The purpose of this appendix is to establish a framework for a comprehensive system of sign controls governing the display of signs which will:

A.

Promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience and welfare of the residents of Hazel Crest;

B.

Enhance the economy and the business and industry of the village by promoting the reasonable, orderly and effective display of signs thereby encouraging increased communication with the public;

C.

Restrict signs and lights which overload the public's capacity to receive information or which conflict with the safe and orderly flow of traffic in the village;

D.

Promote signs which are compatible with their surroundings, are not misleading and are expressive of the identify of the proprietors and other persons displaying signs;

E.

Help establish and/or maintain a strong, positive village image and identity to strengthen the cohesiveness of the community and contribute to the overall quality of life for the residents of Hazel Crest.

In accordance with the following, it is hereby declared that the several provisions of this appendix are separable.

A.

If any court of competent jurisdiction determines any provision of this appendix to be invalid, such determination shall not affect any other provision of this appendix, not specifically included in the courts' judgment order.

B.

If any court of competent jurisdiction determines any provision of this appendix to be invalid as applied to any particular sign, such determination shall not affect the application of such provision to any other sign not specifically included in the courts' judgment order.

For the purpose of this appendix, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein:

Advertising sign: An "advertising sign" is a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment exclusively related to the premises where such sign is located, or to which it is affixed. Any sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where such sign is located, or to which it affixed is strictly prohibited.

Awning: An "awning" is a structure made of cloth, metal or other material affixed to a building in such a manner that it may be raised or retracted to a position against the building.

Banner: A "banner" is any sign printed or displayed upon cloth or other flexible material with or without frames.

Beacon: A "beacon" is a stationary or revolving light which flashes or projects illumination, single or multi-colored, in any manner which is intended to attract or divert attention; except, however, this term is not intended to include any kind of lighting device which is required or necessary under the safety regulations described by the Federal Aviation Administration or other similar agencies.

Bulletin sign: A "bulletin sign" is any sign erected by a charitable, educational or religious institution or public body which is erected upon the same property as said institution, and is used exclusively for noncommercial announcements relating specifically to the activities of said institution.

Canopy: A "canopy" is any structure, other than an awning, made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached to a building, projecting from a building and possibly also carried by a frame supported by the ground or sidewalk.

Directional sign: A "directional sign" is a sign of a noncommercial nature which directs the reader to the location of public or educational institutions or to the location of historical structures or areas or to the location of public parks or buildings.

Directory sign: A "directory sign" is a sign which serves as common or collective classification for a group of persons or businesses operating on the same zone lot (e.g., shopping center, office complex, etc.). Such sign may name the persons or businesses included, but carry no other advertising matter.

Display surface area: The "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; that both faces of a double-faced sign as defined shall be considered in determining the display surface area.

Erect: To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix and shall also include the painting of wall signs.

Flag: A "flag" is any sign printed or displayed upon cloth or other flexible material with or without frames.

Flashing sign: A "flashing sign" is an illuminated sign on which artificial or reflected light is not maintained stationary and not constant or intensity and color at all times when in use.

Freestanding sign: A "freestanding sign" is a sign which is attached to or a part of a completely self-supporting structure. The supporting structure shall be set firmly in or below the ground surface and shall not be attached to any building or any other structure whether portable or stationary.

Garage sale sign: A "garage sale sign" is a sign which indicates the location of a temporary sale of personal items from a private residence.

Ground sign: A "ground sign" is a sign which is supported by a pole or other form of ground support which is independent of a building. A pole or other similar structure may itself be a ground sign.

Home occupation sign: A "home occupation sign" is a sign indicating the occupation or profession performed at a residence by a member of that residence.

Identification sign: An "identification sign" is a sign of an identification nature which shall be located on the premises to which such sign applies, and be exclusively related to the premises where such sign is located.

Information signs: An "information sign" is a sign of an informational nature bearing no advertising.

Illuminated, direct: A "direct illuminated" sign is an illumination which is so arranged that the light is directed into the eyes of the viewer from the light source.

Illuminated, indirect: An "indirect illuminated" sign is an illumination so arranged that the light is reflected from the sign to the eyes of the viewer.

Illuminated sign: An "illuminated sign" is any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outline illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as a part of the sign proper.

Illuminated, spot light: "Spot light illumination" shall mean illumination which comes from lamps, lenses or devices designed to focus or concentrate the light rays on the source.

Lease: A "lease" is an agreement by which a property owner conveys, usually for a specified rent, to other persons, permission to erect and maintain an advertising sign upon his/her property.

Lot: A "lot" is a parcel of land under one (1) ownership whether described by metes and bounds or as a platted lot.

Mall: A "mall" is any concentration of retail stores and/or service establishments which share customer parking areas and area located within an enclosure having public walkways whereby a customer in one (1) store or establishment may walk to another store or establishment without leaving the enclosure.

Mansard roof: A "mansard roof" is a double-sloped pitched roof rising steeply from the eaves, and having a summit of flatter slope on both sides of the ridge.

Marquee: A "marquee" is a permanent roof-like structure extending from part of the wall of a building but not supported by the ground and constructed of durable material such as metal or glass.

Memorial sign: A "memorial sign" is a sign, tablet or plaque memorializing a person, event, structure or site.

Municipal sign: A "municipal sign" is a sign erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any municipal functions or required by law, ordinance or other governmental regulation.

Nameplate: A "nameplate" is a sign indicating the name, address or the profession of the person or persons occupying the lot or a part of the building.

Nonconforming sign: A "nonconforming sign" is a sign existing at the effective date of the adoption of this appendix which could not be built under the terms of this appendix.

Off-site sign: An "off-site sign" is a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold, offered or existing elsewhere than upon the same lot where such sign is displayed. The term off-site shall include an outdoor advertising sign (billboard) on which space is leased or rented by the owner thereof to others for the purpose of conveying a commercial or noncommercial message.

On-site sign: An "on-site sign" is a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold, offered or existing on the same lot where such sign is displayed; provided, an on-site sign may also display a noncommercial message.

Permanent residential development signs: A "permanent residential development sign" is an identification sign used to indicate the entrance to a subdivision or unified residential area.

Person: "Person" shall mean and include any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.

Pole sign: A "pole sign" is a freestanding sign which is supported by a pole or poles and designed so as to permit pedestrian or vehicular traffic thereunder.

Political sign: A "political sign" is a sign advocating action on a public issue or recommending a candidate for public office.

Portable swinger sign and "A" frame or sandwich: A "portable swinger sign and an "A" frame or sandwich" sign is an advertising device which is ordinarily in the shape of an "A" or some variation thereof, located on the ground, easily moveable, not permanently attached thereto and which is usually two-sided.

Portable temporary attraction sign board: A "portable temporary attraction sign board" is a single or double surface painted or poster panel type sign or some variation thereof, which is temporary in nature, usually mounted on wheels, easily movable and not permanently attached thereto.

Projecting sign: A "projecting sign" is any sign that shall be affixed at an angle or perpendicular to the wall of any building in such a manner to read perpendicular or at an angle to the wall on which it is mounted.

Real estate sign: A "real estate sign" is a temporary sign placed upon property for the purpose of advertising to the public and sale or lease of said property.

Roof sign: A "roof sign" is any sign wholly erected, constructed or maintained on the roof structure of parapet of any building.

Sign: The term "sign" shall mean and include every device, frame, letter, figure, character, mark, plane, point, design, picture, stroke, stripe, trademark, reading matter and supporting structure, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention or convey information when the same is placed out-of-doors in view of the general public. In addition, any of the above which is not placed out-of-doors shall be considered a sign within the meaning of this appendix, when placed near the inside surface of a window in such a way as to be in view of the general public and used or intended to be used to attract or convey information to motorists. For the purpose of determining number of signs, a sign shall be considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements organized, related and composed to form a unit. Where a sign is a double-faced sign, both faces together will constitute one (1) sign. Where matter is displayed in a random matter, without organized relationship to elements or where there is a reasonable doubt as to the relationships of elements, each element shall be considered to be a single sign.

Shopping center: "Shopping center" is two (2) or more retail stores and/or service establishments or one (1) retail store and one (1) service establishment, sharing customer parking areas, regardless of whether said stores and/or establishments occupy separate structures or are under separate ownership.

Wall sign: A "wall sign" is any sign that shall be affixed parallel to the wall or printed on the wall of any building in such a manner as to read parallel to the wall on which it is mounted; provided, however, said wall sign shall not project above the top of the wall or beyond the end of a building. For the purposes of this appendix, any sign display that is affixed flat against the sloping surface of a mansard roof shall be considered a wall sign. Any sign that is affixed to the face of a building marquee, building awning or a building canopy shall be considered a wall sign.

Wall sign: A "wall sign" is any sign composed of two (2) or more banners, flags, or other objects, mounted serially and fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind or breeze.

Window sign: A "window sign" is a sign attached to, placed upon, or printed on the interior of a window or door of a building which is intended for viewing from the exterior of such building.

A.

Conflicting codes and ordinances. All signs established in the Village of Hazel Crest shall be in compliance with the provisions set in this appendix. If any provision or requirement of this appendix is found to be in conflict with any other provision or requirement of this appendix or any other applicable governmental law, ordinance resolution, rule, or other governmental law of any kind, the regulation which establishes the more restrictive rule or higher standard shall govern.

B.

Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this appendix shall be held to be the minimum requirements necessary for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience and welfare.

C.

Abandoned signs. Except as otherwise provided in this appendix, any sign that is located on property which becomes vacant and is unoccupied for a period of one (1) month or more or any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management of such business shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of three (3) months.

D.

Removal of certain signs. In the event a business ceases operation and/or conforms to the criteria established in subsection C., the sign owner or lessee, or the property owner, shall immediately remove any sign identifying or advertising said business or any product sold thereby; provided, however, this requirement shall not apply where under the provisions of this appendix an existing conforming sign may be altered to advertise a new business or product sold thereby, and there is evidence that a new business will be in operation on the premises within ninety (90) days. Upon failure of the sign owner or lessee, or property owner to comply with this section, the building official shall issue a written notice to the sign owner and any lessee and to the property owner, which shall state that upon receipt of such notice, said sign shall be removed within ten (10) days. If the sign owner or lessee, or property owner fails to comply with such written notice to remove sign. the building official hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incidental to such removal shall be charged to the owner of the property upon which the sign is located and shall constitute a lien on the property. For the purpose of this section, the word "remove" shall mean:

1.

The sign face, along with posts, columns, or supports of "freestanding" or "ground" signs shall be taken down and removed from the property.

2.

The sign face and supporting structures of "projecting" or "wall" signs shall be taken down and removed from the property.

E.

Removed signs to be stored. In the event the village causes removal of a sign, the village will hold said sign for not less than ten (10) days, during which it may be recovered by the owner upon paying the village for costs of removal and storage. If such signs are not claimed and the removal and storage costs not paid within the ten-day period, the village is hereby authorized to dispose of them. Payment of removal and storage costs will remain the responsibility of the property owner.

F.

Signs not to constitute traffic hazard. No sign or other advertising structure as regulated by this appendix shall be erected or continued to be displayed at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or any location where by reason of the position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device or which makes use of the words, "DANGER", "STOP" or "LOOK" or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.

G.

Placing signs on public or private property.

1.

Placing signs on public property. No signs other than those placed by agencies of government shall be erected on any public property; provided, directional signs may be erected upon city street name signposts, or upon traffic signposts under the following conditions:

a.

The signs direct the reader to the location of a public facility attended principally by out-of-town patrons, to a facility operated by a nonprofit entity or to a facility relating to the public health, safety, or welfare or to scenic or historic trails or districts;

b.

The signs are fabricated, erected and maintained by the entity requesting the erection of such signs and are subject to design approval by the village;

c.

The entire cost of the signs is borne by the entity or taxing body requesting the signs;

d.

The signs are installed at locations where they would not constitute a traffic hazard;

e.

The signs conform to the manual or uniform traffic control devices;

f.

The maximum number of directional signs permitted under this section shall be four (4) for each entity or taxing body; provided, the limitation provided hereby shall not apply to signs directing the reader to scenic or historic trails or districts.

2.

Placing signs on private property. No signs shall be placed on any private property without prior consent of the owner thereof.

H.

Sign illumination. The illumination of a sign permitted by this appendix shall be from a steady, nonflashing source of artificial light, not to exceed seventy-five-foot candles when measured with a standard light meter held perpendicular to the sign face at a distance equal to the narrowest dimension of the sign. Illuminated signs or the source of light for such signs shall be designed, located, shielded and directed so as to prevent the casting of glare or direct light upon adjacent publicly dedicated roadways and surrounding properties.

I.

Illumination of buildings, structures, and areas. The use of unshielded lighting, including incandescent light bulbs hung or strung on poles, wires or any other type of support, to illuminate buildings, structures, outdoor sales areas or outdoor storage areas is prohibited except:

1.

During the month of December;

2.

In areas in which carnivals, fairs or other similar activities are held; provided this temporary lighting is removed after no more than ten (10) consecutive days.

3.

On a temporary basis as otherwise determined by the village.

A building or other structure may be illuminated, but all lighting used for this purpose must be designed, located, shielded, and directed in such a manner that the light source is fixed and not directly visible from any adjacent publicly dedicated roadway or surrounding properties.

J.

Landscape requirements. For freestanding business identification, directional signs, and ground signs, the following provisions are required:

1.

A landscape strip at least five (5) feet in width and the same length as the greatest dimension of the sign shall be provided. The sign shall not extend beyond the landscaped area. Curbing or other types of vehicular barriers acceptable to the building official shall be placed around the landscaped strip for protection and comply with the overall landscape plan.

K.

Special event displays. Wind signs may be erected on the premises of an establishment having a grand opening or special event, provided that such signs shall be displayed for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days within any six-month period. Enforcement shall be tied to date of issuance of permit.

L.

Sign limitations.

1.

The area of a sign shall be determined by the smallest circle, triangle or rectangle that can be used to enclose the display surface area. Where a sign is so designated as to permit advertising copy on each side, back-to-back, both faces shall be counted in determining area.

2.

The gross surface area in square feet of permitted signs on a lot shall not exceed the lineal feet of the frontage of the lot and each side of a lot which abuts upon a street shall be considered as a separate frontage. The gross surface area of all signs located on each side of a lot, dwelling or street shall not exceed the lineal feet in the separate frontage.

3.

Any sign located within three (3) feet of a driveway, or parking area or within fifty (50) feet of the intersection of two (2) or more streets shall have the lowest elevation of at least twelve (12) feet above the curb level.

4.

It shall be unlawful to erect any ground or freestanding sign whose total height is greater than twenty (20) feet above the level of the street upon which the sign faces or above the adjoining ground level, if such ground level is above street level; freestanding signs shall not exceed a gross surface area of fifty (50) square feet for each exposed face nor exceed an aggregate gross surface area of one hundred (100) square feet. Such signs shall also carry a minimum set back requirement of no less than three (3) feet from any adjacent right-of-way; provided that the allowable height may be increased one (1) foot for each one (1) foot the sign is set-back from street right-of-way beyond three (3) feet. There shall be only one (1) freestanding sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two (2) signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted, provided that such signs are located at a distance apart of no less than two hundred (200) feet.

5.

No wall sign shall extend above the height of the building, or more than twenty-four (24) inches into any public right-of-way, and any sign extending more than six (6) inches from the wall of a building shall be located at a height of not less than ten (10) feet above grade. No wall sign shall cover wholly or partially any wall opening, nor project beyond the ends or top of the wall to which it is attached and any one (1) wall sign shall not exceed an area of five hundred (500) square feet or twenty (20) per cent of the wall to which it is applied, whichever is smaller.

6.

Ground signs shall have an open space not less than two (2) feet between the base line of said sign and ground level. This open space may be filled in with a platform or decorative lattice work which does not close off more than one-half (½) of any square foot of such open space. There shall be only one (1) ground sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two (2) signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted. No ground sign shall be nearer than six (6) feet to any other sign, building or structure. The gross surface area of any ground sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet for each exposed face nor exceed an aggregate gross surface area of two hundred (200) square feet.

7.

Signs attached to or hung from a marquee shall be completely within the borderline of the marquee outer edge and shall be in no instance lower than ten (10) feet above the sidewalk or public thoroughfare.

8.

No advertising shall be placed on any awning or canopy, except that the name of the owner and the business, industry or pursuit conducted within the premises may be painted or otherwise permanently placed in a space not exceeding sixteen (16) inches in height on the front and side portions thereof.

9.

No sign or other advertising device shall display any obscene, indecent or immoral materials, words or emblems, as determined by the building official.

A.

Construction. All signs constructed, erected, modified or altered shall comply with the provisions of this article and the requirements of chapter 6 of the Village Municipal Code.

B.

Permit required. No sign shall be constructed, erected, modified or altered without the issuance of a sign permit in accordance with chapter 6 of the Village Municipal Code. Permit and inspections fees will be established therein.

C.

Permit exceptions. The following operations shall not require issuance of a permit for existing conforming signs:

1.

Changing of the advertising copy or message on an existing changeable copy sign or a similar approved sign whether illuminated or nonilluminated.

2.

Painting, repainting, cleaning or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign not involving structural changes or replacement of the face will be included as an exempt operation, provided that it is due to a change caused by breakage and/or deterioration of the face, but nor for the substitution of a new or different advertisement.

A.

Sign identification. Every sign or other advertising structure hereafter registered shall show in a conspicuous place thereon which is visible to the inspector and is readable by the inspector from the ground the following: the permit number, the date of erection, the permit expiration date, and the voltage of any electrical apparatus used in connection with the sign.

B.

Sign and premises maintenance. All signs and the premises surrounding the same shall be maintained by the owner thereof in a clean, sanitary, and inoffensive condition and free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds. If the building official shall find that any sign or other advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or insecure, abandoned or maintained in a dilapidated condition or has been constructed, erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this chapter, written notice shall be presented to the property owner instructing him to remove or alter the sign or advertising structure so as to comply with the standards herein set forth within a reasonable time set forth in such notice.

The following signs are permitted in any zoning district subject to all provisions of this appendix:

A.

Bulletin boards not over twelve (12) square feet in area for public or religious institutions when the same are located on the premises of said institution.

B.

Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor when placed upon work under initial construction and not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in residential, business or manufacturing districts, to be removed upon completion of project. Each project is limited to one (1) sign, except that on a corner lot two (2) signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted.

C.

Memorial signs or names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other similar material.

D.

Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger and such temporary, emergency or nonadvertising signs as may be recommended by the planning and zoning commission and approved by the village board.

E.

Political signs, provided:

1.

Signs shall be no more than six (6) square feet in area;

2.

Reserved.

F.

The flag, pennant or insignia of any nation, state, or city or charitable organization.

G.

Street numbers are exempt from this appendix.

H.

Permanent residential development signs at major entrances designed to identify a residential subdivision or planned unit development and containing no commercial advertising, constructed or material which is the same or of a more permanent nature than the material used in the development as recommended by the zoning board and as approved by the village board.

I.

Each public recreation or community facility use shall be permitted one (1) identification sign located on the premises of said facility. Such sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet.

J.

Multiple-family residences and residential projects of all types may display identification signs indicating nothing other than the name and/or address of the premises and/or the name of the management. Such sign shall not exceed nine (9) square feet in area. Only one (1) sign per street frontage shall be permitted.

K.

Holiday decorations and interior building signs located away from windows and not affecting views from the outside.

(Ord. No. 15-2010, § 1, 11-8-10)

It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain the following signs:

A.

Any sign which is not included under the types of signs permitted in district regulations.

B.

Any sign which advertises or publicizes an activity not conducted on the premises upon which such sign is maintained.

C.

Any mobile or portable trailer sign.

D.

Any sign painted or pasted on the exterior surface of a building or structure.

E.

Any sign which has moving parts or creates the illusion of movement in any manner, including flashing lights, other than time and temperature.

F.

Any sign which overhangs public property by more than twenty-four (24) inches.

G.

Any roof sign.

H.

Any sign which is painted, pasted or otherwise affixed to any tree, rock, utility pole, hydrant, bridge, sidewalk, curb or street, bus shelter, bench or trash receptacle.

I.

Any sign which contains moveable letters, except those as permitted on a changeable copy or other similar approved sign.

J.

Any street clocks, except those indicating time and temperature.

K.

Any abandoned sign.

L.

No inflatable devices or signs are permitted in any district.

M.

Signs on public property without prior approval.

N.

Signs on parked vehicles where the sign is the primary use of the vehicle.

Temporary signs may be established in all districts provided they conform to all provisions maintained in this appendix and chapter 6 of the Village Municipal Code and the following:

A.

The establishment wishing to display such sign shall contact the building official for a temporary permit application which will provide the village with the exact area, size, structure, design, location and time period proposed for the sign.

B.

Upon receipt of a properly completed permit application, and its accordance with chapter 6 of the Village Municipal Code, temporary sign requests shall be reviewed by the village on an individual basis who shall also hold final approval for such sign.

C.

Temporary signs in the form of "for sale" or "for rent" signs may be established only in accordance with section 14.11 of this appendix.

D.

All temporary signs shall be limited to a time period of no more than fourteen (14) days except where noted, excluding temporary construction signs. After completion of this time period, any temporary signs remaining will be considered abandoned and be subject to removal procedures as indicated in subsections 14.4D. and E. of this appendix. Temporary construction signs shall be permitted in accordance with regulations set in subsection 14.6B. of this appendix.

E.

Garage sale signs shall be no larger than three (3) square feet. Such signs may remain for four (4) days on private property where sale is being conducted and must be removed upon close of the event.

F.

Search lights and beacons are permitted in commercial and industrial districts in conjunction with grand openings or special events, not to exceed five (5) consecutive days, and may only occur four (4) times a year, for any specific area. Area refers to entire shopping centers, not individual stores; therefore two (2) stores sponsoring search lights or beacons shall would equate to two (2) of the four (4) occurrences in one (1) year. Search lights must be attended during operation.

Any signs lawfully existing prior to the enactment of this appendix, but which could not be erected in accordance with the provisions of this appendix shall be deemed to be a nonconforming sign and may continue in accordance with the following conditions:

A.

The sign must be properly maintained in a safe condition. No nonconforming sign shall have any changes made in the words or symbols used or the message displayed on the sign unless the sign is specifically designed for changeable copy. Any other changes made will be to bring the nonconforming sign into conformance with the provisions established in this appendix.

B.

No nonconforming sign shall be allowed to remain after the activity, business or use to which it relates has been discontinued.

C.

If a nonconforming sign is damaged in such a manner that the estimated expense of repairs exceeds fifty (50) per cent of its replacement value, the sign shall not be allowed to remain and must be removed.

D.

Legal, nonconforming signs shall be removed or modified to conform with this appendix within three (3) years from the effective date of this appendix or the building official shall cause the removal of said signs and assess the owners and/or lessees of such signs the costs of removal and storage.

E.

Illegal, nonconforming signs shall be removed forthwith by the owner or lessee or the building official shall cause the removal of said signs and assess the owners and/or lessees of such signs and cost of removal and storage.

For all residential uses, only the following signs are hereby permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or special use:

A.

Nameplates are permitted subject to the following regulations:

1.

R-1 and R-2 districts: A nameplate shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square inches in area and shall indicate only the name or name and address of the occupant. There shall be not more than one (1) such nameplate for each dwelling, provided that it is affixed to the dwelling flat against the door or on the wall adjacent thereto, or may be located elsewhere on an accessory building or structure or piece of land within the boundaries of the lot. A nameplate may be illuminated from the rear with a light source not to exceed twenty-five (25) watts. The light source must be completely enclosed by the structure of the nameplate, depth not to exceed five (5) inches.

2.

R-3 district: Only a nameplate as described above shall be permitted for a single-family or two-family dwelling. For a multiple-family dwelling, a nameplate may not exceed nine (9) square feet in area, provided it indicates only the name or name and address of the building. Such a nameplate may be affixed flat against the building, but not located higher than one (1) story, or twenty (20) feet above curb level, whichever is lower. Such a nameplate may also be in the form of a ground sign, provided it is not nearer to the street line than one-half (½) the depth of the required front yard and does not exceed four (4) feet in height.

B.

Unilluminated "for sale," "for rent" and "garage sale" signs are permitted subject to the following:

1.

All residence districts: There shall not be more than one (1) sign per lot. No sign shall exceed six (6) square feet in area nor be closer than eight (8) feet to any side and rear lot line or more than ten (10) feet from the front foundation wall or front building line. Real estate signs shall be erected parallel to the front side of any building or front lot line. Such a sign, when affixed flat against the building, shall not project higher than one (1) story or twenty (20) feet above curb level, which is lower. Such sign in the form of a ground sign shall not project higher than three (3) feet above ground grade.

2.

Garage sale signs shall be no larger than three (3) square feet. Such signs may remain for four (4) days on private property where sale is being conducted, with permission, and must be removed upon close of the event.

C.

Unilluminated, nonflashing church bulletin signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:

1.

All residence districts: There shall be not more than one (1) sign per lot, except on a corner lot two (2) signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted, provided that such signs shall be located on the same lot as the principal church use. No sign shall be within twenty (20) feet of the intersection of street right-of-way lines, exceed six (6) square feet in area and be closer than eight (8) feet to any side and rear lot line, nor closer to the front lot line than one-half (½) the depth of the required front yard. Such a sign, when affixed against the building, shall not project higher than one (1) story, or twenty (20) feet above curb level, whichever is lower. Such sign in the form of a ground sign shall not project higher than eight (8) feet above ground grade.

D.

Unilluminated home occupation signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:

1.

All residence districts: Home occupation signs are permitted in conjunction with a permitted home occupation. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) square feet and shall include the name and occupation or the name and address and occupation of the person(s) and activity(s) performed therein.

The following sign regulations have been established with respect to shopping centers, as described in section 14.3 of this article.

A.

Sign required. Each tenant shall erect an illuminated sign on the canopy fascia in front of its premises to identify the tenant doing business on the premises.

B.

Permit and approval. All signs shall be approved in writing by the department of fire, rescue and inspectional services before fabrication. The tenant shall cause its sign company to submit a permit application and detailed drawings to the department of fire, rescue and inspectional services. No sign shall be erected except in accordance with the drawing bearing the village's final approval.

C.

Content limitation. Signs shall not be used for advertising other than that which is implicit in "identifying the tenant". No "brand names" shall be used except when a brand name coincides with the name of the tenant's store. Subject to the discretionary written approval of the village planning and zoning director, advertising symbols or logotypes may be used in the identification of the name of the tenant's store.

D.

Width. The horizontal centerline of the proposed single or two-line sign shall be located at the midpoint distance between the top and bottom of the fascia. Maximum sign frontage shall be sixty (60) per cent of leased frontage with sign centered on that leased frontage. The primary fascia height, meaning that which is dominant for the length of the existing shopping centers are:

1.

Grenoble Shopping Center on 183rd (six-foot fascia on main tenant area);

2.

Fountainbleau, the farthest west center on 183rd (five-foot-zero inch fascia);

3.

French Village at Kedzie and 183rd (six-foot-ten inch fascia);

4.

Hazel Crest Center, southeast corner of 175th and Kedzie (six-foot-nine inch fascia);

5.

Crossings located, northeast corner of Kedzie and 175th (five-foot fascia);

6.

West side of Kedzie and 174th (five-foot-four inches);

7.

Higgins Plaza at 17000 block of Dixie Highway (five-foot fascia); and

8.

Crossroads Pointe on 171 ^st Dixie Highway (five-foot-zero [inch] for larger units; four-foot-zero [inch] for smaller units).

E.

Height. Maximum height of lettering for the existing shopping centers shall not exceed sixty (60) per cent of the listed height. Any fascia larger than the stated height requires the recommendation by the planning and zoning commission, and approval by the village board of trustees. Minimum height of individual letters shall not be less than one (1) foot, zero (0) inches. No more than two (2) lines vertically shall be employed. Should the two-line style be utilized, all lettering styles shall be the same. All letters must be the same color within each tenant's sign. Tenant may use upper and lowercase letters.

F.

Mounting. Signs shall be surface-mounted with individual, translucent, plastic-faced, illuminated letters. Sides of letters are to be opaque. There shall be no neon or fluorescent tubes or incandescent bulbs exposed to view. Flashing signs employing exposed raceways will not be permitted.

G.

Projection. The projection of sign letters from the fascia surface to the outside face of the letter shall not exceed seven (7) inches.

H.

Illumination. Each sign or individual letter shall be illuminated and powered only by remote transformers located behind the building fascia panel. The tenant's electrical work shall include a power wiring, final hook-up and a seven-day timing device to control the fascia signage so that hours of illumination can be determined in accordance with the overall shopping center's policy.

I.

Sign removal. Upon vacating its premises, each tenant is responsible for removing its sign or sign letters and repairing the building fascia to its condition prior to that tenant's sign installation. The shopping center owner incurs this responsibility when removal or repair is not performed by the tenant.

J.

Door signs.

1.

Door sign content shall be limited to the business name only.

2.

Door signs shall be composed of one (1) uniform height, color, and font, as established by the shopping center owner.

3.

Door signs shall be in uppercase in one (1) style as established by the shopping center owner.

4.

Door lettering shall consist of a maximum of two (2) horizontal lines.

K.

Miscellaneous.

1.

Window signs of paper or similar materials shall be allowed, provided that such signs are to be used to notify the public of special sales or current prices and further provided that such signs do not take up more than fifty (50) per cent of the total window area.

2.

Under-canopy signs will be permitted not to exceed six (6) to eight (8) inches in height, with uniformity of height, font and color established by the property owner.

3.

The shopping center owner shall establish a store-hour display format for use by all tenants.

4.

In a unified shopping center, in single ownership or control, one (1) additional sign may be erected. The sign shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area, nor display more than the name and location of the shopping center; such sign shall be set back at least one-half (½) the required yard depth distance from each abutting street and its bottom edge shall be at least eight (8) feet above the level of the ground, and its overall height shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet above the curb level.

For all commercial uses, only the following signs are hereby permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or special use and are in compliance with the provisions set forth elsewhere in this and other ordinances of the Village of Hazel Crest.

A.

B-1—Local business district.

1.

All signs permitted in the residential districts.

2.

Wall signs as regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.5 of this appendix.

3.

Ground signs as regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.6 of this appendix.

4.

Freestanding signs as regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.4 of this appendix.

5.

In a unified shopping center in single ownership or control one (1) additional sign may be erected for it; the sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet in area, nor display more than the name and location of the shopping center; such sign shall be set back at least one-half (½) the required yard depth distance from each abutting street and its bottom edge shall be at least eight (8) feet above the level of the ground; its overall height shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet above the curb level.

6.

Marquees and/or awnings are permitted provided they shall have headroom of not less than ten (10) feet.

7.

Signs shall be affixed flat against building walls and not project therefrom more than twenty-four (24) inches.

8.

Window signs of paper or similar materials shall be allowed, provided that such signs are to be used to notify the public of special sales or current prices and further provided that such signs do not take up more than fifty (50) per cent of the total window area.

9.

Directory signs indicating the names of the occupants of a complex, provided no advertising material is included.

10.

Real estate signs provided that not more than one (1) such sign be allowed per five-acre parcel or more, up to a maximum of sixty-four (64) square feet.

B.

B-2—Service business district.

1.

All signs permitted in the residential districts.

2.

Wall signs as regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.5 of this appendix.

3.

Ground signs as regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.6 of this appendix.

4.

Freestanding signs as regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.4 of this appendix.

5.

In a unified shopping center in single ownership or control, one (1) additional sign may be erected for it; the sign shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area, nor display more than the name and location of the shopping center; such sign shall be set back at least one-half (½) the required yard depth distance from each abutting street and its bottom edge shall be at least eight (8) feet above the level of the ground, and its overall height shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet above the curb level.

6.

Marquees and/or awnings are permitted provided they shall have headroom of not less than ten (10) feet.

7.

Signs shall be affixed flat against building walls and not project therefrom more than twenty-four (24) inches.

8.

Window signs of paper or similar materials shall be allowed, provided that such signs are to be used to notify the public of special sales or current prices and further provided that such signs do not take up more than fifty (50) per cent of the total window area.

9.

Directory signs indicating the names of the occupants of a complex, provided no advertising material is included.

10.

Price signs at automobile service stations or other establishments engaged in the retail sales of gasoline. One (1) such sign is permitted for each frontage on a public street, provided it does not exceed eight (8) square feet in area. Any such sign shall be affixed to a permitted freestanding identification sign, to a canopy support in the vicinity of the gasoline pumps, or flat-mounted against the wall of a building.

11.

Real estate signs provided that not more than one (1) such sign be allowed per five-acre parcel or more, up to a maximum of sixty-four (64) square feet.

For all limited manufacturing uses, only the following signs are hereby permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or special use:

A.

All signs permitted in the residence districts.

B.

Wall signs may be attached to one (1) or more facades but not to or on the roof of any building, provided that the total area of such signs shall not exceed eight (8) per cent of the building wall area to which they are attached and the top edge of such signs shall not project over the roof line of the building to which they are attached. No sign need be less than fifty (50) square feet in size. Signs, other than directional signs shall be limited to identifying the name of the enterprise, its merchandise or service.

C.

Freestanding signs as regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.4 of this appendix.

D.

Ground signs be regulated in article XIV, section 14.4L.6 of this appendix.

E.

Directory signs indicating the names of the occupants of a complex, provided that no advertising material is included.

F.

Real estate signs provided that not more than one (1) such sign be allowed per five-acre parcel or more, up to a maximum of sixty-four (64) square feet.

The provisions of this appendix shall not restrict the application upon the glass surface of a door or window of lettering or decals giving the address, hours of operation, entrance or exit information, professional or security affiliations or memberships, credit cards, vending machines which are accepted or other similar information.

The planning and zoning commission shall decide variations of this appendix in harmony with its general purpose and intent, and shall vary them only in the specific instances set forth in article XIII, section 13.7 of the zoning appendix of the Village of Hazel Crest, where applicable.

To encourage design excellence, the maximum sign areas for certain business, industrial marquee, and directory signs, as set forth in this appendix, may be increased by the percentages as provided for herein. A separate bonus is granted for compliance with each of the criteria and the area is cumulative, but the percentage increase is based on the original sign area limitation.

A.

Ground signs and freestanding signs may be increased as follows:

1.

Ten (10) per cent when the sign is constructed of solid wood and uses only the colors approved by the village board.

2.

Five (5) per cent when a directory sign utilizes uniform coloring and lettering for all establishments listed in the directory.

3.

Five (5) per cent if the sign is not designed or used with illumination.

4.

Three (3) per cent if the sign face is made from unbreakable material.

B.

Wall signs may be increased as follows, provided that the projection of a sign does not exceed twenty-four (24) inches onto the public right-of-way:

1.

Ten (10) per cent when all the lettering and background is uniform in style and color for signs in a shopping center or for any three (3) consecutive separate establishments.

2.

Five (5) per cent if the sign is not designed or used with illumination.

3.

Ten (10) per cent if the wall sign is the only sign identifying the establishment.

4.

Three (3) per cent if the sign face is made from unbreakable material.