a.   Signs. Non-illuminated signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:

         (1)   In R-1 and R-2 Single Family Residence Districts, for all residence categories, except multi-family, a sign shall not exceed one hundred and forty-four (144) square inches in area; there shall be not more than one (1) such sign for each dwelling; it shall be affixed to the dwelling flat against the door, or on the wall adjacent thereto, or within the boundaries of the zoning lot as provided herein.

         (2)   In an R-3 General Residence District, for a multiple-family dwelling, a sign may not be more than three (3) square feet in area, such a sign may be affixed against the building, but not located higher than one (1) story or twenty (20) feet above curb level, whichever is lower. Such a sign may also be located in a yard adjoining a street, provided it is not closer to the street line than one-half (1/2) the depth of the yard or fifteen (15) feet, whichever is less, and does not exceed four (4) feet in height.

         (3)   An exception to these location limitations shall be made for lantern post signs which may be placed as close as three (3) feet from the street right-of-way line and have a height not exceeding seven (7) feet from grade, or for plates affixed to mail box posts. Signs so mounted shall have no sharp or protruding edges that might be designated as hazardous.

         (4)   An approved plaque issued by the Village of Itasca Historical Commission is allowed and is not to exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square inches in area and shall be affixed flat against the building or structure. The plaque is allowed in addition to all other approved signage.

         (5)   Readable and visible address numerals are required in addition to all other approved signage.

         (6)   Temporary signs, not exceeding six (6) square feet, are allowed for a period of time not to exceed four (4) weeks per year when approved by the Village Board of Trustees.

      d.   Signs Located on Property or Unit Which is for Sale or for Rent and Having an “Open House.” One (1) sign is permitted on property or unit which is for sale or for rent and having an "open house" during weekends only, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No sign shall exceed six (6) square feet in area for a single sign face and not more than twelve (12) square feet for a double faced sign. Two (2) off-site signs are permitted during weekends only, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Any sign installed under this section on days other than weekends, or not removed by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday, may be confiscated and held by the Village for three (3) days. The fee to have the confiscated sign returned shall be Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). After three (3) days, any sign not recovered may be disposed of.

         (1)   There shall be not more than (1) sign per zoning lot, except that on a corner lot, two (2) signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted, provided that such a sign or signs shall be located on the same lot as the principal church or school use.

         (2)   No sign shall exceed forty-eight (48) 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 that one-half (1/2) the depth of the front yard or fifteen (15) feet, whichever is less.

         (3)   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; and a ground sign shall not project higher than eight (8) feet above ground grade (see Section 3.02).

      a.   B-1 Limited Business District. No off-premises signs will be permitted. Non-flashing illuminated signs with no moving parts, awnings or marquees are permitted when accessory to the principle use of the property upon which it is located, subject to applicable regulations set forth in the ordinance of the Village of Itasca and the following:

         (1)   The illumination of any exterior sign shall be only during business hours and no later than 11:00 p.m. Where a sign is illuminated, direct rays of light shall not beam upon any part of any existing residential building, or into a Residence District, or into a street right-of-way.

         (2)   The total gross surface area in square feet of all signs on a zoning lot shall not exceed the number of lineal feet of the frontage of the building nor exceed ninety-six (96) square feet, whichever is less and may be double faced. Each side of a building which abuts upon a street shall be considered as a separate frontage. The gross area of all signs located on each side of a lot or building butting a street shall not exceed the number of lineal feet in such separate building frontage nor ninety-six (96) square feet whichever is smaller and the types of signs allowed shall be limited to one ground sign as specified in paragraph (6) and wall signs.

         (3)   Wall signs shall be affixed flush against building walls and shall not project therefrom more than eighteen (18) inches; and no sign shall be painted, pasted, or similarly posted directly on the surface of any building, wall or fence.

         (4)   No wall sign shall project higher than the building height or twenty (20) feet above the curb level, whichever is lower.

         (5)   The lowest part of any canopy, wall sign, or marquee, or any support thereof which extends over any public way shall be not less than eight (8) feet above the level of the walk or public way over which it extends; but no such sign shall be maintained over any sidewalk crossed by vehicles if any part of its support or portion of the sign is less than twelve (12) feet above the level of such public way.

         (6)   One (1) ground mounted sign shall be permitted for each zoning lot. Such sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet high, minimum front yard setback of fifteen (15) feet or one-half (1/2) of the required front yard setback, whichever is less, shall be maintained, may be illuminated, may be double faced and the total gross surface area of a single face shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet and the total gross area shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet if double faced. Any additional gross surface area may be allowed when recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board but not to exceed the total gross surface area on a zoning lot.

         (7)   Temporary signs located on the property which is for sale or lease or are under construction shall not be more than forty-eight (48) square feet in area, and shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. The maximum height shall not exceed ten (10) feet. Such signs shall be removed upon sale or lease of the building or space or completion of construction. Temporary signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements, with the exception that signs that exceed the size or height limit requirements of this subsection require approval by the Village Board.

         (8)   Temporary signs shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. Such signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements and may be utilized for a period of time not to exceed four (4) weeks, no more than three (3) times per calendar year. Issuance of a new temporary permit is required for each four (4) week time period.

      b.   B-2 Community Business and B-3 Service Business Districts. No off-premises signs will be permitted. Non-flashing but illuminated signs with no moving parts, awnings, and marquees are permitted when accessory to the principle use of the property upon which it is located, subject to regulations set forth elsewhere in the ordinances of the Village of Itasca and the following:

         (1)   Where a sign is illuminated, direct rays of light shall not beam upon any part of any existing residential buildings, nor into a Residence District, or into a street right-of-way.

         (2)   The gross surface area in square feet of all non-ground signs on a lot shall not exceed one and one-half (1-1/2) times the lineal feet of frontage of the building, nor three-hundred (300) square feet, whichever is smaller, and may be double faced. Each side of a building which abuts upon a street shall be considered as separate frontage. The gross surface area of all non-ground signs located on each side of a lot, or building abutting a street shall not exceed one and one-half (1-1/2) times the lineal feet of the separate building frontage or three-hundred (300) square feet, whichever is smaller, and the types of signs allowed shall be limited to wall signs, ground signs as specified in Paragraph (7), and pole signs as specified in Paragraphs (4) and (8). Projecting signs are prohibited. Each business shall be limited to a maximum of one non-ground sign per frontage not to exceed an area of eighty (80) square feet.

         (3)   No sign shall project more than eighteen (18) inches into a street right-of-way.

         (4)   Any allowed pole (pylon) sign located within three (3) feet of a driveway, parking area or within fifty (50) feet of the intersection of two (2) or more streets shall have the lowest elevation, not less than twelve (12) feet above the curb level.

         (5)   Wall signs shall be affixed flat against building walls and shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches and shall not be painted, pasted or similarly posted directly on the surface of any building, wall or fence.

         (6)   No sign shall project higher than the building height, or thirty (30) feet above the curb level, whichever is lower.

         (7)   One (1) ground mounted sign shall be permitted for each zoning lot unless such lot is a through lot or has double frontage in which case two (2) ground signs may be allowed when recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board. Such signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height, a minimum front yard setback of fifteen (15) feet, or one half (1/2) the required front yard setback, whichever is less, shall be maintained, may be illuminated, may be double faced and the total gross for a single face surface area shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in the B-2 Community Business District and forty-eight (48) square feet for a single face in the B-3 Service Business District. Any additional gross surface area may be allowed when recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board, subject to the limitations as set forth in Paragraph (2).

         (8)   For service stations and retail or service uses in the B-3 District only: One (1) pole (pylon) sign per street frontage not to exceed twenty (20) feet in height nor forty-eight (48) feet in area, for a single face will be allowed when recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board, subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraph (2).

         (9)   Temporary signs located on property which is for sale or lease or are under construction shall not be more than forty-eight (48) square feet in area, and shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. The maximum height shall not exceed ten (10) feet. Such signs shall be removed upon sale or lease of the building or space or completion of construction. Temporary signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements, with the exception that signs that exceed the size or height limit requirements of this subsection require approval by the Village Board.

         (10)   Temporary signs shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. Such signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements and may be utilized for a period of time not to exceed four (4) weeks, no more than three (3) times per calendar year. Issuance of a new temporary permit is required for each four (4) week time period.

      c.   Downtown Business Districts (B-4, B-5 & B-6). No off-premises signs will be permitted. Non-flashing illuminated signs with no moving parts, awnings or marquees are permitted when accessory to the principle use of the property upon which it is located, subject to applicable regulations set forth in the ordinances of the Village of Itasca and the following:

         (1)   All signs shall comply to the standards set forth in the Downtown Design Guidelines.

         (2)   One (1) ground-mounted (monument) sign shall be permitted for each zoning lot. Such sign shall not be greater than five (5) feet in height; may be double-sided; and shall not exceed eighteen (18) square feet per face in the B-4 district and twenty-four (24) square feet per face in the B-5 and B-6 districts.

         (3)   Freestanding (pole) signs shall be prohibited in the Traditional Downtown (B-4, B-5 and B-6 zoning districts). Monument signs shall be permitted provided they are not greater than five (5) feet in height. Pylon signs shall be prohibited. (See Section 13.01.8. - Non-Conforming Existing Signs).

         (4)   No wall sign shall project higher than the building height, or twenty (20) feet above the curb level, whichever is lower. Wall signs shall be mounted parallel to building facades. Projecting signs shall be mounted perpendicular to building facades; may be double-sided; and shall not exceed fourteen (14) square feet per face.

         (5)   A minimum front yard setback of fifteen (15) feet or one-half (1/2) of the required front yard setback, whichever is less, shall be maintained. Where no front yard setback is required (B-4 District), regulations governing Placement of Signs on Lots shall still apply (Section 13.01.24.).

         (6)   The illumination of any exterior sign shall be only during business hours and no later than 11:00 p.m., when abutting any residentially zoned property. Where a sign is illuminated, direct rays of light shall not beam upon any part of any existing residential building, or into a Residence District, or into a street right-of-way.

         (7)   Neon signs shall be prohibited. Internally lit signs shall be prohibited in the B-4 and B-5 zoning districts.

         (8)   The lowest part of any canopy, projecting, wall or marquee sign, or any support thereof which extends over any public way shall be not less than eight (8) feet above the level of the walk or public way over which it extends; but no such sign shall be maintained over any sidewalk crossed by vehicles if any part of its support or portion of the sign is less than twelve (12) feet above the level of such public way.

         (9)   Maximum letter height on signs in the Traditional Downtown area shall be 18 inches in the B-4 and B-5 districts, and 24 inches in the B-6 District.

         (10)   In the B-4 and B-5 districts, the total gross surface area in square feet of all non-ground signs on a zoning lot shall not exceed one and one-quarter (1-1/4) times the number of lineal feet of the frontage of the building or one-hundred twenty (120), whichever is less, and may be double faced. Each side of a building that abuts on a street shall be considered as a separate frontage. The gross area of all non-ground signs located on each side of a lot or building abutting a street shall not exceed one and one-quarter (1-1/4) times the number of lineal feet in such separate building frontage or one-hundred twenty (120) square feet, whichever is less. Each business shall be limited to a maximum of one projecting sign per frontage and one other non-ground sign per frontage not to exceed a total area of forty-eight (48) square feet for both signs per frontage.

         (11)   In the B-6 district, the total gross surface area in square feet of all non-ground signs on a zoning lot shall not exceed one and one-half (1-1/2) times the lineal feet of the frontage of the building or one hundred twenty (120) square feet, whichever is less, and may be double faced. Each side of a building that abuts a street shall be considered as a separate frontage. The gross surface area of all non-ground signs located on each side of a lot or building abutting a street shall not exceed one and one-half (1-1/2) times the lineal feet in such separate building frontage or one-hundred twenty (120) square feet, whichever is less. Each business shall be limited to one projecting sign per frontage and one other non-ground sign per frontage not to exceed a total area of forty-eight (48) square feet for both signs per frontage.

      a.   All signs shall be accessory to the principal use of the property upon which it is located and shall be subject to the provisions for this Section except as herein provided. For the purpose of this district, sign area shall be considered as the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of a sign. The gross surface area and square footage of all signs on a lot shall not exceed two times the lineal feet of frontage of the building nor two hundred forty (240) square feet, whichever is less.

      b.   For each building, not more than one (1) wall sign attached to the building and one (1) free standing ground sign shall be permitted.

      c.   Signs may be permitted at each entrance when located on the same street providing the entrances shall not be closer than three hundred (300) feet from any other entrance (see Section 3.02).

      d.   On corner or through lots, one (1) additional wall and ground sign may be constructed on a second street (public and/or private) in this district and the total gross surface area shall be subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraph a. above.

      e.   For each building, not more than one (1) wall sign may be attached to a building except when the building has multiple uses having separate entrances, then any additional entrance signs may be allowed if recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board.

   Wall signs shall not extend above the roof line or project beyond or overhang the wall or any permanent architectural feature by more than one (1) foot. Signs shall not be permitted to be painted, pasted or similarly posted directly on the wall of the building or structure. Wall signs shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the total area of the front facade and in no instance shall the wall sign exceed one hundred sixty (160) square feet in area.

   In a multiple use building with more than a single front facade, each exterior building wall when including a main entrance may be considered a front facade. The total area requirement may apply.

   Where two (2) exterior building walls involve the same business, only the wall with the main entrance shall be considered the front facade.

      f.   Temporary signs located on property which is for sale or lease or are under construction shall not be made more than one hundred sixty (160) square feet in area, and shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. The maximum height shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet. Such signs shall be removed upon sale or lease of the building or space or completion of construction. Temporary signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements, with the exception that signs that exceed the size or height limit requirements of this subsection require approval by the Village Board.

      g.   No moving or flashing parts, lights, or devices shall be permitted. All incandescent and other light sources shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. No lighting fixture shall be so located and directed as to be a hazard to traffic safety.

      h.   For all free-standing accessory signs, a minimum front yard setback of fifteen (15) feet shall be maintained.

      i.   Each unified development composed of office, business, governmental and medical uses shall be permitted one (1) pole (pylon) sign or one (1) ground sign (see Definitions, Section 3.02) for each entrance from and/or along arterial freeway abutting frontage to such use. Such signs shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height, for a pole sign, or eight (8) feet in height for a ground sign nor exceed a total of one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area for each sign surface, may be double-faced and shall not be placed nearer than fifteen (15) feet to the right-of-way line; and shall indicate only the name, insignia, and address of the entire development.

      j.   Temporary signs shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. Such signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements and may be utilized for a period of time not to exceed four (4) weeks, no more than three (3) times per calendar year. Issuance of a new temporary permit is required for each four (4) week time period.

      a.   All signs shall be accessory to the principal use of the property upon which it is located and shall be subject to the provisions as herein provided. For the purpose of this district, sign area shall be considered as the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of a sign.

      b.   For each building, not more than one (1) wall sign attached to the building and one (1) free standing sign shall be permitted, except in the case of buildings on through lots or corners, one (1) additional wall or ground sign may be constructed on the second street in the District.

      c.   Wall Signs: for each building, not more than one (1) wall sign may be attached to a building except as provided in Paragraph b., and when the building has multiple uses having separate entrances, then any additional entrance signs may be allowed, if recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board where such entrance is intended for the exclusive use of the identified user and is further subject to the limitations as provided in the definition of Entrance Signs.

      Wall signs shall not extend above the roof line or project beyond or overhang the wall or any permanent architectural feature by more than one (1) foot. Wall Signs shall not be permitted to be painted, pasted or similarly posted directly on the wall of a building or structure. All signs shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the total area of the front facade and in no instance shall the wall sign exceed two hundred forty (240) square feet in area.

      In a multiple use building with more than a single front facade, each exterior building wall when including a main entrance may be considered a front facade. The total area requirement shall apply.

      Where two (2) exterior building walls involve the same business, only the wall with the main entrance shall be considered the front facade.

      d.   On corner and/or through lots, one (1) additional wall and ground sign may be constructed on a second street (public and/or private) in this district and the total gross surface area shall comply with this Section.

      e.   Temporary signs located on property or unit which is for sale or lease or under construction shall not be more than one hundred sixty (160) square feet in area, and shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. The maximum height shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet. Such signs shall be removed upon sale or lease of the building or space or completion of construction. Temporary signs require issuance of a temporary sign permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements, with the exception that signs that exceed the size or height limit requirements of this subsection require approval by the Village Board.

      f.   No moving or flashing parts, lights, or devices shall be permitted. All incandescent and other light sources shall be shielded from view from residentially zoned property. No lighting fixture shall be so located and directed as to be a hazard to traffic safety.

      g.   Each unified development composed of a complex of office and retail outlets shall be permitted one (1) pole (pylon) sign or ground sign (see Definitions, Section 3.02) for each arterial or freeway providing frontage to such use when recommended by the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) and approved by the Village Board. Such pole (pylon) sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height, and each grounds sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height, nor exceed a total of one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area, for each sign surface, may be double-faced, and shall not be placed nearer than fifteen (15) feet from a right-of-way line; and shall indicate only the name insignia and address of the entire development.

      h.   Temporary signs shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. Such signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements and may be utilized for a period of time not to exceed four (4) weeks, no more than three (3) times per calendar year. Issuance of a new temporary permit is required for each four (4) week time period.

      a.   Where a sign is illuminated, direct rays of light shall not beam upon any part of an existing residential building, into a Residence District, or onto a street. A sign shall not have moving parts or flashing illumination.

      b.   The gross surface area in square feet of all signs on a lot shall not exceed three (3) times the number of lineal feet of the building frontage on a lot; and each side of a building adjoining a street shall be considered as separate building frontage.

      c.   Wall signs shall be affixed flat against the building and shall not project therefrom more than eighteen (18) inches.

      d.   Signs affixed to a building wall shall not project higher than thirty (30) feet above curb level, nor higher than the building height, whichever is lower, and may not be located upon a chimney spire, tower, elevator penthouse, tanks or similar projections.

      e.   Signs affixed to a building shall not exceed two hundred forty (240) square feet per building frontage wherein each side of a building which abuts upon a street shall be considered as a separate frontage.

      f.   One ground sign, not more than forty-eight (48) square feet in gross area and not more than eight (8) feet in height may be erected in a front yard not less than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way line at each entrance of the zoning lot which is not closer than three hundred (300) feet from any other entrance on that lot.

      g.   One (1) pole (pylon) sign (see Definitions, Section 3.02) shall be permitted for any building on a zoning lot which abuts a freeway for retail and service uses within the zoning district when recommended by the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) and approved by the Village Board. Such pylon sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height, nor exceed a total of one hundred twenty (120) square feet in total area of sign surface, may be double-faced, and shall not be placed nearer than fifteen (15) feet from a right-of-way line.

      h.   Temporary signs located on property or unit which is for sale or lease or is under construction shall not be more than forty-eight (48) square feet in area and shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. The maximum height shall not exceed ten (10) feet. Such signs shall be removed upon sale or lease of the building or space or completion of construction. Temporary signs require issuance of a temporary sign permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements, with the exception that signs that exceed the size or height limit requirements of this subsection require approval by the Village Board.

      i.   Temporary signs shall be shielded from view from residential zoned property. Such signs require issuance of a temporary permit by the Building Department in accordance with Subsection 13.01 General Requirements and may be utilized for a period of time not to exceed four (4) weeks, no more than three (3) times per calendar year. Issuance of a new temporary permit is required for each four (4) week time period.

(Ord. 963-97, passed 4-08-97; Am. Ord. 1168-03, passed 7-15-03; Am. Ord. 1314-06, passed 5-02-06; Am. Ord. 1343-06, passed 12-5-06; Am. Ord. 1355-06, passed 12-5-06; Am. Ord. 1469-08, passed 11-18-08; Am. Ord. 1481-09, passed 3-3-09; Am. Ord. 1818-16, passed 10-4-16)