A.

All signs shall be constructed and mounted so as to comply with state building codes;

B.

No sign or any part thereof, anchor, brace, or guide rod shall be attached, fastened, or anchored to any fire escape, fire ladder, or standpipe.

C.

All temporary signs shall be anchored and supported in a manner that reasonably prevents the possibility of the signs becoming hazards to public health and safety.

D.

No sign or any part thereof, anchor, brace, or guide rod shall be attached, erected, or maintained that may cover or obstruct any door, doorway, or window of any building that may hinder or prevent ingress or egress through such door, doorway, or window or that may hinder or prevent the raising or placing of ladders against such building in the event of fire.

E.

No signs shall, in any instance, create a traffic visibility or other safety hazard. No sign shall be erected so that it impedes visibility for safe pedestrian and/or vehicular circulation.

F.

No sign not designed and constructed to withstand winds during typical Wisconsin storm events shall be erected at any location.

G.

All freestanding signs erected in any location shall be designed and constructed with footings for support of such sign that extend not less than 42 inches below the existing ground level. The base or support(s) shall be securely anchored to a concrete base or footing, except for signs legally installed in public rights-of-way. The footing and related supporting structure of each freestanding sign, including bolts, flanges, and brackets, shall be concealed by the sign exterior or shall be surrounded by landscaping.

H.

All signs attached to buildings and that are permitted to project away from the building wall shall be designed and constructed such that the attachment to such wall does not extend above a point of bearing with the roof rafters.

I.

All illuminated signs erected at any location shall be designed and constructed to meet the following requirements:

(1)

Shall be constructed and maintained to conform with state electrical codes and shall bear UL labels.

(2)

Unless an illuminated sign bears the label of approval of a recognized testing laboratory, all illuminated signs shall be inspected and approved by the electrical inspector on the site prior to the erection of the sign.

(3)

All illuminated signs shall be equipped with a watertight safety switch, located where electric current enters the sign. All parts covering service openings to the electrical supply shall be securely fastened.

(4)

No illuminated sign shall be connected to an electric power source except by an electrical contractor, unless the only connection to the electric power source is through a grounded three-prong heavy-duty plug.

(5)

All freestanding illuminated signs shall be supplied power only by underground wiring or internal batteries.

(Ord. No. 16-07, 6-20-2016; Ord. No. 17-05, 4-11-2017)