Whereas there is a significant relationship between the standards used in displaying signs and public safety and the value and economic stability of adjoining property, and whereas the reasonable display of signs is necessary as a public service and necessary to the conduct of competitive commerce and industry, the regulations in this section establish minimum standards for the display of signs in direct relationship to the use of property and to the intensity of development as permitted within the zoning districts which are provided in this ordinance.

A

In this ordinance, signs are grouped according to their function into the following classifications: (also see definitions)

1

Identification signs.

2

Special signs and devices, as specified.

B

Within the above classifications, identification signs are further classified in this ordinance by the principal use of the lot on which they are located and all other signs are further classified by specified types.

C

No sign shall be permitted on a lot unless:

1

The classification of the sign is enumerated as a permitted use or a special use in the regulations of the district in which the lot is located; and

2

The sign is erected, constructed and displayed in conformance with the provisions of this section and other applicable provisions of this ordinance.

A

Only one identification sign shall be permitted on a lot, except that on a corner lot, two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted and each such sign may have an area equal to the permitted maximum gross surface area.

B

On corner lots where business signs are permitted, the maximum gross surface area of signs permitted may be applied to each street frontage.

C

Signs shall not be erected on the roof of a building.

D

Signs affixed to a building wall shall not project above the building wall.

E

Signs shall not be painted on the wall of a building or adhered to the wall of a building with glue or mastic, except those business signs normally affixed in such a manner to the windows of business establishments. Signs shall not be posted on street lights, electric traffic signals or other poles or posts.

F

On corner lots, permitted ground signs shall not be located within 25 feet of the intersection of the street rights-of-way unless located over ten feet in height so as not to obstruct the vision of motorists; and otherwise permitted projecting signs, awnings or marquees shall not project into the required front yard or side yard adjoining a street or into the street right-of-way below a height of ten feet.

G

New development signs shall be removed within nine months following the first occupancy in the development or within six months after the completion of the development, whichever is sooner.

H

Special event posters shall not be displayed for longer than 60 days prior to or 30 days after the advertised event, excluding requirements for legal-notices.

I

Where reflecting, radiating or other illumination of signs is permitted:

1

Light shall not be projected toward or onto properties located in a residence district;

2

Such illumination shall be extinguished within one hour after the close of business and 7:00 a.m.; and

3

Any such illumination in the line of vision of approaching vehicular traffic shall not be red, amber, or green in color.

J

Advertising signs (see definition XIV B 108), when authorized by the issuance of a special use permit in the M manufacturing district, shall conform to the following standards:

1

No advertising sign shall exceed 500 square feet in area nor 30 feet in height.

2

No advertising sign shall be located within 150 feet of a residence district.

3

No advertising sign shall be located within 300 feet of another advertising sign.

4

Lighting of advertising signs shall be directed away from any residence district and the lighting intensity shall not exceed 200 footlamberts at the light source nor 50 footcandles at the sign.

K

On open sales lots where the maximum gross surface area of permitted signs is specified as a ratio of building facade, the permitted sign area shall equal one-half of that specified multiplied by the width of the lot in feet.

L

Where permitted, awnings shall have a clearance of eight feet measured from the sidewalk grade.

M

Where otherwise permitted in this ordinance, marquees and canopies shall be permitted only when approved by the building inspector after finding that:

1

The marquee or canopy is structurally safe and will not impair or endanger public safety; and

2

The marquee or canopy is accessory to a use such as a hotel, theater, restaurant, transportation terminal or large office building which by the nature of its operations is likely to have a high frequency of customers, dropped-off or picked-up by private passenger vehicle or taxi, and where a "no-parking zone" to facilitate this movement will be located in front of the canopy or marquee.

O[N]

For a sign to be installed on any public right-of-way or property owned by the village, the owner of that sign is required:

1

Be either a charitable or not-for-profit organization who has a basis in the village.

2

Obtain a special use permit from the zoning board of appeals with final approval from the board of trustees. Location and size to be determined at the hearing before the zoning board of appeals.

(Ord. No. 2000-13, § 1, 8-1-2000)

Signs which are permitted in any zoning district shall be in accordance with the standards listed in the following chart.

* Intrinsic brightness shall not exceed 50 candles per square inch or 10 if visible from a residence district. Illumination level of a lot or any portion thereof in a residence district shall not exceed one-tenth footcandle.

The use of portable or temporary signs shall be permitted in the following districts or uses:

B Business or Office Use

M Manufacturing or Industrial Districts

Educational, Recreational, and Institutional Uses

Size: Each sign shall not exceed 60 square feet in gross surface area per face, not to exceed 120 square feet in maximum gross area.

Height: No sign shall exceed 12 feet measured from the ground to the top of the sign.

Anchoring: Each sign shall be properly anchored to the ground so as to prevent knock over or wind damage.

Yard clearance: Each sign shall be set back not less than five feet from the front or side yard sidewalk line. In absence of sidewalks, the sign shall be set back not less than ten feet from the curb or road shoulder line.

Illumination: When lighted, signs shall be internally illuminated on a white or yellow background. Illumination shall not exceed 30 footcandles on the sign surface. Flashing or blinking lights shall not be permitted. Electrical supply shall be governed by the village electrical code.

Content: Portable or temporary signs shall only be permitted for special events, special sales, or special occasions. The sign shall contain information concerning the special event, sale, or occasion for which the permit has been issued.

Permit: Each portable or temporary sign allowed by this section shall pay a permit fee as determined by the village Code. If such sign is electrically powered, an electrical permit fee is required in addition to the sign permit fee.

Permit: Permit shall be in effect for 30 days from date of erection as shown on application, after which the sign must be removed. No location shall be issued more than three permits per 12-month period from the issuance of the first permit. No new permit shall be issued prior to 60 days since the expiration of a previously issued sign permit. No more than two portable or temporary signs may occupy the same site at any one time. A copy of the permit shall be kept on the site at all times and made available for inspection by a village representative during normal business hours.

Form of application: Each applicant shall provide a certificate of liability insurance along with the sign owner's name, address and telephone number. The applicant shall also state the purpose of the special event, sale or occasion, the dates of the event, sale or occasion, and the expected date of erection of the sign.

Identification: Each sign shall have affixed a tag showing owner's name and phone number.

(Ord. No. 1989-07, § 1, 5-16-1989)