The regulation of signs by this article is intended to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare by:

(1)

Reducing the depreciation of property values caused by signs which are incompatible with surrounding land uses;

(2)

Creating a viable economic and business climate within the commercial and industrial areas of the village;

(3)

Enhancing and protecting the physical appearance of all areas of the village; and

(4)

Reducing the distraction, obstructions and hazards to pedestrians and auto traffic caused by the indiscriminate placement and use of signs.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-401; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984)

(a)

The regulations of this section shall govern and control the erection, enlargement, expansion, alteration, operation, maintenance, relocation and removal of all signs within the village and any sign not expressly permitted by these regulations shall be prohibited.

(b)

The regulations of this section relate to the location of signs, by function and type, within zoning districts and shall be in addition to provisions of the village building code and the village electrical code.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-402; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984)

Sign zone "A," sign zone "B" and sign zone "C" are created and accurately shown on the sign zone map which is included on the following page and made a part hereof. It is the intent of this section that all land within the village corporate limits shall be located in sign zone "A," sign zone "B" or sign zone "C" as shown on the sign zone map. If uncertainties exist with respect to the boundaries of the zones, the rules of section 54-45 shall apply.

Sign Zone Map

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-403; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005)

The following signs shall not be permitted:

(1)

Flashing signs, including, but not limited to, flickering, blinking, scrolling, laser light source, rotating lights and any illumination that changes intensity, except electronic message boards which show temperature, time, business or public service messages for no less than five second intervals.

(2)

Attention-getting devices, including, but not limited to, inflatable devices except cold air advertising balloons when used as specified in section 54-342(14), moving, rotating or undulating signs, except pennants and streamers.

(3)

Signs which are wholly dependent upon a building for support or mounted on the roof, which project more than six inches above the highest point of a building or roof to which they are attached.

(4)

Signs which are, in whole or in part, dependent upon a building for support and project more than 12 inches from such building, except canopies, awnings and marquees, unless such signs are part of an approved design concept of a development.

(5)

Signs mounted on motor vehicles, provided that signs containing the name, address or business identity of the owner or user and displayed on a motor vehicle in use are exempt from this article.

(6)

Signs which constitute a hazard to public health or safety.

(7)

Signs which obstruct ingress or egress from any fire escape, door, window, or other exit or entrance.

(8)

Signs which, by reason of size, location, content, color, or manner of lumination or illumination, obstruct the vision of motorists or interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on public streets. (See section 30-173(e) for further lighting requirements.)

(9)

Signs which make use of words such as "stop," "look," "one-way," "danger," "yield" or any similar word, phrase, symbol or light so as to interfere with or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

(10)

Non-governmental signs in a public right-of-way or attached to a traffic sign, traffic control device, utility pole, tree or other permanent or temporary fixture in the public right-of-way.

(11)

Signs displaying obscene, indecent or immoral matter.

(12)

Pole signs which are supported by one column, uprights or braces in the ground and, which are supported independent of any structure, except within sign zone "A."

(13)

A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment not exclusively related to the premise where such sign is located or to which it is affixed.

(14)

The use of neon light or similar linear lighting to accent buildings, windows, or architectural features.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-404; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 92-067, 6-23-1992; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 15-032, 5-26-2015; Ord. No. 20-009, § 3, 2-25-2020)

(a)

Sign area (display surface area). The sign area (display surface area) is the net geometric area enclosed by the display surface of the sign, including the outer extremities of all letters, characters and delineations; provided, however, display surface area shall not include the structural supports for freestanding signs. Where a sign is designed with more than one surface, the area computed shall include only the largest single display surface which is visible from any one side or position.

(b)

Sign height. The distance between grade, before any berming, at the base of or below the middle of the sign and the highest point of the sign.

(c)

Yard requirements. Except as otherwise provided, signs shall be located at least ten feet from any driveway and lot line. Furthermore, no sign shall be erected or located in a public right-of-way except as established by the authorized public entity responsible for the right-of-way.

(d)

Illumination. An illuminated sign is any sign from which artificial light emanates either by means of exposed lighting on the surface of the sign or through transparent or translucent material from a source within the sign, or a sign which reflects artificial light from a source intentionally directed upon it. Illuminated signs permitted in either the residential or business district shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Unless the use to which the sign pertains is open. Furthermore, in no event shall an illuminated sign be positioned or maintained so as to permit the beams and illumination therefrom to be directed or beamed upon any adjacent property nor to cause glare or reflection that may constitute a nuisance or traffic hazard. (See section 30-173(e) for further lighting requirements.)

(e)

Sign maintenance. The owner of a sign or the premises on which such sign is located shall be liable for maintenance of such sign, including its sources of illumination, in neat and orderly condition and in good working order and for preventing deterioration of the physical appearance or safety of such sign. Message board signs must be designed in such a manner that the message area is resistant to damage by wind and vandalism.

(f)

Electrical elements. All wiring, fittings, and materials used in the construction, connection and operation of electrically illuminated signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of the village electrical code and shall be contained in rigid conduit or enclosed in poles or raceways. No wiring may be exposed on the surface of any element of the sign.

(g)

Structural elements. The construction and structural components of all signs shall be in accordance with the standards and regulations of the village building code.

(h)

Development name. The proposed name of the development or establishment on a lot shall not duplicate or resemble the name of any existing development or establishment in the village corporate boundaries.

(i)

State permit. When and wherever a state of this state permit is required for a sign, the permit shall be a prerequisite to the construction of a sign for which the permit is required.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-405; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 92-058, 6-9-1992; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 20-009, § 3, 2-25-2020)

Nothing in this section shall be construed as exempting the following signs from the provisions of sections 54-340 and 54-341 or from any provisions of the building code or those portions of the municipal code applicable to signs. The following signs are otherwise exempt from regulations by this article:

(1)

Flags, symbols or crests of nations, states, cities or political, fraternal, religious or civic organizations unless the use thereof is for advertising or commercial purposes. One logo flag of a company or business shall be allowed, provided that it is flown along with the American flag and shall not be larger than that flag and no larger than four feet by seven feet in size.

(2)

Decorations customarily and commonly associated with a national, local or religious holiday, provided that such decorations shall not be displayed for more than 60 days.

(3)

Signs no greater than six square feet in area, nor greater than six feet in height on private property which direct automotive or pedestrian traffic. No such sign shall be located within five feet of any lot line or driveway. Such sign may include the name or logo of the establishment on the lot. In the case of a health care special use for which a special use permit has been granted, such signs which direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic may be illuminated internally up to 24 hours per day and include one sign that is up to 12 feet in height and up to 240 square feet in area and two signs that are up to ten feet in height and up to 120 square feet in area.

(4)

Bulletin boards, message boards, and similar devices no greater than 32 square feet in area and ten feet high, used solely to give information about and accessory to a public, charitable, educational, religious institution, or industrial use located on the lot.

(5)

Signs not exceeding two square feet in area bearing only the name or logo of the occupant or address of the lot.

(6)

Legal notices, identification, informational, directional, traffic or other sign erected or required by governmental authority under any law, statute or ordinance.

(7)

Signs no greater than 16 square feet in area and announcing candidates for political office or political issues.

(8)

Memorial signs or tablets containing the names of a building and the date of construction, when cut into any masonry surface so as to be part of the building or when constructed of bronze or some other non-combustible material and permanently attached to a building.

(9)

Non-illuminated window signs covering no more than 60 percent of the window area, excluding glass doors.

(10)

Except as otherwise provided in section 54-404, real estate signs not more than six square feet in area, provided that no more than one such sign shall be permitted in each yard abutting a street. Real estate signs shall be freestanding signs and set back not less than ten feet from any lot line and shall not exceed six feet in height and shall not be illuminated.

(11)

Signs attached to the underside of a canopy provided such signs are mounted at right angles to the building facade and provided a minimum clearance of eight feet above the sidewalk is maintained and that no portion of such sign is within one foot of the edge of the canopy.

(12)

Menu boards accessory to a restaurant drive-up window facility, provided such sign shall not exceed 36 square feet in area.

(13)

Signs giving instructions or business signs used only for the convenience and information of motorists using a gasoline station service island. Up to 16 square feet of such signs may be displayed at each pump service island, no one sign to exceed eight square feet in area and not higher than ten feet in height.

(14)

Signs used to identify the type of model home when used in conjunction with a developing residential subdivision. Each type of model home is allowed one sign not to exceed 16 square feet in area and ten feet in height. Such sign shall be located on the lot where the model home is located and shall be removed upon occupancy of the home for normal residential use.

(15)

Signage identifying commercial and industrial uses in residential areas pursuant to section 30-256.

(16)

"No trespassing," "beware of dog" and other similar warning signs not greater than 11 inches by 17 inches in size, provided that no more than one such sign shall be permitted in each yard abutting a street. In residential zoning districts, these signs may be attached to a fence or gate. In nonresidential zoning districts, these signs may be attached to a fence or gate or may be freestanding; however, a freestanding sign shall be set back not less than ten feet from any lot line and shall not exceed six feet in height and shall not be illuminated.

(17)

In sign zone "C" only, the following shall be exempt from the provisions of this article, provided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as exempting the following signs from the provisions of section 54-340 and section 54-341 or from any provisions of the municipal code that are applicable to signs:

a.

Signs, not to exceed 12 feet in height and 16 square feet in area, that direct pedestrians to major retailers or amenities within a planned shopping center. Such signs shall not be visible from any major arterial street and may be ground, wall or blade mounted. Such signs may be illuminated.

b.

Planned shopping center map sign, not to exceed eight feet in height and 32 square feet in area, that directs pedestrians to multiple store locations within a planned shopping center. Such signs shall not be visible from any major arterial street and may be illuminated.

c.

Parking lot identification signs, not to exceed six square feet in area, located on light poles within the parking lot of a planned shopping center, that direct automotive and pedestrian traffic to designated parking areas. The lower limit of the face of any sign shall be a minimum height of 13.5 feet and may be illuminated.

d.

Any sign, banner or flag constructed of cloth, canvas or light fabric, not to exceed ten square feet in area, located on a light pole within the retail area of a planned shopping center, which identifies a shopping district/area. The lower limit of the face of any such sign shall be a minimum height of nine feet, shall not be visible from any major arterial street, and may be illuminated.

e.

Signs, not to exceed seven feet in height and three square feet in area, that direct automobile traffic to locations that offer valet parking services. Each business offering valet services shall be limited to two such signs. Such signs may be ground or wall mounted.

f.

Signs, not to exceed three square feet in area, located on light poles within a planned shopping center, which identify the name of private drive aisles within such planned shopping center. The lower limit of the face of any such sign shall be a minimum height of nine feet, shall not be visible from any major arterial street, and may be illuminated.

g.

Signs, not to exceed five square feet in area, which identify delivery service areas. Such signs may be ground or wall mounted and may be illuminated.

h.

Signs, not to exceed eight square feet in area, that direct pedestrians to restrooms, management offices, and other amenities within a planned shopping center. The lower limit of the face of any such sign shall be a minimum height of nine feet, shall not be visible from any major arterial street, and shall be wall mounted.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-406; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 96-070, 6-25-1996; Ord. No. 00-084, 5-23-2000; Ord. No. 02-021, 3-12-2002; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

(a)

Functional types. For purposes of this article, signs shall be classified according to their function, defined as follows:

(1)

Advertising sign. A sign commonly known as a billboard, which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the lot on which the sign is located; or, a sign which directs attention to a business that is no longer conducted or to a product that is no longer sold on the lot on which the sign is located. An advertising sign shall be a freestanding sign.

(2)

Business sign. A sign which directs attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a commodity or service sold, offered or manufactured, or to an entertainment offered, on the premises where the sign is located or to which it is affixed. A business sign shall be a wall, canopy, awning, marquee, or window sign.

(3)

Identification sign. A sign giving the name and address of a residential building, business, development, industry, or other building or establishment. Such signs may be wholly or partly devoted to a readily recognized symbol. An identification sign shall be a freestanding, wall, canopy, awning, or marquee sign.

(4)

Construction sign. A sign erected on a lot on which construction is taking place, indicating the names of the architects, engineers, landscape architects, contractors, and similar artisans, and the owners, financial supporters, sponsors and similar persons or firms having a role or interest with respect to the structure or project. The sign shall be erected only so long as construction is occurring on the lot. A construction sign shall be a wall or freestanding sign.

(5)

Development sign.

a.

A sign designating the name or address of the development. The term "development," for the purpose of this article, means a building or buildings located on a lot not less than 100 feet in width at the front property line and under unified ownership or control. A development sign may be used for the identification of residential subdivisions. A development sign shall be a freestanding sign;

b.

Tenant identification sign. A sign giving the name of a tenant on a lot on which two or more tenants or businesses are located. The sign shall only indicate the name of the tenant or business establishment or a logo or symbolic representation of the type of business. Tenant identification signs are uniform in size and shape and be designed for maximum legibility; or

c.

Message board sign. A sign designed so that characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged electronically, electrically, or manually without altering the face or surface of the sign.

(6)

Real estate sign. A sign indicating the sale, rental, lease, or development of the lot, a portion of the lot, or a building on the lot on which the sign is located. A real estate sign shall be a wall or freestanding sign.

(7)

Temporary signs. Any sign, banner, pennant, streamer, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or other lightweight material without a frame. A temporary sign shall be a wall, awning, marquee or canopy sign.

(8)

Grand opening temporary sign. A portable sign or temporary sign used for the purpose of advertising a grand opening or grand re-opening of a new business. A grand opening temporary sign may be displayed only within 180 days of issuance of an occupancy certificate. A grand opening temporary sign may be a wall, marquee, canopy, awning, or freestanding sign. Promotions, anniversary sales, special sales, or going-out-of-business sales do not apply.

(9)

Cold air inflatable device. An inflatable device, without a frame, used as a portable sign for promotions, sales, special events, or going-out-of-business sales. A cold air balloon shall be ground mounted.

(b)

Structural types. For purposes of this article, signs shall be classified according to their structural type, defined as follows:

(1)

Awning, canopy or marquee sign. A sign that is mounted or painted on, or attached to, an awning, canopy or marquee that is otherwise permitted by this article. The construction materials and the manner of construction of all awnings, canopies and marquees shall be in accordance with the village building code.

(2)

Wall sign. A sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for, or forms the background surface of, the sign and which does not project more than 12 inches from such building or structure. No wall sign shall extend more than 75 percent of the width of the facade of the building to which it is attached.

(3)

Window sign. A sign which is applied or attached to or located within three feet of the interior of a window, which sign may be seen through the window from the exterior of the structure.

(4)

Portable sign. A sign, no face of which shall exceed 50 square feet, attached to or mounted upon a frame intended to be moved from place to place. Such sign may be used as a temporary sign and may or may not include moveable lettering or electrical equipment for use as illuminated signs. All illuminated portable signs shall be wired with a UL approved ground fault interrupter, and all service connections shall be approved by a village electrical inspector. No flashing lights or other moving displays shall be permitted on such sign, and all illumination shall be of an indirect or diffused nature.

(5)

Ground-mounted and monument sign. A sign that is supported on a base that is equal width and depth to the frame of the sign itself. A ground-mounted and monument sign must be constructed of materials to match the principal structure.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-407; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003)

Signs permitted in any residential district. The signs designated in this division shall be permitted on a lot in any residential district, subject to the standards set forth in this division.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-408(a); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 95-079, 5-9-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007)

One construction sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area and not to exceed ten feet in height which shall be displayed only for the duration of the project while building permits are in effect, provided that such sign is located on the premises undergoing construction. Such sign shall not be illuminated.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-408(a)(1); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 95-079, 5-9-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007)

For residential subdivisions, two development signs, one to be located on either side of the street at the main entrance to the residential development, not to exceed 60 square feet in area and not to exceed ten feet in height. Such signs may be illuminated. For uses requiring a special use permit in a residential district, one development sign not to exceed 50 square feet in area and not to exceed ten feet in height. Such sign may be illuminated.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-408(a)(2); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 95-079, 5-9-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007)

(a)

For residential uses, one temporary sign, not to exceed six square feet in area and not to exceed six feet in height. Such signs shall not be displayed for more than three days at a time nor more than twice a month. Such signs may not be illuminated.

(b)

For uses requiring a special use permit in a residential district, one temporary sign not to exceed 50 square feet in area and not to exceed six feet in height may be displayed on the lot for not more than 60 days in a calendar year. Such signs may not be illuminated.

(c)

In the R-5 single-family residential, attached district and the R-6 multiple family residential districts, one portable sign not to exceed 50 square feet in area shall be allowed on land appurtenant to a homeowners' association clubhouse.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-408(a)(3); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 95-079, 5-9-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007)

In addition to such signs permitted by section 54-342(10), one real estate sign for developments offering more than five dwelling units for sale or lease. The sign shall be a freestanding sign not to exceed 50 square feet in area and not to exceed ten feet in height and may be illuminated.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-408(a)(4); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 95-079, 5-9-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007)

One identification sign, not to exceed nine square feet in area, for each multiple-family structure. Such sign may be a wall or freestanding sign and may be illuminated. Such sign shall include only the name and address or readily recognized symbol pertaining to the development.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-408(b); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 95-079, 5-9-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007)

Signs, as provided in this division, shall be permitted on a lot in a commercial district, office district, or an industrial district, subject to the standards set forth in this division.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

One construction sign not to exceed 64 square feet in area and not to exceed 20 feet in height which shall be displayed only for the duration of the project while building permits are in effect, provided that such sign is located on the premises undergoing construction. A construction sign shall be a wall or freestanding sign.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(1); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

Each tenant or owner-occupant having a public entrance in an exterior building wall of a building on a lot shall be permitted to have identification signage or business signage for each exterior wall of that part of the building in which it is located, provided the wall contains a public entrance or is adjacent to a public street, in accordance with the following:

(1)

Except that business and identification signs are prohibited on each exterior wall which is contiguous to a residentially zoned or used lot.

(2)

The maximum area of such signs shall not exceed two square feet in area for each one lineal foot of the facade of that portion of the building of which the tenant or owner-occupant is in possession and to which the sign is attached. All business and identification signs shall be wall, window, awning, canopy or marquee signs.

(3)

Each tenant located on either end of a multitenant building not having a public entrance in an exterior building wall shall be permitted to have identification signage or business signage. The maximum area of such sign shall not exceed one square foot in area for each one lineal foot of the facade of that portion of the building of which the tenant is in possession and to which the sign is attached.

Exception: any wall which is contiguous to a residentially zoned or used lot.

(4)

In the case of a health care special use for which a special use permit has been granted, business and identification signs may be illuminated internally up to 24 hours per day and, if located on an exterior building wall, may be located anywhere on the wall (anywhere between grade level and rooftop).

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(2); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

(a)

Within sign zone A, one development sign not to exceed 155 square feet in area shall be allowed on any commercial, industrial or office lot with a total frontage less than 500 feet. On such lots having a total frontage of 500 feet or more, one development sign of 155 square feet shall be allowed for each 500 feet of frontage or fraction thereof.

(b)

Development signs located on a lot within sign zone A shall not exceed 75 feet in height. The total or any portion of the allowed area of development signs allowed on any such lot may be combined into one development sign, provided that the lower limit of the face of any sign which exceeds 155 square feet in area shall be a minimum height of 25 feet and the lower limit of the face of any sign which exceeds 310 square feet shall be a minimum height of 50 feet. The maximum area of signs located within sign zone A which are 40 feet or more in height may be increased by 100 percent.

(c)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no sign in sign zone A shall exceed 700 square feet in size.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(3); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

Within sign zone B, one development sign not to exceed 120 square feet in area shall be allowed on any commercial, industrial or office lot with a total frontage less than 500 feet, except development signs that are located within 300 feet of a residential zoned or used lot must not exceed 50 square feet in area. On such lots having a total frontage of 500 feet or more, one development sign not to exceed 155 feet of frontage or fraction thereof. Development signs on the same lot shall be a minimum of 500 feet apart. Development signs located on a lot within sign zone B shall not exceed 15 feet in height, except development signs located on a lot within 300 feet of a residential zoned or used lot must not exceed ten feet in height.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(3); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

Development signs on the same lot shall be a minimum of 500 feet apart except that the distance may be reduced to a minimum of 100 feet apart between a development sign the bottom limit of the face of which is at least 40 feet high and another allowable development sign or signs having a maximum height of 25 feet. In no case shall two development signs on one lot, having heights within 15 feet of one another, be spaced less than 500 feet apart. For purposes of determining the number of development signs allowed within either sign zone, outlots shall not be included in computing the lot frontage. For purposes of determining the separation between each additional development sign on the same lot, the frontage of any outlots shall be included in measuring the distance between such signs.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(3); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

Tenant identification signs may be displayed on the development sign but must be subordinate in design and appearance to the development sign. Tenant identification signs must not be smaller than six square feet in area and should be compatible as to size and shape, type and design.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(3)(a); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

Message board signs may be displayed on the development sign but may not occupy more than 60 percent of the development sign area. A message board sign shall be designed to be compatible in design and appearance with the development sign and shall be designed to be resistant to damage by wind and vandalism. A message board sign shall advertise businesses or events taking place on the property unless the message is for a not-for-profit community event.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(3)(b); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

On any outlot, which is a land use or parcel of record in front of a part of a shopping center, one development sign not to exceed 50 square feet in area nor exceed ten feet in height shall be allowed. In the case of health care special use for which a special use permit has been granted:

(1)

A ground-mounted development sign may be illuminated internally up to 24 hours per day and provide all or any of the following information: name of the development, name of tenants, type of health care or related businesses, building addresses, vehicular or pedestrian directions to health care facilities and related information; and

(2)

Be located at all main, emergency and service entrances.

The term "lot," as used in this section, means either a subdivided lot or an unsubdivided area of land containing a principal structure.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(3)(c); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

Except as hereinafter provided, one real estate sign not to exceed 100 square feet in area and not to exceed 15 feet in height. No more than one such sign shall be permitted in each yard adjacent to a dedicated street. Such sign shall be a freestanding or wall sign. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where there is an existing on-premises business sign or development sign, one real estate sign not to exceed six square feet in area shall be permitted, but only as a wall sign, window sign, or in the space provided for one tenant identification sign on any development sign on the premises.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(4); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

No more than one temporary sign not to exceed 100 square feet in area shall be displayed on any lot at any one time, whether or not the lot has more than one tenant or occupant. No temporary sign, including pennants and streamers, shall be displayed for more than 30 days at a time nor for more than 90 days in a calendar year. A temporary sign shall advertise business or events taking place on the property unless the temporary sign advertises a not-for-profit community event.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(5)(a); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

One portable sign not to exceed 50 square feet in area shall be allowed on any lot with a total frontage less than 500 feet. On lots having a total frontage of 500 feet or more, two portable signs shall be allowed. A portable sign shall advertise business or events taking place on the property unless the temporary sign advertises a not-for-profit community event. Such signs shall not be displayed for more than seven days at a time and there must be at least three consecutive days between the display of such signs on the same lot. Such signs shall be a freestanding sign.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(5)(b); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

One grand-opening temporary sign may be displayed on a lot and shall not be displayed for more than 30 days. A grand-opening temporary sign shall advertise business or events taking place on the property unless the temporary sign advertises a not-for-profit community event.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(5)(c); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

One inflatable device may be displayed on a lot and shall not be displayed for more than ten days at a time nor for more than 30 days in a calendar year, provided that no temporary or portable sign is also displayed on that lot. Such device may be illuminated and shall not exceed 25 feet in height and ten feet in diameter. A cold air balloon sign shall advertise business or events taking place on the property unless the temporary sign advertises a not-for-profit community event.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(5)(d); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

The following signs shall be permitted in sign zone C subject to the standards set forth in this section:

(1)

One development sign not to exceed 15 feet in height and 75 square feet in area may be located at each entrance to the planned shopping center from a major arterial street. No such sign shall be located within 400 feet of another development sign and must be a ground-mounted/monument style. Such signs may be illuminated.

(2)

One architectural monument wall not to exceed 15 feet in height may be located at each entrance to the planned shopping center from a major arterial street. No such wall shall be located 400 feet from another architectural monument wall, shall not contain any sign text area, and must be a ground-mounted/monument style. Such signs may be illuminated.

(3)

Up to seven identification signs not to exceed 16 feet in height and 15 square feet in area located within a planned shopping center that displays the name of the planned shopping center. No such signs shall be located within 400 feet of any major arterial street or development sign. Such signs must be a ground-mounted/monument style sign and may be illuminated.

(4)

Up to seven directional signs not to exceed ten feet in height and 35 square feet in area, which direct automotive traffic to major retailers or amenities within a planned shopping center. No such sign shall be located within 150 feet of any major arterial street or development sign and must be a ground-mounted or monument style sign. Such signs may be illuminated.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409A(6); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

The following commercial uses may display the following signs, subject to the standards set forth:

(1)

Gasoline stations. Each gasoline station shall be allowed to display, in addition to signs permitted by this section, one double-faced gasoline rate sign not to exceed 28 feet square feet in area. The sign shall be attached to the development sign.

(2)

Theaters. Each theater shall be allowed one development sign not to exceed 100 square feet in area nor exceed 20 feet in height. The area of the sign may be used for message board purposes.

(3)

Auto dealerships.

a.

Each auto dealership shall be allowed a second development sign only if the lot is used for both new and pre-owned auto sales or if two or more auto lines are offered for sale on the same lot. No more than two such signs shall be allowed: one identifying the sale of pre-owned vehicles, and one identifying the sale of a second auto product line. The signs shall not exceed 50 square feet in area nor exceed 15 feet in height.

b.

Notwithstanding the provisions of 54-414, each auto dealership may display pennants or streamers on the lot provided the pennants or streamers are kept in good condition.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409B; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011)

(a)

Advertising signs shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

(1)

The maximum area of the sign shall not exceed 700 square feet.

(2)

All advertising signs shall be freestanding signs.

(3)

Advertising signs may be illuminated. (See section 30-173(e) for further details.)

(4)

No advertising sign shall be located nearer than 2,000 feet to any other advertising sign.

(5)

No advertising sign may be located within 900 feet of an area zoned or used for residential purposes.

(b)

In the case of health care special use for which a special use permit has been granted, an advertising sign may:

(1)

Designate the name of the development, name of tenants, type of health care or related businesses, building addresses, vehicular directions to health care facilities and related information.

(2)

Be illuminated internally up to 24 hours per day.

(3)

Not be located nearer than 1,800 feet to any other advertising sign.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-409C; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 85-012, 2-26-1985; Ord. No. 91-118, 8-27-1991; Ord. No. 93-121, 9-14-1993; Ord. No. 95-014, 2-14-1995; Ord. No. 03-017, 2-25-2003; Ord. No. 04-044, 4-20-2004; Ord. No. 05-002, 1-4-2005; Ord. No. 05-132, 12-13-2005; Ord. No. 07-087, 8-15-2007; Ord. No. 11-029, 5-10-2011; Ord. No. 20-009, § 3, 2-25-2020)

Subject to the elimination and termination provisions hereinafter set forth, any sign lawfully existing upon the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, or any sign made nonconforming by Ordinance No. 84-045, dated September 11, 1984, amending the village sign regulations, may be continued so long as it complies with the applicable provisions of this Code.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-410(a); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 94-127, 11-29-1994)

The owner or beneficial user of any nonconforming sign shall maintain such sign in good condition and repair, provided that sign shall not be changed or altered in any manner which would increase the degree of its nonconformity; shall not be changed to another nonconforming sign; shall not be expanded; shall not be structurally altered to prolong its useful life; or shall not be moved in whole or part in any other location where it would remain nonconforming.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-410(b); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 94-127, 11-29-1994)

Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of a sign in accordance with a reasonable order of a public official who is charged with protecting the public safety and who declares such a sign to be unsafe and orders its restoration to a safe condition, provided such restoration is not otherwise in violation of the various provisions of this section prohibiting the repair or restoration of partially damaged or destroyed structures.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-410(c); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 94-127, 11-29-1994)

(a)

Immediate termination. Any sign or sign feature prohibited by section 54-340(1), (2), or (5), or section 54-413 shall be terminated within 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived, as amended, by removal of the sign or by alteration of the sign to eliminate the specified feature.

(b)

Termination by abandonment. Any nonconforming sign the use of which is discontinued for a period of 60 days, shall be presumed abandoned and shall not thereafter be reestablished. Any period of such discontinuance caused by government actions, strikes, material shortages or acts of God, and without any contributing fault by the nonconforming user shall not be considered in calculating the length of discontinuance for purposes of this section.

(c)

Termination by change of business. Any nonconforming sign advertising or relating to a business on the premises on which it is located shall be terminated upon any change in the nature, ownership or control of the business; provided, however, such termination shall not be required if there is no change in the name or manner in which the business is conducted and such change, ownership or control does not require the modification or alteration of any existing sign.

(d)

Termination by damage or destruction. Any nonconforming sign damaged or destroyed, by any means, to the extent of 35 percent of its replacement cost new shall not be restored but shall be terminated.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-410(d); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 94-127, 11-29-1994)

Except for those signs enumerated in section 54-342, no sign shall be erected, enlarged, expanded, altered or relocated unless a sign permit evidencing the compliance of such sign with the provisions of this article and other applicable provisions of this division shall have been first issued in accordance with the provisions of sections 54-942 and 54-943. Routine sign maintenance, changing of parts designed for change or changing the content of a sign in any manner which does not change the functional classification of the sign shall not, standing alone, be considered an alteration of the sign requiring the issuance of a sign permit, unless such change of parts or content relates to or is occasioned by a change in the ownership or nature of the activity to which the sign relates or which is conducted on the premises on which the sign is located.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-411(a); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 04-062, 5-18-2004; Ord. No. 09-047, 7-14-2009)

Application for a sign permit for a sign shall be filed with the zoning administrator upon forms provided by the village. Every application for sign permit for a sign shall be accompanied by the following, as needed:

(1)

A copy of plans and specifications showing the method of construction, illumination, if any, and support of such sign. Calculations showing the sign is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by other applicable laws and ordinances of the village may be required.

(2)

An accurate plan showing the location of the signs on the lot and a drawing indicating the location of the signs on any building or structure on the lot.

(3)

A sketch, drawn to scale, showing sign faces, exposed surface areas and the proposed message and design, accurately represented as to size, area, proportion and color.

(4)

The written consent of the owners or agent of the building, structure, or land on which the sign is erected.

(5)

An insurance policy and bond as required by section 54-470.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-411(b); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 04-062, 5-18-2004; Ord. No. 09-047, 7-14-2009)

All contractors are required to file with the village community development department an original bond issued by a surety company in the principal amount of ten percent of the total cost of all material and labor necessary to perform the desired task, but not less than $20,000.00.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-411(c); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 04-062, 5-18-2004; Ord. No. 09-047, 7-14-2009)

All contractors and subcontractors are required to have a liability policy providing coverage in the amount of $100,000.00 for bodily injury, $300,000.00 for each occurrence, and $25,000.00 for property damage. An application filed with the village shall be accompanied by evidence of such coverage in the form of a certificate of insurance naming the village as an additional insured under the policy.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-411(c); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 04-062, 5-18-2004; Ord. No. 09-047, 7-14-2009)

The fee to be charged for permits for the construction or erection of any sign, except those enumerated in section 54-341, shall be as provided in the village fee schedule.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-411(d); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 04-062, 5-18-2004; Ord. No. 09-047, 7-14-2009)

All rights and privileges acquired under the provisions of this division, or any amendments thereto, are mere licenses revocable at any time by the majority of the mayor and board of trustees, and all such permits shall contain this provision.

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-411(e); Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984; Ord. No. 04-062, 5-18-2004; Ord. No. 09-047, 7-14-2009)

(Code 1973, ch. 29, § 5-412; Ord. No. 84-045, 9-11-1984)