-2MMM-86; 8-25-1992 by Ord. No. 345-2C-92; 4-25-2000 by Ord. No. 345-2M-00; 6-9-2009 by Ord. No. 36-09; 03-23-10 by Ord. No. 16-10] 

A.        General regulations. 

(18)     The use of flags and streamers is prohibited other than for a period of 30 days within 60 days of the date of opening a new establishment or the closing of an established business. Additional flags and streamers shall be allowed four times a year thereafter for a period not to exceed 10 consecutive days, provided that a minimum of 30 calendar days has lapsed between promotional campaigns and a permit to do so is obtained from the Township. The fee shall be $30.00 for each promotional campaign.  The fee will be collected and the permit shall be issued by the Township Clerk. Said permits shall be conspicuously displayed and visible from outside during the time the flags and/or streamers are used.

(20)     Banners

(a)       Flexible banners shall be permitted to be hung four times each year, for a maximum duration of 30 consecutive days each time per location. No applicant shall be entitled to obtain a permit if the applicant has obtained a permit within the prior two months.

(b)       The sign area shall not exceed a maximum of 15% of the first floor building facade. A banner shall be limited to one building facade fronting on a public right-of-way.  

(c)        Banners must be securely fastened in a professional manner to the building containing the business or service being advertised. The color and character of the banner may change. It must be commercially manufactured and properly maintained.  

(d)       The fee is $30 for the first campaign date each year and $25 for each additional date within that calendar year. The fees will be collected and the permit will be issued by the Township Clerk following the approval of the Township Clerk. Said permit shall be conspicuously displayed and visible from the outside during the time the banners are up.