It is the intent of this chapter to prohibit all off site advertising of any kind whatsoever except where such off site advertising is specifically permitted under the terms of the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971 1 . (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

   A.   The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to and govern signs in all zoning districts in the Village. No sign shall be erected, repaired, altered, changed, relocated or maintained except in conformance with the regulations for the district in which it is located, unless the sign is otherwise specifically regulated by special use provision or other provisions set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

   B.   When there is any ambiguity or dispute concerning the interpretation of this chapter, the interpretation of the Building Commissioner shall prevail, subject to appeal as provided in the ordinances of the Village. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

For purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

ABANDONED SIGN: A sign which no longer directs attention to or advertises any person, business, lessor, owner, product, idea, place, activity, institution or service which is conducted or available on the premises.

ADVERTISING MESSAGE: That copy on a sign describing products or services being offered or available to the public.

AREA OF SIGN: The gross surface area within a single continuous perimeter composed of a single rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of characters, lettering, illustrations, ornamentations, or other figures, together with any material, or color forming an integral part of the display or to differentiate the sign from the background to which it is placed. Structural supports bearing no sign copy shall not be included in gross surface area; however, if any portion of the required support becomes enclosed for decorative or architectural purposes, that portion will be included in the total gross surface area of the sign. For computing the area of any sign which consists of individual letters or separate graphic elements, the area shall be deemed to be the area of the smallest rectangular figure which can encompass all of the letters or elements.

BANNER: A sign made of paper, plastic, or fabric of any kind which is intended to be hung either with or without a frame, or with or without applied characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations, excluding national, State or governmental subdivision flags.

BEACON: A stationary or revolving light (also known as "searchlight") which flashes or projects illumination, single color or multicolored, in any manner which is intended to attract or divert attention. The term is not intended, however, to include any kind of lighting device which is required or necessary under the safety regulations described by the Federal Aviation Agency or similar agencies.

BILLBOARD: A nonpoint of sale sign which advertises a business service, organization, event, person, place, or thing, unless such sign is more specifically defined herein.

BOX SIGN: A type of wall sign in which copy and/or graphics are either painted, routed, or embossed on an acrylic or other translucent surface, and then affixed to a metal or fiberglass frame which is fabricated around lighting elements and other electrical components required for internal illumination of the copy. The entire "box sign", comprised of copy, frame and electrical components, is mounted directly to a building or structure.

BUILDING COMMISSIONER: The Building Commissioner, or any deputy thereof; or the duly appointed building and zoning official, or any deputy thereof, of the Village of Bloomingdale.

BUILDING FACE OR WALL: All window and wall area of a building in one plane or elevation.

BUILDING FRONTAGE: The linear length of a building facing the right-of-way.

BUSINESS FRONTAGE: The frontage of a business establishment on a lot facing a public right-of-way or privately owned circulation road which functions mainly as a collector and distributor of customer traffic, or a customer parking lot which serves a commercial establishment.

CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or numerals that can be changed or rearranged manually, without altering the face or the surface of the sign.

DECORATIVE LIGHTING: Any type of lighting element applied to the interior or exterior of a window or door, or around the perimeter of a window or door, which is intended to be viewed from the exterior of the building or structure.

DIRECTIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL SIGN: A sign of noncommercial nature which directs the reader to public parks, buildings, historical structures or areas, schools and other public institutions, or provides information concerning traffic circulation or parking.

DISTRICTS: References to residential, business and manufacturing districts shall be synonymous with those contained in this title.

FACADE AREA: Total area of a building including the building face and roof as measured on a vertical plane established at the exterior wall of the building facing the right-of-way.

FRONTAGE: The length of the property line of any one parcel parallel to and along each right-of-way it borders.

GRAND OPENINGS: Shall be limited to change in ownership, use or tenant, or remodeling which requires closing of a business to the general public.

HEIGHT OF SIGN: The vertical distance measured from the adjacent street grade or upper surface or the nearest street curb other than an elevated roadway, which vertical distance shall permit the greatest height to the highest point of said sign.

LETTERS AND DECORATIONS: That part of a sign pertaining to the letters, illustrations, symbols, figures, insignia and other devices employed to express and illustrate the message of the sign.

LOCATION: A lot, premises, building, wall or any place whatsoever upon which a sign is erected, constructed or maintained.

LOT: An area of land of sufficient size to meet zoning requirements for a permitted or special use. Such lot shall have frontage on an improved public street or on an approved private street and may consist of:

   A.   A single lot of record; or

   B.   A portion of a lot of record; or

   C.   A combination of complete lots of record; of complete lots of record and portions of lots of record; or of portions of lots of record.

LOT, CORNER: A lot whose frontage is adjacent to two (2) or more streets.

NONCONFORMING SIGN (LEGAL): A. A sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to the effective date hereof, and any amendments hereto, and which fails to conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions contained in this chapter; or

   B.   A nonconforming sign for which a permit has been issued.

OCCUPANT: Any person who:

   A.   Owns, rents or leases; and

   B.   Occupies a property or building for the purpose of:

      1.   Residing in; and/or

      2.   Carrying on a business, trade or profession thereon or therein.

OWNER: Any person, group of persons, partnership, corporation or other legal entity holding legal or equitable title to real estate located within the village of Bloomingdale including, but not limited to, contract purchasers and all of the beneficiaries under a land trust.

PENNANT: Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other materials, whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in a series, designed to move in the wind.

PUBLIC AREA: A. The right of way of any area owned by the state of Illinois, any county, or the village of Bloomingdale, and which is used for a highway, street, road or sidewalk; or

   B.   The right of way of any area dedicated for highway, street or road purposes; or

   C.   Any automobile parking area owned by or subject to a lease agreement with the village of Bloomingdale.

REVERSE COPY LETTERS: Illuminated translucent letters against a nonilluminated opaque background.

ROOFLINE: The top edge of the roof or the top of the parapet of the building; whatever forms the top line of the building silhouette.

SETBACK: A. The setback of a sign shall be defined as the shortest horizontal distance between a property line and the closest edge of a sign, including the structure and base.

   B.   Where a property line extends into a street right of way, the setback of a sign shall be the shortest horizontal distance between the closest edge of a sign, including the structure and base, and the back of the curb of the adjacent street.

   C.   Where a sign is located along an access drive, the setback of a sign shall be the shortest horizontal distance between the closest edge of a sign, including the structure and base, and the back of the curb of the adjacent access drive.

SIGN: A. Any name, identification, description, advertisement, display or illustration which is affixed to or painted or represented directly upon a building, structure or other outdoor surface or piece of land; and which directs attention to an object, idea, product, philosophy, place, activity, person, institution, service organization or business; and which is located, on a permanent or temporary basis, on the premises at or on which the object, idea, product, philosophy, place, activity, person, institution, service organization or business is located, offered or sold.

   B.   The term "sign" shall not refer to any display or official court or public notices, nor shall it include the emblem or insignia of a nation, political unit, school or religious group. The term "sign" shall not include any name, identification, description, advertisement, display or illustration located completely within an enclosed building or structure unless the content thereof shall be exposed to view from the outside of the building.

   C.   For the purpose of this chapter, a building, or portion of a building, or any item or material (opaque, transparent, colored or illuminated) physically attached to the exterior or interior of a building which departs from standard architectural treatment in an attempt to attract attention to the premises by reason of color scheme and/or illumination, or part of a building or facade not required structurally or for maintenance, and which is intended to direct attention to products, goods, services, events or entertainment, shall be considered a "sign" and be subject to all pertinent regulations, including sign area, as defined by this chapter.

   D.   The term "sign" shall include, but not be limited to, the following categories, types and styles of signs:

      1.   Content:

         a.   Business Identification Sign: A sign containing information limited to the name of the business as it appears on the records of the Illinois department of revenue, or the common name of the business as it identifies itself to the general public. Website addresses and telephone numbers will not be permitted, with the exception that they may be allowed in the old town preservation district. Where allowed by sign guidelines that are specific to unified shopping centers or planned developments, a logo or trademark may substitute for one of the words, and it shall be approximate in size to one of the letter characters in the sign.

         b.   Community Identification Sign: A sign incorporating information referring exclusively to service clubs, churches, not for profit groups, community slogans, directional information to public facilities or historic markers, and/or government statistics.

         c.   Building Identification Sign: A sign indicating the name or trademark of a building or its occupants, the name of the building's management entity, and the telephone number of the establishment or the business directory listing of the building on which the sign is located. Street numbers, by themselves, do not constitute an identification sign.

         d.   Nameplate: A nonilluminated sign identifying only the name and occupation of the occupant, or the name of the premises, on which the sign is located.

         e.   Public Service Information Sign: A sign intended primarily to promote items of general interest to the community including, but not limited to, items such as time, temperature, date, atmospheric conditions, news and/or traffic control.

         f.   Residential Real Estate Sign: A freestanding sign used to advertise the availability of the property upon which it is placed as being for sale, lease or rent.

         g.   Commercial Real Estate Sign: A freestanding sign of a commercial nature which advertises the sale, lease or rental of the premises, parcel, structure, or establishment, or a portion thereof, on which such sign is located.

         h.   Awning Or Canopy Sign: A sign that is mounted or painted on or attached to an awning or canopy that is otherwise permitted by this code. No such sign shall project above, below, or beyond the physical dimensions of such awning or canopy. An "awning valance" or "canopy valance" shall be defined as the material projecting below the lowest edge of the awning or canopy to which it is attached. Awning and canopy signs are permitted in all business districts and the old town district, except as provided in this section. All awning and canopy signage (including valance signage) are subject to the following:

            (1)   All awnings, canopies and valances must be opaque;

            (2)   No signage is permitted on the side of any awning;

            (3)   Signage on awnings and canopies shall be limited to logos and/or graphics;

            (4)   Signage and awning or canopy valances shall be limited to text only. Such text shall be limited to the business name as defined in this section, goods, products or services provided by the business.

            (5)   All awnings, with the exception of any proposed signage, must be solid in color and consist of the standard color palette including black, maroon, forest green or navy. Awnings in old town may, upon the review and approval of the building commissioner, be permitted to install an alternate color or pattern, provided it conforms to the concept, purpose and intent of the district.

            (6)   No websites or phone numbers shall be permitted on any portion of an awning or canopy.

            (7)   Total for all awning, canopy and valance signage, shall count toward and may not exceed the total wall sign area otherwise permitted in this section.

      2.   Illumination And Movement:

         a.   Animated Sign: A sign which includes or incorporates action or movement.

         b.   Changeable Copy Sign: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or numerals that can be changed or rearranged manually, without altering the face or the surface of the sign.

         c.   Changing Sign (Automatic): A sign such as electronically controlled public service time, temperature and date sign message center or readerboard, where different copy changes are shown on the same lamp bank.

         d.   Electrical Sign: A sign containing electrical wiring which is attached or intended to be attached to an electrical energy source.

         e.   Illuminated Sign: A sign in which the source of illumination is a fundamental or integral part of the sign.

         f.   Indirectly Illuminated Sign: A sign which reflects light from a source intentionally directed thereon.

         g.   Nonilluminated Sign: A sign which has no direct or indirect source of light.

      3.   Materials And Placement:

         a.   Awning: A shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of nonrigid materials except for the supporting framework. When an awning contains, embodies or displays any verbiage, trademark, logo or similar representation, these elements shall constitute a "sign".

         b.   Banner Sign: A temporary sign composed of lightweight material, secured or mounted so as to allow movement of the sign such as is caused by movement of the atmosphere. A banner sign shall include any banner with or without lettering, figures or symbols and constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or other light material, with or without frames.

         c.   Building Sign: A sign attached to or supported by the exterior of any part of a building, except its roof, but which does not project over a street, alley or public way.

         d.   Canopy: A structure, other than an awning, made of cloth, metal or other materials with frames affixed to a building and carried by a frame which is supported by the ground. When a canopy contains, embodies or displays any verbiage, trademark, logo or similar representation, those elements constitute a sign.

         e.   Freestanding Sign: A sign which is not attached to any building or structure, but is secured to the ground.

         f.   Portable Sign: Any sign on a trailer with or without wheels, but capable of being moved and not permanently attached to the ground or building.

         g.   Roof Sign: A sign erected and maintained upon or over the roof of any building, with the principal support on the roof structure. A sign which is attached to a mansard roof and protrudes wholly or partially above the roofline of the building or structure to which the mansard roof is attached shall be considered a roof sign.

         h.   Wall Sign: A sign which is placed against a building or other structure and which is attached to the exterior front, rear or side wall of a building. The term "wall sign" shall include a sign attached to a mansard roof and not protruding, wholly or partially, above the lowest point of the roof of the building or structure to which the mansard roof is attached.

         i.   Window Sign: A sign that is posted on the interior or exterior of a window of a building or structure which is intended to be read from the exterior of the building or structure.

SIGN STRUCTURE: Any structure which supports, has supported, or is capable of supporting a sign.

SITE PLAN: The development plan for one or more lots on which is shown, and dimensioned to scale, the existing and proposed condition of the lot.

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: The supports, uprights, bracing and framework of a sign.

STRUCTURAL TRIM: The molding, battens, cappings, nailing strips, latticing and platforms which are attached to a sign structure.

UNLAWFUL SIGN: A sign which contravenes the terms of this chapter or which the Building Commissioner has declared to be unlawful because it poses a danger to public safety by reason of dilapidation or abandonment; a nonconforming sign for which any permit required under any previous ordinance was not obtained.

VILLAGE: That area contained within the corporate limits of the Village of Bloomingdale. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. Ord. 2008-14, 3-24-2008; 2012 Code; Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012; Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

Any sign not specifically permitted under the terms of this chapter or of the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971 1 , shall be prohibited. Such signs include, but are not limited to:

   A.   Inflatable signs and tethered balloons.

   B.   Pennants.

   C.   Strings of lights, except those exempt by the terms of this chapter (see section 11-14-3 of this chapter, definition of "decorative lighting").

   D.   Beacons, except as permitted under subsection 11-14-11D of this chapter.

   E.   Box signs.

   F.   Off-site signage except for allowances provided for in Section 11-5-9B(8) and 11-14-8(S) of this code. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2021-37, 9-27-2021)

Except as provided in section 11-14-6 of this chapter, no person shall erect, alter, or relocate any sign within the Village without first obtaining the express consent of the owner of the land upon which the sign shall be erected, altered or relocated, in addition to obtaining a sign permit from the Building Commissioner and making payment therefor. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

No permits shall be required for the following signs when erected or displayed as set forth below and in accordance with all other requirements of the zoning district in which they are located. Except as noted, such signs shall not be illuminated and shall not be placed in or otherwise erected upon any public right-of-way, nor be attached to any building or structure thereon.

   A.   Interior Signs: Any sign which is completely within an enclosed building and which sign is not intended to be visible from outside the building.

   B.   Monuments And Markers: Tablets, grave markers, headstones, statuary, or remembrances of persons or events which are noncommercial in nature.

   C.   Decorations And Displays: Noncommercial decorations or displays celebrating the occasion of legal or religious holidays and which are erected and/or maintained for a period of less than forty five (45) days. Such decorations or displays may be illuminated.

   D.   Vehicular Signs: Signs on a truck, bus, trailer or other vehicle while such vehicle is operated in the normal course of a business which is not primarily the display of such signs.

   E.   Residential Real Estate Signs: Freestanding signs which are used to offer for sale, lease or rent the property upon which the sign is placed.

   F.   No Trespassing And No Dumping Signs: No trespassing or no dumping signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area per sign and not exceeding four (4) signs in number per acre. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

   G.   Political Signs:

      1.   Signs or posters announcing or describing candidates seeking public political office, announcing or describing political issues and data pertinent thereto.

      2.   Such signs shall contain a sign surface area not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet.

      3.   It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to post any political sign on any public property; and it shall be unlawful to post any political sign on any property without the written consent of the owner thereof. (Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

   H.   Garage And Rummage Sale Signs: Temporary signs announcing the sale of new or used personal property from a private residence where the sale activity is occasional and infrequent and not associated with a permanent commercial establishment.

   I.   Employment Or Help Wanted Signs: Employment or help wanted signs which are placed in the window of the establishment which intends to employ the personnel described in the sign and which is located in any commercial, office or industrial district.

      1.   Employment or help wanted signs shall, in the aggregate, not exceed six (6) square feet for any one establishment.

      2.   No more than two (2) such signs shall be displayed for any one establishment.

   J.   Window Signs: Window signs describing or advertising a retail sale promotion or special sale or event shall be subject to the regulations contained in subsection 11-14-11C of this chapter. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

   A. Permit Required: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, reerect, alter, relocate, affix or paint any sign, perform routine maintenance, change lettering, or change printed copy or paint on an existing sign without first having obtained a sign permit. Where electrical and/or construction permits are required in connection with erecting, reerecting, relocating, altering, changing, affixing or painting a sign, these shall be obtained at the same time as the sign permit.

   B.   Application For Permit: Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Building Commissioner and shall include:

      1.   Site plans for freestanding signs only, in triplicate, drawn to scale, and fully dimensioned, showing:

         a.   A north arrow.

         b.   A dimensioned site plan of the parcel or lot upon which the sign is to be located.

         c.   The name, address and telephone number of the person erecting the sign.

         d.   The name, address and telephone number of the person applying for the sign permit.

         e.   The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property upon which the sign is to be erected.

         f.   The location and setback of the sign upon the parcel or lot upon which it is to be erected.

      2.   Three (3) copies of all signage drawings, including freestanding signs, with elevation and section showing sign faces; exposed surfaces and horizontal dimension in scale as to size, proportion and color, and indicating the dimensions between the lowest elevation of the sign and grade; the projection from buildings or sign structures; and a description of the sign including, but not limited to, illumination and colors.

      3.   Three (3) copies of structural and electrical plans.

      4.   The written consent of the owner of the building, structure or property upon or to which the sign is to be erected.

      5.   Such other information as the Building Commissioner shall require to show full compliance with this chapter and all other laws and ordinances of the Village.

   C.   Review Of Application: Each application for a sign permit shall be reviewed by the Building Commissioner for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances of the Village.

   D.   Issuance Or Denial Of Permit:

      1.   The Building Commissioner shall issue a sign permit for the erection, reerection, alteration, relocation, affixing or painting of a sign within the Village when the required permit application is properly made, all appropriate fees have been paid, and the Building Commissioner has determined that the sign will comply with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances of the Village. No sign, in any district, shall be considered or approved for a sign permit, until such time that the applicant has obtained a building permit or a permit for an occupancy inspection, unless otherwise permitted after consideration by the Village Board.

      2.   When any application for sign permit is denied by the Building Commissioner, he shall give written notice of the denial to the applicant, together with a brief written statement of the reasons for the denial. Appeal from the Building Commissioner decision to deny a permit application may be made by the applicant to the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the ordinances of the Village.

   E.   Permit Fees And Bond:

      1.   With the exception of commercial real estate signs, every sign permit application shall be accompanied by a fee established by the Village Board of Trustees to reimburse the Village for expenses incurred in connection with its sign review, inspections and services. This fee may be waived for nonprofit and governmental organizations.

      2.   A refundable bond may be required by the Building Commissioner at the time the application is made. This fee shall be refunded subsequent to staff approval of the sign and permit application, and final inspection by staff, after the sign has been installed.

   F.   Exceptions: Any requested exception from the terms of this chapter shall be reviewed and evaluated by the Village Plan Commission at a public meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall act as a recommending body to the Village Board of Trustees, who shall be responsible for taking action on the requested exception.

   G.   Limitations: Sign permits shall permit the erection, reerection, alteration, relocation, affixing or painting of a sign only on the property designated in the permit and only by the person to whom the permit was issued and shall not be transferable. A separate sign permit must be obtained for each sign for which a permit is required. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017; Ord. 2024-08, 2-26-2024)

   A.   Obstructions Caused By Signs: No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free access to, or egress from, any door, window or fire escape. No sign containing advertising of any kind shall be attached or affixed to any standpipe or fire escape.

   B.   Traffic Hazards: In order to assure traffic safety, no sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained in such a manner as will, in the determination of the Building Commissioner or Village Engineer:

      1.   By reason of size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination, obstruct the vision of drivers or obstruct or detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on streets and roads within the Village.

      2.   Make use of words, phrases, symbols, lights or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.

   C.   Image/Video/Movement: Except as provided for in subsection T of this section and Section 11-5-9(B)(8) of this code, moving, rotating or animated signs, as well as signs creating the illusion of movement or LED based technology or any other electronically generated graphic display, shall be prohibited.

   D.   Illuminated Signs: In addition to other applicable requirements set forth in this chapter, all illuminated signs must comply with the following provisions:

      1.   With the exception of "changing signs (automatic)", as defined in subsection D2c under the definition of "sign" in section 11-14-3 of this chapter, all illuminated signs within one hundred feet (100') of any residential zoning district shall be turned off between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. unless the establishment is engaged in the operation of business during such period, in which case, the sign may be lit during the hours of operation only.

      2.   Illumination shall be installed or applied only through a translucent surface; or recessed into the sign structure; or if the light source is external to the sign, directed to and concentrated on the sign. Signs utilizing exposed neon tubing are not permitted.

      3.   Where lighting fixtures project light upon a freestanding sign, the fixtures shall be placed so that the light source is aimed toward the sign and away from the street. Lighting that is projected upon a sign shall not exceed one thousand six hundred (1,600) lumens per side. The light fixture shall have the light source fully shielded or recessed into the fixture housing.

      4.   Floodlights, gooseneck reflectors or other external sources of illumination shall be contained within a protective casing.

      5.   Illumination shall be constant in intensity and color and shall not consist of flashing, animated, chasing, scintillating or other illumination conveying the sense of movement. Signs which exhibit only time and temperature may be permitted.

   E.   Decorative Lighting: The placement and use of "decorative lighting", as defined in section 11-14-3 of this chapter, shall be prohibited. This prohibition is not intended to apply to temporary decorative lighting installed for the purpose of celebrating the occasion of legal or religious holidays, which may be erected and/or maintained for a total of forty five (45) days in a calendar year.

   F.   Vertical And Horizontal Extensions:

      1.   Any sign placed flat against a wall, mansard roof, canopy or awning shall not extend beyond any vertical corner edge of such wall, canopy, awning, roofline or parapet.

      2.   In addition to the requirement of subsection F1 of this section, placement of any wall sign must meet the following provisions:

         a.   Signs shall not cover, wholly or partially, any wall opening, nor project beyond the sides of the wall to which it is affixed.

         b.   Signs shall not project from the wall on which they are mounted in such a manner as to pose an obstruction or hazard to pedestrians or vehicles.

   G.   Changeable Copy: Except as provided under subsections D5 and T of this section and subsection 11-14-11H of this chapter, changeable copy signs shall not be permitted.

   H.   Signs In Public Areas: Except for official signs erected by an agency or unit of government, no sign shall be erected on any tree, utility pole, traffic standard or other public sign standard or in public rights-of-way.

   I.   Planned Development Signs: Signs located within a planned development shall be governed by those standards set forth in the underlying zoning district. Such standards may, however, be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the provisions of chapter 18 of this title.

   J.   Old Town Signage:

      1.   With the exception of provisions contained in subsection J2 of this section, all new signs hereinafter installed in the Old Town District shall comply with the requirements of section 11-11-6 of this title.

      2.   The Building Commissioner may approve modifications to existing signs in the district where copy is changed to reflect a new tenant; provided, however, that:

         a.   Materials, area, height and other applicable dimensions comply with the requirements of this chapter.

         b.   Color styling complements the building in which the tenant is located.

         c.   Lettering style is consistent with that included in the General Plan adopted for the Old Town District.

      3.   Signs in Old Town shall be consistent with guidelines set forth in the General Development Plan as detailed in exhibit A of the Old Town plan attached to ordinance 2006-03. Generally, copy may consist of either routed, sandblasted, or individually applied letters, or may be painted directly onto the sign face.

      4.   Where signage is part of a special use application, review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Village Board may also be required.

   K.   Flags:

      1.   Unless authorized by the Village Board, flags, other than those of any nation, state or political subdivision, shall be prohibited. There shall be a maximum of two (2) flagpoles for each zoning lot.

      2.   The height of a flagpole shall be in proportion to the scale of the building to which it relates, and in no case shall be higher than the following height limitations:

 

 

   L.   Billboards: It is unlawful to construct, erect, locate, or maintain any billboard without complying with the following provisions:

      1.   Location: Billboards may be allowed only along primary highways, expressways, and interstate highways located within a B-4 (Business) or M-1 (Manufacturing) Zoning District.

      2.   Principal Use: Billboards shall be allowed only as the principal use of a zoning lot. Billboards shall not be erected on any zoning lot which contains an existing principal structure, building or use.

      3.   Number: No more than one billboard shall be located on a zoning lot.

      4.   Area: No billboard shall exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in sign surface area per sign face.

      5.   Height: No billboard shall exceed thirty five feet (35') in height. In all cases, height shall be measured as defined in the definition of "height of sign" in section 11-14-3 of this chapter.

      6.   Bulk Requirements: Billboards shall meet the minimum yard, lot and setback requirements of the zoning district in which they are located.

      7.   Residential Property Setback: Billboards shall not be located closer than one hundred feet (100') from residentially zoned property.

      8.   Distance Between Signs: Billboards shall be located a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from any other billboard or freestanding sign.

      9.   Protective Curbing: Any billboard within three feet (3') of a driveway, parking area, or maneuvering area shall be completely surrounded by a curbing that is not less than three feet (3') from the outermost perimeter of the billboard, unless the billboard is mounted on a pole with a sign clearance of at least twelve feet (12') above grade.

      10.   Design: Every billboard, including the frames, braces and supports thereof, shall be securely built and designed by a structural engineer, registered architect, or sign manufacturer, as may be required by the building official.

      11.   Anchorage And Supports: All billboards shall be securely built, constructed, erected and certified safe by a registered architect or engineer, upon posts and standards sunk below the natural surface sufficient to prevent overturning, to the satisfaction of the building and zoning official.

   M.   Vehicles With Signs: Any vehicle or trailer regularly and customarily used to transport persons or property for a business or activity, which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of providing advertisement of or directing people to a business or activity located on any premises, shall be exempt from the regulations of this chapter, except for the following:

      1.   The parking of any vehicle bearing a sign shall be limited to the premises upon which the business or activity to which said sign refers is located. The overnight parking of such a vehicle may be permitted at the private residence of the vehicle operator, provided said vehicle is in compliance with chapter 13 of this title.

      2.   The parking of any vehicle bearing a sign in such a way or in such a location so that the vehicle functionally serves as a freestanding sign, advertising or directing viewers to the business or activity to which the signage refers shall be prohibited.

      3.   The parking of any vehicle bearing a sign in public view which is not in operating condition and/or lacks a current registration shall be prohibited.

   N.   Abandoned, Obsolete Signs:

      1.   Any sign which no longer identifies a bona fide business, activity, event or service conducted, or product sold on the premises where the sign is located, or otherwise, shall be taken down by the owner of the building, structure or property upon which said sign is located.

      2.   If such sign is not removed, the Building Commissioner shall issue written notification to the owner of the building, structure or property, and the sign shall be removed within ten (10) days of receipt of such notification.

   O.   Nonconforming Signs: It is reasonable that special conditions be placed upon the continuance of existing nonconforming signs. This special condition program permits the current owner to continue using the nonconforming sign while at the same time assuring that the district in which the nonconforming sign exists will eventually comply.

      1.   Continuance Of Nonconforming Signs: Subject to the termination provisions set forth in subsection O2 of this section, any nonconforming sign may be continued in operation and maintained after the effective date hereof. Ordinary repairs and alterations may be made to a nonconforming sign, subject to the approval of the building and zoning official, however, no structural alterations shall be made to the sign unless such alterations shall cause such structure to conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located. A prohibited structural alteration occurs when there is an extension or enlargement of the supporting elements of the sign, or reconstruction of a nonconforming sign.

      2.   Termination Of Nonconforming Signs:

         a.   By Abandonment: Abandonment or cessation for a period of ninety (90) days or the change of the principal use to which the nonconforming sign is accessory shall terminate immediately the right to maintain such sign.

         b.   By Violation: Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall terminate immediately the right to maintain a nonconforming sign.

         c.   By Destruction, Damage, Or Obsolescence: The right to maintain any nonconforming sign shall terminate and shall cease to exist when one of the following applies:

            (1)   The sign is damaged or destroyed, from any cause whatsoever, to the extent that its repair or replacement cost exceeds fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost as of the date it became nonconforming. Notwithstanding the foregoing, damage or destruction limited to the face of the sign may be repaired or replaced regardless of the cost of the replacement, if so desired; or

            (2)   The sign becomes a hazard or a danger to the safety or welfare of the general public; or

            (3)   The sign is totally destroyed, from any cause whatsoever.

         d.   Change In Use: A change of use of the building or site represented by the nonconforming sign shall terminate immediately the right to maintain the nonconforming sign. The new owner or tenant of the new use has ninety (90) days from the close of sale or date of lease or lease change within which to bring the nonconforming sign into compliance.

         e.   By New Development Or Redevelopment On The Zoning Lot: Where new construction or redevelopment occurs on a zoning lot, any nonconforming sign which may exist on said lot shall be removed or modified as necessary to conform to the requirements of this chapter. This shall occur before permits are issued for site development and building construction on the premises. For purposes of this section, new development or redevelopment occurs under at least one of the following conditions:

            (1)   When the existing structures on a zoning lot are removed and replaced with new building(s);

            (2)   When there is an addition of more than fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area to the existing buildings on a zoning lot;

            (3)   When there is a renovation involving building permits for more than fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area on a zoning lot;

            (4)   When there is an expansion of the building on the zoning lot that necessitates the removal of the nonconforming sign.

         f.   By Roadway Widening: Nonconforming signs which are moved or affected by roadway widening shall not be reinstated but shall, instead, be brought into conformance with all elements of this code.

      3.   Notification To Remove:

         a.   If the building and zoning official shall find that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the building and zoning official shall issue written notice of such condition or violation to the person to whom the permit for said sign has been issued or to the building owner.

         b.   All notices issued by the building and zoning official shall describe the sign and its location and shall specify the manner in which the sign is in violation of the ordinance(s) of the village. All notices issued by the building and zoning official shall be sent by certified mail to the person to whom the permit for said sign has been issued, and to the current owner. Any time period provided in this chapter shall be deemed to commence on the date of the receipt of the certified mail, or if receipt is refused, on the date of mailing.

         c.   After ten (10) days of the receipt of the certified mail as described in subsection O3b of this section, if the party to whom such notice is issued fails to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the provisions of this chapter the building and zoning official may remove or alter the sign at the expense of the owner.

         d.   The cost of removing the sign, including legal fees, court costs, and related trial expenses, may be recovered by the village through any appropriate legal proceeding or by assessment against the property. The cost of removal shall be deemed to include any and all incidental expenses, as well as all direct and indirect costs, incurred by the village in connection with removal of the sign.

         e.   The building and zoning official may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to the health, welfare or safety of persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.

         f.   The building and zoning official shall not issue any sign permit to any person who has failed to pay costs or expenses incurred by the village in removing or altering any sign for which he has previously obtained a permit, regardless of whether legal proceedings have been initiated for the purpose of recovering such costs.

      4.   Exceptions: Nonconforming signs may be granted formal conforming status by requesting an exception to the sign ordinance through a public meeting conducted by the planning and zoning commission with review and approval by the village board of trustees.

   P.   Development Ordinances: The village board may execute ordinances for individual developments which contain specific language and regulations for project related signage. Where this occurs and sign requirements set forth in the development ordinance for a specific project conflict with the standards of this chapter, the terms of the development ordinance shall take precedence, unless the owner decides, subsequent to the adoption of the development ordinance, to conform to the most restrictive regulations of this chapter.

   Q.   Outdoor Display Of Merchandise:

      1.   The outdoor display of merchandise to attract attention to a business shall be prohibited. All merchandise shall be fully enclosed within a building, unless a special use permit is obtained in accordance with section 11-3-4 of this title. Any unauthorized merchandise on display outdoors is considered contraband and may be summarily seized for evidence by the village.

      2.   After a written notice of violation, village services personnel may confiscate said unauthorized merchandise displayed illegally for evidence in prosecution of the violation.

   R.   Landscaping At Base Of Sign: All freestanding signs shall be accompanied by, at minimum, evergreen plantings at the base of the sign to extend at least three feet (3') in all directions around the base of the sign. For freestanding signs larger than thirty five (35) square feet in area, the area of landscaping around the base of the sign shall increase accordingly.

   S.   Temporary Civic, Charitable, And Philanthropic Signage: Charitable, religious, or civic organizations ("organization(s)") may erect temporary signs for fundraising and other related events, on private property that may or may not ("off premises signage") be owned or controlled by said organization, if consistent with the following requirements:

      1.   The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.

      2.   Each organization shall be allowed one off premises temporary sign annually and two (2) on premises signs annually.

      3.   The duration of temporary signage shall not exceed thirty (30) consecutive days.

      4.   The placement of a temporary off premises sign on private property shall be limited to lots facing Lake Street, Gary Avenue, Schick Road, Bloomingdale Road, Glen Ellyn Road, and Army Trail Road.

      5.   The organization shall obtain a sign permit from the village, although no permit fee shall be assessed.

      6.   The organization shall provide documentation indicating the sign location on a site plan or aerial photo, and include pertinent information regarding size and materials.

      7.   Sign height and placement with respect to property line and street curb shall be the same as that required for permanent signs on the streets and roads listed in subsection S4 of this section.

      8.   If site conditions preclude placement within minimum distance from the property line or street curb, the building and zoning official may permit placement with less than the required distance subsequent to his determination that line of sight and other public safety considerations are not adversely affected.

   T.   Electronic Message Boards For Certain Governmental Organizations:

      1.   Electronic message boards shall only be permitted on properties owned and operated by school districts located within the Village of Bloomingdale, Bloomingdale Park District and/or the Village of Bloomingdale and shall not be located within the boundaries of the Old Town District. In addition, Bloomingdale Fire Protection District shall also be permitted one such sign for station 23, located on Gary Avenue, and no other station. Such message boards shall only be permitted when incorporated within a freestanding monument sign. The overall sign must comply with all existing requirements, limitations and allowance, as set forth in this chapter, regarding freestanding monument signs. Electronic message boards incorporated into an approved sign shall be subject to the following conditions:

         a.   Electronic message centers shall be used to display public information only.

         b.   Electronic message centers shall not exceed the maximum square footage allowed for signage within the district in which the sign is proposed.

         c.   Changeable copy may not be animated and may not change more frequently than once every twenty (20) seconds.

         d.   A maximum of two (2) electronic message centers shall be allowed per governing agency or, in the case of a school district, only one per school. The Bloomingdale Fire Protection District shall be limited to one such sign, which may only be located at station 23 on Gary Avenue.

         e.   No sounds will be permitted.

      2.   Any changes or amendments to this subsection T, may be approved by the Village Board without the review and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Village Board may at its discretion, however, refer such requests to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing, according to the applicable procedures for new text amendments as specified in this Code. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012; Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013; Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014; Ord. 2016-25, 7-11-2016; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017; Ord. 2021-37, 9-27-2021)

   A.   Construction Signs: Construction signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts for the purpose of denoting the construction of individual buildings or projects as follows:

      1.   Construction signs shall not be erected any earlier than four (4) months prior to the actual commencement of construction.

      2.   All construction signs shall be confined to the construction site. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      3.   All construction signs shall be removed within ten (10) days of completion of construction and, in all cases, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, unless otherwise approved by the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      4.   Upon removal of the construction sign, advertisement of the sale, lease or rent of the property may be achieved through the use of a real estate sign in accordance with this chapter, or a commercial leasing sign in accordance with subsection D of this section.

      5.   The content of construction signs shall be limited to the project name/logo; the architect; the engineer; the contractor; the builder or developer; the lending institution; the business of the establishment under construction; the opening date; the type of units being offered; information pertaining to the price of such units; the leasing agent and his or her telephone number; and financing and amenities.

      6.   No more than one construction sign shall be allowed per street frontage per project. Separate construction signs may be allowed in planned developments in accordance with the type of buildings to be constructed in the planned development.

      7.   The maximum size of any construction sign fronting on Lake Street, Army Trail Road or Gary Avenue shall be one hundred (100) square feet per sign face, or two hundred (200) square feet total. The maximum size of any construction sign fronting on any other street shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet per sign face. Construction signs may be double sided.

      8.   Construction signs shall not exceed nine feet (9') in height.

      9.   Construction signs shall be located with a minimum setback of fifteen feet (15') from any property line or from the back of the curb of an adjacent access drive. In all cases, construction signs shall be set back twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

      10.   Construction signs shall not be illuminated.

   B.   Directional Signs: Signs which provide only direction or information for vehicular movement to churches, public places, shopping centers and places of public accommodation shall be permitted as follows: (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      1.   Directional signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area, unless otherwise approved by the Building Commissioner or Village Board as part of the site plan review process.

      2.   There shall be no maximum number of signs, but the number and location of all directional signs shall be as determined by the Building Commissioner as necessary for safety. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-12-2017)

      3.   Except within residential/agricultural districts, directional signs may be illuminated. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      4.   The maximum height of any freestanding directional sign shall not exceed four feet (4'), as measured from the top of the adjacent curb, unless otherwise approved by the Building Commissioner or Village Board as part of the site plan review process. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   C.   Development Identification Signs: Freestanding signs shall be permitted for the purpose of identifying planned developments, subdivisions or retail commercial development of three (3) acres or more, subject to the following conditions:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such freestanding sign for each planned unit development, residential subdivision or commercial development of three (3) acres or more; provided, however, that:

         a.   Where a planned unit development has multiple entrances along public streets, additional signs may be granted by the Village Board. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

         b.   Development identification signs as provided herein shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public meeting and approved by the Village Board. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

         c.   Identification signs for residential subdivisions may be installed on masonry entry monuments, constructed on both sides of the entry. Where approved, entry monuments and development identification signs shall be provided with landscape plantings so that they blend into the landscape of which they are a part. Residential signs shall be maintained by a homeowners' association or similar organization. No such sign shall be permitted unless the applicant furnishes satisfactory proof to the Village Board that the sign will be maintained in good condition and repair as long as it is displayed. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

      2.   The total size, including the base of a freestanding sign, shall not exceed nine feet (9') in height nor twenty four inches (24") in thickness. Where such signs are installed on entrance monuments, said monuments shall comply with all setback requirements set forth herein. (Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017)

      3.   The sign area shall not exceed thirty five (35) square feet per side, limited to two (2) sides, or seventy (70) square feet total. A retail commercial or multiuse planned development of three (3) acres or more may be granted a sign area not to exceed sixty three (63) square feet per side, limited to two (2) sides, or one hundred twenty six (126) square feet total.

      4.   The sign shall be located such that the nearest edge shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from all property lines and the curb of adjacent access drives and, in no case, less than twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

      5.   The sign shall not impede normal pedestrian movement nor obstruct the driver line of sight for motor vehicle traffic. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

      6.   Except within residential and agricultural districts, development identification signs may be illuminated. However, low level landscape lighting shall be permitted in residential and agricultural districts, subject to review and approval by the Building Commissioner. Said landscape lighting shall be adjusted to avoid direct illumination of the sign. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      7.   Tenant identification may be provided on freestanding development identification signs in commercially zoned districts, provided they are consistent with the following: (Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012)

         a.   Brick, stone, or other masonry material used in the facade of the principal building shall be used for the base or side supports of the sign. No part of the sign shall be more than eighteen inches (18") above grade. Side supports, if used, shall be less than twenty four inches (24") in depth and width. (Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017)

         b.   A minimum of eighteen inches (18") from grade shall remain clear of sign copy to allow for landscaping at the base of the sign. (Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012)

         c.   All tenant panels' backgrounds within the sign shall be the same color. Colors and materials should have a flat, matte finish. (Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017)

         d.   Other than text used to identify the tenants, there shall not be any other graphics used in the sign background of the tenant panels.

         e.   Neither telephone numbers nor website addresses shall be allowed on the multi-tenant identification sign.

         f.   The shape of the outer perimeter of the sign structure shall be square, rectangular, or symmetrical in shape, including the sign base. The sign shall contain elements of articulation, such as cornices, pediments, and stone caps, to give the sign dimension.

         g.   The shopping center identification portion of the sign shall occupy, at minimum, the top twenty five percent (25%) of the sign face area. A small logo, approximate in size to that of one of the letter characters in the name of the shopping center, may be allowed in the shopping center identification portion of the sign. (Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012)

         h.   All tenant panels shall be the same size, and no more than two (2) columns shall be permitted.

         i.   A maximum of four (4) tenants shall be allowed on a sign with thirty five (35) square feet for properties under three (3) acres and a maximum of six (6) tenants shall be allowed for a sign with sixty three (63) square feet for properties over three (3) acres, pursuant to subsection C3 of this section. (Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017)

   D.   Commercial Real Estate Signs:

      1.   Three Acres Or More: With the exception of owner occupied residential subdivisions, commercial real estate signs shall be allowed for developments three (3) acres or more in size under unified control, subject to the following:

         a.   A commercial real estate sign shall be located only upon the premises for or containing space for sale, lease or rental. No off site commercial real estate signs shall be allowed. One commercial real estate sign is allowed per street frontage. The sign may or may not be two (2) sided. In no case shall more than two (2) commercial real estate signs be permitted for each development.

         b.   The maximum size of such signs shall be thirty two (32) square feet per sign face, unless combined with a freestanding business identification sign, in which case, total sign area shall not exceed fifty eight (58) square feet.

         c.   Unless combined with a freestanding business identification sign, copy shall be limited to sale, lease or rental information only. No business or tenant identification shall be permitted.

         d.   The height of any commercial real estate sign shall be limited to nine feet (9').

         e.   A commercial real estate sign shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from all property lines and the curb of adjacent access drives and, in no case, less than twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street. At the discretion of the building and zoning official, real estate signs as allowed by this section may be wall or building mounted in lieu of freestanding.

         f.   Commercial real estate signs shall be so designed and constructed to create and maintain a durable structure having a permanent appearance. Plans and drawings for commercial real estate signs shall be subject to review and approval by the building and zoning official.

         g.   Commercial real estate signs shall not be illuminated unless part of a project identification sign.

         h.   The base of any commercial real estate sign shall be landscaped with shrub plantings. Said landscaping shall be subject to review and approval by the building and zoning official.

      2.   Less Than Three Acres: With the exception of owner occupied residential subdivisions, commercial real estate signs shall be allowed for developments less than three (3) acres in size under unified control, subject to the following:

         a.   A commercial real estate sign shall be located only upon the premises for or containing space for lease or rent. No off site commercial real estate signs shall be allowed. One commercial real estate sign is allowed per street frontage. The sign may or may not be two (2) sided. In no case shall more than two (2) commercial real estate signs be permitted for each development.

         b.   The maximum size of such signs shall be sixteen (16) square feet per sign face.

         c.   Copy shall be limited to sale, lease or rental information only. No business or tenant identification shall be permitted.

         d.   The height of any commercial real estate sign shall be limited to five feet (5'), as measured from the grade of the adjacent curb.

         e.   A commercial real estate sign shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from all property lines and the curb of adjacent access drives and, in no case, less than twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street. At the discretion of the building and zoning official, real estate signs as allowed by this section may be wall or building mounted in lieu of freestanding.

         f.   Commercial real estate signs shall be so designed and constructed to create and maintain a durable structure having a permanent appearance. Plans and drawings for commercial leasing signs shall be subject to review and approval by the building and zoning official.

         g.   Commercial real estate signs shall not be illuminated.

         h.   The base of any commercial real estate sign shall be landscaped with shrub plantings. Said landscaping shall be subject to review and approval by the building and zoning official. (Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

   E.   Display Of Banners For Nonprofit Or Governmental Organizations: Banners identifying a special, unique, or limited activity, service, project, or event of limited duration may be permitted as follows: (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      1.   Duration: Banners may be erected and maintained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive days prior to the activity, project, service or event to which the banner refers, unless written approval is obtained by the Building Commissioner to extend the thirty (30) day display time for a specified number of days. In all cases, banners shall be removed within three (3) days of the termination of the activity, project, or event. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      2.   Location: Banners for nonprofit or governmental organizations may be located on public property or within public rights-of-way as follows:

         a.   North side of Springfield Drive, between Lake Street and Schick Road, including the intersection.

         b.   Schick Road, between Bloomingdale Road and Gary Avenue; and

         c.   Bloomingdale Road, Lake Street and Schick Road in the Old Town District.

      3.   Display:

         a.   Banners for nonprofit or governmental organizations may be located on a building, or banners may be installed on poles in customer parking lots or along those public rights-of-way identified in subsection E2 of this section.

         b.   The maximum size of any banner installed on a building shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the projected elevation of the facade upon which it is located and shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in area. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

         c.   Banners shall have a vertical clearance of nine feet (9') above grade from a sidewalk or landscaped area and twelve feet (12') above the grade of a customer parking lot, drive aisle or public right-of-way, unless written approval is obtained from the Building Commissioner.

         d.   In no case shall banners project higher than eighteen feet (18') above the sidewalk or street, unless written approval is obtained from the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         e.   Banners displayed on poles shall be double sided and shall not exceed six feet (6') in height nor two and one-half feet (21/2') in width.

         f.   Not more than two (2) banners shall be allowed per pole.

         g.   Any banner which becomes torn or tattered while being displayed shall be immediately replaced or removed. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      4.   Approval: No banner may be erected in the Village without obtaining written approval of said banner from the Building Commissioner.

      5.   Required Submittals: The following shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner for review and approval not less than fifteen (15) business days prior to the intended date of display:

         a.   A letter which describes the organization seeking approval for banner display, the purpose of the banners, duration of display, and any other information determined to be appropriate by the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         b.   Drawing of the proposed banner, including dimensions, colors, copy, and materials.

         c.   Details for mounting banners which demonstrate that banners will comply with required vertical grade clearance and maximum height regulations set forth in subsections E3c and E3d of this section.

         d.   Site plan, showing proposed location of banner display.

         e.   The Village may require payment of a security deposit, to be established by the Village Board of Trustees, refundable when banners are removed within specified time period. When banners are displayed beyond the duration allowed by this subsection, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Village. The application fee will be waived for nonprofit and governmental organizations. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

   A.   Residential Real Estate Signs: Residential real estate signs shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one residential real estate sign per zoning lot; except, that on a corner lot having frontage on two (2) streets, two (2) signs shall be permitted.

      2.   Residential real estate signs shall not exceed five feet (5') in height.

      3.   The maximum size of a residential real estate sign shall be four (4) square feet per side.

      4.   Residential real estate signs shall be located with a minimum setback of five feet (5').

      5.   Residential real estate signs shall not be illuminated.

   B.   Home Occupation/Nameplate Signs: Home occupation/nameplate signs shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such sign per zoning lot.

      2.   Home occupation/nameplate signs shall contain only the name, address, telephone number and occupation of the occupant.

      3.   The maximum size of any home occupation/nameplate sign shall be one square foot.

      4.   Home occupation/nameplate signs shall be located with a minimum setback of eight feet (8').

      5.   Home occupation/nameplate signs shall not exceed five feet (5') in height.

      6.   Home occupation/nameplate signs shall not be illuminated.

   C.   Church Signs: Church signs shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one church sign per zoning lot; provided, however, that a maximum of two (2) church signs shall be permitted when the church to which the sign refers is located on a corner lot.

      2.   Church signs shall be limited to an area of thirty five (35) square feet if located on Gary Avenue, Lake Street, Army Trail Road, Schick Road, Bloomingdale Road or Glen Ellyn Road. Church signs erected on any other public right of way in the village shall be limited to an area of sixteen (16) square feet. In no case shall a church sign exceed a height of nine feet (9').

      3.   Church signs shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from all property lines and from the back of the curb of adjacent access drives and, in no case, less than twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

      4.   Church signs may include changeable copy; provided, however, that the area of the sign devoted to changeable copy does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total gross surface area of the sign.

      5.   Church signs may be illuminated.

   D.   Building Identification Signs: Wall mounted building identification signs shall be permitted only in conjunction with multi-family or institutional developments with two (2) or more buildings or structures, subject to the following conditions:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such sign per multi-family or institutional building; provided, however, that a maximum of two (2) such signs shall be permitted when the multi-family or institutional building has entrances on more than one facade.

      2.   The maximum size of any building identification sign shall be four (4) square feet.

      3.   A building identification sign may be illuminated.

   E.   Garage And Rummage Sale Signs: Garage and rummage sale signs shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   Only one such sign shall be allowed on the premises where the sale is taking place, unless such property has frontage on two (2) public streets, in which case, two (2) signs are permitted, one at each frontage.

      2.   Three (3) additional locations (not to include the public right of way or any buildings or structures thereon) may be selected for placement of rummage sale or garage sale signs announcing the same sale. Any sign to be placed on property owned by others must have verifiable permission of that property owner.

      3.   No rummage sale or garage sale sign shall exceed three (3) square feet in surface area.

      4.   No garage or rummage sale sign shall exceed five feet (5') in height.

      5.   No such sign shall be placed or otherwise erected for more than three (3) consecutive days at a location permitted under this chapter.

      6.   No garage sale or rummage sale signs shall be posted or displayed on streetlight poles, utility poles, street signs, traffic sign poles or otherwise erected upon any public right of way; nor shall they be displayed on or within vehicles, or placed in such a location to cause an obstruction to the clear view of traffic.

      7.   No rummage sale or garage sale signs shall be erected before six o'clock (6:00) A.M. nor remain after seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. on any day of the sale. No such signs shall be erected prior to the sale date, and all signs must be removed by seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. on each day.

      8.   All such signs shall have the street address and the date(s) of the sale printed legibly and be dark printing on a light background.

   F.   Banner Signs: Banner signs identifying a grand opening for residential planned unit developments shall be permitted as follows: (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

      1.   Duration: Banners may be erected and maintained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, unless written approval is obtained by the Building Commissioner to extend the thirty (30) day display time for a specified number of days. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      2.   Location, Size, Height And Number:

         a.   A banner sign may be located on a building, or banners may be installed on poles at the entrance to a planned unit development or along the adjacent public rights-of-way:

            (1)   The maximum size of any banner sign installed on a building shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the projected elevation of the facade upon which it is located and shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet (150') in area. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

            (2)   Banners shall have a vertical clearance of nine feet (9') above grade from a sidewalk or landscaped area and twelve feet (12') above the grade of a customer parking lot, drive aisle or public right-of-way, unless written approval is obtained from the Building Commissioner.

            (3)   Banners shall not project higher than eighteen feet (18') above grade, unless written approval is obtained from the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

            (4)   Banners installed on poles shall be double sided and shall not exceed six feet (6') in height nor two and one-half feet (21/2') in width.

            (5)   Not more than two (2) banners shall be allowed per pole.

      3.   Display: Banners displayed on poles must be double sided. Any banner which becomes torn or tattered while being displayed shall be immediately replaced or removed. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      4.   Approval: No banner may be erected in a residential planned unit development without written approval of said banner by the Building Commissioner.

      5.   Required Submittals: The following shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner for review and approval not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the intended date of display:

         a.   A letter which describes the organization seeking approval for banner display, the purpose of the banners, duration of display, and any other information determined to be appropriate by the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         b.   Drawing of proposed banner, including dimensions, colors, copy and materials.

         c.   Details for mounting banners which demonstrate that banners will comply with required vertical grade clearance and maximum height restrictions set forth in subsections F2a(2) and F2a(3) of this section.

         d.   Site plan, showing proposed location of banner display.

         e.   Payment of an application fee and security deposit in amounts to be determined by the Village Board of Trustees 1 , said security deposit to be refunded when banners are removed within the specified time period. When banners are displayed beyond the duration allowed by this subsection, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Village. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

   A.   Wall Signs: Business identification shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   Number: Subject to subsection A2 of this section, there shall be a maximum of one wall sign for each business establishment; provided, however, a maximum of two (2) such wall signs for a building establishment shall be permitted when the business establishment to which the sign refers has more than one business frontage. For the purposes of this subsection, a "business frontage" shall mean a public right of way, a customer access drive, or a customer parking lot which serves the commercial establishment.

      2.   Wall Signs: A maximum of one wall sign shall be permitted for each office building housing multiple business establishments and sharing a common building entrance, regardless of the number of business establishments within said building. However, a maximum of two (2) wall signs shall be permitted if the building has more than one business frontage as per subsection A1 of this section.

      3.   Maximum Size: The maximum size of any business identification wall sign shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the building facade area upon which the sign is to be located, to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.

      4.   Business Identification Signs: Business identification signs may be illuminated.

      5.   Individual Letters: Except as provided in subsection A7 of this section, business identification shall consist of individual letters applied directly to the wall of the building. Installation of box signs shall be prohibited. Individual letters may be applied to a raceway, provided the raceway is:

         a.   Designed to be an integral element of the architecture of the facade (i.e., recessed); or

         b.   The same color as the facade to which it is installed.

      6.   Unified Shopping Centers And Retail Planned Developments:

         a.   Wall signs within a shopping center under unified control shall be unified in design. Where signs are reviewed as part of a planned unit development, special use request or in accordance with requirements of the village site plan review provisions, plans and other documentation shall be submitted for review by the planning and zoning commission and approval by the village board which:

            (1)   Demonstrates sign area will not exceed requirements of subsection A3 of this section;

            (2)   Shows individually applied letters;

            (3)   Identifies the number of lines of copy proposed;

            (4)   Identifies the maximum and minimum letter height for each line of copy;

            (5)   Demonstrates that signs would be centered horizontally and vertically on the sign frieze;

            (6)   Addresses whether logos will be permitted;

            (7)   Defines proposed color styling; and

            (8)   Identifies the allowable percent of the length of the storefront facade to be used for signage.

         b.   Notwithstanding provisions regulating the maximum size of wall mounted signs elsewhere in this chapter, for wall mounted identification signs in unified shopping centers, outlots, or retail planned developments, the maximum area allowed shall be the lesser of five percent (5%) of the area of the facade upon which the sign is to be affixed or the following:

            (1)   On a structure with a distance from the arterial street right of way greater than seventy five feet (75'), but less than two hundred feet (200'), may be allowed to be as large as one hundred fifty (150) square feet.

            (2)   On a structure with a distance from the arterial street right of way greater than two hundred feet (200') but less than five hundred feet (500'), may be allowed to be as large as two hundred (200) square feet.

            (3)   On a structure with a distance from the arterial right of way greater than five hundred feet (500') may be allowed to be as large as three hundred (300) square feet.

            (4)   These preceding allowances will supersede area limitations approved prior to the date of enactment hereof for signage in site specific development ordinances for unified shopping centers.

            (5)   These limitations shall apply only to those business frontages that are parallel to the arterial street right of way (i.e., they would not apply to businesses that are perpendicular to the street right of way).

         c.   Outlot buildings in planned developments or unified shopping centers, in addition to any other permitted signage, may be allowed one additional wall mounted sign, not to exceed twenty five (25) square feet in area, to be facing the direction of the in line retail area so as to have visibility from that direction. (Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017)

      7.   Logos And Accent Elements: Wall mounted signs may contain elements that consist of a corporate or store logo or another graphic accent containing sign copy that is constructed in a manner that is similar to a box sign. Such elements may be combined with the independent channel letters as part of a single sign, so long as they are subordinate to that portion of the sign containing channel letters. The area of the sign shall be calculated as the area of a rectangle that encompasses the outer limits of all sign elements. (Ord. 2018-41, 12-10-2018)

   B.   Freestanding Signs:

      1.   Number: In addition to the signs otherwise permitted in Business Districts, one freestanding sign may be permitted per lot of record ("lot"), however, where the principal use occupies more than a single lot that could otherwise be consolidated into a single lot through a plat of consolidation, only one freestanding sign will be permitted.

      2.   Separation: There shall be a minimum distance of one hundred feet (100') between freestanding signs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, freestanding signs in unified shopping centers and other commercial planned developments shall be allowed as provided in the zoning ordinance approving those developments. (Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

      3.   Appearance: Where specifically allowed in a unified shopping center or planned development, a logo may be permitted, and it shall be approximate in size to the character of a letter on the sign. (Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017)

      4.   Conditions: The required conditions for the erection, relocation, and maintenance of freestanding signs are as follows:

         a.   The total bulk, including the base, of a freestanding sign, shall not exceed nine feet (9') in height nor sixteen inches (16") in thickness.

         b.   The face of the sign area shall not exceed thirty five (35) square feet per side, limited to two (2) sides, or a total of seventy (70) square feet. A retail, commercial, or multiuse planned development of three (3) acres or more may be granted a sign area face not to exceed sixty three (63) square feet per side, limited to two (2) sides, or a total of one hundred twenty six (126) square feet.

         c.   The sign shall be located with a minimum setback of fifteen feet (15') from any property line or from the back of the curb of an adjacent access drive. Notwithstanding this requirement, where, in the judgment of the building and zoning official, it is not possible to meet the setback of fifteen feet (15') because the area for sign placement is narrowed by virtue of a previous right-of-way taking, or because of some other unusual circumstance with respect to lot configuration, the sign may be placed as close as five feet (5') from the right-of-way line, however, the sign shall not be placed nearer to the right-of-way line than that of other signs in the vicinity of the sign in question for a distance of approximately three hundred feet (300') in either direction of the sign. In all cases, the freestanding sign shall be set back twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

         d.   The sign shall not impede normal pedestrian movement nor obstruct the driver's line of sight for motor vehicle traffic.

         e.   The sign may be illuminated.

   C.   Window Signs: Each commercial use with storefront windows at street or sidewalk level may have one or more window signs, subject to the following provisions:

      1.   Window sign coverage, regardless of whether temporary or permanent, shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total glass area of the building facade in which such signs are displayed.

      2.   Window signs shall be nonilluminated and limited to those describing or advertising a special business feature, a retail promotion or special sale or event for the business on which the window is located.

      3.   Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection C2 of this section, each commercial use that has display windows at ground level may display a single "OPEN" sign that may be illuminated with a neon or light emitting diode (LED) light source. Said sign shall not exceed twenty four inches (24") in length and twelve inches (12") in height, and shall not contain any moving or flashing components.

      4.   Window signs shall not be included in the computation of total allowable sign surface area for exterior wall mounted signage. (Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

   D.   Beacons: Beacons shall be permitted for "grand openings" as defined in section 11-14-3 of this chapter, subject to the following:

      1.   Only one beacon shall be allowed per grand opening.

      2.   Light display shall be limited to Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

      3.   Permits shall be obtained in accordance with procedures set forth in section 11-14-7 of this chapter.

   E.   Automobile Service Station Signs And Automobile Stations/Minimarts Only: The following signs are permitted as accessory only to automobile service stations, subject to the conditions specified below:

      1.   Racks for the orderly display of cans of engine oil may be located on or at the ends of each pump island or adjacent to the station building.

      2.   Two (2) tire racks, not to exceed five feet (5') in height, six feet (6') in length, and five feet (5') in depth, shall be permitted at each gasoline or tire service station for the purpose of displaying new tire castings. Such racks shall comply with all setback and yard requirements and shall only advertise the products contained thereon.

      3.   Items for sale on the premises shall not be displayed within twenty five feet (25') of any property line, and any display of such items must comply with all applicable regulations. Products may be displayed under pump island canopies or between pumps within the area of the pump island base.

      4.   One double faced sign presenting the pricing of gasoline products sold upon the premises shall be permitted as follows:

         a.   Each sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet per side.

         b.   No letter or numeral on any pricing sign shall exceed ten inches by fourteen inches (10" x 14") in size.

         c.   No pricing sign shall exceed a height of five feet (5').

         d.   All pricing signs shall be located with a minimum setback of fifteen feet (15') from any property line or from the back of the curb of an adjacent access drive. In all cases, pricing signs shall be set back twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

         e.   Pricing signs may be combined as part of the permitted freestanding business identification sign. Total area of such a combined sign shall not exceed forty five (45) square feet per side. All other provisions of subsection B2 of this section shall apply. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

         f.   Pricing signs may contain numerals consisting of light emitting diode (LED) light source technology. Only the numerals shall be allowed to contain LED lighting. The only color permitted for the LED numerals shall be amber. The LED lighting shall be equipped with the necessary technology to modulate the intensity or brightness of the lighting to accommodate ambient conditions, such that the numerals would be brighter during the daytime, and less bright during the evening with lower light levels. The village may request that the intensity of the LED lighting be reduced if there are concerns with glare. (Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012)

   F.   Banner Signs; Temporary Banner Signs: Wall mounted temporary banner signs shall be permitted as follows for individual businesses and shopping centers with three (3) or more stores under unified control, provided such individual businesses and shopping centers have a minimum frontage of two hundred feet (200'):

      1.   Promotion: The following shall apply to temporary banner signs that are intended to promote a special sale or event:

         a.   Temporary banner signs may be erected and displayed for no more than sixty (60) calendar days in any one calendar year.

         b.   Display of temporary banner signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) calendar days during any forty five (45) consecutive calendar day period.

         c.   The use of temporary banner signs shall be limited to four (4) special sales or events per calendar year.

         d.   The maximum size of any temporary banner sign shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the projected elevation of the storefront or store module and shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet.

         e.   Two (2) temporary banner signs may be allowed for shopping centers under unified control that occupy three (3) or more acres and have access from two (2) or more public rights-of- way.

         f.   Temporary banner signs installed at storefront or store modules shall be secured flat against the exterior building wall surface.

         g.   Temporary banner permit fee shall be charged as indicated in section 10-1-2-3 of this Code. (Ord. 2016-22, 6-13-2016)

      2.   Seasonal Display: Banners may be displayed on existing poles in customer parking lots for the purpose of celebrating the occasion of legal or religious holidays, provided the following criteria are met. The seasonal display of banners shall be allowed in addition to that permitted for special sales or events as regulated by subsection F1 of this section:

         a.   Banners shall be double sided and shall not exceed six feet (6') in height nor two and one-half feet (21/2') in width.

         b.   Not more than two (2) banners shall be allowed per pole. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

         c.   Banners shall have a vertical clearance of nine feet (9') above grade from a sidewalk or landscaped area and twelve feet (12') above the grade of a parking lot, drive aisle or public right-of-way, unless written approval is obtained from the Building Commissioner.

         d.   Banners shall not project higher than eighteen feet (18') above grade, unless written approval is obtained from the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         e.   Any banner which becomes torn or tattered while being displayed shall be immediately replaced or removed. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      3.   Approval: No banner may be erected in the Village without obtaining written approval from the Building Commissioner.

      4.   Required Submittals: The following shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner for review and approval, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the intended date of display:

         a.   A letter which describes the organization seeking approval for banner display, the purpose of the banners, duration of display, and any other information determined to be appropriate by the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         b.   Drawing of proposed banner, including dimensions, colors, copy, and materials.

         c.   Details for mounting banners which demonstrate that banners will comply with required vertical grade clearance and maximum height regulations set forth in subsections F2c and F2d of this section.

         d.   Site plan showing proposed location of banner display.

         e.   Payment of an application fee and security deposit in amounts to be determined by the Village Board of Trustees 1 , said security deposit to be refunded when banners are removed within the specified time period. When banners are displayed beyond the duration allowed by this subsection, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Village. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

   G.   Awning Or Canopy Signs: Letters may be painted or otherwise permanently affixed to any permissible awning or canopy, subject to the following conditions:

      1.   Lettering and/or symbols shall not project above, below, or beyond the physical dimensions of the awning or canopy.

      2.   Awning or canopy sign area shall count toward the total wall sign area permitted under subsection A3 of this section.

   H.   Changeable Copy: Changeable copy shall be permitted for churches in accordance with subsection 11-14-10C4 of this chapter and shall be allowed on freestanding and wall signs for public agencies and theaters, provided the sign area does not exceed that allowed by the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

   I.   Feather Signs: Feather signs shall be permitted as follows for individual businesses and shopping centers:

      1.   Promotion: The following shall apply to feather signs that are intended to promote a special sale, event or business:

         a.   Feather signs may be erected and displayed for no more than twenty eight (28) calendar days in any one calendar year.

         b.   Display of feather signs shall not exceed seven (7) calendar days during any forty five (45) consecutive calendar day period.

         c.   The use of feather signs shall be limited to four (4) occurrences per calendar year.

         d.   The width of a feather sign shall not project any more than two feet (2') from the pole to which it is attached, and be no taller than eight feet (8') from grade, at the point of installation.

         e.   Two (2) feather signs may be allowed for each business or tenant, however in no case shall any shopping center containing more than two (2) tenants or tenant spaces, display or install more than four (4) feather signs in total, at any given time.

         f.   Content displayed on a feather sign shall be limited to a specific event or sale, and shall not be permitted to advertise a specific product or service.

         g.   No portion of any feather sign may obstruct, extend or otherwise project into or onto any public right-of-way. All feather signs must be wholly contained on private property. (Ord. 2016-22, 6-13-2016)

         h.   Any tenant wishing to install feather signs, must first obtain written approval from the landlord before installing such sign. All signs shall be marked with their first day of display and the last day of display that is permitted by this Code, using the form provided by the Building Department and prominently displayed in the window of the business for which the sign is advertising. (Ord. 2016-22, 6-13-2016; amd. Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         i.   Any business or shopping center installing the maximum allowed number of feather sign(s), as set forth in this subsection, shall be prohibited from installing any additional temporary signs otherwise permitted by this section.

         j.   Feather signs as described in this section, shall not be subject to a fee. (Ord. 2016-22, 6-13-2016)

The following signs are permitted in office districts, subject to the requirements of this chapter and to the conditions specified below:

   A.   Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such sign for each office complex.

      2.   The maximum size for a freestanding sign shall be thirty five (35) square feet.

      3.   Freestanding signs shall not exceed nine feet (9') in height.

      4.   Freestanding signs shall be located with a minimum setback of fifteen feet (15') from any property line or from the back of the curb of an adjacent access drive. In all cases, freestanding signs shall be set back twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

      5.   Freestanding signs may be illuminated. The illumination of such signs shall be only during the regular hours of business operation. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

      6.   Where specifically allowed in a unified shopping center or planned development, a logo may be permitted, and it shall be approximate in size to the character of a letter on the sign. (Ord. 2017-08, 3-13-2017)

   B.   Wall Signs: In lieu of a freestanding sign, business identification wall signs shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such wall sign for each business establishment; provided, however, that a maximum of two (2) such signs shall be permitted when the business establishment to which the sign refers has more than one business frontage. For purposes of this subsection B1, a "business frontage" shall mean a public right-of-way, a customer access drive, or a customer parking lot which serves the commercial establishment. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code)

      2.   Subject to subsection B1 of this section, a maximum of one wall sign shall be permitted for each office building housing multiple business establishments and sharing a common building entrance, regardless of the number of business establishments within said building. However, a maximum of two (2) wall signs shall be permitted if the building has more than one business frontage, as per subsection B1 of this section. (Ord. 2008-14, 3-24-2008; amd. 2012 Code)

      3.   The maximum size of any business identification wall sign shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the front building facade area to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.

      4.   Business identification signs may be illuminated. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

The following signs are permitted in Hotel-Motel Resort and Recreational Districts, subject to the requirements of this chapter and to the conditions specified below:

   A.   Freestanding signs shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such sign for each motel or hotel; provided, however, that two (2) such signs shall be permitted when the hotel-motel use is located on a corner lot.

      2.   Freestanding signs shall not exceed thirty five (35) square feet in area per side.

      3.   Freestanding signs shall not exceed nine feet (9') in height.

      4.   Freestanding signs shall be located with a minimum setback of fifteen feet (15') from any property line or from the back of the curb of an adjacent access drive. In all cases, freestanding signs shall be set back twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

      5.   Freestanding signs may be illuminated.

   B.   In lieu of a freestanding sign, business identification wall signs shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such wall sign for each business establishment; provided, however, that a maximum of two (2) such signs shall be permitted when the business establishment to which the sign refers is located on a corner lot.

      2.   The maximum size of any business identification wall sign shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the front building facade area to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.

      3.   Business identification signs may be illuminated. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

The following signs are permitted in manufacturing districts, subject to the requirements of this chapter and to the conditions specified below:

   A.   Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs shall be permitted as follows:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such sign for each industrial use; provided, however, that two (2) such signs shall be permitted when the industrial use is located on a corner lot.

      2.   Freestanding signs shall not exceed thirty five (35) square feet in area per side.

      3.   Freestanding signs shall not exceed nine feet (9') in height.

      4.   Freestanding signs shall be located with a minimum setback of fifteen feet (15') from any property line or from the back of the curb of an adjacent access drive. In all cases, freestanding signs shall be set back twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of an adjacent public street.

      5.   A freestanding sign may be illuminated.

   B.   Wall Signs: In lieu of a freestanding sign, business identification wall signs shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions:

      1.   There shall be a maximum of one such wall sign for each business establishment; provided, however, that a maximum of two (2) such signs shall be permitted when the business establishment to which the sign refers is located on a corner lot.

      2.   The maximum size of any business identification wall sign shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the front building facade area to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.

      3.   Business identification signs may be illuminated. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

Every new sign in the Village shall be subject to a general inspection; electrical inspection, if necessary; footing inspection; and any other inspection(s) deemed necessary by the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner shall authorize or conduct subsequent periodic inspections as he deems necessary for the purpose of ascertaining whether a sign requires removal or repair. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

Every sign in the Village, regardless of whether any permit is required for such sign, shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural condition at all times, including the replacement of nonfunctioning, broken or defective parts, painting, repainting, using same or like color as approved by existing permit, cleaning, and any other acts required for the maintenance of such sign. All signs and sign supports shall be kept painted, or otherwise treated, to prevent rust, rot or deterioration. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)

The dark outline around each structure shows the projected elevation of a building face or wall area upon which the sign area is based. Where permitted, a wall sign may comprise up to five percent (5%) of the building facade, provided it does not exceed an area of one hundred (100) square feet. A second wall sign may be allowed if the business is located on a corner lot or relates to a customer access drive or parking lot. Section 11-14-3, definition of "facade area", and subsection 11-14-11A3 of this chapter include standards for wall signs and should be consulted before an application for a sign permit is submitted.

Sign area is based upon the calculation of the gross surface area within the smallest single, continuous rectangle which can be formed around the extreme limits of both letters and any graphics which may be included as part of the sign. The three (3) examples presented above show how the area of a wall sign should be calculated, but are intended to serve as general guidelines. Section 11-14-3 of this chapter defines "area of sign" and should be consulted before an application for a sign permit is submitted.

Temporary window signs cannot exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total display glass area of the building facade in which such signs are displayed. These signs should be limited to the advertisement of a retail promotion or special sale or event, and should be removed immediately upon termination of the sale or event. Temporary window signs should be neatly crafted and arranged.

This graphic illustration of temporary window signage is intended only to serve as a general guideline.

Wall signs for individual tenants in a shopping center should be unified in design:

Individual letters are required.

Signs should not exceed five percent (5%) of the storefront facade (maximum allowable size is 100 square feet).

Letters should not crowd roofline, canopy (if any), or adjacent signs.

Signs should be both horizontally and vertically centered on the sign frieze.

Letter color and lightness or darkness should contrast with the background wall for readability.

Letter styling should be coordinated so that it is harmonious.

Light levels should be consistent along the facade.

These graphics are intended to serve only as general guidelines for tenant wall signage. Consult subsection 11-14-11A6 of this chapter before submitting an application for a sign permit.

Freestanding signs, thirty five (35) square feet in area, may be installed to identify restaurants and service stations, in addition to wall signage otherwise allowed by this chapter. Freestanding signs may also be permitted for offices, provided a freestanding sign is used in lieu of wall signage. Because this graphic is intended to serve only as a general guideline for signage, subsection 11-14-11B of this chapter should be consulted before submitting an application for a sign permit.

Freestanding signs are also permitted for the purpose of identifying planned developments, subdivision or retail commercial developments of three (3) acres or more in size. Because sign area varies for residential and commercial uses, subsection 11-14-9C of this chapter should be consulted before submitting an application for a sign permit. Said subsection also contains design guidelines for landscaping and lighting.

These graphics are intended to serve only as general guidelines for freestanding signage. Please refer to subsections 11-14-9C and 11-14-11B of this chapter for applicable standards before submitting an application for a sign permit.

These graphics are intended to serve only as general guidelines. Consult subsections 11-14-9C and 11-14-11B of this chapter for applicable standards before submitting an application for a sign permit. (Ord. 92-38, 6-22-1992)