Much valuable information is conveyed by certain business signs of local retail and service establishments, to the mutual benefit of both the business establishments and the public. It is the intent of this article to encourage such signs wherever they are consistent with good taste and the public safety, but to discourage signs which distract the attention of motorists or are otherwise hazardous, or which create a carnival atmosphere inconsistent with the suburban character of the Village.

Refer to chapter 54 Planning, article III Appearance Code for additional design guideline requirements for signs.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.1; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003; Ord. No. 5221, § 2, 6-2-2009)

(a)

No sign may be painted, constructed, erected, remodeled, relocated or expanded until a sign permit is obtained in accordance with the chapter 18. No sign permit shall be issued for any sign unless the sign is accessory to a permitted use (see section 98-212) and the sign is permitted by and complies with the regulations of this article. Any sign authorized in this article, however, is allowed to contain noncommercial copy in lieu of any other copy.

(b)

The following types of signs are exempt from the permit requirement and the regulations of this article:

(1)

Flags or emblems of a government or a political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization, displayed on private property.

(2)

Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices and warnings at railroad crossings.

(3)

Memorial signs and tablets displayed on private property.

(4)

Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule or regulation, provided that the content and size of the signs do not exceed the requirements of such law, order, rule or regulation.

(5)

Small signs, not exceeding two square feet in area, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, including signs to identify restrooms, freight entrances, etc.

(c)

The following types of signs are exempt from the permit requirement, but must comply with all of the other regulations of this article:

(1)

Signs permitted by sections 98-334(1), 98-334(2)a. and (2)b., and 98-337(9)a.

(2)

Signs permitted by section 98-336.

(3)

Signs containing noncommercial copy.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.2; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003; Ord. No. 5309, § 4, 2-16-2010)

All signs painted, constructed, erected, remodeled, relocated or expanded shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

Balloons, pennants and streamers. No balloon, pennant or streamer or any other similar sign shall be permitted.

(2)

Illuminated signs. Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid casting bright light upon property located in any residential district or upon any public street or park. Any illuminated sign located on a lot adjacent to or across the street from any residential district, which sign is visible from such residential district, shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m., except that licensed businesses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor may illuminate their signs during hours of business permitted by applicable provisions of this Code. For the purposes of this article, the term "illuminated sign" shall include illuminated window signs. Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid casting bright light upon property located in any residential district or upon any public street or park.

(3)

Flashing or moving signs. No flashing sign, rotating or moving sign, animated sign or sign with moving lights or creating the illusion of movement shall be permitted. A sign whereon the current time and/or temperature is indicated by intermittent lighting shall not be deemed to be a flashing sign if the lighting changes are limited to the numerals indicating the time and/or temperature and are not more frequent than every 15 seconds. For the purposes of this article, the term "flashing, rotating, animated or moving signs" shall include flashing, rotating, animated or moving window signs. No flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated signs, signs with moving lights, or creating the illusion of movement shall be permitted.

An electronic changeable message sign shall not be considered a flashing or moving sign provided that such signs shall be regulated under the conditional use process in Sec. 98-50 (18).

(4)

Projecting signs. Two-sided blade signs shall be permitted to be mounted perpendicular to the storefront. No sign shall extend above the parapet wall of the storefront building. Blade signs shall provide a minimum clearance of four inches between the storefront and signface. Blade signs shall project a maximum of 48 inches from the storefront and shall have a maximum 44-inch width. Seven-foot, six-inch clearance shall be provided between the baseline of any sign and the sidewalk. Blade signs shall have a maximum depth of 12 inches if located at a height less than nine feet, zero inches, and a maximum depth of 18 inches if located at nine feet, zero inches or higher.

(5)

Accessways or windows. No sign shall block any required accessway or window.

(6)

Vacant property. No sign shall be located on vacant property, except a sign advertising the premises for sale or lease, and which meets the standards of section 98-334(2).

(7)

Trees or utility poles. No sign shall be attached to a tree or utility pole, whether on public or private property.

(8)

Building and electrical codes applicable. All signs must conform to the regulations and design standards of the building code as set forth in chapter 18, article III. Wiring of all electrical signs must conform to the electrical code of the Village as set forth in chapter 18, article IV.

(9)

Sign area. The term "sign area" means the gross surface area or the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of such sign and in no case passing through or between any adjacent elements thereof. Such perimeter shall not include any structural or framing elements lying outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display. For computing the area of any wall sign which consists of letters mounted or painted on a wall, the area shall be deemed to be the area of the smallest rectangular figure which can encompass all of the letters. Sign or window sign area shall be the gross surface area further defined as the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of such sign or window sign and in no case passing through or between any adjacent elements of such sign. Such perimeter shall not include any structural or framing elements lying outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display.

(10)

Traffic safety. No sign shall be maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of or be confused with any traffic control sign, signal or device, or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.

(11)

Obsolete and off-premises signs. No sign shall be permitted which advertises a business which is not being presently conducted on or adjacent to the premises on which the sign is located.

(12)

Parkway signs. No sign shall be permitted on any public street, alley or parkway or other public property, except that a sign advertising a garage sale or bazaar, not to exceed nine square feet in area, may be placed in the parkway in front of the residence for a period of time not to exceed three days. If the residence does not front on a major thoroughfare, a second sign may be placed in the parkway of the closest thoroughfare for the days of the sale.

(13)

Electronic and manual changeable copy signs. Electronic and manual changeable copy signs are subject to the following regulations:

a.

Lighting intensity. The lighting intensity of any electronic or manual changeable copy sign displays collectively shall not exceed 1,750 lumens.

b.

Signs accessory to automobile service stations.

i.

One pricing sign display shall be permitted per street frontage to depict up to four current fuel grade prices per sign face upon any ground sign otherwise permitted in accordance with section 98-337 or section 98-338.

ii.

Fuel/charge dispensers shall be permitted to include one unit price sign per fuel grade/charge option and up to two transaction signs displaying a transaction total counter and a transaction volume counter to customers at each fueling/charging position together comprised of up to 2.0 square feet per fueling/charging position but shall not include video, flashing images or effects, or other moving content other than transaction-related content.

iii.

One refueling position availability sign display per queue, each comprised of up to 6.0 square feet in area depicting information regarding availability of refueling positions to patrons in queue shall be permitted.

iv.

No outdoor video displays or similar advertising signage displays shall be permitted.

c.

Signs accessory to parking garages. One parking stall counter sign display per entrance shall be permitted to depict the available quantity of parking stalls either in aggregate or on a per-floor basis upon any wall sign or ground sign otherwise permitted in accordance with section 98-335, section 98-336, or section 98-337.

d.

Signs accessory to drive-thru banks, drugstores, pharmacies, and similar uses offering services to patrons in vehicles.

i.

One drive-thru lane indicator sign display comprised of up to 3.0 square feet in area depicting information regarding lane availability to patrons in queue shall be permitted per drive-thru lane.

ii.

One interactive teller display comprised of up to 1.5 square feet shall be permitted per drive-thru lane.

iii.

One automatic teller machine display comprised of up to 1.5 square feet shall be permitted per drive-thru lane. Such signage shall be permitted to cycle among transaction-oriented content but shall not include video, flashing images or effects, or moving content.

e.

Signs accessory to drive-thru food and beverage establishments, car washes, and similar uses displaying order menus directly to patrons in vehicles.

i.

One drive-thru menu item preview sign display comprised of up to 10.0 square feet depicting promotional information shall be permitted per drive-thru lane upon any ground sign otherwise permitted in accordance with section 98-337.

ii.

One drive-thru menu display comprised of up to 80.0 square feet depicting product menu items and corresponding pricing information shall be permitted per drive-thru lane upon any ground sign otherwise permitted in accordance with section 98-337. Content upon such signage shall be permitted to change once per meal service to correspond with changes in the availability over time of related categories of menu items but shall not include video, flashing images or effects, or moving content.

iii.

One drive-thru order confirmation sign display comprised of up to 2.5 square feet depicting customer orders for review prior to purchase shall be permitted per drive-thru lane upon any ground sign otherwise permitted in accordance with section 98-337. Such signage shall be permitted to cycle once per transaction between display of customer orders and a static image but shall not include video, flashing images or effects, or moving content.

iv.

One drive-thru price confirmation sign display comprised of up to 1.0 square foot depicting the total price per transaction shall be permitted per drive-thru lane upon any wall sign otherwise permitted in accordance with section 98-337.

f.

Signs accessory to transit stations/shelters. One sign display comprised of up to 5.0 square feet depicting transit related information shall be permitted per transit shelter but shall not include video, flashing images or effects, or moving content.

(14)

Temporary special event banners. Temporary special event banners are approved administratively and shall conform to the design guidelines as set forth by the Village. Such guidelines may be amended by the either the Glenview Development Commission - Development Adjustments or the Glenview Development Commission - New Development. Guidelines for banners accessory to churches, schools or nonprofit institutions are provided in section 98-336. Temporary special event banners are subject to the following regulations:

a.

Temporary special event banners shall be displayed for no more than 14 consecutive days.

b.

Administratively approved temporary special event banners shall be no more than 32 square feet. Banners larger than 32 square feet may request approval through the appearance review process.

c.

Shopping center owners/managers are permitted four temporary special event banners per year. Temporary special event banners are only permitted to be displayed in common areas or on monument signs four times per year after creating design guidelines for banner display and receiving approval from the either the Glenview Development Commission - Development Adjustments or the Glenview Development Commission - New Development.

d.

Tenants are permitted four banners per tenant space per year. No more than 20 percent of the allowed banners per each shopping center are permitted to be displayed at one time.

e.

Grand opening banners shall be displayed for no more than 21 consecutive days.

f.

Violations can cause revocation of approved guidelines and are subject to section 98-8 of the zoning code, violations; penalties.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.3; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003; Ord. No. 4556, §§ 2—4, 8-19-2003; Ord. No. 5009, § 7, 7-24-2007; Ord. No. 5097, § 3, 5-6-2008; Ord. No. 5068, § 2, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 5192, § 2, 2-17-2009; Ord. No. 6235, § 2, 1-3-2019; Ord. No. 6669, § 2, 5-6-2025)

Each sign accessory to residential uses, except as provided in section 98-333(12), shall be set back from the street line a distance of at least one-half of the required minimum setback specified in the district regulations, except for signs permitted under subsection (2)c. of this section, which shall fully comply with the minimum setback requirements for that district. No sign accessory to any residential use shall be permitted, except in compliance with the following regulations:

(1)

Nameplates and identification signs. Nameplates and identification signs shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:

a.

For each single-family dwelling, there shall be permitted one nameplate, not exceeding one square foot in area, indicating the name and/or address of the occupant and, where applicable, a professional status, but shall not indicate a product or business.

b.

For each multiple-family dwelling, there shall be permitted one nonilluminated identification sign, not exceeding five square feet in area, located near the main entrance to the building.

c.

In connection with the construction or remodeling of a building, there shall be permitted one nonilluminated sign, not exceeding 25 square feet in area, indicating the names of any or all of the architects, engineers and contractors engaged in the construction. On corner lots, two such signs shall be permitted, one facing each street. Any sign permitted under this subsection shall be removed by the person erecting such sign, not longer than two weeks after completion of the structure indicated.

d.

Residential subdivisions shall be permitted subdivision identification signs on private property, in accordance with the Handbook and Design Guidelines for Residential Identification Signs on Private Property, as amended, and shall be approved by the either the Glenview Development Commission - Development Adjustments or the Glenview Development Commission - New Development. No more than two signs per street frontage shall be allowed.

(2)

For sale and to rent signs. For sale and to rent signs shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:

a.

Single-family dwellings or lots for dwelling purposes. For each lot, there shall be no more than one such sign installed in each yard adjoining an existing or dedicated street. No such sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area, nor be illuminated. Each sign must be devoted solely to the sale or rental of the property being offered and must be removed immediately upon the sale or rental of the property. Each sign must be placed only upon the property offered for sale or rent and positioned in accordance with this section.

b.

Multiple-family dwellings. Where multiple-family dwelling units are offered for sale or rent by individual owners, there shall be no more than one such sign installed in each yard adjoining an existing or dedicated street, not to exceed 12 square feet in area and placed in accordance with this section. No more than one such sign per unit, installed within ten feet of the front door of such unit and not exceeding three square feet in area shall be permitted. No such sign shall be illuminated. Each such sign must be devoted solely to the sale or rental of the unit being offered and must be removed immediately upon the sale or rental of the unit.

c.

More than six dwelling units or lots for dwelling purposes offered by the same person. Where more than six dwelling units or lots for dwelling purposes are offered for sale or rent by the same person, there shall be permitted one sign facing each public street providing access to the property being offered. Each such sign shall not exceed 120 square feet in area and must be devoted solely to the sale or rental of the property being offered and must be removed immediately upon the sale or rental of the last property offered at that location.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.4; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003; Ord. No. 5420, § 3, 1-18-2011; Ord. No. 6669, § 2, 5-6-2025)

Signs accessory to parking areas are permitted, subject to the following regulations:

(1)

One sign may be erected to designate each entrance to or exit from a parking area, and each such sign shall be no more than two square feet in area. Such signs are exempt from minimum setback requirements, but shall be located at least one foot behind the lot line.

(2)

One sign designating the conditions of use shall be permitted for each parking area, and each such sign shall be limited to a maximum area of nine square feet. Such signs are exempt from minimum setback requirements, but shall be screened from adjoining property.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.5; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003; Ord. No. 5748, § 2, 12-10-2013)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 5748, § 2, adopted December 10, 2013, set out provisions noting this section of the Code shall not be applicable to automotive sales and leasing dealership uses; provided, however, that all other standards and regulations set forth in this Code relating to automotive sales and leasing uses shall remain in full force and effect.

Signs accessory to buildings devoted to religious worship, elementary and secondary schools, nonprofit institutions, or governmental agencies are permitted, subject to the following regulations unless otherwise specified in the subsequent sections of this chapter:

(1)

There shall be not more than one sign per lot, except that, on a corner lot, two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No such sign shall exceed 20 square feet in area, and shall be setback from the street line a distance at least one-half of the minimum setback specified in the district regulations.

(2)

Temporary signs, banners and displays for church, school, institutional or civic events are permitted, but must be located on property owned or controlled by the church, school, institution or civic organization and may be displayed only during a period commencing 30 days prior to the scheduled event and ending three days after the closing date of such scheduled event.

(3)

Elementary and secondary schools, public and private.

a.

Monument signs.

i.

Location and Placement.

1.

No sign shall be located within the clear sight triangle at an intersection, in accordance with the provisions of the Village's Engineering Standards Manual.

2.

There shall not be more than one sign per lot, except that, on a corner lot, two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

ii.

Landscaping/Illumination.

1.

The sign base shall be surrounded by year-round landscaping that equals or exceeds 2.0 square feet of landscaping per 1.0 square foot of sign area of the sign face with the largest sign area.

2.

Sign faces shall be constructed of an opaque surface.

iii.

Size and design.

1.

Signs shall not exceed 11.0 feet in height.

2.

Signs shall not exceed 80.0 square feet in area per side.

3.

The sign shall be constructed of similar or compatible architectural elements as the building(s).

4.

Background panels shall be opaque surfaces, incorporating harmonious fonts.

5.

The sign shall have a sign base with a minimum height of 12.0 inches.

6.

A sign shall prominently display the building address (with numerals) that are a minimum height of six inches.

7.

Sign faces shall incorporate negative space (the space around the text and graphics) to provide for a balanced design.

b.

Wall signs.

i.

Front wall signs.

1.

A building shall be permitted a primary identification wall sign. The eligible sign area is eight percent of the entire façade, which includes doors and windows. The total permitted sign area of all wall signs also includes blade signs and awnings. In addition, no individual wall sign shall exceed 125.0 square feet. Signs may be permitted on side and rear walls facing private streets or public rights-of-way where there are no primary identification signs in the same line of sight.

2.

Interior illuminated box (panel) signs with translucent acrylic faces shall not be permitted. Box signs shall only be permitted with metal or completely opaque material backgrounds. Letterforms or logo type shall be stencil cut through the surface and filled with back-up and push-thru acrylic forms with an interior diffuser (acrylic forms shall not be transparent), or backgrounds may be routed out with interior acrylic forms.

3.

Sign faces shall be surrounded by negative space (the space around a sign) to provide for a balanced design.

4.

In the instance of sign replacements, the sign surface shall be restored when the old sign is removed and the new sign (letters, logos, base, race/wireway, graphics, etc.) is attached to remove evidence of prior signage, such as nail holes, rust stains, discoloration from weathering, or shadowing of the old sign.

5.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a minimum free clearance to grade of 9.0 feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of 9.0 feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixtures described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

6.

Disconnect switches for wall signs shall not be visible, in accordance with the adopted provisions of the National Electric Code, Chapter 18.

ii.

Side wall signs. Side wall signs shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:

1.

The total area of such sign shall not exceed eight percent of the area of the side wall, including doors and windows, of the principal building, provided that the total area of such sign shall not exceed 125 square feet.

2.

The sign must be located on a side wall facing a side yard of 12.0 feet or more in width on the same lot or on a side wall facing a side street.

3.

Side wall signs which do not violate section 98-333(4) may project not more than 12.0 inches into required side yards.

4.

Sign faces shall be surrounded by negative space (the space around a sign) to provide for a balanced design.

5.

In the instance of sign replacements, the sign surface shall be restored when the old sign is removed and the new sign (letters, logos, base, race/wireway, graphics, etc.) is attached to remove evidence of prior signage, such as nail holes, rust stains, discoloration from weathering, or shadowing of the old sign.

6.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a minimum free clearance to grade of 9.0 feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of 9.0 feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixtures described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

7.

Disconnect switches for wall signs shall not be visible, in accordance with the adopted provisions of the National Electric Code, Chapter 18.

iii.

Rear wall signs. A sign shall be permitted on the rear wall of any principal building, subject to the following regulations:

1.

The maximum area of such rear wall sign shall not exceed 50 percent of the maximum area permitted for a front wall sign of the same building.

2.

Rear wall signs which do not violate section 98-333(4) may project not more than 12.0 inches into the required rear yards.

3.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a minimum free clearance to grade of 9.0 feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of 9.0 feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixture described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

4.

Rear wall signs may be illuminated by interior means of lighting of an intensity to prevent excessive glare, or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent light from being directed onto surrounding property.

iv.

Roof signs. No part of any sign shall be maintained on the roof, or in the air space over the roof, of any building or structure.

c.

Temporary signs, banners, and displays for schools are permitted, but must be located on property owned or controlled by the school and may be displayed only during a period commencing 30 days prior to the scheduled event and ending three days after the closing date of such scheduled event.

d.

Window signs. Window signs are exempt from the permit requirement, however the following regulations apply:

i.

The signage shall be monochromatic.

ii.

The signage shall include no commercial copy.

iii.

A majority of the window area shall be comprised of negative space.

iv.

Any message may not be displayed more than once within the window area per each front, side, or rear wall.

v.

The use of window framing (i.e., a continuous light source illuminating the perimeter of an individual window pane or a group of window panes) is prohibited.

vi.

Signage shall be affixed to the second (interior) surface of the window or etched into the interior window surface.

e.

Scoreboards for sports fields.

i.

Scoreboards shall be a conditional use and subject to the following regulations:

1.

The scoreboard face shall be directed toward the sports field and/or spectators.

2.

Quantity, location, height, area, and design shall be subject to review in accordance with the conditional use.

(4)

Governmental agencies.

a.

Monument signs.

i.

Location and placement.

1.

No sign shall be located within the clear sight triangle at an intersection, in accordance with the provisions of the Village's Engineering Standards Manual.

2.

There shall not be more than one sign per lot, except that, on a corner lot, two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

ii.

Landscaping/illumination.

1.

The sign base shall be surrounded by year-round landscaping that equals or exceeds 2.0 square feet of landscaping per 1.0 square foot of sign area of the sign face with the largest sign area.

2.

Sign faces shall be constructed of an opaque surface.

iii.

Size and design.

1.

Signs shall not exceed 11.0 feet in height.

2.

Signs shall not exceed 80.0 square feet in area per side.

3.

The sign shall be constructed of similar or compatible architectural elements as the building(s).

4.

Background panels shall be opaque surfaces, incorporating harmonious fonts.

5.

The sign shall have a sign base with a minimum height of 12.0 inches.

6.

A sign shall prominently display the building address (with numerals) that are a minimum height of 6.0 inches.

7.

Signs faces shall incorporate negative space (the space around the text and graphics) to provide for a balanced design.

b.

Wall signs.

i.

Front wall signs.

1.

A building shall be permitted a primary identification wall sign. The eligible sign area is eight percent of the entire façade, which includes doors and windows. The total permitted sign area of all wall signs also includes blade signs and awnings. In addition, no individual wall sign shall exceed 125.0 square feet. Signs may be permitted on side and rear walls facing private streets or public rights-of-way where there are no primary identification signs in the same line of sight.

2.

Interior illuminated box (panel) signs with translucent acrylic faces shall not be permitted. Box signs shall only be permitted with metal or completely opaque material backgrounds. Letterforms or logo type shall be stencil cut through the surface and filled with back-up and push-thru acrylic forms with an interior diffuser (acrylic forms shall not be transparent), or backgrounds may be routed out with interior acrylic forms.

3.

Signs faces shall be surrounded by negative space (the space around a sign) to provide for a balanced design.

4.

In the instance of sign replacements, the sign surface shall be restored when the old sign is removed and the new sign (letters, logos, base, race/wireway, graphics, etc.) is attached to remove evidence of prior signage, such as nail holes, rust stains, discoloration from weathering, or shadowing of the old sign.

5.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a minimum free clearance to grade of 9.0 feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of 9.0 feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixtures described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

6.

Disconnect switches for wall signs shall not be visible, in accordance with the adopted provisions of the National Electric Code, Chapter 18.

ii.

Side wall signs. Side wall signs shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:

1.

The total area of such sign shall not exceed eight percent of the area of the side wall, including doors and windows, of the principal building, provided that the total area of such sign shall not exceed 125 square feet.

2.

The sign must be located on a side wall facing a side yard of 12.0 feet or more in width on the same lot or on a side wall facing a side street.

3.

Side wall signs which do not violate section 98-333(4) may project not more than 12.0 inches into required side yards.

4.

Sign faces shall be surrounded by negative space (the space around a sign) to provide for a balanced design.

5.

In the instance of sign replacements, the sign surface shall be restored when the old sign is removed and the new sign (letters, logos, base, race/wireway, graphics, etc.) is attached to remove evidence of prior signage, such as nail holes, rust stains, discoloration from weathering, or shadowing of the old sign.

6.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a minimum free clearance to grade of 9.0 feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of 9.0 feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixtures described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

7.

Disconnect switches for wall signs shall not be visible, in accordance with the adopted provisions of the National Electric Code, Chapter 18.

iii.

Rear wall signs. A sign shall be permitted on the rear wall of any principal building, subject to the following regulations:

1.

The maximum area of such rear wall sign shall not exceed 50 percent of the maximum area permitted for a front wall sign of the same building.

2.

Rear wall signs which do not violate section 98-333(4) may project not more than 12 inches into the required rear yards.

3.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a minimum free clearance to grade of 9.0 feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of 9.0 feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixture described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

4.

Rear wall signs may be illuminated by interior means of lighting of an intensity to prevent excessive glare, or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent light from being directed onto surrounding property.

iv.

Roof signs. No part of any sign shall be maintained on the roof, or in the air space over the roof, of any building or structure.

c.

Temporary signs, banners, and displays for governmental agencies are permitted, but must be located on property owned or controlled by the governmental agency and may be displayed only during a period commencing 30 days prior to the scheduled event and ending three days after the closing date of such scheduled event.

d.

Window signs. Window signs are exempt from the permit requirement, however the following regulations apply:

i.

The signage shall be monochromatic.

ii.

The signage shall include no commercial copy.

iii.

A majority of the window area shall be comprised of negative space.

iv.

Any message may not be displayed more than once within the window area per each front, side, or rear wall.

v.

The use of window framing (i.e., a continuous light source illuminating the perimeter of an individual window pane or a group of window panes) is prohibited.

vi.

Signage shall be affixed to the second (interior) surface of the window or etched into the interior window surface.

e.

Scoreboards for sports fields.

i.

Scoreboards shall be a conditional use and subject to the following regulations:

1.

The scoreboard face shall be directed toward the sports field and/or spectators.

2.

Quantity, location, height, area, and design shall be subject to review in accordance with the conditional use.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.6; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003; Ord. No. 5580, § 2, 9-18-2012; Ord. No. 6326, § 4, 1-21-2020)

No sign accessory to any business, commercial or industrial use shall be permitted, except in compliance with the following regulations:

(1)

Front wall signs.

a.

A building shall be permitted a primary identification wall sign. The eligible sign area is eight percent of the entire facade, which includes doors and windows. The total permitted sign area of all wall signs also includes blade signs and awnings. In addition, no individual wall sign shall exceed 125 square feet. Signs may be permitted on side and rear walls facing private streets or public rights-of-way where there are no primary identification signs in the same line of sight.

b.

Where a single building is devoted to two or more uses, each use is allowed a primary identification wall sign. The maximum sign area shall be determined by the proportionate share of the front face, including doors and windows, of the principal tenant space occupied by each such use and applying such proportion to the total sign area permitted for the building wall.

c.

Interior illuminated box (panel) signs with translucent acrylic faces shall not be permitted. Box signs shall only be permitted with metal or completely opaque material backgrounds. Letterforms or logo type shall be stencil cut through the surface and filled with back-up and push-thru acrylic forms with an interior diffuser (acrylic forms shall not be transparent), or backgrounds may be routed out with interior acrylic forms.

d.

Signs shall be surrounded by negative space (the space around the sign) to provide for a balanced design on the building.

e.

In the instance of sign replacements, the surface shall be restored when the old sign is removed and the new sign (letters, logos, base, raceway, graphics, etc.) is attached to remove evidence of prior signage, such as nail holes, rust stains, discoloration from weathering, or shadowing of the old sign.

f.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a clearance of nine feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixture described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

g.

Disconnect switches for wall signs shall not be visible, in accordance with the adopted provisions of the National Electric Code, Chapter 18.

(2)

Side wall signs. Side wall signs shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:

a.

The total area of such sign shall not exceed one-tenth of the area of the side wall, including doors and windows, of the principal building, provided that the total area of such sign shall not exceed 200 square feet.

b.

The sign must be located on a side wall facing a side yard of 12 feet or more in width on the same lot or on a side wall facing a side street.

c.

Side wall signs which do not violate section 98-333(4) may project not more than 12 inches into required side yards.

d.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a clearance of nine feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixture described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

e.

Side wall signs may be gaseous tube type or may be illuminated by interior means of lighting of an intensity to prevent excessive glare, or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent light from being directed on surrounding property.

f.

Side wall signs may be increased by 25 percent of the allowable sign area permitted in subsection (2)a. of this section, except that the total area of such signs shall not exceed 200 square feet, if such signs consist only of individual, outlined alphabetic, numeric and symbolic characters without a background, except that provided by the building surface to which they are affixed. If illuminated, such illumination shall be by internal shielded illumination, shielded silhouette lighting or shielded spotlighting, but not any lighting where the light source itself is visible or exposed on the face or sides of the characters.

g.

Compliance with subsection (1)g.

(3)

Rear wall signs. A sign shall be permitted on the rear wall of any principal building, subject to the following regulations:

a.

The maximum area of such rear wall sign shall not exceed 50 percent of the maximum area permitted for a front wall sign of the same building.

b.

Rear wall signs which do not violate section 98-333(4) may project not more than 12 inches into the required rear yards.

c.

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a clearance of nine feet to the ground. If a metal sign structure or accessory fixture described in this subsection is grounded by the use of a grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors and such structure or fixture is also grounded by being bonded to a grounding electrode at the sign site, no clearance to grade shall be mandatory.

d.

Rear wall signs may be gaseous tube type or may be illuminated by interior means of lighting of an intensity to prevent excessive glare, or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent light from being directed onto surrounding property.

e.

Compliance with subsection (1)g.

(4)

Ground signs. Ground signs are subject to the following regulations:

a.

Business and commercial districts. Four grounds signs shall be permitted on any lot, except those described in subsection (4)b., subject to the following regulations:

1.

One of such four ground signs may be an identification sign, single-faced or double-faced, and shall comply with the bulk regulations of the applicable district, except that such sign may project not more than 12 inches beyond the minimum setback. The area of such identification sign shall not exceed 120 square feet on either side, provided that, on a lot with a frontage greater than 120 lineal feet, the sign area in square feet may be as great as the lineal feet of frontage, but in no event greater than 180 square feet on either side.

2.

Multi-tenant ground signs.

i.

Location/placement.

a)

No sign shall be located within the clear sight triangle at an intersection, in accordance with the Village's current standard. See Diagram 1 - Clear Sight Triangle in the appendix.

b)

Businesses shall have no more than one ground sign per public street frontage.

ii.

Landscaping/illumination.

a)

The sign base shall be surrounded by year-round landscaping that equals or exceeds two square feet of landscaping per one square foot of the side with the largest sign area.

b)

Sign faces shall be constructed of an opaque surface.

iii.

Size and design.

a)

Signs shall not exceed 11 feet in height.

b)

Signs shall not exceed 80 square feet in area per side.

c)

The sign shall be constructed of similar or compatible architectural elements as the building(s).

d)

Background panels shall be opaque surfaces, incorporating harmonious fonts.

e)

The sign shall have a sign base with a minimum one foot height.

f)

A sign shall prominently display the building address (with numerals) that are a minimum height of six inches.

g)

Signs shall incorporate negative space(the space around the text and graphics) to provide for a balanced design on the sign.

3.

All other ground signs permitted by this subsection (4), in addition to meeting the other bulk regulations of the zone district in which such signs are located, shall:

i.

In the case of a district requiring a yard abutting any adjacent public right-of-way, be located a distance from the centerline of such right-of-way not less than one-half the width of such right-of-way, plus one-half of the required depth of such yard; and

ii.

In the case of a district not requiring any such yard, be located a distance from such centerline not less the one and one-half times the minimum distance from such centerline required for a building or other structure.

4.

The area of any ground sign, other than an identification sign, shall not exceed 120 square feet on either side.

5.

No metal ground sign shall be located within eight feet vertically and four feet horizontally of electric wires or conductors in free air carrying more than 48 volts, whether or not such wires or conductors are insulated or otherwise protected.

6.

The maximum height of any ground sign shall be 19 feet.

b.

Industrial districts. For each lot, there shall be no more than one ground sign installed in each yard adjoining an existing or dedicated street, with a maximum of two ground signs permitted on any lot, subject to the following regulations:

1.

The two ground signs may be single-faced or double-faced, and shall be positioned a minimum of ten feet inside the property line and out of any easements or right-of-way, and outside the driver's corner sight triangle, which is determined by the village's traffic consultant. The area of such signs shall not exceed 120 square feet on either side. Ground signs shall be landscaped pursuant to applicable design guidelines and either Glenview Development Commission - Development Adjustments or Glenview Development Commission - New Development review and the address shall be visible on the sign.

2.

No metal ground sign shall be located within eight feet vertically and four feet horizontally of electric wires or conductors in free air carrying more than 48 volts, whether or not such wires or conductors are insulated or otherwise protected.

3.

The maximum height of the main body of any ground sign shall be six feet.

(5)

Roof signs. No part of any sign shall be maintained on the roof, or in the air space over the roof, of any building or structure.

(6)

Awnings and canopy signs.

a.

Location/placement.

1.

Awnings shall be designed to project over individual window and door openings and not project as a single continuous feature extending over architectural piers or arches.

2.

The lowest point of any awning shall be a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk or ground over which it projects.

b.

Appearance.

1.

Text and graphics shall comprise no more than 20 percent of the total exterior surface of the awning face and valance.

2.

The percentage of text and graphics on an awning shall also count toward the overall tenant space's square footage allowance for signs.

3.

Valances shall be no more than ten inches in height.

4.

Text and graphics on a valance shall be no larger than eight inches. There shall remain one inch of negative space on the top and bottom of a valance.

5.

Awning materials with reflective or shiny finishes are prohibited.

c.

Construction and maintenance.

1.

Architectural fabric, in a matte finish, suitable for outdoor use must be used and shall cover the front of the awning frame.

2.

The awning frame shall be constructed of steel or aluminum.

3.

Wind and snow load capacities, as determined by the product manufacturer or design professional, shall be provided to staff as part of the permit process and shall comply with applicable Village building codes.

4.

Awnings shall not be torn, frayed, ripped, faded, or stained, soiled or dirty. When not specifically addressed by this ordinance, provisions of the Property Maintenance Code, as amended, shall apply.

d.

Lighting.

1.

Awnings cannot contain back-lit graphics or be backlit from the interior of the awning.

2.

Awning soffits require appearance commission review.

(7)

Window signs.

a.

Window signs are exempt from the permit requirement, however the following regulations apply:

1.

The total window sign area in a tenant space shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area, for each front, side or rear wall, provided that the total area of such sign or signs shall not exceed 100 square feet per wall. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "window area" includes the nonopaque parts of any doors or other fenestrations.

2.

The allowable window sign area as defined herein may be illuminated, but shall not exceed 20 percent of the window area for each front, side or rear wall, provided that the total area of such sign or signs shall not exceed 80 square feet per wall.

3.

Any message or identification (i.e., the name of establishment or the services offered) may not be displayed more than once within the permitted total window sign area per each front, side or rear wall.

4.

The listing of an establishment's hours of operation shall be exempt from these regulations, provided that the area of such a sign is no greater than two square feet.

5.

The listing of directional information (i.e., "parking in rear" or "use other door") shall be exempt from these regulations provided that the area of such a sign is no greater than three square feet.

6.

The listing of an "Open" sign, either illuminated or nonilluminated, shall be exempt from these regulations provided that the area of such a sign is no greater than three square feet.

7.

The use of window framing (i.e., a continuous light source illuminating the perimeter of an individual window pane or a group of window panes) is prohibited.

8.

Accessible doors to a business establishment shall be limited to the following types of window signage:

i.

Business name;

ii.

Hours of operation;

iii.

Phone number;

iv.

Building or tenant address; and

v.

World Wide Web address and shall comply with the regulations stated herein.

9.

The use of fluorescent colors or materials that are specifically designed to increase their light reflective abilities in a window sign are prohibited.

10.

The use of dark, opaque background panels for interior illuminated sign faces or letter faces is required in order to reduce the glare or glow of such signs.

11.

For the purposes of this section, a consistently colored or opaque covering of an entire wall or window, that does not meet the definition of a window sign, shall be considered to be part of the wall of the building and shall be regulated as such by the Appearance Code.

12.

Amortization of nonconforming window signs.

b.

All window signs within the corporate limits of the Village shall be altered, removed or otherwise made to comply with the provisions of this section during the following time periods:

1.

Noninformational window signs. Nonilluminated or illuminated non-informational window signs, including illuminated window framing, 30 days from the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived.

2.

Nonilluminated window signs. Those window signs as defined herein that are not illuminated by an internal light source, one year from the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived.

3.

Illuminated window signs. Those window signs as defined herein that are illuminated by an internal light source, two years from the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived. Such signs that were installed after November 5, 2002, and do not comply with the aforementioned regulations shall be removed within 30 days of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived.

(8)

Commercial or industrial district nameplates. In commercial or industrial districts, nameplates indicating the name and corporate insignia of the building owner or occupant, address and/or product may be located on gates, gate posts and/or gate houses, provided that, in the case of multiple occupancy, one name shall be utilized for identification purposes.

(9)

Real estate signs. Real estate signs shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:

Location: Shall be located on private property, out of any easements or right-of-way, and outside the driver's corner vision triangle, which is determined by the Village's traffic consultant.

Quantity: Shall be limited to one sign per street frontage, with a maximum of two real estate signs per lot.

Height: Shall be limited to the maximum allowed by the zoning district in which the sign is proposed.

Appearance: Shall be subject to adopted design guidelines for real estate signs. Shall be maintained in good repair and are subject to the Village's property maintenance code, per article VII of the Municipal Code.

Size, approval and time allowed shall be determined by the following table:

(Code 1959, § 24.11.7; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003; Ord. No. 4556, § 5, 8-19-2003; Ord. No. 4924, § 2, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 5009, §§ 2—6, 8, 7-24-2007; Ord. No. 5221, § 3, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 5309, § 2, 2-16-2010; Ord. No. 5360, § 2, 6-15-2010; Ord. No. 5368, § 2, 8-3-2010; Ord. No. 5420, § 2, 1-18-2011; Ord. No. 5748, § 2, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 6669, § 2, 5-6-2025)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 5748, § 2, adopted December 10, 2013, set out provisions noting this section of the Code shall not be applicable to automotive sales and leasing dealership uses; provided, however, that all other standards and regulations set forth in this Code relating to automotive sales and leasing uses shall remain in full force and effect.

The following signs accessory to automobile service stations are permitted, in addition to the signs permitted under section 98-337:

(1)

Racks for the orderly display of cans of engine oil for convenience in dispensing such oil may be located on or at the ends of pump islands, but shall be limited to two for each island.

(2)

Two open, portable tire racks, not more than seven feet in height, including signs, and six feet in length, on casters, for the purpose of displaying new tire casings shall be permitted for each gasoline or tire service station. Such additional racks shall be permitted, but each such additional rack shall constitute one of the four ground signs permitted under section 98-337(4).

(3)

Items for sale on the premises may be openly displayed within ten feet of the principal building, provided that such display must comply with all applicable bulk regulations. Products may be displayed under pump island canopies or between pumps within the area of the pump island base.

(4)

Closed tire racks or bins may be used, but each such rack or bin will constitute one of the four ground signs permitted under section 98-337). Such bins shall be constructed entirely of metal and may be located on piers in lieu of foundations. The maximum thickness (front to back) of such closed tire racks or bins shall be five feet and the area on either side shall not be larger than would be permitted for a front wall sign located on the property. A sign may be painted on the inside and outside front door face of the closed tire rack, but shall not be painted on the sides or rear. Such racks or bins must comply with all of the bulk regulations of the district in which they are located. The minimum setback for closed tire racks or bins shall be 1½ times the minimum setback in the district in which they are located.

(5)

Portable signs, placards, pennants, streamers, flags (except the U.S. flag), revolving placards and all other signs not specifically permitted in this article are prohibited.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.8; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003)

Lawful nonconforming signs may be maintained, subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Where any nonconforming sign projects over public property, the owner shall post with the building and zoning director a bond or indemnity policy, or a certificate thereof by the surety or insurance company with a ten-day prior notice of cancellation provision, approved by the Village Manager, in the sum of $10,000.00, conditioned to indemnify the Village for any loss, cost, damage or liability of or incurred by the Village resulting from the maintenance of such sign.

(2)

Normal maintenance, such as painting, repairing without removal, cleaning, maintaining electrical wiring and appurtenances on-site and changing or repairing fasteners, guy wires or chains, shall be permitted on any lawful nonconforming sign.

(3)

All lawful nonconforming signs shall be eliminated or made to conform as provided in section 98-257.

(Code 1959, § 24.11.9; Ord. No. 4512, 4-15-2003)