The purpose of this Section is to establish comprehensive system of sign controls governing the display, design, construction, installation and maintenance of signs that will:

A.

Balance the interest of business owners in conveying their messages, and the interest of the public in being protected against the unrestricted proliferation of signs.

B.

Protect the public health, safety, convenience, comfort and general welfare.

C.

Reduce traffic hazards.

D.

Enhance the attractiveness of the City.

E.

Protect property values.

F.

Preserve the right of free speech exercised through the use of signs containing noncommercial messages.

Except as otherwise provided in this Section 14, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, relocate, or structurally alter any sign or other advertising structure on any property, public or private, without first obtaining a sign permit from the City. No sign is exempt from permit requirements unless so specified in this Section 14 and then only to the extent that such sign complies with the stated limitations. If it is of a type that is set forth as exempt, but nonetheless violates the limitations in any manner, it shall be deemed an illegal and prohibited sign. The Zoning Administrator may revoke any sign permit where there has been a violation of the provisions of this Section 14 or other City regulation or a misrepresentation on the sign permit application.

(Ord. No. 2008-65, 9-2-2008)

Application for permit shall be made on forms provided by the Community Preservation & Development Department and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:

A.

Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.

B.

Two (2) prints or ink drawings of the sign and the supporting structure indicating:

1.

Size.

2.

Location on building (if applicable).

3.

Location on zoning lot indicating the sign's relationship to buildings, structure and property lines.

4.

Specifications listing materials, colors, illumination, dimensions and structural design showing method of attachment to the building or anchorage in the ground.

C.

Copy of stress sheets and calculations, when required by the Zoning Administrator, showing the sign is designed for a dead load and wind pressure in the amount required in the municipal code.

D.

Name of person, firm, corporation or association erecting sign.

E.

Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land to which the sign is to be attached or on which it is to be erected.

F.

All illuminated signs shall require an electrical permit, subject to Article 15 and Article 20 of the Municipal Code.

G.

Such other information as the Zoning Administrator may require for full compliance with this and all other regulations of the City.

A.

All temporary and permanent signs, and the premises surrounding such signs, shall be maintained in a clean, rust and corrosion free and sanitary condition. The premises shall be free and clear of all noxious substances, rubbish and weeds. All ground signs shall be landscaped as required in subsection 14.9.C. Such landscaping shall be maintained in good condition.

B.

If any temporary or permanent sign has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this Section 14, the Zoning Administrator shall give written notice of such violation to the permittee and in the discretion of the Zoning Administrator; any other person set forth in subsection 14.19. If the offending sign or structure is not removed or altered so as to comply with the applicable standards, within twenty (20) days after such notice, it may be removed by order of the City Manager at the expense of the same persons set forth in subsection 14.19. The City Manager may cause any sign that is an immediate peril to the health, safety or welfare of persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.

The Zoning Administrator shall, examine or cause to be examined all plans and specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect a sign to assure compliance with all applicable regulations. If the work authorized has not been completed within six (6) months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.

Temporary signs are allowed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection 14.6, except that where other regulations are applicable the more restrictive regulation shall apply.

A.

Temporary Signs Exempt from Sign Permit Requirements. Subject to compliance with all City regulations, the following types of temporary signs are exempt from sign permit requirements:

1.

Construction and Home Improvement Services Signs.

a.

On-site construction signs identifying the architect, engineer, developer and/or contractor for that site. Such a sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area or six (6) feet in height. Such a sign shall not be erected prior to issuance of a building permit and shall be removed no later than seven (7) days after application for a certificate of occupancy or completion of the project, whichever occurs first. Construction signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per street frontage, except in the case of single-family and two-family dwelling construction, where construction signs shall be limited to one (1) sign.

b.

Home improvement services signs, such as landscaping and house painting services. Only one (1) such sign not to exceed four (4) square feet is allowed. The sign may contain only the name, address, a phone number and e-mail address of the company providing the service. A temporary home improvement services signs may only be displayed for the duration of the project or 30 days, whichever is less.

2.

Directional Signs for Public Events. Temporary directional signs six (6) square feet or less, for a real estate open house or an event held in a governmental building, park or educational institution. Such a sign may be posted no earlier than forty-eight (48) hours prior to, and shall be removed no later than twenty-four (24) hours after, the conclusion of the event to which the sign relates.

3.

Displays or Decorations for Holidays and Special Occasions. Displays of a primarily decorative nature with a non-commercial message, and customarily and commonly associated with any national, local or religious holiday.

4.

"For Sale" and "For Rent" Signs.

a.

"For Sale" and "For Rent" Property Signs. "For Sale" and "For Rent" signs that do not exceed six (6) square feet in area for all residential and special purpose districts or sixteen (16) square feet for commercial districts. These signs shall only advertise the sale, rental, lease or management of the premises upon the said signs are located. A ground-mounted sign may be no more than six (6) feet in height. Such a sign shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the completion of the sale or lease. "For Sale" and "For Rent" signs shall be restricted to one (1) sign for interior lots and two (2) signs for corner lots.

b.

"For Sale" Vehicle Signs. "For Sale" Vehicle Signs subject to the following:

i.

A vehicle "For Sale" sign must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the vehicle's sale.

ii.

A vehicle that displays a "For Sale" or similar sign may be parked only as follows:

i.

in a lot where the sale of new or used vehicles is permitted by this Zoning Ordinance; or

ii.

an individual privately selling a vehicle may park a vehicle with a "For Sale" sign for display at that individual's home, including in the driveway.

iii.

A vehicle may not be parked in the public right-of-way for purposes of displaying it for sale.

5.

Garage or Yard Sale Signs. Temporary residential garage or yard sale signs. There may be no more than two (2) such signs per sale. Such a sign may not exceed four (4) square feet. One (1) sign shall be permitted per lot frontage on the premises of the sale and another on other property with the permission of that property owner or tenant. Such signs shall be removed immediately when the garage or yard sale is over.

6.

Not-For-Profit Special Event Signs. Not-for-profit special event signs. Such signs may: (a) not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area; (b) be erected not more than fifteen (15) days in advance of the event; (c) shall be removed within five (5) days of the conclusion of the event; and (d) only be used in conjunction with special events conducted by charitable or not-for-profit organizations, philanthropic campaigns or house of worship activities. Such a sign may be a banner sign.

7.

Political Signs or Non-Commercial Messages. Political signs subject to the following:

a.

The sign may be no more than six (6) square feet in area on each side. Not more than twenty (20) square feet total area of political or non-commercial signs shall be allowed on any zoning lot.

b.

Such a sign may not be posted on any public property except as set forth in subparagraph (c). A sign may be posted on private property only with the permission of the property owner.

c.

On any day of a federal, state or local election, as called by the Clerk of Cook County, election signs may be placed in the City parkway starting at 4:00 a.m. on the day of the election. Such a sign may not be placed within 100 feet of the door of the polling place. The City Manager may remove any sign that the Manager believes constitutes a hazard to the public. Such signs must be removed within twenty-four hours of the close of the polls. For purposes of this subparagraph (c), "day of the election" shall not include early voting days.

8.

Window Signs (Temporary). Temporary signs affixed to the inside of a window advertising temporary commercial goods or services sold on the premises. The total of all temporary window signs may occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the window's area. No such temporary window sign shall be in place longer than thirty (30) days.

9.

Certain A-Frame Signs. A-frame signs, also known as "sandwich boards," used to advertise a business, its products or its services may be displayed by a retail establishment in a commercial district between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Use of A-frame signs may be further restricted by the City based on weather conditions. Only one such sign, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet (12 feet per side) shall be permitted for each establishment. The sign may not be placed on a roadway. It must be placed in such a manner as to not obstruct pedestrian traffic and may only be placed along the actual frontage of the establishment. The sign may be placed on public property if a Certificate of Insurance, in an amount determined by the City, is provided to the City prior to displaying the sign.

10.

Window Displays. Window displays for the purpose of showing merchandise, community related and not-for-profit items in a window of a vacant business in a commercial district are exempt from subsection 14.13.H (Off-Premise Signs) but shall meet the other requirements of the code and the requirements below.

a.

Window displays shall only be allowed for businesses with a Park Ridge business license, community organizations and not-for-profits for the purpose of promoting merchandise or community events.

b.

Only one sign is allowed per window.

c.

The name, emblem or other such element that is specific to the company creating the display may not exceed 1.3 (one and three tenths) square feet. The remainder of the area shall highlight merchandise or events.

d.

The display shall be immediately removed should the building space with the window become occupied.

e.

Displays shall be maintained and kept current.

f.

No such display shall be permitted without the written consent and assumption of responsibility of the building's legal or beneficial owner.

11.

Patio Umbrella Signs. Patio umbrella signage is permitted for a licensed outdoor cafe to advertise its business, products, or services. Up to three square feet of total signage may be displayed on each umbrella.

12.

City Special Event Signs. Signs erected and owned by the City may be placed in the City right-of-way to announce a City-sponsored special event. The signs may be erected not more than fifteen (15) days in advance of the event and shall be removed within five (5) days of the conclusion of the event. The size of the sign shall be limited to the size limitations indicated in Section 14.6, subsection A, point 6.

B.

Temporary Signs That May Or May Not Require A Sign Permit. Temporary signs that may or may not require a permit, based on specific criteria, are set forth in this section. These temporary signs must comply with the requirements of this Section 14 and the following specific limitations:

1.

Banners and Pennants - Exempt from Permit. Banners for charitable or not-for-profit organizations, philanthropic campaigns, or house of worship activities located within the City are permitted in any district. Such banners are exempt from the lot size limitations of paragraph 14.6.B.2.a below, but must comply with the requirements of paragraphs b, c, d, e, f, g, h and i of paragraph 14.6.B.2. below.

2.

Banners or Pennants - Permit Required.

a.

Banners or pennants are only permitted within commercial districts on lots of eighty thousand (80,000) square feet or more.

b.

Each twenty-five (25) foot length of multiple pennants connected in series shall count as one sign.

c.

No Vertical signage may exceed seven (7) feet in height.

d.

No single banner may exceed twelve (12) square feet of surface area.

e.

There may be no more than 4 banners per property.

f.

Banners are prohibited within the vision triangle.

g.

All banners must be five feet from the property line and must not interfere with pedestrian traffic.

h.

Banners and pennants must remain in good condition during the display period. Throughout the display period, corrective action must be taken immediately should there be any problems with the appearance, condition or maintenance of any banner or pennant and support hardware. If the banner is torn in any manner, it shall be deemed to be in violation of this subparagraph h.

i.

Banners may not be displayed for more than fifteen (15) consecutive days twice a calendar year and not more than thirty (30) days in a calendar year.

j.

There shall be no cost for a temporary banner or pennant permit.

3.

Other Attention-Getting Devices - Permit Required

a.

Any attention-getting device that is not a pennant or banner shall be limited to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet in a commercial district, and sixteen (16) square feet in a residential district.

b.

Other advertising devices may be constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, or other similar light materials, intended to be of temporary construction as approved by the Zoning Administrator.

C.

Temporary Signs Requiring Sign Permit. Temporary signs not specifically exempted in Paragraphs A or Paragraph B above require a sign permit. In addition, such non-exempt temporary signs must comply with the requirements of this Section 14 and the following specific limitations:

1.

Time Limit. Such signs may not be in place for more than ninety (90) days in any calendar year.

2.

Amount. There may be only one (1) sign on each street frontage per lot.

3.

Messaging. Advertising, non-commercial and political messages are allowed. However, any advertising contained on such a sign may pertain only to the business, industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises on which such sign is erected or maintained.

4.

Location and Height

a.

No such sign shall extend into the public right-of-way.

b.

Signs attached to a building shall not extend above the building height or, if attached to a permanent sign, shall not extend above the height of the permanent sign.

(Ord. No. 2015-69, 12-7-2015; Ord. No. 2022-69, § 3(Att. A), 11-21-2022; Ord. No. 2022-61, § 3, 10-3-2022)

A.

Signs on Public Property . No sign shall be placed or erected on any public property, except as follows:

1.

Those placed by federal, state and/or local governments.

2.

Those whose placement has been authorized by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to this Section 14.

3.

Political signs on public property are addressed in Section 14.6.A.7. Any sign placed on public property without authorization may be removed by the City without notice.

B.

Signs on Private Property. No sign shall be placed on any private property without prior consent of the property owner.

C.

View Obstruction. All signs shall comply with the view obstruction provisions of Section 11.2.G (View Obstruction) of this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2008-65, 9-2-2008)

The following principles shall control the computation of sign dimensions.

A.

Computation of Area of Individual Signs. The area of a sign face shall be computed by use of the smallest square, circle, rectangle or triangle that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background or the display, or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed. Not included in the computation of the sign area is any supporting framework or bracing, unless such framework or bracing is made part of the message or face of the sign. The determination of the Zoning Administrator with respect to computation of sign area shall be final. See illustrations in Appendix G (Sign Illustrations).

B.

Computation of Area of Multiple-Faced Signs.

1.

Except as stated in (2) below, the sign area for a sign with more than one (1) face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign visible faces.

2.

When two (2) identical sign faces are (a) placed back to back in parallel so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time; and (b) are part of the same sign structure; and (c) are no more than twenty-four (24) inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one (1) of the faces.

C.

Measurement of Sign Height. Sign height shall be measured from grade, as defined in this Zoning Ordinance, at the sign base to the highest point of the sign or its supporting structure.

A.

Construction and Design Standards. Each sign constructed, erected, modified or altered shall comply with the provisions of this Section 14 and the structural requirements of the Municipal Code.

B

Illumination.

1.

All sign illumination shall be designed, located, shielded and directed so as to minimize glare or direct light upon adjacent roadways and surrounding properties and prevent distraction of operators of vehicles or pedestrians.

2.

Goose-neck reflectors and lights are allowed on ground signs and wall signs. However, the reflectors shall concentrate the illumination upon the actual sign message so as to minimize glare upon the street or adjacent property.

3.

The terms, provisions, regulations, restrictions and penalties of Article 14 Chapter 11 entitled "Regulation of Lighting" of the Municipal Code of the City shall be applicable to all signs in existence and hereafter erected within the City.

C.

Landscape Requirements. Ground signs shall be landscaped at the base of the sign in accordance with the following:

1.

The landscaping shall extend a minimum of one (1) foot from the sign base on all sides.

2.

Monument signs shall be landscaped with small shrubs a minimum of two (2) feet in height at planting. (See Figure 20: Ground Sign Landscaping) The remainder of the landscaped area shall be planted with perennials, turf or other live groundcover. If the monument sign is designed with a decorative base, the Planning and Zoning Commission may waive landscaping requirements.

3.

Pole signs shall be landscaped with shrubs, which are a minimum of four (4) feet tall at planting. (See Figure 20) The remainder of the landscaped area shall be planted with perennials, turf or other groundcover.

FIGURE 20: GROUND SIGN LANDSCAPING

D.

Glass. Any glass forming a part of any sign shall be wired glass or safety glass.

E.

Lettering. All letters, figures, characters or representations maintained in conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign whether in regular, in cut-out or irregular form, shall be safely and securely built into or attached to the sign structure.

F.

Limitation on Items of Information.

1.

So as not to create traffic hazards for passing motorists and to minimize the cluttered appearance of signs, the number of items of information on any single sign face shall be limited to no more than three (3). Items of information may include: the name of the business, type of use, product or service (if not part of the business name), street address, phone number, website address, business logo, business slogan and other business information.

2.

Ground signs for developments with multiple tenants that are used to provide the names of tenants within the development shall be allowed, in addition to the address of the development, one (1) item of information per tenant within the development.

3.

For a proposed commercial development or redevelopment with multiple tenants, where more than one (1) wall, awning or canopy sign is proposed, a master sign plan is required in accordance with subsection 14.14 (Master Sign Plan Required).

G.

Data to be Posted. Every sign shall display in a conspicuous place, in letters not less than one (1) inch in height, the date of installation, the permit number and the voltage of any electrical apparatus used in or on such sign. Such information shall not count toward the limitation on the items of information described in Paragraph F above.

The construction, erection, installation, modification or alteration of all signs shall comply with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and the requirements of the Municipal Code. Figures 32 A-C: Permanent Sign Regulations for Business Districts, found at the end of this Section, illustrate the general permanent sign regulations for each of the four business districts. Section 14.15 "Sign Standards for Special Purpose Districts" contains provisions for the Special Purpose Districts.

A.

Awnings. Awnings that are an architectural feature of a structure and are not used for identifying the premises or the goods and/or services sold are not considered a sign. Awnings and canopies used as signs are subject to the following regulations:

1.

No portion of an awning sign shall be less than eight (8) feet above the level of the public sidewalk or thoroughfare over which it is erected. (See Figure 21: Awnings)

2.

No awning sign shall be permitted to extend beyond any point that is less than four (4) feet from the curb line. (See Figure 21)

FIGURE 21: AWNINGS

3.

Awning signs shall be constructed out of canvas or canvas-like material, unless other material is approved by the Zoning Administrator. Back-lit and metal awnings are prohibited.

4.

Awning signs shall be securely attached to and supported by a building. All frames and supports shall be made of metal or other similar rigid material.

5.

Only the name of the business, the service offered by that business, house number (no street name), and/or logo may be printed on the awning sign and shall be restricted to the valance only, except as allowed in Paragraph 6 below. Such valance shall be no more than eight (8) inches in height and any lettering printed on such valance shall be no more than six (6) inches in height.

6.

In lieu of any wall sign, the name of the business or logo may be printed on the portion of the awning above the valance. Printing above the valance shall be limited to one (1) awning, except in the case of a corner lot where one (1) awning with printing above the valance shall be allowed on each street frontage. Such name or logo printed above the valance shall be limited as follows (see Figure 22: Printing on Awnings (Above Valance)):

a.

Lettering shall be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the height of the awning, as measured from the point of attachment to the building to the bottom of the fully extended awning excluding the valance. Lettering shall also be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the width of the awning. (See Figure 22)

b.

A logo shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the height of the awning, as measured from the point of attachment to the building to the bottom of the fully extended awning excluding the valance. (See Figure 22)

FIGURE 22: PRINTING ON AWNINGS (ABOVE VALANCE)

7.

All awnings containing signs shall comply with the following design standards:

a.

Awnings shall be compatible in material and construction to the style and character of the building. The color of the awning shall be compatible with the overall color scheme of the façade.

b.

When feasible, awnings shall be generally aligned with others nearby in order to maintain a sense of visual continuity.

c.

Awnings shall be tailored to serve the opening into the building and positioned so that distinctive architectural features remain visible.

B.

Canopy Sign. Canopies that are an architectural feature of a structure and are not used for identifying the premises or the goods and/or services sold are not considered a sign. Canopies used as signs are only allowed in commercial and special purpose districts and are subject to the following regulations:

1.

Signage is only allowed on the vertical face or fascia of the canopy.

2.

Canopy signs shall not extend above the roofline or beyond the corners of the building. In no case shall the wall sign extend more than twelve (12) inches from the vertical face or fascia to which the sign is to be placed.

3.

No more than one (1) canopy sign shall be allowed per street frontage (alleys are not considered as street frontage) and shall be limited to the business name and/or logo. Canopy colors and striping are not included in the calculation of sign area.

4.

The sign surface area of a canopy sign shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the area of the vertical section or fascia of the canopy. The vertical section or fascia of canopy is calculated as the vertical dimension of the canopy multiplied by the horizontal dimension of the canopy face (see Figure 23: Canopy Signs).

5.

Back-lit canopies are prohibited.

FIGURE 23: CANOPY SIGNS

C.

Ground Monument Sign. Ground monument signs are allowed for non-residential uses within residential districts and in all commercial districts, except the Uptown Core Sub-District and the Uptown Commercial Sub-District in the B-4 District and subject to the following:

1.

In residential districts and the B-1 District and the Uptown Transitional Commercial Sub-District and Public/Institutional Sub-District of the B-4 District, ground monument signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area (See Figure 24: Ground Monument Sign Size for the B-1 District and the Uptown Transitional Commercial Sub-District and Public/Institutional Sub-District of the B-4 District). In all other districts, except as allowed in paragraph C.6 below, such signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height and fifty (50) square feet in sign area (See Figure 25: Ground Monument Sign Size for all other Districts) except as allowed in paragraph C.6 below. However, multi-family dwellings in any district may have one (1) ground monument sign, subject to the requirements of Paragraph 5 below.

FIGURE 24: GROUND MONUMENT SIGN SIZE FOR THE B-1 DISTRICT AND THE UPTOWN TRANSITIONAL COMMERCIAL SUB-DISTRICT AND PUBLIC/ INSTITUTIONAL SUB-DISTRICT OF THE B-4 DISTRICT

FIGURE 25: GROUND MONUMENT SIGN SIZE FOR ALL OTHER DISTRICTS EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY PARAGRAPH C.6 BELOW.

2.

Except as otherwise provided for motor vehicle service stations in paragraph 14.10.C.6 below, there may be only one (1) ground monument sign per zoning lot except that on a corner lot two (2) monument ground signs, one facing each street, shall be allowed. All monument signs shall be set back from the property line a minimum of five (5) feet, except for ground monument signs located in the B-3 Zoning District, which may encroach up to the property line. No part of any monument sign may be located on the public right-of-way and shall conform to Section 11.2.G of this Zoning Ordinance (View Obstruction). Directional signs, subject to the requirements of subsection 14.10.J (Directional Signs (Permanent)), are allowed in addition to other monument signs on that lot.

3.

The sign base of any ground monument sign shall be a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the width of the sign face. (See Figure 26: Monument Sign Base)

FIGURE 26: MONUMENT SIGN BASE

4.

Monument signs shall be mounted on either a decorative masonry or natural stone base. Where a monument sign is to be constructed for a non-residential use located within a brick or decorative masonry building, the sign base shall be constructed of a similar decorative masonry material.

5.

One (1) multi-family dwelling ground monument sign may be displayed for a multi-family dwelling in any district. Only the name and address of the building and the name of the manager may be contained on the sign. No sign may be higher than six (6) feet above the established grade, nor shall such sign project beyond the property line. The area of such sign may not exceed:

a.

Nine (9) square feet for multi-family dwellings containing ten (10) dwelling units or less; or

b.

Twenty four (24) square feet for multi-family dwellings containing more than ten (10) dwelling units.

6.

Ground monument signs for motor vehicle service stations shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height and fifty (50) square feet in sign area. Notwithstanding the provision in paragraph 14.10.C.2 above that allows two ground monument signs on a corner lot, if a motor vehicle service station sign exceeds eight (8) feet in height, only one (1) sign shall be allowed, even on a corner lot.

D.

Ground Pole Sig. Ground poles signs are allowed only in the B-2 and B-3 Districts and are subject to the following:

1.

The height of a pole sign may not exceed twenty (20) feet. The area of the pole sign may not exceed twenty (20) square feet or one half (½) square foot of sign area per lineal foot of front lot line whichever is greater. A pole sign may not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area in the B-2 District (See Figure 27: Maximum Ground Pole Sign Size B-2 District) or fifty (50) square feet in sign area in the B-3 District (See Figure 28: Maximum Ground Pole Sign Size B-3 District).

2.

There may be only one (1) ground pole sign per zoning lot except that on a corner lot one (1) additional ground pole sign shall be allowed for each street frontage of two-hundred (200) feet or more. All pole signs shall be set back from the property line a minimum of ten (10) feet. No part of any pole sign may be located on or over the public right-of-way (See Figure 29: Ground Sign Setback). Directional signs, subject to the requirements of Section 14.10.J (Directional Signs (Permanent)), are allowed in addition to other pole signs on that lot.

FIGURE 29: GROUND SIGN SETBACK

3.

The primary support of a pole sign shall be erected in such a manner that at least forty-two (42) inches of the length of the support is underground. This requirement may be modified based on the size of the sign and the height of the sign, at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may require, in cases of signs over ten (10) feet in height, proper documentation from a structural engineer or manufacturer that indicates proper installation instructions for the sign, as well as the sign's ability to withstand wind pressures.

E.

Marquee Signs. Marquees containing signs are permitted in the U-Core Sub-District of the B-4 District subject to the following:

1.

The marquee shall not be extended beyond the curb line.

2.

The marquee shall be at least the width of the building entrance, but may not extend more than five (5) feet beyond each side of the entrance.

3.

The marquee is on a zoning lot of thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet or more.

4.

No temporary sign may be attached to, or hung from, a marquee. This restriction shall not apply to a sign painted or illuminated directly upon the fascia of the marquee, or where the marquee is designed for changeable copy. No sign may extend vertically or horizontally beyond the fascia, except that individual, free standing letters may project to a height not exceeding two (2) feet above such marquee.

5.

The marquee, including the anchor bolts, supports, rods and braces, shall be designed or specified by a structural engineer and be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. The marquee must be supported solely by the building to which it is attached, and columns or posts for support or any other purpose are prohibited. The marquee may not be attached to any building of wood frame construction.

6.

The roof of the marquee may be used for no other purpose than to form and constitute a roof. No portion of the marquee shall be less than eight (8) feet above the level of the sidewalk or other public thoroughfare over which it projects.

F.

Projecting Sign. Projecting signs are allowed only in the B-1 and B-4 Districts, subject to the following:

1.

A projecting sign may not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area. Projecting signs for a business above the first floor are prohibited. There may be only one (1) projecting sign per ground floor business (See Figure 30: Projecting Sign).

2.

A projecting sign may not extend more than four (4) feet from the face of the building to which it is attached, measuring from the point on the sign nearest the wall (See Figure 30).

3.

A projecting sign is allowed to encroach two (2) feet into the public right-of-way. The bottom of every projecting sign shall be at least ten (10) feet above the sidewalk or thoroughfare. A projecting sign may be located only on that portion of the building immediately above the first floor windows of the business and in the case of a two-story building, below the second floor window sill (See Figure 30).

FIGURE 30: PROJECTING SIGN

4.

No projecting sign affixed to a building, including the sign support structure, may project above the building height.

5.

A projecting sign, including frame, braces and supports shall be designed by a structural engineer or manufacturer. No projecting sign may be secured with wire, strips of wood or nails nor may any projecting sign be hung or secured to any other sign. Any movable part of a projecting sign such as the cover of a service opening shall be securely fastened by chains or hinges. A projecting sign may neither be attached to, nor supported by, a wood frame buildings nor the wooden framework of a building.

6.

No floodlight, spotlight or reflectors of the goose-neck type shall be allowed on a projecting sign unless the wall sign for the same business is not illuminated. Lighting shall be shielded and directed toward the projecting sign to avoid nuisance illumination.

7.

A projecting sign with internal illumination of any kind is prohibited.

G.

Wall Signs. Wall signs are allowed for any non-residential use in any district subject to the following:

1.

A wall sign is allowed for ground floor occupancies only.

2.

A wall sign must face a public street (except where a building has a secondary entrance, such as a rear parking lot, an additional wall sign is permitted but shall be limited to no more than sixteen (16) square feet and may only indicate the name of the business and the words "entrance," "enter" or similar term).

3.

No more than one (1) wall sign shall be allowed on any wall facing a public street (except in the case of a multi-tenant building, where (1) wall sign for each ground floor tenant unit is allowed).

4.

A wall sign may only be located on the sign frieze, or the portion of the building immediately above the first floor door or window and below the second floor window sills in the case of a two-story building.

5.

No wall sign may rise above the second story sill line. On one-story buildings, the top of the sign shall be no more than ten (10) feet above the top of the main display window on the first floor.

6.

A wall sign may also be installed on the lower plane of a mansard style roof or mansard wall facing provided such mansard roof or wall facing is constructed at an angle of not less than seventy degrees (70°) from the horizontal plane.

7.

A wall sign may not cover any portion of an architectural detail, window or door. A transom shall be deemed to be an architectural detail and an integral part of a door, whether operable or not.

8.

A wall sign must be constructed of wood or metal. Any other material shall require approval of the Zoning Administrator.

9.

Within the business districts, the maximum size of a wall sign shall be established as follows:

a.

For properties having a single public street frontage, one (1) square foot per lineal foot of lot line frontage.

b.

For properties facing more than one (1) public street, businesses shall be allowed to have one (1) secondary wall sign for each side of a building facing a public street other than the wall where the primary wall sign is located. A secondary wall sign shall be limited to one-half (0.5) a square foot per lineal foot of front lot line frontage.

c.

For multi-tenant buildings, wall signs shall be limited to one (1) square foot per lineal foot of storefront for each unit.

10.

Within residential districts, only one (1) wall sign shall be allowed. The wall sign shall be limited to thirty-two (32) square feet.

11.

Wall signs shall be safely and securely attached to the building wall. Wall signs shall be affixed flat against the building wall and no part of the sign may project more than twelve (12) inches from the building wall. No wall sign, including the sign support structure shall project beyond the ends or top of the wall to which it is attached (See Figure 31: Wall Sign).

FIGURE 31: WALL SIGN

H.

Window Signs (Permanent). Window signs are allowed in any commercial use in any district subject to the following:

1.

Permanent window signs must be affixed to or painted on the inside of a window and may occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the surface of each windowpane area. Such permanent window signs are permitted on the upper floors of multi-story commercial buildings.

2.

If temporary window signs are allowed, the total area of all temporary and permanent window signs shall be no more than fifty percent (50%) of the total area of any window. Temporary window signs shall be subject to the regulations of Section 14.6.A.8 (Window Signs (Temporary)).

3.

Neon window lighting shall be considered a permanent window sign and shall be included in the twenty-five percent (25%) limitation set forth in (1) above. However, no more than fifteen percent (15%) of total window area may be occupied by neon window signs. Neon window signs shall be measured by the height and width of the sign.

4.

Series lighting or neon tubing used to accentuate or trim windows, architectural features, or to outline borders of windows, signs or buildings, is specifically prohibited. Neon window signs are prohibited in residential and special purpose districts.

I.

Signs Placed on Automatic Teller Machines. Signs on automatic teller machines (ATMs) are allowed in all commercial uses in any district, subject to the following:

1.

With respect to a drive-through facility or other exterior portion of a commercial building, ATM signs are allowed on the ATM machine only.

2.

A signs on an ATM may contain only the word ATM and/or the name (not logo) of the financial institution.

3.

Only one (1) sign is permitted for each ATM. The size of the sign shall be no more than three (3) square-feet and shall be on no more than one (1) side of the ATM.

J.

Directional Signs (Permanent). Directional signs are exempt from sign permit requirements subject to the following:

1.

A directional sign may be located only on the property to which it pertains. The sign may be used only to identify restrooms, public telephones, walkways, parking lot entrances, open or closed drive-through lanes, exits and features of a similar nature, and may use logos, shape or color to do so. A directional sign may not include words identifying or advertising the use.

2.

Only one (1) directional sign is allowed for each driveway access from a public street. One (1) additional directional sign is permitted for each intersection of driveways within a site, to identify traffic routing, entrances and services such as drive-through lanes.

3.

A directional sign may not project beyond a property line.

4.

A directional sign may not have a height greater than six (6) feet nor a surface area greater than three (3) square feet.

5.

In addition, one (1) sign per parking area that designates the conditions of use or identity of such parking area is allowed. Such a sign shall be limited to a maximum height of seven (7) feet, when freestanding, with a maximum surface area of nine (9) square feet.

K.

Pricing Boards. Pricing Boards are allowed in Commercial Districts subject to the following:

1.

One Pricing Board is allowed per property.

2.

If a drive through is permitted on the property, then the pricing board may be freestanding so long as it is located in the area between the building and the drive through lane.

3.

A pricing board may be part of an otherwise permitted wall sign or ground sign, but shall be included in the calculating the total amount of signage and may not be more than 25% of the total amount of the sign face.

4.

The pricing board may have a mechanical movement capability, including electronic scrolling. Price changes may not be made more twice in any 24 hour period.

L.

Bus Shelter Signs (Advertising). Bus shelter signs are allowed subject to the following:

1.

On translucent enclosures only.

2.

Only 25% of the wall space may have signage.

3.

Complies with all other sections of this code.

4.

The shelter must be located on private property.

5.

Signage may only be located on the side of the bus shelter parallel to the road.

(Ord. No. 2008-65, 9-2-2008; Ord. No. 2009-50, 7-6-2009; Ord. No. 2019-55, § 3, 10-21-2019; Ord. No. 2021-32, § 3, 5-3-2021)

The following permanent signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of this Section 14. If the limitations set forth are violated the penalty provisions of this Section 14 shall apply. No exempt signs shall encroach upon the public right-of-way, except for Regional Transportation Authority information signs which comply with the conditions described in paragraph G.6 below. All signs must comply with the view obstruction requirements of Section 11.2.G (View Obstruction) of the Zoning Ordinance.

A.

Bulletin Boards. A bulletin boards not over twelve (12) square feet in area for public, charitable or religious institutions, when located on the premises of the institution.

B.

Directory Signs. Multi-tenant commercial buildings are allowed to have one (1) exterior directory sign at the ground floor entrance to indicate the occupants of its businesses and their location within the building, such as suite or floor. Such signs shall be limited to six (6) square feet in area.

C.

Flags. Flags of any government or governmental agency or any patriotic, religious, charitable, civic, educational or fraternal organization. There shall be no more than four (4) such flags per zoning lot. No flagpole in any district shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

D.

House Number and Identification Signs. Non-internally illuminated house number signs. House numbers shall be consistent with section 9-5-5, Numbering required, of the City Code.

E.

Building Identification Signs. Non-illuminated identification signs, which contain only the name and address of a building or development. Such a sign may not exceed one (1) square foot in area. There shall be no more than one (1) such sign per dwelling or commercial unit. However, commercial units with a rear entrance or a dwelling with a detached garage located on an alley right-of-way may have an additional house number or identification sign at that rear entrance or on that detached garage.

F.

Memorial Plaques. A memorial or commemorative plaque or tablet, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, denoting a location of historic significance or a building's name and/or date of erection .

G.

Miscellaneous Information Signs. The following are types of miscellaneous information signs:

1.

Information appearing on gasoline pumps, and service station rate signs, including the names or grades of fuel and prices and conditions relating to prices such as full or self-service.

2.

Information appearing on newspaper vending boxes.

3.

Information appearing on or adjacent to entry doors such as PUSH, PULL, OPEN and/or CLOSED.

4.

Information appearing on display windows or doors denoting hours of operation, credit cards accepted and similar information.

5.

Operating instructions on vending machines.

6.

Schedule and service status information related to modes of transportation operated by a governmental entity, including electronic messaging, on property owned or operated by transit agencies overseen by the Regional Transportation Authority. Signs must strictly adhere to the following standards and criteria:

a.

Only one sign is allowed per bus stop, per side of roadway. For train stations, one sign is allowed on each side of the railroad tracks.

b.

Each sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area and twelve (12) feet in height, measured from grade to the highest point of the sign structure.

c.

Signs shall not contain flashing, blinking, or chasing lights, or moving video.

d.

Changeable copy shall be limited to updating arrival times and approaching route and line names and numbers.

e.

Images must remain static for at least 10 seconds.

f.

Color of sign casing shall be consistent with the supporting structure to which the sign is mounted.

g.

Electrical conduit shall be incorporated into the supporting structure or screened from view.

h.

If mounted to a previously existing structure, signs shall be supported by the existing structure and shall not require additional beams or posts.

Bus Shelter Signs (Advertising) shall not be considered miscellaneous information signs.

H.

Municipal Signs. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, kiosks for the purpose of listing community events or giving directions to municipal destinations, railroad crossing signs, signs regulating vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or designating or giving direction to streets, schools, historic sites or public buildings, and such temporary emergency or non-advertising signs. Such signs are subject to the approval of the City Council.

I.

Occupational Signs. Occupational signs denoting only the name and profession of an occupant conducting business in the building. Such a sign must be a wall sign, and not exceed one (1) square foot in area.

J.

Warning Signs. "No Trespassing" or "No Dumping" signs, not exceeding one and one-half (1½) square feet per sign. There may not be more than four (4) such signs per lot; except that under special circumstances permission may be obtained from the Zoning Administrator for additional signs.

(Ord. No. 2019-55, § 3, 10-21-2019)

The following activities shall be exempt from sign permit requirements:

1.

Changing of the advertising copy or message on an existing changeable copy sign or similar approved sign.

2.

Painting, repainting, cleaning, changing permitted items of information, or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign, not involving structural changes or changes in the electrical components of the sign.

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

A.

Advertising Benches. Benches located on private or public property that advertise a business, product or service or contain any other type of message.

B.

A-Frame Signs. A-frame signs, also known as "sandwich boards," except that such signs may be displayed as set forth in subsection 14.6.A.9 (Certain A-Frame Signs).

C.

Banners and Pennants. Banners and pennants, except in accordance with subsection 14.6 (Temporary Signs).

D.

Flashing Signs. A sign that has blinking or flashing lights, or other illuminating device that has a changing light intensity, brightness or color, traveling/chasing lights or rotating beacons.

E.

Randomly Affixed Signs. Any sign painted, pasted or otherwise affixed to any tree, rock, utility pole, hydrant, bridge, sidewalk, curb or street, bench or trash receptacle is prohibited. Logos and labels located on mechanical equipment, recycling bins, trash containers or dumpsters, which are part of the equipment as manufactured and/or installed are not included in the prohibition.

F.

Moving Part. A sign with moving, revolving or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement of any kind, including wind-activated. Clocks with movable hands are not included in this prohibition.

G.

Obsolete or Abandoned Signs. Any sign that advertises a business, product, service or activity that is no longer located on the premises where the sign is displayed.

H.

Off-Premise Signs. Any sign, which advertises a business not conducted on the premises where the sign is located or a product not sold on the premises where the sign is located, with the following exceptions:

1.

Off-premise signs are allowed in commercially zoned districts as set forth in Section 14.6.A.10 (Window Displays) or within six-hundred sixty (660) feet of Interstate 90 (I-90) and Interstate 294 (I-294), subject to the following standards and criteria:

a.

The sign is adjacent to, intended to be viewed from and within six-hundred sixty (660) feet of Interstate 90 (I-90) or Interstate 294 (I-294) right-of-way. No off-premise sign is allowed more than six-hundred sixty (660) feet from Interstate 90 or Interstate 294 right-of-way.

b.

No off-premise sign shall be erected less than one-thousand (1,000) feet from any other off-premise sign.

c.

The maximum area of a sign face may not exceed one-hundred (100) square feet.

d.

The maximum height of the sign may not exceed twenty (20) feet above grade.

e.

Off-premise signs shall not be erected or maintained in such a place or manner as to obscure or otherwise physically interfere with an official traffic control device or a railroad safety signal or sign, or to obstruct or physically interfere with a driver's view or approaching merging or intersecting traffic.

2.

Within a school or park district athletic field or stadium, signs promoting a business, service or product that is the sponsor of a school or park district program are permitted. However, such signs must strictly adhere to the following standards and criteria:

a.

The business, service or product being promoted must be approved, as a program sponsor, by the governing body of the school or park district.

b.

The type of signs shall be limited as follows:

i.

temporary free standing A-frame signs of not more than twelve (12) square feet per side; and

ii.

a sponsorship sign on a single scoreboard, the primary purpose of which scoreboard is informing attendees of the time, score or other information pertinent to the event ("Scoreboard Sign").

c.

All such signs shall be within the field, stadium or seating area of the field or stadium, and shall be located so as to be seen by those attending the event and not for the purpose of attracting the attention of those passing by the field or stadium.

d.

No additional lighting (other than that used for the event) shall be permitted to accent an A-frame sign.

e.

Scoreboard Signs may be electronic and use lights. However, no individual sponsor's message may contain flashing, blinking or chasing lights.

f.

The scoreboard upon which the Scoreboard Sign is located must be at least one-hundred (100) yards from any street from which the sponsor's message may be seen.

g.

A Scoreboard Sign may only be placed below all other information on the scoreboard.

h.

Signs permitted pursuant to this subsection 14.13.H.2 may be displayed only for actual events that are sanctioned by the school or park district.

i.

Such signs may be displayed not more than two (2) hours before the event and shall be removed or, in the case of a Scoreboard Sign, turned off no later than two (2) hours after the conclusion of the event.

I.

Painted-On Signs. Signs painted directly on an exterior wall, roof, fascia, parapet or chimney of a building or fence.

J.

Roof Signs. Roof signs. However, those signs erected on the lower plane of a mansard style roof or mansard wall facing shall be considered "wall signs," provided such mansard roof or wall facing is constructed at an angle of not less than seventy degrees (70°) from the horizontal plane.

K.

Signs of an Offensive Nature. Signs which display any matter in which the dominant theme of the material taken as a whole appeal to a prurient interest in sex, or are patently offensive because they violate contemporary community standards and are utterly without redeeming social value.

L.

Signs on Parked Vehicles. Signs placed or painted on a vehicle that is parked in a location such that the primary purpose is to advertise a product or service, or to direct the public to a business or activity located on or off the premises. Signs displayed on trucks, buses or other vehicles, which are being operated and stored in the normal course of a business, such as signs indicating the owner or business using the delivery trucks, moving vans and rental trucks, are allowed, provided that the primary purpose of such vehicles is not the display of signs. Such a truck must be parked or stored in an area appropriate to its use.

M.

Traffic Hazards. Signs which:

1.

Obstruct the free and clear vision at any street, intersection, parking lot entrance or exit or driveway.

2.

Interfere with, obstruct the view of, or cause confusion with any traffic sign, signal or device because of its position, shape, color or lighting.

3.

Make use of the words STOP, LOOK, DETOUR, DANGER or any other word, phrase, symbol or character that tends to mislead, interfere with or confuse the driver of a motor vehicle.

4.

Are illuminated in red, green or amber color; if that sign is in the line of sight between the driver of a motor vehicle and a traffic signal light.

N.

Obstruction of Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes. Signs which are erected, located or maintained so as to inhibit ingress to and egress from any door, window or fire escape and signs which are attached to a standpipe or fire escape.

O.

Strobe Lights, Spotlights and Floodlights. Strobe lights, spotlights and floodlights used to advertise a business, event, service or product.

P.

Trailer and Portable Signs. Trailer and portable signs. This includes temporary or permanent signs resting on, or attached to, vehicles or trailers used as a means to circumvent the provisions of paragraph L above.

Q.

Unsafe Signs. Signs which constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate design, construction, repair or maintenance.

R.

Balloon Signs. Balloon signs or signs painted on or attached to balloons or other inflatable devices.

S.

Electronic Message Board Signs, except for Miscellaneous Information Signs described in Section 14.11.G.6.

(Ord. No. 2019-55, § 3, 10-21-2019)

The purpose of a Master Sign Plan is to provide for coordinated signs on multi-tenant buildings. The intent is to create a plan whereby current owners or tenants can establish a unified sign program for the building and provide sign guidelines to future tenants.

A.

For a commercial development with multiple tenants, where more than one (1) wall sign, awning or canopy is proposed, the applicant shall submit a master sign plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

B.

A master sign plan shall provide for coordinated design for all building-mounted signs and shall include, at a minimum, criteria and specifications for general appearance, format of message, font size and style, lighting, location and construction materials, and shall not cover or overhang any architectural feature. Where signs are to be located on a wall of a multi-tenant strip commercial development, they shall be located at a generally uniform height on the building wall.

A.

Open Space District. Signage on Open Space Districts shall be as follows:

1.

Each non-publicly-owned use permitted in the Open Space District shall be allowed one (1) identification sign not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in sign area. The maximum height of any ground sign shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum setback from the property line for ground signs shall be ten (10) feet.

2.

For publicly-owned Open Space parcels, signage shall be as follows:

a.

For Open Space parcels without a building on site. Eash use permitted in the Open Space District shall he allowed one (1) identification sign not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in sign area is permitted. The maximum height of any ground sign shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum setback from the property line for ground signs shall be ten (10) feet. Monument signs may be illuminated.

b.

For Open Space parcels with a building, or buildings, on site, one (1) wall sign, for which the sign area shall be in conformance with the standards set forth in Section 14.10.G.9 shall be permitted for each building, in addition to a monument sign in conjunction with the specifications outlined in point 1 above.

c.

Directional Signs.

1.

One (1) directional sign is allowed for each driveway. Pathway, sidewalk or access point from a public right of way. One (1) additional directional sign is allowed for each intersection of driveways, pathways, sidewalks or access routes within a site, to identify traffic routing, entrances and services. Additional directional signs may be allowed subject to Zoning Administrator approval.

2.

Directional signs shall be located entirely on the property to which they pertain. Directional signs shall not project beyond the property line.

3.

Directional signs may have a maximum height of seven (7) feet and a maximum surface area of thirty-two (32) square feet.

4.

Directional signs may be illuminated.

B.

Hospital District. Signs within the Hospital District shall comply with the sign regulations for the B-3 District (as shown in Figure 32C), except as follows:

1.

Directional Signs (Permanent)

a.

Such signs may designate hospital, parking, walkways, emergency room locations, and other hospital-related facilities, as well as entrances or exits, by means of symbols or words.

b.

One (1) directional sign is allowed for each driveway access from a public street. One (1) additional directional sign is allowed for each intersection of driveways within a site, to identify traffic routing, entrances and services, such as drive-in lanes. Additional directional signs may be allowed subject to Zoning Administrator approval.

c.

Directional signs shall be located entirely on the property to which they pertain. Directional signs shall not project beyond the property line.

d.

Directional signs may have a maximum height of seven (7) feet and a maximum surface area of thirty-two (32) square feet.

e.

Directional signs may be illuminated.

2.

Wall Signs. One (1) wall sign for identification of each building shall be allowed provided the surface area of such sign shall not exceed one-hundred (100) square feet.

C.

Educational Boarding District. All signs allowed and sign regulations applicable within the B-2 District shall apply to the Educational Boarding District.

D.

Sexually-Oriented Business District. All signs allowed and sign regulations applicable within the B-2 District shall apply to the Sexually-Oriented Business District. However, electronic message signs are prohibited.

E.

Parking District. Only directional signs, in accordance with subsection 14.10.J (Directory Signs (Permanent)), shall be allowed in the Parking District.

(Ord. No. 2025-34, § 4(Exh. C), 5-19-2025)

Any sign lawfully existing prior to the enactment of this Section 14, but which could not be erected in accordance with the provisions of this Section shall be deemed to be a legally nonconforming sign and may continue to be in existence with the following conditions:

A.

The sign must be properly maintained in a safe condition. No nonconforming sign shall have any changes made in the words or symbols used or the message displayed on the sign, including the removal of one or more tenant signs from a multi-tenant sign, unless the sign is specifically designed for changeable copy. The only other changes permitted are those that bring the nonconforming sign into conformance with the provisions of this Section 14.

B.

No nonconforming sign, or any structure, frame, hardware or associated equipment, shall be allowed to remain after the activity, business, or use to which it relates has been discontinued.

C.

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

D.

Nothing in this Section shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign or structure, or the owner of the property on which it is located, from compliance with the provisions of this Section regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs and structures. No repainting, cleaning or other normal maintenance or repair may modify the sign, structure or copy in any way that makes it more nonconforming.

If the Zoning Administrator determines that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or is a threat to the public safety, or has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this Article, the following shall apply:

A.

Written notice shall be given to the person or entity who derives the principal benefit from the sign. Such notice shall be given by first class mail, personal service or posting of the notice on the main entrance of the premises to which the sign principally relates.

B.

The Zoning Administrator shall recommend to the City Council the revocation of the permit covering the sign and thereupon the permit may be revoked by order of the City Council.

C.

If the permittee fails to remove or alter the structure so as to comply with the City regulations within ten (10) days after such notice, then such sign may be removed or altered by the Zoning Administrator at the expense of those persons or entities set forth in subsection 14.19 below.

D.

The Zoning Administrator may cause any sign or other advertising structure, which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be summarily removed without notice.

An appeal of a staff decision on the denial of a permit based on the Design Guidelines shall be made to the Appearance Commission pursuant to Article 15 Chapter 7 of the City Code. Appeals regarding an interpretation by the Zoning Administrator regarding Section 14 may be taken to the Zoning Board of Appeals following the requirements of Section 4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. A variation, pursuant to the regulations of Section 4.4 of the Zoning Ordinance, may be requested from the height, area, and minimum distance requirements contained in this Section 14.

The permittee, the sign owner, the tenant benefiting from the sign, the legal owner of the property on which the sign is located, the beneficial owner of the property on which the sign is located and the manager of the property on which the sign is located shall each and all be jointly and severally responsible and liable for compliance with this Section 14, including but not limited to maintenance and payment of penalties.

FIGURES 32A—C: PERMANENT SIGN REGULATIONS FOR BUSINESS DISTRICTS

FIGURE 32A: B1 AND B4 DISTRICTS

FIGURE 32B: B2 DISTRICT

NOTE: There shall be only one (1) ground sign per lot, whether monument or pole ground sign, except that on a corner lot two (2) monument ground signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. There shall be only one (1) ground sign per lot, whether pole or monument ground sign, except that on a corner lot one (1) additional pole ground sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of two-hundred (200) feet or more.

FIGURE 32C: B3 DISTRICT

NOTE: There shall be only one (1) ground sign per lot, whether monument or pole ground sign, except that on a corner lot two (2) monument ground signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. There shall be only one (1) ground sign per lot, whether pole or monument ground sign, except that on a corner lot one (1) additional pole ground sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of two-hundred (200) feet or more.