Politics & Government
Zoners OK Billboard
Horsham Township will have its first billboard installed following an affirmative vote from the zoning hearing board.
A one-sided 300-square-foot billboard is coming to Horsham Township.
The township's zoning hearing board granted unanimous approval Tuesday night for Premier Media to construct a single face LED sign at 1198 Easton Road.
The sign is permitted to be 25 feet high from the level of the road, the board ruled in its decision. In addition, the sign can have no more than one LED sign change every 30 seconds.
The board also ruled that the applicant would be required to coordinate with the township to share emergency messages as needed.
Premier Media had initially requested to install a billboard with two 300-square-foot sides. But, following resistance from township officials, had amended its zoning hearing board application for a one-sided 300-square-foot billboard.
Billboards are permitted in certain sections of three township roads under an ordinance adopted last year. The regulation is aimed at keeping the large displays out of the majority of the 17-square-mile township.
The billboard approved for Easton Road will be the first billboard in Horsham Township.
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