A.   Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations to govern the display, design, construction, installation, maintenance, alteration, and removal of signs. The regulations in this chapter shall:

      1.   Promote and protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the Village from signs that are unsafe, conflict with traffic control devices, or interfere with motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.

      2.   Enhance economic development and community activities by promoting the reasonable, orderly, and effective display of signs, and encouraging better communication with the public.

      3.   Improve the appearance of signs to create a more attractive economic climate in the Village.

      4.   Ensure that the right to free speech is protected through the display of signs.

      5.   Ensure that signs are compatible with surrounding land uses and architecture.

      6.   Discourage signs that are unsightly, inappropriate, or excessive in area or number. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018)

   A.   General Requirements: All signs shall meet the construction and design standards of this chapter and of title 9, "Building Regulations", of this Code.

   B.   Installation: All signs shall be installed so that necessary supports and braces are an integral part of the sign design.

   C.   Location: All signs shall comply with the following standards.

      1.   Public Property: Signs may only be placed on public property by a government agency, as authorized by this chapter, or by the Zoning Administrator. Any sign placed on public property without authorization may be removed without notice.

      2.   Private Property: Signs may only be placed on private property with prior consent of the property owner and, if applicable, pursuant to an approved sign permit issued by the Village in accordance with section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title.

      3.   Building Exterior: A sign mounted on the exterior of a building shall not conceal any windows, doors, fire escapes, or unique architectural features. This standard does not apply to window signs.

      4.   Visibility Obstruction: Minimum clear sight distance at all intersections shall be in accordance with subsection 10-6-6C, "Visibility Obstruction", of this title and other applicable guidelines, whichever is greater.

   D.   Illumination: All signs shall comply with the following illumination standards.

      1.   Electrical Components: All electrical components used in the construction of a sign shall be installed and maintained as required by title 9, "Building Regulations", of this Code.

      2.   Light Level:

         a.   LED Lighting: The light level of an illuminated sign lit with LED bulbs shall be no greater than five thousand (5,000) nits of luminance from dawn to dusk, and no greater than one hundred fifty (150) nits of luminance from dusk to dawn.

         b.   Non-LED Lighting: The light level of an illuminated sign lit with bulbs other than LED bulbs shall be no greater than one foot-candle at any time of day as measured at the curb line.

      3.   Direct Light And Glare: All sign illumination shall be located, shielded, and directed to illuminate only the sign face and to prevent direct light or glare from being cast upon adjacent rights-of-way and surrounding properties. Neon tubing for neon signs and bare bulbs for marquee signs shall be exempt from this requirement. No sign illumination may be combined with reflective materials, such as mirrors, polished metal, or highly- glazed tiles, which would increase glare.

      4.   Steady Illumination: Illuminated signs shall be illuminated by steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources concentrated on the face of the sign so as not to cause glare.

      5.   Neon Signs: Marquee signs and window signs may be illuminated with neon. Window signs that are illuminated with neon are allowed in accordance with the standards of subsection 10-10-5B12, "Window Signs", of this chapter.

      6.   Hours Of Operation: Illuminated signs shall be turned off from eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. until seven o'clock (7:00) A.M., or thirty (30) minutes after close of business, whichever is later. Uses that remain in operation between eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. until six o'clock (6:00) A.M. are exempt from this requirement during the period of operation only.

      7.   Decorative Illumination: Series lighting and illuminated tubing shall not be used to trim windows or architectural features.

   E.   Items Of Information: Refer to figure 10-10-2-1, "Items Of Information", of this subsection.

      1.   Applicability: The following standards apply to all permanent signs, with the exception of drive-through signs.

      2.   Limitation: No sign face shall include more than six (6) items of information, except as provided in this section. Each of the following items is considered one item of information: business name, business logo, telephone number, website, slogan, and products or services offered. If the sign advertises products or services, each product or service is considered one item of information. The following exceptions apply:

         a.   Street Address: The street address of a business is not considered an item of information.

         b.   Electronic Message Signs And Manually Changeable Copy Signs: An electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign shall be counted as one item of information. A sign that includes an electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign component shall include no more than three (3) total items of information.

         c.   Multi-Tenant Commercial Building Signs: Monument signs for multi-tenant commercial buildings are limited to one item of information per tenant, which may exceed six (6) items of information in total, in addition to the name and address of the development.

      3.   Commercial And Non-Commercial Signs: All items of information on a commercial sign must be related to the products and services offered on the premises. This limitation on items of information is not applicable to non-commercial signs.

   F.   Message Substitution: Any sign may contain any lawful non- commercial message in lieu of any other message or copy, so long as the sign complies with the size, height, area, location, and other requirements of this chapter.

   G.   Maintenance, Inspection, And Removal:

      1.   Maintenance: All signs, support structures, and the area immediately adjacent to signs shall be regularly maintained, including cleaning, painting, and repairs. No sign may be constructed, erected, or maintained in a manner that is unsafe or a danger to the public.

      2.   Inspection: The Village may inspect any sign regulated by this chapter at any time to determine whether the sign is in need of repair or removal, or whether it is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.

      3.   Removal Of Unsafe Signs: Any sign that is an immediate peril to people or property may be removed by the Village without prior notice to the owner thereof. The cost of removal will be billed to the property owner.

      4.   Removal Of Obsolete Signs: Any sign may remain in place after a corresponding use has vacated the subject premises, provided the sign is left non-illuminated and sign copy is removed within thirty (30) days after the use vacates the premises. If a new on- site use for the sign has not commenced within six (6) months of the previous use vacating the premises, the sign shall be deemed abandoned, and is subject to the provisions of subsection 10-5-4F, "Discontinuation Or Abandonment Of Nonconforming Signs", of this title. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018; amd. Ord. 28-2020, 6-16-2020)

The following standards shall control the measurement of sign area and sign height.

   A.   Measurement Of Sign Area: Refer to figures 10-10-3-1, "Sign Area Measurement", and 10-10-3-2, "Measurement For Signs With Multiple Faces", of this subsection.

      1.   Signs With Backgrounds: For signs mounted upon a background, sign area is measured as the entire area of the sign face or background of the sign used to distinguish the sign from the structure upon which it is placed, unless otherwise noted in this chapter. Sign area does not include any supporting framework or bracing, unless such framework or bracing is part of the message or sign face.

      2.   Signs With Freestanding Letters And/Or Logos: For signs consisting of freestanding letters and/or logos, sign area is measured as the total area of the smallest geometric shapes that will enclose each word and graphic in the display. Sign area does not include any supporting framework or bracing, unless the framework or bracing is part of the message or sign face.

      3.   Signs With Multiple Faces: For signs with multiple faces, if the interior angle between the sign faces is forty five degrees (45°) or less, sign area is the area of one sign face. If the angle between the sign faces is greater than forty five degrees (45°), sign area is the sum of the areas of the sign faces. Sign area does not include any supporting framework or bracing, unless such framework or bracing is part of the message or sign face.

Measuring a sign on a background   Measuring a sign with freestanding letters and/or logos

 

   B.   Measurement Of Sign Height:

      1.   Ground-Mounted Signs: The height of a ground-mounted sign shall be calculated as the vertical distance measured from grade to the highest point of the sign.

      2.   Building-Mounted Signs: The height of a building-mounted sign shall be calculated as the vertical distance from the base of the sign face to the highest point of the sign face, unless otherwise noted in this chapter. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to ensure signage that is harmonious and compatible with that of other tenant signage.

   B.   Applicability: The requirements of this Section shall apply to all signs installed in non-residential developments with three (3) or more tenants.

   C.   Design Standards: Signs must comply with sign regulations of this Chapter 10 (Signs). All signs within a development will be reviewed based on the following design elements of other signage in said development:

      1.   Background color or text color.

      2.   Lettering style.

      3.   Mounting height on buildings for wall signs.

      4.   Materials.

      5.   Sign type.

   D.   Design Approval: The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve the design of multi-tenant development signage.

   E.   If the Zoning Administrator denies the design of a sign, the applicant may resubmit the application as a Variation in accordance with § 10-3-4 (Variation). (Ord. 28-2020, 6-16-2020)

   A.   Permanent Signs Exempt From Permit Requirement: The following types of permanent signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title and are allowed in all zoning districts provided that they comply with the following standards.

      1.   Driveway access signs. Two (2) driveway access signs are allowed per driveway access from a public street. One driveway access sign is allowed per intersection of internal driveways. Driveway access signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area and four feet (4') in height per sign.

      2.   Flags.

      3.   Government signs.

      4.   Headstones.

      5.   Historical markers. Historical markers shall be constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials, and shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area per sign.

      6.   Miscellaneous information signs.

      7.   Parking lot signs. Parking lot signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign.

      8.   Residential signs. One wall or window sign shall be allowed per lot in Residential Zoning Districts. Residential signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.

      9.   Street address signs. Street address signs shall not be internally-illuminated and shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area per sign in Single-Dwelling Unit Zoning Districts and six (6) square feet in area per sign in all other zoning districts.

      10.   Warning signs. Two (2) warning signs shall be allowed per zoning lot and warning signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area per sign.

      11.   Wayfinding signs.

   B.   Permanent Signs With Permit Requirement: The following permanent signs require a sign permit, in accordance with section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title, and shall comply with the following standards. Table 10-10-5-1, "Permanent Signs Permitted By District", of this subsection establishes the permitted districts for the listed sign types.

TABLE 10-10-5-1
PERMANENT SIGNS PERMITTED BY DISTRICT

 

 

      1.   Awning Signs: Awnings that do not display signs are not subject to the regulations of this section. Refer to figure 10-10-5-1, "Awning Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Awning signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non-residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.

            (2)   An awning sign may project from the front, side, rear, or corner side facade of the building to which it is attached.

            (3)   An awning sign may project over the lot line, but shall not project more than four feet (4') from the facade of the building to which it is attached.

            (4)   No portion of the awning on which the awning sign is attached shall be located lower than eight feet (8') above grade.

            (5)   An awning sign shall not project higher than the highest point of the awning to which is it attached or lower than the lowest point of the awning to which it is attached.

            (6)   Awning signs shall be generally aligned with awning signs that are attached to adjacent buildings to maintain a sense of visual continuity.

         b.   Size: An awning sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the area of the awning on which it is located. For awnings extending across the building frontage of more than one ground floor tenant, the awning area for each tenant shall be measured from the limits of each building frontage. Awning signs are exempt from the measurement standard of subsection 10-10-3A1, "Signs With Backgrounds", of this chapter and shall follow the measurement standard of subsection 10-10-3A2, "Signs With Freestanding Letters And/Or Logos", of this chapter.

         c.   Illumination: Externally illuminated awning signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter. Awning signs shall not be back-lit.

         d.   Display Standards:

            (1)   Awning signs shall be displayed on awnings constructed out of durable, weather-resistant material such as canvas, nylon, vinyl- coated fabric, or metal.

            (2)   Awning signs shall not be displayed on round, arched, bubble, box, or waterfall awnings.

Front view   Side view

      2.   Canopy-Mounted Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-2, "Canopy- Mounted Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Canopy-mounted signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non- residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.

            (2)   The canopy upon which the canopy-mounted sign is displayed may project from the front, side, rear, or corner side facade of the building to which it is attached.

            (3)   A canopy-mounted sign may project over the lot line, but shall not project more than four feet (4') from the facade of the building to which it is attached.

            (4)   The canopy upon which the canopy-mounted sign is displayed shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade, and the canopy-mounted sign shall not extend below the lowest point of the canopy on which it is displayed.

            (5)   Canopy-mounted signs shall be generally aligned with canopy- mounted signs that are attached to adjacent buildings to maintain a sense of visual continuity.

         b.   Quantity: One canopy-mounted sign is allowed per tenant entrance.

         c.   Size:

            (1)   Area: The total area of canopy-mounted signs shall not exceed one square foot of sign area per linear foot of the building facade to which the sign will be affixed.

            (2)   Height: Canopy-mounted signs shall not exceed two feet (2') in height as measured from the top of the canopy.

         d.   Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated canopy- mounted signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

         e.   Gas Station Canopies: Gas station canopies may have one sign per canopy facade. Gas station canopy signs shall not exceed three and one-half feet (31/2') in height and may not project above or below the canopy. Externally illuminated gas station canopy signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

Front view   Side view

      3.   Drive-Through Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-3, "Drive-Through Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Drive-through signs are allowed for any drive-through establishment.

            (2)   Drive-through signs shall be located a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from the lot line of any lot in a Residential Zoning District.

         b.   Quantity: One drive-through sign is allowed per drive-through lane. One additional Presell menu board is permitted per drive-through establishment subject to Zoning Administrator approval of design and location.

         c.   Size: Drive-through signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and six feet (6') in height.

         d.   Illumination:

            (1)   Internally illuminated drive-through signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

            (2)   Drive-through signs may include a speaker and an electronic screen to display information to customers.

         e.   Display Standards: Drive-through signs shall be displayed as wall signs or monument signs. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this subsection B3 and the applicable provisions of subsection B8, "Monument Signs", of this section, the provisions of this subsection B3 shall control.

      4.   Electronic Message Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-4, "Electronic Message Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Electronic message signs are allowed in the C-2 District and in all Residential Districts for parks, schools, libraries, places of worship, and government facilities only.

            (2)   Electronic message signs shall be allowed as components of marquee or monument signs. An electronic message sign is subject to the regulations pertaining to the sign type upon which it is located.

         b.   Quantity: One electronic message sign is allowed per zoning lot.

         c.   Size: An electronic message sign shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the total sign area of the marquee or monument sign on which it is displayed.

         d.   Illumination:

            (1)   Internally illuminated electronic message signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

            (2)   Electronic message signs are allowed to change their message once every ten (10) seconds, and the transitions between messages shall be instantaneous.

            (3)   Electronic message signs shall display static messages that do not contain a light source that flashes, blinks, strobes, travels, chases, rotates, or changes in intensity, brightness, or color.

            (4)   Electronic message signs shall be designed to default to a static display in the event of mechanical failure.

      5.   Hanging Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-5, "Hanging Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Hanging signs are allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.

            (2)   The hanging sign shall be located entirely underneath the awning or canopy to which it is attached. Hanging signs shall not be attached to marquee signs.

         b.   Quantity: One hanging sign is allowed per street frontage per tenant located on the ground floor.

         c.   Size:

            (1)   Area: Hanging signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area per sign.

            (2)   Height: Hanging signs shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade.

         d.   Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated hanging signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

 

      6.   Manually Changeable Copy Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-6, "Manually Changeable Copy Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Manually changeable copy signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2, and in all Residential Districts for non- residential uses.

            (2)   Manually changeable copy signs shall be allowed as components of marquee or monument signs. A manually changeable copy sign is subject to the regulations pertaining to the sign type upon which it is located.

         b.   Quantity: One manually changeable copy sign or electronic message sign is allowed per zoning lot.

         c.   Size: A manually changeable copy sign shall not occupy more than eighty percent (80%) of the total sign area of the marquee, monument, or wall sign on which it is displayed.

         d.   Illumination: Internally illuminated manually changeable copy signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

      7.   Marquee Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-7, "Marquee Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Marquee signs are allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.

            (2)   A marquee sign may project from the front or corner side facade of the building to which it is attached, but shall not project beyond the curb line.

            (3)   A marquee sign must be located a minimum of one foot (1') from the edges of the facade to which it is attached, except for marquee signs that wrap around a building corner.

            (4)   Marquee signs shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade.

         b.   Quantity: One marquee sign is allowed per frontage containing primary tenant entrance.

         c.   Size: Marquee signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet of sign area per one linear foot of building frontage, including any individual letters, logos, and/or representation mounted on top of the roof of the marquee.

         d.   Components: An electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign is allowed as a component of a marquee sign, in accordance with subsections B4, "Electronic Message Signs", and B6, "Manually Changeable Copy Signs", of this section.

         e.   Illumination: Internally illuminated marquee signs are allowed in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

         f.   Display Standards: A marquee sign shall be supported solely by the building to which it is attached, and shall not be supported by ground-mounted columns or posts.

      8.   Monument Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-8, "Monument Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Monument signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for residential development identification and non-residential uses.

            (2)   Monument signs shall be located a minimum of five feet (5') from any front or corner side lot line, and ten feet (10') from any interior side lot line.

         b.   Quantity:

            (1)   For zoning lots with less than three hundred feet (300') of lot width, one monument sign is allowed per street frontage.

            (2)   For zoning lots with three hundred feet (300') or more of lot width, two (2) monument signs are allowed per street frontage. A minimum distance of one hundred fifty feet (150') is required between any monument signs on a zoning lot.

         c.   Size: Monument signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area per sign and eight feet (8') in height.

         d.   Components: An electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign is allowed as a component of a monument sign, in accordance with subsections B4, "Electronic Message Signs", and B6, "Manually Changeable Copy Signs", of this section.

         e.   Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated monument signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

         f.   Landscape: The area surrounding the base of all monument signs must be landscaped. The landscape area shall extend a minimum of three feet (3') in width on all sides of the sign base and consist of shrubs, perennials, and/or other vegetative groundcover. A landscape plan shall be submitted as part of any sign permit application (see section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title), and approved by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may approve alternative landscape designs when soil conditions, space constraints, or other factors beyond reasonable control of the applicant preclude the applicant from meeting the requirements set forth in this section.

         g.   Materials: Monument signs shall be constructed of masonry, finished split face block, stone, hardwood, polymer material with a wood appearance, metal, or other sturdy material that matches or complements the face of the sign. If the primary building on- site uses decorative masonry, the sign base should use the same material.

      9.   Projecting Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-9, "Projecting Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Projecting signs are allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.

            (2)   Projecting signs shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade.

            (3)   A projecting sign shall not project more than five feet (5') from the face of the building to which it is attached, including the area between the sign and the face of the building.

            (4)   A projecting sign and its structural supports shall not project above the roof of the building to which the sign is attached. All structural supports shall be attached to the facade of the building, and shall not be attached to the roof.

         b.   Quantity: One projecting sign is allowed per street frontage per tenant located on the ground floor.

         c.   Size:

            (1)   Area: Projecting signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area per sign.

            (2)   Height: Projecting signs shall not exceed six feet (6') in height.

         d.   Illumination: Internally illuminated projecting signs are allowed in the C-2 District and externally illuminated projecting signs are allowed in the C-1 District only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

      10.   Roof Signs (Painted): Refer to figure 10-10-5-10, "Roof Sign (Painted)", of this subsection.

         a.   Location: Roof signs (painted) are allowed in the I-1 and I-2 Districts. Roof signs (painted) shall be painted directly on the surface of the roof and shall not be visible from the right-of- way at ground level.

         b.   Quantity: One roof sign (painted) is allowed per roof only for roofs that have a minimum area of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) square feet.

         c.   Materials: Roof signs (painted) shall not utilize reflective paint.

         d.   Illumination: Roof signs (painted) shall not be illuminated.

      11.   Wall Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-11, "Wall Sign", of this subsection.

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Wall signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non-residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.

            (2)   Wall signs shall be installed on the building facade and shall not project more than one foot (1') from the face of the building.

            (3)   Wall signs shall be located at a generally uniform height throughout multi-tenant commercial developments.

            (4)   A wall sign shall not project above the top of the wall to which it is attached.

            (5)   Painted wall signs displaying a business name, products, or services may be displayed on all building facades, if such signs are professionally painted.

         b.   Quantity:

            (1)   One wall sign is allowed per street frontage per tenant.

            (2)   One additional wall sign is allowed per tenant on the side or rear facade of the building.

         c.   Size:

            (1)   The total area of wall signs on the front or corner side facade shall not exceed one and one-half (11/2) square feet of sign area per linear foot of the building facade to which the sign will be affixed, as measured along the front or corner side facade, or forty (40) square feet, whichever is greater.

            (2)   The total area of wall signs on the rear or interior side facade shall not exceed one square foot of sign area per linear foot of the building facade to which the sign will be affixed.

            (3)   The allowable wall sign area measured for any facade shall only be applicable for use on that facade, and is not transferable to other facades.

         d.   Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated wall signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

      12.   Window Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-12, "Window Sign" of this subsection.

         a.   Location: Window signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non- residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.

         b.   Size: Window signs shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total ground floor window area of each establishment. Window signs located in stories above the ground floor shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total window area of that story on each building facade.

         c.   Illumination: Internally illuminated window signs, including neon signs that do not exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign, are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.

(Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018; amd. Ord. O-30-2022, 8-23-2022; Ord. 42-2025, 9-30-2025)

Temporary signs are allowed in accordance with the provisions of this section, except where other sections of this chapter regulate such signs, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.

   A.   General Provision: All temporary signs shall comply with the following standards.

      1.   Illumination: Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

      2.   Relation To Products Or Services: Temporary commercial signs must be related to the products or services sold on the premises. This regulation does not apply to temporary residential signs.

   B.   Temporary Signs Exempt From Permit Requirement: The following temporary signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title and shall comply with the following standards.

      1.   A-Frame Signs:

         a.   Location:

            (1)   A-frame signs are allowed in all Non-Residential Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non-residential uses.

            (2)   A-frame signs may be located on the sidewalk, but at least four feet (4') of sidewalk width must be maintained so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic or accessibility.

            (3)   A-frame signs must be located within fifteen feet (15') of the primary entrance of the use served.

         b.   Quantity: One A-frame sign is allowed per business.

         c.   Size: A-frame signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area and four feet (4') in height.

         d.   Display Period:

            (1)   A-frame signs may be displayed on a daily basis, but the display shall be limited to business hours. A-frame signs must be stored indoors at all other times.

            (2)   A-frame signs shall not be displayed in severe weather conditions, such as high winds or heavy snow, so as not to create a safety risk.

      2.   Temporary Window Signs:

         a.   Location: Temporary window signs are allowed in all zoning districts on the ground floor.

         b.   Size: Temporary window signs shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total ground floor window area on each building facade.

         c.   Display Period: Temporary window signs are limited to a display period of four (4) weeks per calendar year.

      3.   Vehicle For Sale Signs:

         a.   Location: Vehicle for sale signs are allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Districts for motor vehicle sales uses.

         b.   Quantity: One vehicle for sale sign is allowed per vehicle.

      4.   Yard Signs:

         a.   Location: Yard signs are allowed in all zoning districts.

         b.   Quantity: Two (2) yard signs are allowed per street frontage. Additionally, one yard sign is allowed per street frontage for each of the following qualifying conditions, limited to the display period and maximum sign area listed for each in this section:

            (1)   The applicant has an active, approved building permit for activities on the property on which the sign is located. Such yard sign shall be removed no later than ten (10) days after expiration of the building permit, or issuance of an occupancy permit, whichever occurs first.

            (2)   The applicant has an approved permit for a garage or yard sale on the property on which the sign is located. Such yard sign may be installed two (2) days prior to the garage or yard sale and shall be removed on the final day of the garage or yard sale.

            (3)   The subject property, or buildings therein, are currently for sale, lease, or rent. Such yard sign shall be removed no later than one day after the sale, rental, or lease agreement signing for the subject property.

            (4)   This section does not limit the number of yard signs allowed prior to or following an election, but the display of such signs is limited by the aggregate area of all yard signs in accordance with subsection B4c, "Size", of this section.

         c.   Size:

            (1)   In Residential Districts, individual yard signs shall not exceed five (5) square feet in area per sign and six feet (6') in height. In Residential Districts, the aggregate area of all yard signs shall not exceed twenty five (25) square feet.

            (2)   In Non-Residential Districts, individual yard signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area per sign and eight feet (8') in height. In Non-Residential Districts, the aggregate area of all yard signs shall not exceed forty (40) square feet.

   C.   Temporary Signs With Permit Requirement: The following temporary signs require a temporary sign permit, per section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title, and shall comply with the following standards.

      1.   Banner Signs:

         a.   Location:

            (1)   Banner signs are allowed for non-residential uses in all zoning districts. Uses that have an electronic message sign or a manually changeable copy sign may not have a banner sign.

            (2)   Banner signs shall not project above the roof of the building to which it is attached.

            (3)   Banner signs shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.

         b.   Quantity: One banner sign is allowed per business, which may be displayed as a wall sign or window sign.

         c.   Size: Banner signs shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area.

         d.   Display Period: Banner signs are limited to a display period of thirty (30) days at a time, and no more than sixty (60) days per calendar year. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018)

   A.   It shall be unlawful to erect the following prohibited signs or devices in any zoning district.

      1.   Attention getting devices.

      2.   Banner flag sign.

      3.   Bench signs.

      4.   Flashing signs.

      5.   Inflatable devices.

      6.   Moving signs. No sign or other advertising device shall have moving, revolving, or rotating parts. Moving signs shall not include barber poles, electronic message signs, flags, inflatable devices, pennant signs, and signs displaying time and temperature, street clocks, and other signs as established by this chapter.

      7.   Obscene signs.

      8.   Off-premises signs.

      9.   Pole signs.

      10.   Portable sign.

      11.   Roof signs (building-mounted).

      12.   Signs that interfere with traffic. No sign or other advertising device shall interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any traffic sign, signal, or device because of its position, shape, illumination, or color.

      13.   Snipe signs.

      14.   Vehicle signs.

      15.   Video display signs. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018)