Sign regulations, including provisions to control the type, design, size, location, illumination, and maintenance thereof, are hereby established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:

   (a)    To promote and maintain attractive and high value residential districts;

   (b)    To provide for reasonable and appropriate methods and conditions for advertising goods sold or services rendered in commercial districts;

   (c)    To provide for appropriate and harmonious identification of uses and services within industrial districts;

   (d)    To protect property values;

   (e)    To promote the public health, safety and welfare by avoiding conflicts between signs and traffic control devices, avoiding traffic hazards, and reducing visual distractions and obstruction; and

   (f)    To protect and preserve the aesthetic quality and physical appearance of the Village.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01.)

   Signs shall be designed, erected, painted, repainted, posted, reposted, placed, replaced, hung, displayed, altered, reconstructed, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, only in accordance with the provisions set forth in this section. The provisions of this chapter shall not amend or in any way interfere with other rules or regulations governing traffic or public safety signs.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01.)

   A Zoning Permit issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to the provisions of Section 1145.02 shall be required prior to the erection, display, relocation, replacement, reinstallation, or alteration of any sign, including temporary signs, except as otherwise specifically exempted in Section 1169.04. In addition to the standard requirements of Sections 1145.02 regarding applications for Zoning Permits, applications for signs shall also be accompanied by detailed information regarding the design of the sign, including dimensions, materials, method of attachment or support, source of illumination, and the relationship to any building or structure to which it is or is proposed to be installed or affixed.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01.)

   No Zoning Permit shall be required for:

   (a)    Periodic repair, repainting, or maintenance which does not alter the sign including, but not limited to, the sign face, design, or structure;

   (b)    Changing the lettering, graphic, or information on a sign specifically approved as a changeable copy sign, whether automatic or manual;

   (c)    Legal notices, warnings, regulatory, informational, or directional signs erected by any public agency or utility;

   (d)    Signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, such as signs designating handicapped parking, reserved parking, visitor parking, and loading areas.

   (e)    Wall signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in area which cannot be seen from a public street or right-of-way or from adjacent properties.

   (f)    One temporary sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per lot or parcel.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01 .)

   The following provisions shall apply to all signs.

   (a)    The total area of all signs permitted on a lot in accordance with regulations set forth in the following sections shall include the area of all of the sign faces visible from a public right-of-way, including the area of signs placed upon the surface of windows or doors, but shall not include signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, or any signs which cannot be seen from a public street or right-of-way or from adjacent properties.

   (b)    The area of a sign shall be measured within a continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of such sign including all text and graphics and any device used to attract attention provided, however, that structural elements lying outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display shall not be included as sign area.

   (c)    The height of a sign shall be measured from the average finished grade within ten (10) feet of the base of the sign to the highest point or element of the sign.

   (d)    For the purposes of calculating permitted sign area, the frontage of a building shall be the number of linear feet of the facade facing the principal street or containing the main entrance, and the frontage of a lot shall be the number of linear feet that the lot abuts on the principal street.

   (e)   Signs in R-SF1 Residential - Single Family, R-SF2 Residential - Single Family and Cluster Development, R-2F, Residential-Two Family, R-MF1 Residential-Multi-Family Attached, R-MF2 Residential-Multi-Family, and Planned Unit Development Districts shall not be illuminated, except as specifically provided herein. Signs in RR Residential-Rural, BN Neighborhood Business, BOP Business-Office Professional, BD Downtown Business, BG General Business, and IL Light Industrial Districts may be illuminated. Where illuminated signs are permitted, they shall conform to the following requirements:

      (1)   All illuminated signs shall comply with the requirements of the National Electric Code.

      (2)   Electrical wiring serving any sign shall be installed underground or on or within the structure to which the sign is attached.

      (3)   Illumination shall not be of excessive brightness and shall be shielded so as to prevent direct light or glare from beingcast into any adjoining residential area or at vehicles traveling on a public right-of-way. Such lighting shall be shielded so as to prevent view of the light source from any adjoining residence or residential district and/or vehicles approaching on a public right-of-way from any direction.

      (4)   Flashing, moving or intermittent illumination shall not be permitted.

      (5)   The colors red or green, whether in direct illumination or reflection, shall not be used where such use may interfere with the sight lines of a traffic signal.

   (f)   All signs shall be located in conformance with the following criteria:

      (1)   No signs shall be attached to utility poles, street signs, or traffic control poles.

      (2)   No signs shall be located within or shall obstruct any public right-of-way, traffic control device, or street identification signs at intersections.

      (3)   No sign shall be located so as to obstruct sight distances for vehicles entering or exiting any property or traveling on a public street.

      (4)   No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner that any portion of its surface or its supports will interfere in any way with the free use of access to any fire lane, exit or standpipe, or so as to obstruct any window so that light or ventilation is reduced below minimum standards required by any applicable law or building code.

   (g)   Signs shall be permitted in each use district and regulated as to type, size and location as provided in the following sections. Unless otherwise specifically permitted herein, the following signs are prohibited in all districts:

      (1)   Pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners, or other similar devices;

      (2)   Mobile, portable, or wheeled signs;

      (3)   Signs placed on parked vehicles or trailers for the purpose of advertising a product or business located on the same or adjacent property, excepting an identification sign which is affixed to a vehicle regularly operated in the pursuance of day-to-day business or activity of an enterprise;

      (4)   Signs placed, inscribed or supported upon a roof or upon any structure which extends above the roof line of any building;

      (5)   Inflatable images;

      (6)   Signs containing flashing, moving, intermittent, or running lights or which imitate traffic control devices;

      (7)    Signs which employ any part or element which revolves, rotates, whirls, spins or otherwise makes use of motion to attract attention;

      (8)    Beacons or searchlights;

      (9)    Signs which hang less than eight and one-half (8.5) feet above a pedestrian walkway or less than fourteen (14) feet above a vehicular path.

   (h)    Any owner, part owner, tenant or lessee who suffers a sign to remain on his property shall be deemed to have knowledge of the erection and nature of the sign. All signs of any nature shall be maintained in a state of good repair. No sign shall be allowed to remain which becomes structurally unsafe, hazardous or endangers the safety of the public or property. Upon determining that a sign is structurally unsafe, hazardous or endangers the safety of the public or property, the Building Inspector or his designated agent shall order the sign to be made safe or removed. The owner of the sign, the occupant of the premises on which the sign or structure is located, or the persons or firm maintaining the same shall, upon receipt of written notice from the Building Inspector or his designated agent, forthwith in the case of immediate danger and in any case within five (5) days, secure, repair or remove said sign or structure in a manner approved by the Building Inspector. If said person or firm fails to comply with such order within five (5) days, the Building Inspector may remove the sign at the expense of the owner or lessee.

   (i)    The Building Inspector shall order the removal or modification of any sign erected without a permit or found to be in violation of these regulations. The owner of the sign, the occupant of the premises on which the sign or structure is located, or the person or firm maintaining the same shall, upon written notice of such violation from the Building Inspector or his designated agent, within five (5) days, remove or modify the sign or structure in a manner approved by the Building Inspector or his designated agent. If such sign is not removed or brought into compliance as directed in the notice of violation within five (5) days, the Building Inspector or his designated agent may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute injunction, mandamus, abatement, or any other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove such violation.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01 .)

   The following signs shall be permitted in R-R Residential-Rural Districts and shall conform to the regulations set forth in herein:

   (a)    Permanent Signs. 

      (1)    Each parcel of land which is larger than three (3) acres in area shall be permitted wall signs provided the total area of such signs shall not exceed one square foot in area for each lineal foot of the building wall or facade which-faces the principal street or contains the main entrance as determined by the Building Inspector. Wall signs shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches in front of the building wall nor extend above the top of the wall.

      (2)    Each parcel of land which is larger than three (3) acres in area shall be permitted one (1) free-standing sign which shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height. Such free-standing signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from all property boundary lines and one hundred (100) feet from any residential district zoning line. Each such sign shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for design review and approval prior to the issuance of a building or zoning permit.

      (3)    In lieu of the signage permitted in subsection (a)(2) above, parcels of more than three (3) acres in area which also have more than five hundred (500) lineal feet of frontage on a public right-of-way shall be permitted one (1) free-standing sign which shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area nor fifteen (15) feet in height plus one (1) additional such sign for each one thousand (1,000) lineal feet of public street frontage in excess of five hundred (500) lineal feet. Such freestanding signs shall be located a minimum distance of twenty-five (25) feet from all property boundary lines, a minimum distance of two hundred (200) feet from any residential zoning district line, and a minimum distance of five hundred (500) feet from any other such sign. Each such sign shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for design review and approval prior to the issuance of a building or zoning permit.

      (4)    Each parcel of land which is three (3) acres or less in area shall be permitted one sign, which may be either a wall or free-standing sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area may be permitted for each lot or parcel. If free-standing such sign shall be not exceed three (3) feet in height and shall not be located less than ten (10) feet from the right-of-way or any lot line.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01.)

   (b)    Temporary Signs. 

      (1)    One sign, which may be either a wall or free-standing sign, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted for each lot or parcel of more than three (3) acres in area. Such sign shall be displayed fbr not more than two (2) thirty (30) day periods per year. Such free-standing temporary signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height nor shall such signs be located less than ten (10) feet from the travel surface of any street or any lot line.

      (2)    Four signs, which may be either a wall or free-standing sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area shall be permitted for each lot or parcel containing three (3) acres or less. Such sign shall not be displayed for not more than two (2) thirty (30) day periods per year, shall not exceed three (3) feet in height, and shall not be located less than ten (10) feet from the travel surface of any street or any lot line.

      (3)    One temporary free-standing sign may be erected on a site during construction or reconstruction of a building for which a valid building permit has been obtained. Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height. Each such sign shall be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the travel surface of any street or any property line and shall be removed within five (5) days of issuance of an occupancy permit by the Building Inspector.

(Ord. 2002-34A. Passed 11-19-02.)

   The following signs shall be permitted in R-SF1 Residential-Single Family, R-SF2 Residential-Single Family and Cluster Development, R-2F, Residential-Two Family, R-MF1 Residential-Multi-Family Attached, R-MF2 Residential-Multi-Family, and Planned Unit Development Districts and shall conform to the regulations set forth herein:

   (a)    Permanent Signs. 

      (1)    One sign, which may be either a wall or free-standing sign, not exceeding four (4) sauare feet in area mav be permitted for each lot or parcel. If free-standing such sign shall be not exceed three (3) feet in height and shall not be located less than ten (10) feet from the right-of-way or any lot line.

      (2)    One wall sign may be permitted for multi-family buildings located within R-MF2 Residential-Multi-Family Districts. Such wall signs shall be limited to a maximum of twenty (20) square feet in area.

      (3)    A residential development containing more than twenty (20) dwelling units may be permitted one free-standing sign at each entrance to the development provided that such sign does not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in area, does not exceed six (6) feet in height, and is located at least fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way or property line. The base and foundation of each such sign shall be landscaped with plant material as approved by the Building Inspector.

      (4)    In lieu of the signage permitted in subsections (a)(1) through (3) hereof, conditionally permitted uses may be permitted such signage as may be established by the Planning Commission and specified as part of the approved Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01.)

   (b)    Temporary Signs. 

      (1)    Four (4) signs, which may be either a wall or free-standing sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area shall be permitted for each lot or parcel fo; not more than two (2) thirty (30) day periods per year. Free-standing temporary signs shall not exceed three (3) feet in height nor shall such signs be located less than ten (10) feet from the travel surface of any street or any lot line.

      (2)    One free-standing sign may be erected on a site during construction or reconstruction of a building for which a valid building permit has been obtained. Such sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height. Each such sign shall be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the travel surface of any street or any property line and shall be removed within five (5) days of issuance of an occupancy permit by the Building Inspector.

(Ord. 2002-34A. Passed 11-19-02.)

   The following signs shall be permitted in BN Neighborhood Business, BOP Business-Office Professional, BD Downtown Business, BG General Business, and IL Light Industrial Districts and shall conform with the regulations set forth herein:

   (a)    Area of Signs. The total area of all permanent signs for each use, parcel, building, or land under common ownership or control shall not exceed one square foot for each lineal foot of the building wall or facade which faces the principal street or contains the main entrance as determined by the Building Inspector. Buildings or parcels having frontage or a facade facing a second street, may increase the permitted total sign area for permanent signs as calculated herein by fifty percent (50%).

   (b)    Permanent Signs. Total permanent sign area may be allocated to any or all of the following sign types subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth herein:

      (1)    Wall signs. Wall signs shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches in front of the building wall to which they are attached nor shall more than twenty percent (20%) of the sign's total height be extended above the top of the wall.

      (2)    Projecting signs. Projecting signs shall be limited to one (1) sign for each establishment or store front and shall not exceed a maximum of eight (8) square feet in area. Any face of a projecting sign shall be not less than five (5) feet from a side lot line or party wall of another store unit. The amount of projection from the wall surface shall be as determined by the Building Inspector. Projecting signs shall not extend above the roof line of the building to which they are affixed.

      (3)    Marquee signs. Marquee signs may extend above the face or topside, but the vertical dimension of such sign, including the exposed portion of the face, shall not exceed four (4) feet.

      (4)    Free-standing signs. Each use, parcel, building, or land under common ownership or control shall be limited to one (1) free-standing sign which shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height. Parcels which have frontage on two or more streets may have a second free-standing provided that the second free-standing sign is located on a different street and does not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height. Free-standing signs shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from all property boundary lines, and shall be located a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any residential zoning district line, provided however, that signs in the DB Downtown Business District shall be located as approved by the Planning Commission. Each free-standing sign shall be so designed and constructed of such materials as to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal building located on the site as determined by the Zoning Inspector. The base and foundation of each free-standing sign shall be landscaped with plant material as approved by the Building Inspector.

      (5)    Window signs. Window signs shall not obscure more than thirty percent (30%) of the total window area.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01; Ord. 2019-44. Passed 11-20-19.)

   (c)    Temporary Signs. 

      (1)    One sign, which may be either a wall or free-standing sign, not exceeding twentv (20) souare feet in area shall be permitted for each lot for not more than two (2) thirty (30) day periods per year. Free-standing temporary signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height nor shall such signs be located less than ten (10) feet from the travel surface of any street or any side lot line.

      (2)    One temporary free-standing sign may be erected on a site during construction or reconstruction of a building for which a valid building permit has been obtained. Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height. Each such sign shall be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the travel surface of any street or any property line and shall be removed within five (5) days of issuance of an occupancy permit by the Building Inspector.

(Ord. 2002-34A. Passed 11-19-02.)

   Signs which were legally existing prior to the effective date of this chapter, but which do not conform with the provisions hereof, may be continued provided that such signs comply with the provisions of Section 1169.05(h) regarding safety, maintenance, and repair and further provided that the owner of each such non-conforming sign shall apply for and obtain a non-conforming sign permit documenting the signs non-conforming status. Normal maintenance such as painting, cleaning, or minor repairs shall be permitted on all such nonconforming signs. Relocation or replacement of a non-conforming sign or any alteration in the size, design, or structure of such sign, shall cause the sign to lose its status as legally non-conforming and said sign shall be immediately brought into compliance with this chapter. If a nonconforming sign is damaged in such a manner that the estimated expense of repairs exceeds fifty (50) percent of its replacement value, as determined by the Building Inspector, the sign shall not be permitted to remain or be repaired and must be removed. Upon failure to comply with any of the herein described requirements, the Building Inspector shall cause the removal of any nonconforming signs as provided in these regulations.

(Ord. 2001-23. Passed 6-5-01.)

   A-frame or sandwich board style signs shall be permitted in the BD Downtown Business District subject to conformance with the following regulations:

   (a)   One (1) such sign shall be permitted per ground floor business.

   (b)   An annual permit shall be required for display of an A-frame sign,

   (c)   The maximum size of an A-frame sign shall be 42" high x 26" wide x 26" deep at the base,

   (d)   A-frame signs may only be placed on the public sidewalk in front of the business establishment in areas where the width of the sidewalk is at least six (6) feet and where the placement of the sign maintains a minimum clear and unobstructed pathway on the sidewalk of four (4) feet at all times so as not to interfere with pedestrian movement. In areas where the sidewalk is less than six (6) feet in width, an A-frame sign shall only be permitted if there is sufficient room off the sidewalk to permit display of the sign without obstructing pedestrian movement.

   (e)   A-frame signs shall only be on display during business hours and shall be removed and stored indoors when the business is closed.

   (f)   Such signs shall not be anchored or attached in any manner to utility poles, sidewalks, fire hydrants, or other public streetscape elements, but such signs may be weighted to avoid movement by wind.

   (g)   A-frame signs shall not be placed so as to block access to buildings or any safety devices.

   (h)   A-frame signs shall be constructed of wood, metal, or other approved durable and weather resistant material with a finished appearance. Such signs shall not be made of cardboard, plastic, or reflective materials. Chalkboards are acceptable. A-frame signs shall not be spray painted or stenciled. No balloons or windblown devices shall be attached to A-frame signs.

   (i)   Signs shall be of quality design and shall be maintained in good condition and appearance at all times. If an A-frame sign becomes unsightly or deteriorated it must be removed.

   (j)   Failure of a business with an A-frame sign to conform to these standards at all times may result in a violation notice by the Zoning Inspector, a directive to remove the sign, and/or revocation of the annual permit.

(Ord. 2018-15. Passed 3-6-18.)