There is a significant relationship between the manner in which signs are displayed and public safety, and the value and economic stability of adjoining property. The reasonable display of signs is necessary as a public service and to the conduct of competitive commerce and industry. The regulations in this article establish standards for the display of signs within the zoning districts which are provided in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Abandoned sign means a sign located on a property or premises which is vacant and unoccupied for a period of 90 days, or a sign which is damaged, in disrepair or vandalized and not repaired within 30 days of the date of the damaging event.

Alterations means the rebuilding, enlarging, extension, or relocation of any sign. The repainting, changing of parts, and preventative maintenance shall not be deemed to be alterations.

Animation means the movement or the optical illusion of movement of any part of the sign structure, design or pictorial segments, including the movement of any illumination, the flashing or varying of light intensity, or the movement of a sign set in motion by the atmosphere.

Applicant means a person who applies for a sign permit in accordance with the provisions of this article.

Area of a sign.

(1)

In the case of individual letters used as a sign, the area of a sign is the area enclosed within the smallest regular geometric figure needed to completely encompass all letters, words, insignias or symbols of the sign, including horizontal and vertical spacing between letters, words, insignias or symbols, except as otherwise provided in this article.

(2)

For signs other than individual letters, words, insignias or symbols, the area of a sign is the total area of the sign face or the total area within the outer edge of any border of the sign.

Attention-getting device means any device designed or intended to attract notice by noise; sudden, intermittent, or rhythmic movement; physical change or lighting change; or, physical presence, such as banners, flags, streamers, balloons, propellers, whirligigs, searchlights and flashing lights.

Awning means a roof-like cover, often of fabric, metal, plastic, fiberglass or glass, designed and intended for protection from the weather or as a decorative embellishment, and which is supported by and projects from a wall or roof of a structure, providing shelter over a window, outside walk, or door.

Awning sign means a sign which is placed on or integrated into a fabric or other material awning which is mounted on the exterior of a building.

Banner means a sheet of fabric or other similar material, which is attached or suspended at two ends or continuously across the long side. Attachment or suspension may be from buildings and/or poles. A banner may or may not contain text.

Bench sign means any sign that is painted, marked, or has printed designs or lettering of any description and built in such a manner as to provide a surface to be sat upon.

Building wall means each individual side of a building.

Building wall, front means the building wall nearest and parallel to the street. For the purposes of this article, corner lots shall be deemed to have two front building walls.

Building wall length means the distance of the exterior face of the building measured from outside wall to outside wall, inclusive of offsets in the building façade for aesthetic or architectural purposes. For purposes of calculating the permitted total area of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs in all districts, offsets in the building façade for aesthetic or architectural purposes shall be considered part of the overall building wall length. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the sign shall not extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limits of the wall on which it is placed.

Business park means a tract of land that has been planned, developed and operated as an integrated facility for a number of separate commercial, office or industrial buildings and supporting ancillary uses with special attention to circulation, parking, utility needs, aesthetics and compatibility.

Canopy means a roof-like cover, often of fabric, metal, plastic, fiberglass or glass, designed and intended for protection from the weather or as a decorative embellishment, on a support which is supported in total or in part from the ground, providing shelter over a window, outside walk, door or parking area.

Canopy sign means a sign which is placed on or integrated into a fabric or other material canopy.

Contractor or subcontractor sign means a sign which identifies the contractor or subcontractor engaged in the construction, reconstruction or repair of a building on a lot or parcel of property.

Deck line means the intersection of two roof surfaces of a mansard roof forming the highest horizontal line of the steeper roof slope.

Electronic message center or sign means any sign or device which uses changing or travelling lights to form words, symbols or characters in motion, or gives the illusion of motion, in which the illuminations are stationary or constant in color and intensity for a minimum of seven seconds.

Flag means a sheet of fabric or other similar material of square, rectangular or triangular shape, which is mounted on a pole, cable or rope at one end. A flag may or may not contain text.

Flashing sign means any sign or device in which any illumination on the sign or device is not kept stationary or constant in color and/or intensity for a minimum of seven seconds.

Freestanding sign means a sign that is not attached to any building.

Grade means the lower of the existing grade prior to construction or the grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign.

Ground sign means a freestanding sign in which the bottom of the sign face is no more than one foot above grade.

Height means the distance from grade to the top of the highest component of any portion of a sign.

Illegal sign means any sign erected without first obtaining an approved sign permit or signs existing at the time this ordinance is adopted without valid permits.

Illuminated sign means any sign which has characters, letters, figures or outlines illuminated by electric lights, luminous tubes or any other means of internal or external illumination.

Indirect lighting means a source of external illumination located away from the sign, which lights the sign, but which is itself not visible to persons viewing the sign from any street, sidewalk or adjacent property.

Individual business means a separately owned or operated business which may or may not have its own separate building access for ingress and egress.

Individual letter means a cutout or etched letter or logo which is individually placed on a building wall.

Informational sign means a sign displaying a message, data, or details, related to (i) the sale, lease and/or rent of real or personal property or (ii) a contractor or subcontractor doing work within the village.

Internal lighting means a source of illumination contained entirely within the sign, which makes the contents of the sign visible at night by means of the light being transmitted through a translucent material, but wherein the source of illumination is not visible.

Legal nonconforming sign means any sign which is not allowed under this article, but which, when first constructed, was legally allowed by the village or the political subdivision then having the control and regulation over the construction of signs.

Maintenance means the replacing or repairing of a part or portion of a sign necessitated by ordinary wear, tear or damage beyond the control of the owner, or the reprinting of existing copy without changing the wording, composition or color of the copy. The replacing of a sign face shall not be deemed to be maintenance.

Mansard roof means a sloping roof which projects from the wall of a building and has a pitch of 45 degrees or greater to the horizontal, or a roof having a double slope, the lower slope being steeper than the upper slope.

Memorial signs and tablets means any sign, tablet, or placard placed for the purposes of commemorating the life or contributions of any deceased person.

Menu sign means a sign used to inform the public of the list of items available for a drive-through establishment, which may include the corresponding prices.

Nameplate means a sign permanently affixed to a building, giving the name or address, or both, of the owner or occupant of a building or premises, or other information necessary to provide identification for the owner or occupant.

Obsolete business sign means any sign that previously advertised a bona fide business conducted or product sold on the premises where the bona fide business is no longer conducted or the product is no longer sold on the premises.

Occupancy means the purpose or activity for which land or buildings are designed, arranged or intended, or for which land or buildings are occupied or maintained.

Off-premises sign means a sign that advertises a business but which is located on property other than where the advertised business is located, the product is sold, or the service is offered. Off-premises signs include, but are not limited to, vehicle signs.

Official sign means any sign erected by or authorized at the direction of any unit of government.

Parapet wall means that portion of a building exterior wall projecting above the plate line of the building.

Permanent sign means any sign which is intended to be and is so constructed as to be a lasting and enduring structure remaining unchanged in character, condition (beyond normal wear) and position, and in a permanent manner is affixed to the ground, wall, or building, provided the sign is listed as a permitted sign in this article.

Plate line means the point at which any part of the main roof structure first touches or bears upon an external wall.

Pole sign means a sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole or poles, or other support so that the bottom edge of the sign face is more than one foot above grade.

Political sign means a temporary sign which supports candidates for office or urges action on any other matter on the ballot of primary, general or special elections.

Portable sign means any sign that is not permanently affixed to a building, a structure, or the ground, or a sign designed to be moved from place to place. These signs primarily include, but are not limited to, signs attached to wood or metal frames designed to be self-supporting and moveable, whether or not the sign has been altered by removal of mobile parts or affixed to the ground or building; paper, cardboard or canvas signs wrapped around supporting poles; and banners or flags of any kind.

Projecting sign means a sign which is attached directly to the building wall and which extends perpendicular from the building wall, the closest part of the sign being no more than six inches from the face of the wall.

Roof sign means a sign that is mounted on the roof of the building and projects higher than the highest point on a gambrel, hip or gable roof, but shall not include cupolas, pylons, projections or minor raised portions of the roof.

Roofline means the highest point of the main roof structure or the highest point on a parapet, but shall not include cupolas, pylons, projections or minor raised portions of the roof.

Sale, lease and rent sign means a sign which indicates that the premises, building or vacant lot is currently for sale, lease or rent.

Shopping center means an integrated and harmonious design of a building or structure, or buildings or structures, in which is located a group of individual businesses, and which has adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, collective off-street parking and loading facilities, landscaping, and other features and facilities common to shopping center developments. A shopping center is usually, but not necessarily, planned, developed, owned or managed as a unit.

Shopping center, major means a shopping center located on a parcel a minimum of ten acres in size with a minimum frontage of 300 feet on a public right-of-way.

Shopping center, outlot means a parcel within a shopping center development that is subordinate in size and location to a primary lot. Outlot uses shall be compatible to that on a primary lot.

Shopping center, primary lot means a parcel of land containing the primary structure in the shopping center in whole or in part. There shall be only one primary lot per 300 feet of frontage of the shopping center.

Shopping center, primary structure means a building that serves as the main activity focus within a shopping center development, and is identifiable either by its greater size or prominent location.

Sign means any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, design, insignias, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images.

Sign face means the area or display surface used for the message of a sign.

Special event means a promotional event sponsored by a business, public, charitable or nonprofit organization such as, but not limited to, grand openings, business anniversaries, bazaars, street fairs, shows, exhibitions, sporting events, runs, bicycling events and block parties. This does not include sidewalk sales occurring on private property where merchandise is normally sold indoors and is transferred from indoors to outdoors for sale.

Temporary sign means any sign, banner, flag, bunting or valance constructed of cloth, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other like materials, with or without frames. The term includes any sign not permanently attached to the ground, wall or building, intended to be displayed for a short period of time only. A temporary sign may or may not contain text.

Traffic directional sign means a sign used at driveways, private streets and parking lots to improve public safety and to enhance public access to the site from public streets. This sign provides information which will assist the operators of vehicles in the flow of traffic.

Vehicle sign means any sign permanently or temporarily attached to or placed on a motor vehicle that is parked or placed in a position for the sole purpose of displaying such sign to the public and used primarily as a stationary sign.

Wall sign means a sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for, or forms the background surface of, the sign and that does not project more than 12 inches from such building or structure.

Wall sign, primary means a sign on the front building wall of a building having one or more secondary wall signs, which comprises at least 50 percent of the total sign area of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs on said front building wall.

Window sign means any poster, cutout letters, painted text or graphics, or other text or visual presentation, affixed to or placed behind a windowpane which is placed to be read from the exterior of a building.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not less than $25.00 and not more than as provided in section 1-9 of the village code for each violation.

(b)

In addition to the penalty in subsection (a) of this section, the village may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent the unlawful construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use of any sign in violation of the provisions of this article, or to restrain, correct or abate any sign which violates the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

The following signs are exempt from the regulations of this article:

(1)

Memorial signs and tablets displayed on private property.

(2)

Address numerals not exceeding three square feet in area.

(3)

Legal notices.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

No person shall erect, alter or relocate within the village any sign or other advertising structure without first obtaining a sign permit from the community development director or designee and making payment of the required fee.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

If the community development director or designee shall find that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this article, such sign shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the structure and/or property upon which such sign is found within ten days after written notification from the community development director or designee. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time period specified in such order, the community development director or designee may cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which such sign is located. The community development director or designee shall refuse to issue a sign permit to any party or owner who refuses to pay costs so assessed. The community development director or designee may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which such sign is located.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

Any obsolete business sign or abandoned sign shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the structure and/or property on which such sign is located within ten days after written notification from the community development director or designee. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time period specified in such order, the community development director or designee may cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which such sign is located.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

Obstructing access. No sign shall obstruct any door, window or fire escape of any building except window signs and signs on entry and exit doors as allowed in sections 106-391(2)f. and g., 106-392(2)e. and f., 106-393(b)(5) and (6) and 106-400(b)(5) and (6). No sign shall block any required accessway.

(b)

Attachment to trees or utility poles. No sign shall be attached to any tree or utility pole.

(c)

Measurement of area of a sign. The area of all signs defined in this article shall be for one side of a sign.

(d)

Signs in right-of-way. No sign shall be erected or maintained in the public right-of-way, except temporary signs as set forth in section 106-389(c).

(e)

Signs on vehicles. No sign shall be erected on or attached to any vehicle owned or operated by residents or businesses within the village limits except for:

(1)

Signs painted directly on the surface of the vehicle.

(2)

Signs no larger than four square feet.

(f)

Obstruction of sight distance. No sign shall be located so as to impair the sight distance or visibility of on-coming pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

(g)

Maintenance of signs. All signs shall be maintained in an orderly manner. Signs shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violations of this section shall be deemed unsafe and unlawful signs subject to removal as provided in section 106-386.

(h)

U.L. approved. All electric signs shall carry the approval of Underwriters' Laboratory.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

Roadway signs and markers. Roadway signs and markers, which shall be made and installed in accordance with the specifications of the village, are permitted in all districts. Included shall be signs announcing the location of, or directing traffic to, given locations, which include but are not limited to the following:

(1)

Service areas: automobile, food, lodging.

(2)

Official signs displaying public and quasi-public information as authorized by the village board of trustees.

(3)

Businesses or business districts.

(b)

Traffic directional signs. Traffic directional signs within parking lots not exceeding a maximum height of seven feet and a maximum sign area of seven square feet.

(c)

Temporary signs. Temporary signs, with the exception of political signs, subject to the following:

(1)

The temporary sign shall not exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height.

(2)

The temporary sign shall be located so as not to interfere with vehicle and pedestrian visibility.

(3)

The temporary sign shall be permitted for a maximum period of 14 consecutive calendar days.

(4)

Each applicant shall be permitted to erect temporary signs no more than four times per calendar year, with a minimum of 30 days between the time a temporary sign is removed and an additional application is submitted.

(5)

For temporary signs that advertise a business, product or service placed on the premises or the village right-of-way immediately adjacent to the premises for which the advertised business is located, the product is sold, or the service is offered, there shall be not more than one temporary sign per 100 feet of street frontage. On a corner lot, the number of signs permitted shall be calculated for each street frontage independently. Each individual business in a shopping center shall be permitted one temporary sign per 100 feet of street frontage, provided no more than one individual business shall be permitted to post temporary signs at any one time.

(6)

For temporary signs that advertise a business, product or service but which are located on village right-of-way other than adjacent to where the advertised business is located, the product is sold, or the service is offered, each applicant shall be permitted a maximum of ten temporary signs within the village at any one time. There shall be no more than one temporary sign per quadrant of the intersection at any one time. Temporary signs permitted under this section shall be limited to the following intersections:

a.

Cedar Road and Francis Road (along Cedar Road south of Francis Road only).

b.

Cedar Road and Illinois Highway.

c.

Cedar Road and Laraway Road (along Cedar Road north of Laraway Road only).

d.

Vine Street and Haven Avenue.

e.

Nelson Road and Haven Avenue.

f.

Nelson Road and Joliet Highway.

g.

Nelson Road and Illinois Highway.

h.

Nelson Road and Laraway Road (along Nelson Road only)

i.

Schoolhouse Road and U.S. Route 30 (along Schoolhouse Road south of U.S. Route 30 only).

j.

Schoolhouse Road and Joliet Highway.

k.

Schoolhouse Road and Laraway Road (along Schoolhouse Road only).

l.

Joliet Highway and Spencer Road.

(7)

A sign permit shall be obtained from the community development director or designee prior to installation of the temporary sign or signs.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

Signs for residential uses in residential districts are exempt from the permit requirement, but must comply with all other regulations in this article. In all residential zoned districts, the following classes of nonflashing, nonilluminated accessory signs for residential uses are permitted in accordance with the regulations set forth in this section:

(1)

Nameplates. There shall be not more than one nameplate, not exceeding four square feet in area, for each dwelling unit.

(2)

Informational signs.

a.

Area and number:

1.

No informational sign shall exceed 16 square feet in area.

2.

There shall be not more than one informational sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two informational signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

b.

Height:

1.

No informational sign in any single- or two-family residence district shall project higher than four feet above grade.

2.

No informational sign in any multiple-family residence district shall project higher than six feet above grade.

c.

Distance from street. No informational sign shall be placed closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

d.

Duration. Informational signs shall be permitted to remain on the premises for a period of three months. At the conclusion of the three-month period the owner of the sign must remove it from the premises unless the community development director or designee grants an extension of up to three additional months in writing. Multiple extensions can be granted without limitation but no extension shall be granted except upon a showing of good cause.

(3)

Signs designating parking area entrances or exits, subject to the following:

a.

Area and number. Signs designating parking area entrances or exits are limited to one sign for each such exit or entrance and to a maximum sign area of two square feet each.

b.

Height. No sign designating parking area entrances or exits shall project higher than seven feet above the grade of the parking area.

c.

Distance from street. No sign designating parking area entrances or exits shall be placed closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

(4)

Signs designating the conditions of use of parking areas, subject to the following:

a.

Area and number. One sign per parking area, designating the conditions of use or identity of such parking area, and limited to a maximum sign area of seven square feet, shall be permitted. On a corner lot, two such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

b.

Height. No sign designating the conditions of use of parking areas shall project higher than seven feet above the grade of the parking area.

c.

Distance from street. No sign designating the conditions of use of parking areas shall be placed closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

In all residential zoned districts, the following classes of signs for nonresidential uses are permitted in accordance with the regulations set forth in this section:

(1)

General provisions.

a.

Illumination. Signs may be internally or indirectly illuminated, and shall be shaded whenever necessary to avoid casting direct light upon adjacent properties. No sign shall be so illuminated that the foot-candle level exceeds 0.5 at any property line, except that the permitted illumination shall not exceed 1.0 foot-candle at any property line abutting any nonresidence district. Any illumination shall be turned off between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

b.

Distance from street. No sign shall be placed closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

(2)

Permitted signs.

a.

Nameplates. There shall not be more than one nameplate, not exceeding four square feet in area, for each nonresidential use.

b.

Signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs. Unless otherwise provided herein, the total square footage of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls, and mansard roofs shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of building wall length on which the signs are placed. When the building wall on which the signs are located is more than 200 feet from the public right-of-way towards which the signs would face, the maximum sign area shall be two square feet per each linear foot of building wall length.

1.

Signs on canopies. Any sign located on a canopy shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on a canopy shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the canopy. There shall be not more than one such sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on a canopy shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such canopy. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the canopy shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of the canopy length.

2.

Signs on awnings. Any sign located on an awning shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on an awning shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the awning. There shall be not more than one such sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on an awning shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such awning. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the awning shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of the awning length.

3.

Wall signs. All wall signs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Wall signs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building. There shall be not more than one wall sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

4.

Signs on mansard roofs. All signs on mansard roofs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Signs on mansard roofs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building. There shall be not more than one sign on a mansard roof per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on a mansard roof shall project higher than the deck line of the mansard roof.

c.

Ground signs.

1.

Area and number. There shall be not more than one ground sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two ground signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No ground sign shall exceed 50 square feet in area.

2.

Height. No part of any ground sign shall have a total height greater than ten feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade. For any sign facing a minor arterial roadway as classified in the village's comprehensive plan, no part of any freestanding sign shall have a total height greater than 15 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

3.

Landscaping. All ground signs shall be provided with landscaping at the base of the sign to screen the structural base of the sign.

d.

Electronic message center signs. Electronic message center signs shall be permitted, subject to the following:

1.

Electronic message center signs shall only be permitted to be placed along major or minor arterial roadways so designated in the comprehensive plan.

2.

Electronic message center signs shall not be placed less than 150 feet from a residential use or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

3.

No electronic message center sign shall be located less than 500 feet from another electronic message center sign.

4.

Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, there shall be a maximum of one electronic message center sign per zoning lot.

5.

The sign shall comply with all other provisions of this article.

6.

The overall area of the sign, including the electronic message center, shall not exceed the sign area otherwise permitted for the subject property.

7.

The electronic message shall not exceed 50 percent of the total sign area.

8.

The electronic message shall remain fixed for a minimum of seven seconds to avoid a flashing or blinking effect.

9.

The electronic message shall not project beyond the surface of the sign.

10.

The electronic message shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits between dusk and dawn.

11.

The electronic message center sign shall be equipped with an ambient light monitor, photocell, or similar device that automatically adjust the brightness for ambient light conditions.

e.

Parking lot banners. In addition to the signs permitted in paragraphs a. through d. of this section, each nonresidential use shall be permitted parking lot banners subject to the following:

1.

No parking lot banner shall exceed 12 square feet in area.

2.

There shall be not more than two parking lot banners per parking lot lighting standard.

3.

All parking lot banners shall be installed on private parking lot lighting standards. No parking lot banner may be attached to a village owned or maintained street light, traffic signal or any standard within any right-of-way.

f.

Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, excluding entry and exit doors.

g.

Signs on entry and exit doors. The maximum area for signs on entry and exit doors shall not exceed ten percent of the door area. Such signs shall be located on the lower 36 inches of the door, unless consisting only of transparent stenciled letters and numbers.

h.

Informational signs, subject to the following:

1.

Area and number.

i.

Freestanding signs. Only one freestanding informational sign shall be permitted per lot, except that on a corner lot two informational signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No informational sign may exceed 16 square feet in area.

ii.

Window signs. There shall be not more than one window informational sign per lot, not exceeding 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, except that on a corner lot two window informational signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

2.

Height. No freestanding informational sign shall project higher than four feet above grade.

3.

Duration. Informational signs shall be permitted to remain on the premises for a period of six months. At the conclusion of the six-month period the owner of the sign must remove it from the premises unless the community development director or designee grants an extension of up to six additional months in writing. Multiple extensions can be granted without limitation but no extension shall be granted except upon a showing of good cause.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

In all commercial and industrial zoned districts, except shopping centers as defined in section 106-382, the following signs are permitted, subject to the requirements set forth in this section:

(1)

General provisions.

a.

Illumination. Signs may be internally or indirectly illuminated, and shall be shaded whenever necessary to avoid casting direct light upon any adjacent properties. No sign shall be so illuminated that the foot-candle level exceeds 1.0 at any property line. The permitted illumination shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any property line abutting a residence district.

b.

Distance from street. No sign shall be placed any closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

(2)

Permitted signs.

a.

Nameplates. There shall be not more than one nameplate, not exceeding four square feet in area, per commercial or industrial use.

b.

Signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs. Unless otherwise provided herein, the total square footage of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of building wall length on which the signs are placed. When the building wall on which the signs are located is more than 200 feet from the public right-of-way towards which the signs would face, the maximum sign area shall be two square feet per each linear foot of building wall length.

1.

Signs on canopies. Any sign located on a canopy shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on a canopy shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the canopy. There shall be not more than one such sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on a canopy shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such canopy. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the canopy shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of the canopy length.

2.

Signs on awnings. Any sign located on an awning shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on an awning shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the awning. There shall be not more than one such sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on an awning shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such awning. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the awning shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of the awning length.

3.

Wall signs. All wall signs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Wall signs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building.

i.

Wall signs on front building wall.

(a)

Number. There shall be not more than one wall sign per lot on the front building wall, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. Businesses containing 25,001—50,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted two secondary wall signs in addition to the primary sign. Businesses containing 50,001—100,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary wall signs in addition to the primary sign. Businesses containing more than 100,001 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary wall signs plus one additional secondary wall sign for every 50,000 square feet of gross floor area over 100,001 square feet in addition to the primary sign.

(b)

Area. For any business permitted secondary wall signage in subsection 106-392(2)b.3.i.(a), the square footage of the primary wall sign shall comprise a minimum of 50 percent of the total sign area of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs.

ii.

Wall signs on side or rear building walls facing other commercial uses. When the side or rear wall of a building faces other commercial uses, wall signs shall be permitted on such wall subject to the following:

(a)

Number. There shall be not more than one wall sign per side or rear building wall facing other commercial uses.

(b)

Area. The gross area of any sign on the side or rear wall of any building facing other commercial uses, except signs projecting perpendicular to the premises wall, shall not exceed one-half square foot for each linear foot of the building wall length along said side or rear building wall.

(c)

No wall sign shall be placed on any side or rear building wall facing a residential district or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

4.

Signs on mansard roofs. All signs on mansard roofs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Signs on mansard roofs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building.

i.

Signs on mansard roofs on front building wall.

(a)

Number. There shall be not more than one sign on a mansard roof per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. Businesses containing 25,001—50,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted two secondary signs on a mansard roof in addition to the primary sign. Businesses containing 50,001—100,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary signs on a mansard roof in addition to the primary sign. Businesses containing more than 100,001 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary signs on a mansard roof plus one additional secondary sign on a mansard roof for every 50,000 square feet of gross floor area over 100,001 square feet in addition to the primary sign.

(b)

Area. For any business permitted secondary signage on a mansard roof in section 106-392(2)b.4.i.(a), the square footage of the primary sign shall comprise a minimum of 50 percent of the total sign area of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs.

(c)

Height. No sign on a mansard roof shall project higher than the deck line of a mansard roof.

ii.

Signs on a mansard roof on side or rear building walls facing other commercial uses. When the side or rear wall of a building faces other commercial uses, signs on a mansard roof shall be permitted on such wall subject to the following:

(a)

Number. There shall be not more than one sign on a mansard roof per side or rear building wall facing other commercial uses.

(b)

Area. The gross area of a sign on a mansard roof on the side or rear wall of any building facing other commercial uses, except signs projecting perpendicular to the premises wall, shall not exceed one-half square foot for each linear foot of the building wall length along said side or rear building wall.

(c)

Height. No sign on a mansard roof shall project higher than the deck line of a mansard roof.

(d)

No sign on a mansard roof shall be placed on any side or rear building wall facing a residential district or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

c.

Freestanding signs.

1.

Permitted signs:

i.

Ground signs.

2.

Area and number. There shall be not more than one freestanding sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No freestanding sign shall exceed 80 square feet per side. The maximum combined square feet of all sides of any freestanding sign shall not exceed 160 square feet.

3.

Height. No part of any freestanding sign shall have a total height greater than ten feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade. For any sign facing a minor arterial roadway as classified in the village's comprehensive plan, no part of any freestanding sign shall have a total height greater than 15 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

4.

Landscaping. All freestanding signs shall be provided with landscaping at the base of the sign to screen the structural base of the sign.

d.

Electronic message center signs. Electronic message center signs shall be permitted in all commercial and industrial zoning districts, except the C-1 neighborhood convenience shopping district, subject to the following:

1.

Electronic message center signs shall only be permitted to be placed along major or minor arterial roadways so designated in the comprehensive plan.

2.

Electronic message center signs shall not be placed less than 150 feet from a residential use or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

3.

No electronic message center sign shall be located less than 500 feet from another electronic message center sign.

4.

Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, there shall be a maximum of one electronic message center sign per zoning lot.

5.

The sign shall comply with all other provisions of this article.

6.

The overall area of the sign, including the electronic message center, shall not exceed the sign area otherwise permitted for the subject property.

7.

The electronic message shall not exceed 25 percent of the total sign area.

8.

The electronic message shall remain fixed for a minimum of seven seconds to avoid a flashing or blinking effect.

9.

The electronic message shall not project beyond the surface of the sign.

10.

The electronic message shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits between dusk and dawn.

11.

The electronic message center sign shall be equipped with an ambient light monitor, photocell, or similar device that automatically adjusts the brightness for ambient light conditions.

e.

Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, excluding entry and exit doors.

f.

Signs on entry and exit doors. The maximum area for signs on entry and exit doors shall not exceed ten percent of the door area. Such signs shall be located on the lower 36 inches of the door, unless consisting only of transparent stenciled letters and numbers.

g.

Projecting signs. Signs projecting from or attached to any building shall not project more than four feet beyond the front of the building, and the bottom of such signs shall not be less than eight feet above the finished grade of the sidewalk. The maximum area for such signs shall be 25 square feet per side and 50 square feet total. Projecting signs shall not be allowed if there is a wall sign mounted parallel to the face of the building. Any sign projected or suspended from a building shall not exceed ten feet in height and shall not extend above the plate line of the building.

h.

Informational signs, subject to the following:

1.

Area and number.

i.

Freestanding signs. Only one freestanding informational sign shall be permitted per lot, except that on a corner lot two informational signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No informational sign may exceed 32 square feet in area.

ii.

Window signs. There shall be not more than one window informational sign, not exceeding 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, except that on a corner lot two window informational signs, one per street, shall be permitted.

2.

Height. No freestanding informational sign shall project higher than ten feet above grade.

3.

Duration. Informational signs shall be permitted to remain on the premises for a period of six months. At the conclusion of the six-month period the owner of the sign must remove it from the premises unless the community development director or designee grants an extension of up to six additional months in writing. Multiple extensions can be granted without limitation but no extension shall be granted except upon a showing of good cause.

i.

Signs accessory to automobile gasoline and diesel fueling stations. Two exterior rate or price signs shall be permitted for each street front exposure. The dimensions of each rate or price sign shall not exceed 12 square feet. Such rate or price signs shall be ground mounted, incorporated into the ground sign for the automobile service station, and shall state the price when displayed.

j.

Signs accessory to drive-through establishments.

1.

Each drive-through establishment is permitted additional freestanding menu signage. Menu signs shall be used to display the published menu and corresponding prices.

2.

If one menu sign is utilized, the maximum area of such sign shall be 50 square feet. If two menu signs are utilized, the maximum area of each such sign shall be 32 square feet.

3.

The maximum height of a menu sign shall be six feet.

4.

Illumination shall be internal only.

k.

Signs accessory to theaters. One theater poster sign shall be permitted for each stage or movie screen. The dimensions of each theater poster sign shall not exceed 15 square feet in area. Such signs shall be affixed flat to the wall and may be illuminated.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020; Ord. No. 3128, § 15, 9-9-2024)

(a)

General provisions. The following regulations apply to signs for shopping centers:

(1)

Illumination. Signs in shopping centers may be internally or indirectly illuminated, and shall be shaded whenever necessary to avoid casting direct light upon adjacent properties. No sign shall be so illuminated that the foot-candle level exceeds 1.0 at any property line. The permitted illumination shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any property line abutting a residence district.

(2)

Distance from street. No sign shall be placed any closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

(b)

Permitted signs.

(1)

Nameplates. Each individual business shall be allowed not more than one nameplate, not exceeding four square feet in area.,

(2)

Signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs. Unless otherwise provided herein, the total square footage of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs for any individual business shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of the tenant building wall length. When the building wall on which the signs are located is more than 200 feet from the public right-of-way towards which the sign would face, the maximum sign area shall be two square feet per each linear foot of the tenant building wall length.

a.

Signs on canopies. Any sign located on a canopy shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on a canopy shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the canopy. There shall be not more than one such sign per individual business, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on a canopy shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such canopy. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the canopy shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of the canopy length.

b.

Signs on awnings. Any sign located on an awning shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on an awning shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the awning. There shall be not more than one such sign per individual business, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on an awning shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such awning. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the awning shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot awning length.

c.

Wall signs. All wall signs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Wall signs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building.

1.

Wall signs on front building wall.

i.

Number. There shall be not more than one wall sign per individual business on the front building wall, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. Individual businesses containing 25,001—50,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted two secondary wall signs in addition to the primary sign. Individual businesses containing 50,001—100,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary wall signs in addition to the primary sign. Individual businesses containing more than 100,001 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary wall signs plus one additional secondary wall sign for every 50,000 square feet of gross floor area over 100,001 square feet in addition to the primary sign.

ii.

Area. For any individual business permitted secondary wall signage in Section 106-393(b)(2)c.1.i., the square footage of the primary wall sign shall comprise a minimum of 50 percent of the total sign area of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs.

iii.

Multiple tenant commercial buildings that have a single primary entrance serving multiple individual businesses shall be permitted not more than one wall sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. The maximum sign area shall not exceed one and one-half square feet for each linear foot of the building wall length. When the building wall on which the sign is located is more than 200 feet from the public right-of-way towards which the sign would face, the maximum sign area shall be two square feet per each linear foot of the building wall length.

2.

Wall signs on side or rear building walls adjacent to access drives. When the side or rear wall of a building in a shopping center has frontage on an access drive in the shopping center, wall signs shall be permitted on such wall subject to the following:

i.

Number. There shall be not more than one wall sign per individual business per side or rear building wall adjacent to an access drive.

ii.

Area. The gross area of a sign for any individual business on the side or rear wall of any building adjacent to an access drive, except signs projecting perpendicular to the premises wall, shall not exceed three-fourths square foot for each linear foot of the tenant building wall length along said side or rear building wall.

iii.

No wall sign shall be placed on any side or rear building wall facing a residential district or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

3.

Wall signs on side or rear building walls facing other commercial uses. When the side or rear wall of a building in a shopping center faces other commercial uses, wall signs shall be permitted on such wall subject to the following:

i.

Number. There shall be not more than one wall sign per individual business on a side or rear building wall facing other commercial uses.

ii.

Area. The gross area of a sign for any individual business on the side or rear wall of any building facing other commercial uses, except signs projecting perpendicular to the premises wall, shall not exceed one-half square foot for each linear foot of the tenant building wall length along said side or rear building wall.

iii.

No wall sign shall be placed on any side or rear building wall facing a residential district or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

d.

Signs on mansard roofs. All signs on mansard roofs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Signs on mansard roofs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building.

1.

Signs on mansard roofs on front building wall.

i.

Number. There shall be not more than one sign on a mansard roof per individual business on the front building wall, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. Individual businesses containing 25,001—50,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted two secondary signs on a mansard roof in addition to the primary sign. Individual businesses containing 50,001—100,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary signs on a mansard roof in addition to the primary sign. Individual businesses containing more than 100,001 square feet of gross floor area shall be permitted four secondary signs on a mansard roof plus one additional secondary sign on a mansard roof for every 50,000 square feet of gross floor area over 100,001 square feet in addition to the primary sign.

ii.

Area. For any individual business permitted secondary signage on a mansard roof in section 106-393(b)(2)d.1.i., the square footage of the primary sign shall comprise a minimum of 50 percent of the total sign area of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs.

iii.

Height. No sign on a mansard roof shall project higher than the deck line of a mansard roof.

2.

Signs on mansard roofs on side or rear building walls adjacent to access drives. When the side or rear wall of a building in a shopping center has frontage on an access drive in the shopping center, signs on a mansard roof shall be permitted on such wall subject to the following:

i.

Number. There shall be not more than one sign on a mansard roof per individual business per side or rear building wall adjacent to an access drive.

ii.

Area. The gross area of a sign on a mansard roof for any individual business on the side or rear wall of any building adjacent to an access drive, except signs projecting perpendicular to the premises wall, shall not exceed three-fourths square foot for each linear foot of the tenant building wall length along said side or rear building wall.

iii.

Height. No sign on a mansard roof shall project higher than the deck line of a mansard roof.

iv.

No sign on a mansard roof shall be placed on any side or rear building wall facing a residential district or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

3.

Signs on a mansard roof on side or rear building walls facing other commercial uses. When the side or rear wall of a building in a shopping center faces other commercial uses, signs on a mansard roof shall be permitted on such wall subject to the following:

i.

Number. There shall be not more than one sign on a mansard roof per individual business per side or rear building wall facing other commercial uses.

ii.

Area. The gross area of a sign on a mansard roof for any individual business on the side or rear wall of any building facing other commercial uses, except signs projecting perpendicular to the premises wall, shall not exceed one-half square foot for each linear foot of the tenant building wall length along said side or rear building wall.

iii.

Height. No sign on a mansard roof shall project higher than the deck line of a mansard roof.

iv.

No sign on a mansard roof shall be placed on any side or rear building wall facing a residential district or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

(3)

Freestanding signs. Shopping centers shall be allowed freestanding identification signs as regulated in this subsection.

a.

Permitted signs:

1.

Ground signs.

b.

Area and number.

1.

Shopping centers, generally. Except for major shopping centers, there shall be not more than one freestanding sign per shopping center, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. The maximum area for such sign for a center with five or more individual businesses within it shall not exceed 150 square feet per side or 300 square feet total. For a center with two, three or four individual businesses within it, the maximum area of such sign shall be 100 square feet per side or 200 square feet total. Individual sign panels shall be a minimum of three-square feet in area. The text on any sign panel shall be a minimum of ten inches in height.

2.

Major shopping centers. For major shopping centers, there shall be not more than one freestanding shopping center sign for every 300 feet of frontage. For corner lots, the number of signs facing each street shall be calculated individually based on the frontage of each street. Notwithstanding the total frontage, a maximum of three freestanding shopping center signs per frontage shall be permitted. Outlot frontage shall be included in the frontage measurement. Freestanding shopping center signs for major shopping centers shall be located on a primary lot or at an entrance to the shopping center from a public street. Signs at entrances shall be permitted regardless of lot type and shall count against the permitted maximum. A minimum separation of 300 feet shall be provided between major shopping center signs. The maximum area for each major shopping center sign shall be 150 square feet per side or 300 square feet total. Individual sign panels shall be a minimum of six square feet in area. The text on any sign panel shall be a minimum of ten inches in height.

3.

Shopping center outlots. Shopping center outlots shall be permitted one ground sign per lot. Ground signs shall be permitted even if a freestanding shopping center sign is located on that lot, with a minimum distance of 50 feet required between the freestanding shopping center sign and outlot sign. Outlot ground signs shall have a maximum height of six feet, a maximum width of 12 feet, and shall have a maximum sign area of 50 square feet per side or 100 square feet total.

c.

Height. Except for shopping center outlots, no part of any freestanding sign shall have a total height greater than ten feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade. For any sign facing a minor arterial roadway as classified in the village's comprehensive plan, except for shopping center outlots, no part of any freestanding sign shall have a total height greater than 15 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

d.

Landscaping. All freestanding signs shall be provided with landscaping at the base of the sign to screen the structural base of the sign.

(4)

Electronic message center signs. Electronic message center signs shall be permitted for shopping centers and multiple-tenant commercial buildings in all commercial and industrial zoning districts, except the C-1 neighborhood convenience shopping district, subject to the following:

a.

Shopping center outlots shall not be permitted an electronic message center sign.

b.

Electronic message center signs shall only be permitted to be placed along major or minor arterial roadways so designated in the comprehensive plan.

c.

Electronic message center signs shall not be placed less than 150 feet from a residential use or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

d.

No electronic message center sign shall be located less than 500 feet from another electronic message center sign.

e.

Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, there shall be a maximum of one electronic message center sign per shopping center or multiple-tenant commercial building.

f.

The sign shall comply with all other provisions of this article.

g.

The overall area of the sign, including the electronic message center, shall not exceed the sign area otherwise permitted for the subject property.

h.

The electronic message shall not exceed 25 percent of the total sign area.

i.

The electronic message shall remain fixed for a minimum of seven seconds to avoid a flashing or blinking effect.

j.

The electronic message shall not project beyond the surface of the sign.

k.

The electronic message shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits between dusk and dawn.

l.

The electronic message center sign shall be equipped with an ambient light monitor, photocell, or similar device that automatically adjusts the brightness for ambient light conditions.

(5)

Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, excluding entry and exit doors.

(6)

Signs on entry and exit doors. The maximum area for signs on entry and exit doors shall not exceed ten percent of the door area. Such signs shall be located on the lower 36 inches of the door, unless consisting only of transparent stenciled letters and numbers.

(7)

Projecting signs. Signs projecting from or attached to any building shall not project more than four feet beyond the front of the building, and the bottom of such sign shall not be less than eight feet above the finished grade of the sidewalk. The maximum area for such sign shall be 25 square feet per side and 50 square feet total. Projecting signs shall not be allowed if there is a wall sign mounted parallel to the face of the building. Any sign projected or suspended from a building shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height and shall not extend above the plate line of the building.

(8)

Informational signs, subject to the following:

a.

Area and number.

1.

Freestanding signs. Only one freestanding informational sign shall be permitted per lot, except that on a corner lot two informational signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No informational sign may exceed 32 square feet in area.

2.

Window signs. There shall be not more than one window informational sign, not exceeding 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, except that on a corner lot two window informational signs, one per street, shall be permitted.

b.

Height. No freestanding informational sign shall project higher than ten feet above grade.

c.

Duration. Informational signs shall be permitted to remain on the premises for a period of six months. At the conclusion of the six-month period the owner of the sign must remove it from the premises unless the community development director or designee grants an extension of up to six additional months in writing. Multiple extensions can be granted without limitation but no extension shall be granted except upon a showing of good cause.

(9)

Signs accessory to drive-through establishments.

a.

Each drive-through establishment is permitted additional freestanding menu signage. Menu signs shall be used to display the published menu and corresponding prices.

b.

If one menu sign is utilized, the maximum area of such sign shall be 50 square feet. If two menu signs are utilized, the maximum area of each such sign shall be 32 square feet.

c.

The maximum height of such signs shall be six feet.

d.

Illumination shall be internal only.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

Special events signs.

(1)

Area and number. No special events sign shall exceed 50 square feet in area and ten feet in height. There shall be not more than one special events sign per lot, except for shopping centers as defined in section 106-382. Each individual business in a shopping center shall be permitted one special events sign, provided that the maximum number of special events signs permitted in a shopping center at any one time shall not exceed 50 percent of the total number of individual businesses located in the shopping center.

(2)

Location. Special events signs may be attached to the building celebrating the special event or may be installed within the front yard setback a minimum of ten feet from any property line, provided that pedestrian and vehicular visibility is not negatively affected. Special events signs shall not be permitted in any right-of-way, on a public sidewalk or within any parking space.

(3)

Duration. Special events signs shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed 14 consecutive calendar days. Each individual business shall be permitted four special events per calendar year with a minimum of 30 days between the time a special events sign is removed and an additional application is submitted. Each special events sign shall require a separate permit. If multiple permits for temporary promotional signs are issued for a single business pursuant to this section 106-394, the 14-day time period for each permit shall run concurrently.

(4)

Fees. No person shall erect a special events sign without proper application, payment of a $50.00 fee and issuance of a permit therefore from the community development director or designee.

(b)

Inflatable balloons.

(1)

Area and number. No inflatable balloon shall exceed 25 feet in height and diameter. There shall be not more than one inflatable balloon per lot. Each individual business in a shopping center, as defined in section 106-382, shall be permitted one inflatable balloon, provided that there shall be not more than one inflatable balloon in a shopping center at any one time.

(2)

Location. Inflatable balloons shall be ground-mounted and properly secured and shall be located at least 20 feet from any property line. Inflatable balloons shall not be permitted in any right-of-way, on a public sidewalk or within any parking space.

(3)

Materials. Each inflatable balloon shall be constructed of durable materials, free from defects and effects from severe weather, and maintained in like-new condition. Each inflatable balloon shall be securely anchored to the ground by mechanical devices to resist uplift and movement of an equivalent wind speed of 90 miles per hour.

(4)

Inspection. All inflatable balloons are subject to an inspection to determine compliance with this section. Any inflatable balloon found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed in section 106-383 of this article.

(5)

Duration. Inflatable balloons shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed 14 consecutive calendar days. Each individual business shall be permitted four inflatable balloons per calendar year with a minimum of 30 days between the time an inflatable balloon is removed and an additional application is submitted. Each inflatable balloon shall require a separate permit. If multiple permits for temporary promotional signs are issued for a single business pursuant to this section 106-394, the 14-day time period for each permit shall run concurrently.

(6)

Fees. No person shall erect an inflatable balloon without proper application, payment of a $50.00 fee and issuance of a permit therefore from the community development director or designee.

(c)

Parking lot banners.

(1)

Area and number. No parking lot banner shall exceed 12 square feet in area. There shall be not more than two parking lot banners per parking lot lighting standard.

(2)

Location. All parking lot banners shall be installed on private parking lot lighting standards. No parking lot banner may be attached to a village owned or maintained street light, traffic signal or any standard within any right-of-way.

(3)

Duration. Parking lot banners shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed 14 consecutive calendar days. Each individual business shall be permitted four permits for parking lot banners per calendar year with a minimum of 30 days between the time parking lot banners are removed and an additional application is submitted If multiple permits for temporary promotional signs are issued for a single business pursuant to this section 106-394, the 14-day time period for each permit shall run concurrently.

(4)

Fees. No person shall erect parking lot banners without proper application, payment of a $50.00 fee and issuance of a permit therefore from the community development director or designee.

(d)

Sandwich panel signs.

(1)

Area and number. No sandwich panel sign shall exceed 24 inches by 42 inches in size per sign panel. There shall be not more than one sandwich panel sign per lot, except for shopping centers as defined in section 106-382. Each individual business in a shopping center shall be permitted one sandwich panel sign, provided the maximum number of sandwich panel signs permitted in a shopping center at any one time shall not exceed 50 percent of the total number of individual businesses located in the shopping center.

(2)

Location. Sandwich panel signs shall be placed adjacent to the building that they serve provided that ingress and egress from the building is not affected. Sandwich panel signs shall not be permitted in any right-of-way, on a public sidewalk or within any parking space.

(3)

Materials and installation. Each sandwich panel sign shall be constructed of durable materials, free from defects and effects from severe weather, and maintained in like-new condition. Each sandwich panel sign shall be securely anchored to the ground by mechanical devices to resist uplift and movement of an equivalent wind speed of 90 miles per hour.

(4)

Inspection. All sandwich panel signs are subject to an inspection to determine compliance with this section. Any sandwich panel sign found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed in section 106-383 of this article.

(5)

Duration. Sandwich panel signs shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed 14 consecutive calendar days. Each individual business shall be permitted four sandwich panel signs per calendar year with a minimum of 30 days between the time a sandwich panel sign is removed and an additional application is submitted. Each sandwich panel sign shall require a separate permit. If multiple permits for temporary promotional signs are issued for a single business pursuant to this section 106-394, the 14-day time period for each permit shall run concurrently.

(6)

Fees. No person shall erect a sandwich panel sign without proper application, payment of $50.00 fee and issuance of a permit therefore from the building and zoning administrator.

(e)

Vertical banners.

(1)

Area and number. No vertical banner shall exceed 30 square feet in area and 15 feet in height. There shall be not more than three vertical banners per lot except for shopping centers as defined in section 106-382. Each individual business in a shopping center shall be permitted one vertical banner provided that the maximum number of vertical banners permitted in a shopping center at any one time shall not exceed 50 percent of the total number of individual businesses located in the shopping center.

(2)

Location. Vertical banners shall be permitted within the front yard setback a minimum of ten feet from any property line, provided that pedestrian and vehicular visibility is not negatively affected. Vertical banners shall not be permitted or encroach on any right-of-way, on a public sidewalk or within any parking space.

(3)

Materials and installation. Each vertical banner shall be constructed of durable materials, free from defects and effects from severe weather, and maintained in like-new condition. Each vertical banner shall be securely anchored to the ground by mechanical devices to resist uplift and movement of an equivalent wind speed of 90 miles per hour.

(4)

Inspection. All vertical banners are subject to an inspection to determine compliance with this section. Any vertical banner found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed in section 106-383 of this article.

(5)

Duration. Vertical banners shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed 14 consecutive calendar days. Each individual business shall be permitted four permits for vertical banners per calendar year with a minimum of 30 days between the time vertical banners are removed and an additional application is submitted. Each vertical banner shall require a separate permit. If multiple permits for temporary promotional signs are issued for a single business pursuant to this section 106-394, the 14-day time period for each permit shall run concurrently.

(6)

Fees. No person shall erect a vertical banner without proper application, payment of a $50.00 fee and issuance of a permit therefore from the community development director or designee.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

Reserved.

(b)

Distance from street. In no event shall temporary political signs be placed any closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

(c)

Area. The total area of this type of sign shall not exceed 16 square feet.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

In residential subdivisions or business parks, signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations set forth in this section:

(1)

Location. Such signs shall be located at points where residential subdivision or business park streets intersect with arterial streets as designated by the comprehensive plan or at entrances to subdivisions or business parks as recommended by the plan commission and approved by the village board.

(2)

Approval required. The village reserves the right to review any proposed residential subdivision or business park monuments or identification signs for compliance, and to reject any sign that is deemed unsafe. Residential subdivision and business park monuments or identification signs shall require specific approval by the board of trustees upon recommendation of the plan commission. The board shall take into consideration the size of the proposed monument or sign, any colors or illumination, traffic safety, public safety, the impact upon adjacent properties and general standards of this article.

(3)

Standards. The following standards shall serve as a guide to the design of residential subdivision and business park monuments or identification signs:

a.

Area and number. There shall be a maximum of two signs per entrance into the residential subdivision or business park. The maximum area for a residential subdivision monument or identification sign shall not exceed 80 square feet per side or 160 square feet total. The maximum area for a business park monument or identification sign shall not exceed 100 square feet per side or 200 square feet total.

b.

Height. No part of a residential subdivision monument or identification sign shall project higher than six feet above grade. No part of a business park monument or identification sign shall project higher than ten feet above grade.

c.

Distance from street. No residential subdivision or business park monument or identification sign shall be located closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located.

d.

Illumination. Sign illumination shall be so arranged that it neither unreasonably disturbs occupants of adjacent property nor interferes with traffic. No sign shall be so illuminated that the foot-candle level exceeds one at any property line. The permitted illumination shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any property line abutting a residence district. In residential subdivisions, monument and identification signs shall be indirectly illuminated only.

e.

Maintenance. A method to guarantee the maintenance of the sign must be demonstrated.

f.

Landscaping. All residential subdivision and business park monuments and identification signs shall be provided with landscaping at the base to screen the structural base of the monument or identification sign.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

Certain signs are known to exist within the corporate limits of the village that were erected, constructed, or placed prior to October 12, 2020, and do not conform to the requirements of this article.

(b)

Signs existing at the time of the effective date hereof and not conforming to its provisions, but which were constructed in compliance with previous regulations and ordinances of the village, shall be regarded as nonconforming signs. Nonconforming signs shall be considered as lawful signs. These signs shall be allowed to exist in their present state, and the provisions of this article shall not apply. Any alteration of these signs, as defined in section 106-382 of this article, shall require full compliance with the terms and conditions contained in this article.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

The following types of signs shall not be permitted, unless expressly authorized under other sections of this article VIII:

(1)

Portable signs.

(2)

Flashing signs.

(3)

Bench signs.

(4)

Off-premises signs, except as permitted in sections 106-399 (b) or 106-400 (b)(4).

(5)

Attention-getting devices.

(6)

Roof signs, except as permitted in section 106-400(b)(2)b.

(7)

Temporary signs, except as permitted in section 106-389(c).

(8)

Signs on outdoor storage and display areas.

(9)

Animated signs.

(10)

Pole signs, except as permitted in section 106-399(b).

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

Businesses with interstate frontage. In addition to other signs permitted in this article, businesses with a minimum of 250 feet of frontage on any interstate highway right-of-way shall also be permitted the following signs:

(1)

Wall signs. There shall be not more than one wall sign per individual business on the building wall facing any interstate highway right-of-way. The total square footage of a sign on any building wall facing an interstate highway, except signs projecting perpendicular to the premises wall, shall not exceed two square feet for each linear foot of the tenant building wall length. When the building wall on which the sign is located is more than 200 feet from the interstate highway right-of-way towards which the sign would face, the maximum sign area shall be three square feet per each linear foot of the tenant building wall length. All wall signs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Wall signs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building.

(2)

Freestanding signs.

a.

Number. There shall be not more than one freestanding sign per lot facing any interstate highway right-of-way.

b.

Area and height.

1.

Buildings containing four individual businesses or less. Any sign facing any interstate highway right-of-way shall not exceed 150 square feet in area when four individual businesses or less are located on such lot. No part of any freestanding sign facing an interstate highway right-of-way on a lot with four individual businesses or less shall have a total height greater than 20 feet above the grade of the interstate highway upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the interstate highway grade.

2.

Buildings containing five or more individual businesses. Any sign facing an interstate highway right-of-way located on a lot containing five or more individual businesses shall not exceed 200 square feet in area. No part of any freestanding sign facing an interstate highway right-of-way on a lot with five or more individual businesses shall have a total height greater than 30 feet above the grade of the interstate highway upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the interstate highway grade.

(b)

Businesses within 1,000 feet of an interstate highway interchange. In addition to other signs permitted in this article, businesses on properties located within 1,000 feet of any interstate highway interchange as depicted in Figure 1, which is not set out herein but is on file and available for inspection in the office of the village clerk, shall also be permitted the following freestanding highway-oriented signs:

(1)

Area and Number. Subject to the provisions of subsection (3) below, each lot located within 1,000 feet of an interstate highway interchange shall be allowed not more than one freestanding highway-oriented sign structure containing a maximum of three individual sign panels. Any freestanding highway-oriented sign shall not exceed 150 square feet in area. If a business has a highway-oriented sign located on a sign structure on an adjacent property as provided for in subsection (3) below, no highway-oriented sign for that business shall be constructed on any other property.

(2)

Height. No freestanding highway-oriented sign shall have a total height greater than 50 feet above the grade of the interstate highway upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the interstate highway grade.

(3)

Co-location. No permit for a freestanding highway-oriented sign shall be granted unless the community development director or designee finds that the proposed sign cannot be accommodated on an existing or approved highway-oriented sign structure due to one or more of the following reasons:

a.

The planned sign would exceed the structural capacity of the existing or approved sign structure, as documented by a qualified and licensed professional engineer, and the existing or approved sign structure cannot be reinforced, modified, or replaced to accommodate the planned sign at a reasonable cost; or,

b.

Other unforeseen reasons make it infeasible to locate the planned sign upon an existing or approved sign structure.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)

(a)

General provisions. The following regulations shall apply to signs in the H hospital district.

(1)

Illumination. Unless set forth herein to the contrary, all signs in the H district may be internally or indirectly illuminated and shall be shaded whenever necessary to avoid casting direct light upon any adjacent properties. No sign shall be so illuminated that the foot-candle level exceeds 1.0 at any property line. The permitted illumination shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any property line abutting a residence district.

(2)

Distance from street. No sign shall be placed any closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement. In areas where sidewalks exist, signs shall be placed a minimum of two feet beyond the private property side of the edge of the sidewalk. All parts of the sign shall be entirely within the property lines of the premises on which the sign is located. No sign shall be closer than five feet to any other lot. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, Type 6 signs as defined in section 106-400(b)(4) shall be exempt from the distance requirements stated herein.

(b)

Permitted signs.

(1)

Nameplates. There shall be not more than one nameplate, not exceeding four square feet in area, per individual business.

(2)

Hospital identification signs.

a.

Wall signs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, a hospital may have more than one wall sign per street frontage, provided the total sign area on any building wall pursuant to section 106-400(b)(3) is not exceeded.

b.

Roof signs. A hospital may have one roof sign per building wall, up to a maximum of four roof signs. Roof signs may be located above the roof of the highest occupied floor or below the highest roof of any mechanical rooms that may exist above the roof line. Roof signs shall not exceed ten feet in height. The maximum sign area shall not exceed 1,500 square feet for each roof sign.

(3)

Signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs. Building identification signs shall be permitted for hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, medical related buildings and other businesses, including retail, services and office buildings, permitted in the H hospital district. Unless otherwise provided herein, the total square footage of all signs on canopies, awnings, walls and mansard roofs shall not exceed two square feet for each linear foot of the building wall length on which the signs are placed.

a.

Signs on canopies. Any sign located on a canopy shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on a canopy shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the canopy. There shall be not more than one such sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on a canopy shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such canopy. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the canopy shall not exceed two square feet for each linear foot of the canopy length.

b.

Signs on awnings. Any sign located on an awning shall be nonilluminated and nonflashing. No sign on an awning shall extend horizontally beyond the limits of the awning. There shall be not more than one such sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign on an awning shall exceed 50 percent of the surface area of such awning. Any sign projecting vertically beyond the limits of the awning shall not exceed two square feet for each linear foot of the awning length.

c.

Wall signs. All wall signs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Wall signs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building.

1.

Area and number. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106-400(2)c, a hospital may have one wall on which the total gross area of a sign or signs shall not exceed three square feet for each linear foot of the building wall length on which the sign is placed.

2.

Location. Wall signs may be placed on the front, side or rear wall of the principal building.

3.

Height. No wall sign shall project higher than the plate line of the building on which it is placed.

d.

Signs on mansard roofs. All signs on mansard roofs shall be one-sided, permanent in nature and may be illuminated. Signs on mansard roofs shall be consistent with and incorporated into the architecture of the building.

1.

Area and number. There shall be not more than one sign on a mansard roof per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

2.

Location. Signs on mansard roofs may be placed on the front, side or rear wall of the principal building.

3.

Height. No sign on a mansard roof shall project higher than the deck line of a mansard roof.

(4)

Freestanding signs.

a.

Permitted signs.

1.

Type 1 signs. Campus identification signs.

2.

Type 2 signs. Primary tenant identification signs.

3.

Type 3 signs. Secondary identification signs and/or directional signs.

4.

Type 4 signs. Entrance monument signs.

5.

Type 5 signs. Ancillary signs which are primarily used for directional purposes.

6.

Type 6 signs. Off-premises directional signs.

b.

Area and number.

1.

Type 1 signs. A hospital shall be permitted one Type 1 sign for each frontage of a hospital along a minor arterial, collector roadway, highway, tollway or interchange. No Type 1 sign shall exceed 330 square feet per side. The maximum combined square feet of all sides of any Type 1 sign shall not exceed 660 square feet.

2.

Type 2 signs. A hospital shall be permitted one Type 2 sign. No Type 2 sign shall exceed 250 square feet per side. The maximum combined square feet of all sides of any Type 2 sign shall not exceed 500 square feet. Type 2 signs may include an electronic message center, subject to the following:

i.

Electronic message center signs shall only be permitted to be placed along major or minor arterial roadways so designated in the comprehensive plan.

ii.

Electronic message center signs shall not be placed less than 150 feet from a residential use or property designated for residential use on the comprehensive plan.

iii.

No electronic message center sign shall be located less than 500 feet from another electronic message center sign.

iv.

The sign shall comply with all other provisions of this article.

v.

The overall area of the sign, including the electronic message center, shall not exceed the sign area otherwise permitted for the subject property.

vi.

The electronic message shall not exceed 35 percent of the total sign area of any Type 2 sign.

vii.

The electronic message shall remain fixed for a minimum of seven seconds to avoid a flashing or blinking effect.

viii.

The electronic message shall not project beyond the surface of the sign.

ix.

The electronic message shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits between dusk and dawn.

x.

The electronic message center sign shall be equipped with an ambient light monitor, photocell, or similar device that automatically adjusts the brightness for ambient light conditions.

3.

Type 3 signs. A maximum of one Type 3 sign may be located at each public entrance to a hospital district, and each building in the H district shall be permitted one Type 3 sign. No Type 3 sign shall exceed 100 square feet per side. The maximum combined square feet of all sides of any Type 3 sign shall not exceed 200 square feet.

4.

Type 4 signs. A maximum of one Type 4 sign may be located at each public entrance to a building in a hospital district. No Type 4 sign shall exceed 30 square feet per side. The maximum combined square feet of all sides of any Type 4 sign shall not exceed 60 square feet.

5.

Type 5 signs. There shall be no limit to the number of Type 5 directional or informational signs within the H district. No Type 5 sign shall exceed ten square feet per side. The maximum combined square feet of all sides of any Type 5 sign shall not exceed 20 square feet. Nonilluminated Type 5 signs less than ten feet in height shall not require a permit.

6.

Type 6 signs. Type 6 signs shall be permitted at locations approved by the village board. No Type 6 sign shall exceed 50 square feet per side. The maximum combined square feet of all sides of any Type 6 sign shall not exceed 100 square feet.

c.

Height.

1.

Type 1 signs. No part of any Type 1 sign shall have a total height greater than 15 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

2.

Type 2 signs. No part of any Type 2 sign shall have a total height greater than 33 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

3.

Type 3 signs. No part of any Type 3 sign shall have a total height greater than 15 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

4.

Type 4 signs. No part of any Type 4 sign shall have a total height greater than ten feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

5.

Type 5 signs. No part of any Type 5 sign shall exceed a maximum height of 15 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

6.

Type 6 signs. No part of any Type 6 sign shall have a total height greater than 20 feet above the grade of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining grade if such grade is above the street grade.

(5)

Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, excluding entry and exit doors.

(6)

Signs on entry and exit doors. The maximum area for signs on entry and exit doors shall not exceed ten percent of the door area. Such signs shall be located on the lower 36 inches of the door, unless consisting only of transparent stenciled letters and numbers.

(7)

Projecting signs. Signs projecting from or attached to any building shall not project more than four feet beyond the front of the building, and the bottom of such signs shall not be less than eight feet above the finished grade of the sidewalk. The maximum area for such signs shall be 25 square feet per side and 50 square feet total. Projecting signs shall not be allowed if there is a wall sign mounted parallel to the face of the building. Any sign projected or suspended from a building shall not exceed ten feet in height and shall not extend above the plate line of the building.

(8)

Informational signs, subject to the following:

a.

Area and number.

1.

Freestanding signs. Only one freestanding informational sign shall be permitted per lot, except that on a corner lot two informational signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No informational sign may exceed 32 square feet in area.

2.

Window signs. There shall be not more than one window informational sign, not exceeding 50 percent of the square footage of the window on which the sign is placed, except that on a corner lot two window informational signs, one per street, shall be permitted.

b.

Height. No freestanding informational sign shall project higher than ten feet above grade.

c.

Duration. Informational signs shall be permitted to remain on the premises for a period of six months. At the conclusion of the six-month period the owner of the sign must remove it from the premises unless the community development director or designee grants an extension of up to six additional months in writing. Multiple extensions can be granted without limitation but no extension shall be granted except upon a showing of good cause.

(Ord. No. 2889, § 2, 10-13-2020)