Unless otherwise expressly stated the following words or terms shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, have the meanings indicated in this Section.

   APPROVED COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS: Any material more than one- twentieth of an inch (1/20") in thickness, which burns at a rate of not more than two and one-half inches (21/2") per minute when subjected to the American Society for Testing Materials then prevailing standard test for flammability in sheets of six- hundredths inches (0.06") in thickness.

   AWNING: Any structure with a frame attached to a building and projecting therefrom, which is capable of being raised to a position flat against the building when not in use.

   BANNER: A piece of cloth or other material attached to a staff or line, to attract attention.

   BEACON LIGHTS: Any light with one or more beams, capable of being directed in any direction or directions or capable of being revolved automatically.

   BENCH SIGN: A sign located on any part of the surface of a bench or adjacent to a public right of way.

   BILLBOARD: Any sign erected upon the land or attached to any building which does not advertise the business, profession, service conducted or product offered on the premises to which such sign is annexed or attached.

   BUILDING OFFICER: Means and includes the duly appointed Building Inspector, Building Commissioner, Building Officer or any deputy thereof.

   CANOPY: Any structure, other than an awning, made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached to a building projecting over a public area as defined in this Chapter, carried by a frame supported by the ground or sidewalk.

   CONSTRUCTION SIGN: Any sign giving the name or names of principal contractors, architects and lending institutions responsible for construction on the site where the sign is placed, together with other information.

   DIRECTORY SIGN: A sign on which the names and locations of occupants or the use of a building is given. This shall include office buildings and church directories.

   ERECT: To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix and shall also include the initial painting of any sign.

   FACING OR SURFACE: The surface of a sign upon, against or through which a message is displayed or illustrated on a sign.

   FLASHING SIGN: Any illuminated sign where each artificial light unit is not maintained in a stationary condition, or where all light units are not constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is illuminated. Flashing signs are not permitted.

   FREESTANDING SIGN: Any mobile or portable sign or sign structure, not securely attached to the ground or to any other structure. This shall not include car signs as defined herein.

   GROSS SURFACE AREA OF SIGN: The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of a sign and in no case passing through or between any adjacent elements of the same. However, such perimeter shall not include any structural elements lying outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display.

   GROUND SIGN: Includes any sign supported by uprights, poles or braces placed upon the ground or a sign placed directly on the ground and not attached to any building.

   ILLUMINATED SIGN: Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outline illuminated by electric lights, luminous tubes or any other means of illumination as part of the sign.

   INCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL: Any material which will not ignite at or below a temperature of one thousand two hundred degrees Fahrenheit (1,200°F) and will not continue to burn or glow at that temperature.

   MARQUEE: Any fixed hood which includes a sign or advertising or announcements (other than a canopy or awning) projecting from the wall of a building above an entrance extending over a public area. Marquees are not permitted.

   MOVING OR ROTATING SIGN: Any sign which physically moves or rotates in any manner whatsoever, in whole or in part. Moving signs are not permitted.

   NAMEPLATE: Any sign which states the name or address or both of the business or occupancy of the lot where the sign is placed.

   NONCONFORMING SIGN: Any sign which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment to these sign regulations, but which now fails by reasons of such adoption, revision or amendment, to conform to the present requirements of these sign regulations.

   PERSON: Any natural person, partnership, trust, corporation or association. Whenever used with respect to any penalty, the term "person" as applied to partnerships or associations, shall mean the partners or members thereof; as applied to trusts, shall mean the trustees and beneficiaries thereof; and as applied to corporation, shall mean the officers thereof.

   POLITICAL SIGN: A sign which relates to a candidate seeking elective office and/or which contains expressions on political issues and/or other noncommercial individual speech.

   PORTABLE SIGN: Any sign designed to be moved from place to place.

   PROJECTING SIGN: Any sign which is attached to a building or other structure and extends by more than twelve inches (12") beyond the line of the building or structure or that portion of the building or structure to which it is attached. Projecting signs are not permitted.

   PUBLIC AREA: A. The right of way of any area owned by, or dedicated to, or offered for dedication to the state of Illinois, any county or the village of Inverness which is used for a highway, street, road or sidewalk; or

   B.   The right of way of any area dedicated or offered for dedication for highway, street, or road purposes; or

   C.   Any automobile parking area owned by or subject to a lease agreement in favor of the village of Inverness.

   D.   Any other public property.

   REAL ESTATE SIGN: Any sign which is used to offer for sale, lease, or rent property or to advertise an open house for such sale, lease or rental.

   ROOF SIGN: Any sign erected, constructed and maintained upon or over the roof of any building, with the principal support on the roof structure. A sign which is attached to a mansard roof and protrudes, wholly or partially, above the lowest point of the roof of the building or structure to which the mansard roof is attached shall be considered a roof sign. Roof signs are not permitted.

   SIGN: Every name, identification, description, announcement, billboard, declaration, demonstration, display, object, flag, pennant, illustration, canopy, awning, clock or insignia, and structure supporting any of the same, affixed directly or indirectly to or upon the exterior of any building or outdoor structure, or erected or maintained upon land, which direct attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business.

The term "sign" shall not include any display of official, court or public office notices, nor shall it include the flag, emblem, or insignia of a nation, governmental unit, school or religious group.

The term "sign" shall include:

   A.   "Flashing sign", as defined in this section.

   B.   "Ground sign", as defined in this section.

   C.   "Illuminated sign", as defined in this section.

   D.   "Projecting sign", as defined in this section.

   E.   "Roof sign", as defined in this section.

   F.   "Temporary sign", as defined in this section.

   G.   "Wall sign", as defined in this section.

   TEMPORARY SIGN: Includes any sign, banner, pennant, streamer, valance or other advertising display constructed of plastic, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a short period of time only, and shall also include subdivision advertising signs of heavier material.

   VEHICLE SIGN: An advertising or business sign attached to an operable or inoperable motor vehicle, van, trailer which is parked or placed in position where it is displayed to the public.

   WALL SIGN: Any sign which is placed against a building or other structure and attached to the exterior front, rear or side wall of any building or other structure, or painted on a wall of a building. A sign attached to a mansard roof and not protruding, wholly or partially, above the lowest point of the roof of the building structure to which the mansard roof is attached shall be considered a wall sign. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993; amd. Ord. 2008-859, 1-8-2008)

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, repair, alter, relocate, change and/or maintain or commence to erect, repair, alter, relocate, change and/or maintain any sign without first securing a sign permit and paying the appropriate fee as required by this chapter. It shall also be unlawful for any person to violate, disobey, omit, neglect or refuse to comply with or to resist or obstruct the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter. All illuminated signs shall, in addition, be subject to all the applicable electrical provisions of the ordinances of the village and the permit fees required thereunder. No permit shall be required for changing letters or the message on any sign which includes a changeable copy panel or for repainting of any existing sign. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

Applications for erection permits shall be made upon forms provided by the village and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:

   A.   Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.

   B.   Location of building, structure or lot to which or upon which the sign is to be attached or erected.

   C.   Position of the sign in relation to nearby buildings or structures.

   D.   Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and specifications and methods of construction and attachment to the building, other structure or the ground.

   E.   If reasonably required by the building inspector, by reason of location, size or safety, a copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the sign and supports are designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction as required by this chapter and all other applicable provisions of this code.

   F.   Name of person erecting the sign.

   G.   Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land to which or on which the sign is to be erected or satisfactory evidence that the applicant has permission pursuant to a current lease.

   H.   An electrical permit if required by the electrical provisions of this code.

   I.   Evidence of insurance as required by this chapter.

   J.   Such other information as the building officer shall require to show full compliance with this code and all applicable state, county and municipal regulations. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, every applicant for a permit for a sign which will extend over a public street or which is located as to be able to topple upon or drop upon the same, before the permit is granted, shall file with the building officer, a liability insurance policy or certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state and reasonably acceptable to the building officer with limits of liability of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for property damage and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for personal injuries. The village, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional parties insured. Such liability insurance policy shall be maintained in force throughout the life of the permit, and if at any time it shall not be in full force, the permit shall be revoked by the building officer. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

The building officer shall examine the plans, specifications and other data submitted with the application for erection permit, and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect the sign, and shall issue an erection permit only if the proposed structure is in compliance with all the requirements of this chapter, all other applicable provisions of this code and the permit fee has been paid. If the work authorized under an erection permit has not been completed within six (6) months after date of issuance, the said permit shall become null and void. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

The fees to be charged for permits issued for the erection, construction or alteration of any sign, canopy, awning or clock regulated by this chapter shall be as follows, but there shall be no fee for a permit issued to a church, civic organization or school:

   A.   Nonilluminated signs: Thirty five dollars ($35.00) per square foot of gross surface area of each face thereof.

   B.   Canopies and awnings: Thirty five dollars ($35.00).

   C.   Illuminated signs and clocks: Thirty five dollars ($35.00). (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

All permits issued under the provisions of this chapter and all permits issued prior to the effective date of this chapter are revocable at any time by the building officer if the building officer finds noncompliance with this chapter or any other provision of this code which is not corrected within twenty (20) days after written notice by the building officer to the permittee.

Upon the termination or revocation of the permit the permittee shall remove the sign and if the permittee shall fail, neglect or refuse to do so, the village may remove the same and charge the expenses to the permittee. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

If the building officer finds that any sign or other advertising structure regulated in this chapter or this zoning ordinance has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this chapter or this zoning ordinance, but no immediate peril to the safety of persons or property exists and the sign or other advertising structure is not within a public right of way, the building officer shall give written notice of such violation to the property owner or the owner of the sign, who shall immediately take such action as may be necessary so as to comply with the provision of this chapter and/or this zoning ordinance. Where an immediate peril exits, or where any sign or other advertising structure (other than governmental signs and/or signs regulating traffic as described in subsection 5-5-12B of this chapter) is located within any public area, any village official or village employee shall have authority to immediately abate a violation of this chapter or this zoning ordinance and such sign or other advertising structure may be removed summarily and without notice. (Ord. 2008-859, 1-8-2008)

Any sign now or hereafter existing which advertises a business no longer being conducted or a product no longer being sold, shall be removed by the permittee, or by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the premises upon which such sign may be found, within twenty (20) days after written notification from the building officer. Upon failure to comply with such notice, the building officer is authorized to remove such sign at the expense of the permittee or the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the premises. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

   A.   No sign, otherwise allowable, shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or as to distract the attention of the driver of any vehicle by reason of the position, shape or color thereof.

   B.   No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to be likely to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with, any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or in such manner as to cause glare on any public area or on any residential property, or in such manner as to interfere with visibility of drivers using any public area.

   C.   No sign shall make use of the words "stop", "go", "look", "slow", "danger", the international prohibition system or any other similar word, phrase, symbol or character; and no sign shall employ any red, yellow, orange, green or other colored lamp or light in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

   A.   Projections: No sign which is constructed on or at any public area, or within five feet (5') thereof, shall have nails, tacks or wires or other hazardous projections protruding therefrom except electrical reflectors and devices which may extend over the top and in front of such sign.

   B.   Reflectors And Lights: Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be permitted on ground signs and wall signs only; provided, however, that such ground and wall signs and reflectors shall concentrate the illumination upon the area of the sign so as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property. No sign which extends over a public area shall be wholly or partially illuminated by floodlights or spotlights.

   C.   Information Required On Or Near Sign: There shall be placed upon or near each sign hereafter erected, so as to be visible upon inspection by the building inspector, a label, decal or tag to be provided by the village upon issuance of the erection permit, which shall include the date of erection, the name of the permittee, the permit number, the voltage of any electrical apparatus used in connection therewith and such other information as the village shall reasonably require.

   D.   Painting Required: The permittee of each sign shall paint said sign and all parts and supports thereof at the time of erection and at least every two (2) years thereafter, unless the same are galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent rust or rotting or constructed of noncorrosive material.

   E.   Strength And Materials To Be Used: All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot of area; and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as required in this code. All letters, figures, characters or representations in cutout or irregular form, maintained in conjunction with, attached to, or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign structure. All wall signs shall be safely and securely attached to the building wall by means of metal anchors, bolts, or expansion screws not less than three-eighths inch (3/8") in diameter embedded in said wall at least three inches (3"); provided, however, that such signs may rest in or be bolted to heavy metal brackets or saddles set not over six feet (6') apart, each of which shall be securely fixed to the wall as hereinbefore provided. No wall signs shall be secured with wire, strips of wood or nails.

   F.   Glass; Limitations: Any glass forming a part of any sign shall be safety glass and a minimum of one-fourth inch (1/4") in thickness.

   G.   Electrical Wiring: Where electrical wiring and connections are to be used, the building officer shall examine the plans and specifications respecting all wiring and connections, and shall issue a permit only if the same comply with the electrical provisions of this code and all applicable state regulations.

   H.   Illumination:

      1.   The maximum lighting shall be one thousand two hundred (1,200) lumens reflecting from a white background as measured at the surface of this sign.

      2.   Each illuminated sign shall be equipped with a safety shutoff switch.

      3.   After completion of installation and before the sign is illuminated for regular use, the said sign or other advertising structure shall be inspected to determine that it complies with the approved plans and specifications and to determine that the direction of the lighting does not interfere with or affect the vision of drivers on any nearby road, street or highway.

      4.   The only illuminated signs permitted in any A-1 residential zoning district are governmental signs and subdivision signs complying with subsections 5-5-12A3 and 5-5-12C respectively of this chapter, unless a zoning variation or special use permit has heretofore or is hereafter granted to authorize such illuminated sign.

   I.   Obstructions: No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained in such a manner that free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape is prevented. No sign of any kind shall be attached to any standpipe or fire escape, or be attached in a manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

The following signs are exempt from this chapter provided that, and only if, they comply with the provisions of this section and sections 5-5-8, 5-5-9, 5-5-10, 5-5-13, and 5-5-19 of this chapter.

   A.   Exempt Temporary Signs, Generally: Exempt temporary signs shall include, but not be limited to, construction signs, community event signs, garage sale or rummage sale signs, real estate "for sale" and "for rent" signs, real estate open house signs, and political signs. All exempt temporary signs shall be subject to the following regulations, regardless of their content or purpose:

      1.   Such signs shall not be located in any public area, unless they are governmental signs or signs regulating traffic as described in subsection B of this section.

      2.   Such signs shall be located at least thirty feet (30') from the edge of the pavement of any adjacent street.

      3.   Such signs shall not advertise any business, occupation, or activity which constitutes a violation of these zoning regulations.

      4.   Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in surface area on each of two (2) display surfaces and shall not exceed six feet (6') in height above grade.

      5.   Such signs shall not be illuminated.

      6.   Such signs shall be limited in number to one on each lot or zoning parcel, except that such limitation shall not apply to political signs.

      7.   Such signs shall be removed within three (3) days after the event advertised or referred to in such signage. For example, and not by way of limitation, construction signs located on a lot denoting the architect, engineer, contractor, and/or tradesmen involved in the project shall be removed three (3) business days after the construction is completed; political signs shall be removed within three (3) days after the occurrence of an election or other event referred to; real estate signs shall be removed within three (3) days after the sale of the property in question has closed. However, when such exempt temporary signs which advertise a particular event at a particular time, date and location within the village, including, by way of example and not by way of limitation, real estate open house signs, community event signs, and garage or rummage sale signs, shall be removed within three (3) hours after the conclusion of the event in question to avoid any unnecessary interference with vehicle traffic.

      8.   The attachment to such signs, or the related display of banners, pennants, streamers, balloons, and other prohibited signs shall not be permitted.

   B.   Other Exempt Signs:

      1.   Flags: The flags, emblems or insignia of any nation or political subdivision or corporate flag, except when displayed in connection with a commercial promotion.

      2.   Memorial Signs: Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials.

      3.   Governmental Signs: Governmental signs shall include: traffic control signs, signals and devices; legal notices, identification signs for governmental buildings, facilities, departments, divisions, services or structures; informational, warning and/or ordinance enforcement signs; directional signs; railroad crossing signs; temporary emergency signs; and such other nonadvertising signs as may be approved by the village board provided, however, subdivision, neighborhood and village entrance monuments shall be regulated as provided below.

      4.   Nameplates: Nameplates located on private property shall be exempt provided the sign does not exceed one square foot in area.

      5.   No Trespassing/No Dumping Signs: "No Trespassing" and/or "No Dumping" signs which do not exceed two (2) square feet in area and which are posted only on private property by the owner, occupant, or the agent thereof, but no more than one such sign shall be posted on each fifty feet (50') of lot boundary or frontage of the property in question.

      6.   Building Features: Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks, moving parts and moving lights.

      7.   Signs Regulating Traffic: Signs directing, guiding, warning and/or otherwise regulating traffic and parking on private property, but bearing no advertising matters.

   C.   Subdivision, Neighborhood And Village Entrance Monuments:

      1.   Display: Lettering on subdivision, neighborhood or village entrance monuments shall be not more than one foot (1') in height and shall only indicate the name of the subdivision or neighborhood but must include the phrase "Inverness" in lettering not less than one-half (1/2) the height of the largest lettering on the sign.

      2.   Gross Surface Area: No single subdivision, neighborhood or village entrance monument shall exceed one hundred twenty five (125) square feet in its gross surface area on any one side.

      3.   Height: It shall be unlawful to erect any such subdivision, neighborhood or village entrance monument, the total height of which (not including any lighting fixtures) is greater than six and one-half feet (61/2') above the centerline datum elevation of the highest street upon which the sign faces. Lighting fixtures attached to any such monument shall not exceed three feet (3') in height.

      4.   Application:

         a.   Applications for construction of such a subdivision, neighborhood or village entrance monument shall be submitted to the building officer.

         b.   Applications shall include a scaled rendering of the proposed entrance monument and any signage, detailed specifications for any illumination of the monument and lettering thereon, location survey and a list of construction materials.

         c.   The village may require alterations to the plans submitted if it is determined that such plans are not consistent with public safety. Such plans shall comply with all applicable sign regulations as contained in this chapter but no other permit shall be required.

         d.   Upon review by the building officer, the application will be forwarded to the board of trustees for their consideration and approval or disapproval, provided, however, that the board of trustees may refer the application to the plan commission for its recommendation, if the board deems this advisable.

      5.   Ownership And Maintenance:

         a.   As a condition of constructing and installing any such subdivision, neighborhood or village entrance monument, a duly established homeowners', property owners' or civic association shall own and maintain the monument; and shall execute an agreement reasonably acceptable to the board of trustees providing for such maintenance.

         b.   If the association in question fails to execute such an agreement prior to the erection of such new monument, or relative to existing monuments, within ninety (90) days after the effective date of this section, or if such association fails to maintain said monument in accordance with such an agreement, after ten (10) days' written notice from the village, the building officer may:

            (1)   Cite the association for a violation of this chapter; and/or

            (2)   Cause such maintenance work as may be reasonably required or as was required by such agreement to be performed, and the association shall be obligated to reimburse the village for all costs of such maintenance; and/or

            (3)   The village may cause such monument to be removed, and the association shall again be obligated to reimburse the village for all costs of removal.

      6.   Location: No permanent subdivision, neighborhood or village identification monument shall hereafter be located on or maintained on any public area within the village without a permit as provided by this section and without the express approval of the board of trustees as expressed by motion or resolution, but the board of trustees shall not be obligated to grant such approval.

      7.   Illumination: Subdivision monuments shall be externally illuminated only and shall otherwise comply with subsection 5-5-11H of this chapter. (Ord. 2008-859, 1-8-2008)

The following signs are prohibited, subject to the amortization provisions of this chapter:

   A.   Marquees.

   B.   Projecting signs.

   C.   Roof signs.

   D.   Temporary signs except as specifically allowed by this chapter.

   E.   Flashing signs.

   F.   Moving signs.

   G.   Tethered airborne signs or balloons.

   H.   Beacon lights.

   I.   Portable signs.

   J.   Freestanding signs.

   K.   Poster boards.

   L.   Bench signs.

   M.   Billboards.

   N.   Roof signs.

   O.   Internally illuminated signs.

   P.   Streamers.

   Q.   Banners.

   R.   Pennants.

   S.   Valances.

   T.   Signs not advertising bona fide business conducted or a product sold on the premises where the signs are located.

   U.   Signs painted directly on a wall or walls, and vehicle signs.

   V.   Any sign(s) located within any public area, other than governmental signs and signs regulating traffic as described in subsection 5-5-12B of this chapter, and subdivision, neighborhood, and village entrance monuments in compliance with subsection 5-5-12C of this chapter. (Ord. 2008-859, 1-8-2008)

All signs shall be subject to such further restrictions as provided by all other applicable provisions of this chapter and all other applicable provisions of this code. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

   A.   If the owner of a nonconforming sign shall discontinue the activity advertised at the place where the sign is located, the sign shall be taken down at the expense of the owner within ten (10) calendar days after such discontinuance. Such sign shall not be erected elsewhere unless a permit is issued for the new installation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

   B.   Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, all signs which become nonconforming by the provisions of this chapter or this zoning ordinance, excluding any such nonconforming signs which have heretofore been or are hereafter authorized by a variation or by a special use permit, shall be removed, altered or repaired so as to conform with the provisions of this chapter or this zoning ordinance by five (5) years from the date the last building permit or sign permit was issued for such sign or prior to January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier, except that signs existing prior to the effective date hereof, which were then illegal for any reason or which were not lawfully established for any reason, shall be removed on or before September 1, 1993. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

No person shall place on or suspend from the exterior of any building or structure, any goods, wares or merchandise. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other advertising structure any obscene, indecent or immoral matter. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress or egress to and from any door, window or fire escape. No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

   A.   No sign shall cover wholly or partially any opening, nor project beyond the ends or top of the wall to which it is attached.

   B.   No sign(s) shall be located within any public area, other than governmental signs and signs regulating traffic as defined herein, and subdivision, neighborhood, and village entrance monuments in compliance with subsection 5-5-12C of this chapter. (Ord. 2008-859, 1-8-2008)

   A.   It shall be unlawful to erect any ground sign whose total height is greater than twenty feet (20') above the centerline datum elevation of the street upon which the sign faces.

   B.   No ground sign shall be located within eight feet (8') of any electric power line, service drops or line conductors, or in any location where the building officer finds a reasonable danger that an electric power line would come in contact with the sign.

   C.   No ground sign shall be nearer than six feet (6') to any sign, building or structure on adjoining premises and shall not be nearer the street than the building line established by this zoning ordinance.

   D.   No sign, except a sign exempted by section 5-5-12 of this chapter, shall be erected in any residential zoning district as defined in this zoning ordinance. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

Each lot or parcel of land under one ownership or use may have not more than one ground sign, with a maximum of two (2) display surfaces, except that any lot or parcel with a frontage of three hundred fifty feet (350') or more may have two (2) ground signs located not less than two hundred fifty feet (250') apart. The maximum size of each display area shall be based upon lot frontage as follows:

 

 

Where two (2) ground signs are permitted on one lot or parcel, the maximum size of each display area of each sign shall be as set forth in the foregoing table and the combined display area of each side of two (2) signs shall not exceed the total permitted for two (2) signs on lots or parcels under separate ownership or use.

In the case of a corner lot, either street (but not both) may be designated for the purposes of frontage, providing the sign faces the street designated for frontage purposes. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

All ground 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. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

The maximum size of a wall sign shall be:

   A.   Twenty five percent (25%) of the square foot area of the wall to which attached or on which painted; or

   B.   The maximum size allowed for a ground sign on the same site, whichever is smaller. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

Not more than one wall sign shall be permitted on the wall of any building except:

   A.   One sign shall be permitted on each wall of a corner lot; and

   B.   Where a building is occupied by separate persons or businesses, one sign shall be permitted for and to each such occupant or business. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

No wall signs shall protrude or extend above the lowest point of the roof of the building or structure to which the wall sign is attached. That portion of a mansard roof which is no higher than the lowest point of the roof of the building or structure to which the mansard roof is attached shall be considered part of a wall and not a roof; the other portion of a mansard roof shall be considered a roof and not part of a wall. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

All projecting signs as defined in this chapter are hereby prohibited, subject to the amortization provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

   A.   No pennants, banners or streamers shall be permitted in the village.

   B.   All temporary signs, except as permitted by subsection 5-5-12A of this chapter, shall be prohibited. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

   A.   Application: This chapter shall apply only to canopies and awnings which are over a public area or include advertising, language or symbols which direct attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business.

   B.   Height: All canopies and awnings shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion of the projecting frame shall be not less than seven feet six inches (7'6"), and the lowest portion of the extending skirt shall be not less than six feet eight inches (6'8"), above the grade of a public area.

   C.   Setback From Curb Line: No canopy or awning shall be closer than eighteen inches (18") to the curb of any adjacent street.

   D.   Width: No canopy shall extend more than two feet (2') from each side of the entrance of the building to which it is attached.

   E.   Advertising: No advertising shall be placed on any canopy or awning, except that the name of the owner and the business, industry or pursuit conducted within the premises may be painted or otherwise permanently placed thereon.

   F.   Permits: Permits for all canopies and awnings shall be required as provided for signs and all canopies and awnings shall be inspected as required for other signs which extend over a public area.

   G.   Insurance: Insurance requirements provided for in this chapter apply to canopies and awnings. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)

   A.   Application: This chapter shall apply to clocks or other timepieces erected on the exterior of any building, or structure which includes advertising or language or symbols which direct attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. No flashing or digital clocks are permitted except on approval of the village board.

   B.   Construction: All clocks shall be constructed of incombustible material, including the frames, braces and supports thereof.

      1.   Regulation Of Size Of Dial: The dial of such clocks shall be not more than forty two inches (42") in diameter.

      2.   Glass: Any glass forming a part of a clock or the sign thereon shall be safety glass, or plate glass at least one-fourth inch (1/4") thick, or an approved plastic securely held in place.

      3.   Cover Or Service Opening To Be Secured: Any cover or service opening of a street clock shall be securely fastened thereto by metal hinges.

   C.   Location: Clocks supported on any building or structure shall not be less than seven and one-half feet (71/2') above the sidewalk, and shall not project from the face or wall of the building or structure by more than twelve inches (12"). No clocks shall be erected on any public area.

   D.   Clocks Erected On Walls: All clocks erected on the exterior of any building or structure shall comply with the requirements set forth in provisions on wall signs.

   E.   Advertising Limited: No advertising shall be placed upon any clock, other than the name of the owners, or a reference to the business, industry or pursuit conducted within the premises to which said clock is attached.

   F.   Insurance: Insurance requirements provided for in this chapter shall apply to clocks. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)