These sign regulations are adopted for the purpose of:

(1)

Preserving, protecting, and promoting the public health, safety, and welfare;

(2)

Regulating outdoor advertising and signs of all types, in an effort to reduce visual confusion and restrict signs which increase the probability of accidents by distracting attention, obstructing vision, or otherwise affecting the public good;

(3)

Maintaining the inherent right of businesses to communicate reasonably and identify their products and services by promoting the reasonable, orderly, and effective display of signs and outdoor advertising;

(4)

Maintaining the inherent right of residents and organizations to effectively communicate through signage in a reasonable and orderly fashion;

(5)

Enhancing the physical appearance of the village;

(6)

Preserving the value of private property by assuring the compatibility of signs with surrounding land uses.

(Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

(a)

Sign permit applications may be obtained from the following locations:

(1)

Village of Plainfield Planning Department;

(2)

Village website.

(b)

An application for a sign permit shall be made upon forms provided by the village and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:

(1)

Name, address, email address and telephone number of the applicant/ business;

(2)

Name of the person, firm, corporation or association erecting the sign;

(3)

A plat of survey showing the location of the sign structure to which or upon which the sign is to be installed;

(4)

A drawing of the building elevation showing the location of the proposed wall sign;

(5)

A drawing of the sign showing the method of construction and attachment to the building, other structure, or in the ground along with illumination specifications (if applicable);

(6)

Written consent of the owner of the building, structure, or land to which or on which the sign is to be installed, if the applicant is not the owner;

(7)

Such other information as the director of planning shall require to exhibit full compliance with this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

All signs hereafter constructed, erected, relocated or expanded shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

Sign area (depicted graphically in Figure XI-2):

a.

Ground and projecting signs: The sign face area shall be calculated by determining the net rectangular area enclosing the sign face including the outer extremities of all letters, characters, and delineations. Architectural treatments surrounding the sign will not be counted as sign area, provided it does not exceed one hundred (100) percent of the total sign face. For double-faced signs only one (1) face shall be considered in determining the sign area.

b.

Wall, window, awning and canopy signs: The sign face area shall be calculated by determining the area of the sign face including the frame, if any. The sign face area of wall, window, awning, or canopy signs consisting of individually mounted letters shall be deemed to be the area of the smallest rectangular figure which can encompass all letters and graphics.

(2)

Setbacks:

a.

All ground signs shall be setback not less than five (5) feet from any lot line.

b.

Any such sign located on a corner lot shall not be located within the vision triangle as defined in section (3);

c.

Ground signs on adjoining lots must have a minimum separation distance of thirty (30) feet (See Figure XI-3. Ground Sign Separation). Lots that develop before their bordering lots shall locate their ground sign(s) in such a way as to provide an opportunity for the adjacent lots to erect a ground sign that meet this requirement.

(3)

Vision triangle. No buildings or structures shall be erected or maintained, nor any landscaping exceeding thirty-six (36) inches in height shall be grown or maintained within a triangular area determined by the following methods.

a.

Corner vision triangle: drawing a diagonal straight line connecting two (2) points measured along the property lines twenty (20) feet equidistant from the intersection of those property lines;

b.

Driveway vision triangle: drawing a diagonal straight line connecting two (2) points measured along the property line and the line along the edge of the driveway, private road, or alley ten (10) feet equidistant from the intersection of those lines;

c.

Walk path vision triangle (recommended): drawing a diagonal straight line connecting two (2) points measured along the property line and the sidewalk or path twenty (20) feet equidistant from the intersection of those lines.

Figure XI-1, which illustrates the areas where signs are prohibited on corner locations, so as not to obstruct or obscure the vision of drivers of motor vehicles on either or both street(s). The restrictions do not apply to signs in the B-5 district.

Figure XI-1. Vision Triangle for Signs

(4)

Traffic safety. No sign shall be maintained at any location whereby reason of its position, size, shape, or color it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with any traffic control sign, signal, or device; or where it may interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. The decision on the determination of a traffic hazard shall rest with the police chief, fire chief, or the director of public works;

(5)

Illumination:

a.

Location/design. Wherever an external artificial light source is used to illuminate a sign, illumination shall be located, shielded, and directed so as to not be directly visible from any public street or residentially zoned property at grade level. All illumination shall be so designed, located, shielded, and directed as it illuminates only the sign face and to prevent the casting of glare or direct light upon adjacent properties or streets;

b.

Level of illumination. The intensity of illumination for the sign shall not be excessively bright and shall be even over the face of the sign with no bright spots;

c.

Hours of operation. Illuminated signs located on a lot adjacent to or immediately across the street from any residential district shall be turned off at all times between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Such signs may remain illuminated during such time as the activity to which the sign pertains is engaged if the hours of operation extend past 11:00 p.m.

(6)

Maintenance. The owner of a sign and the owner of the premises on which said sign is located shall be jointly and severally liable to maintain such sign or signs subject to the following standards:

a.

Signs shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition and good working order, including illumination sources, at all times;

b.

Signs shall be properly painted unless galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent rust or deterioration;

c.

Signs shall conform to maintenance provisions of the building and electrical codes as adopted by the Village of Plainfield.

(Ord. No. 2615, §§ VI—VIII, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

Although no permit shall be required for exempt signs, such signs shall be subject to the provisions of this ordinance concerning installation, maintenance, size, style, location, and illumination. The following signs are exempt from permit requirements.

(1)

Address numerals. Street address numerals in conformance with village regulations;

(2)

Civic event signs:

a.

Temporary: A temporary sign advertising a community event.

b.

Permanent: May be located in any zoning district and shall be no taller than ten (10) feet from final grade to top of sign or larger than sixty (60) square feet. It must be located in a fully landscaped area.

c.

Approval: All civic event signs shall require approval by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent;

d.

Installation: All signs shall be installed no earlier than one (1) one month before the event starts;

e.

Removal: All signs must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the event.

(3)

Construction identification signs. Signs identifying the architects, engineers, contractor and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, or the purpose for which the building is intended, up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet. Only one (1) sign is allowed per frontage per development. The sign shall be confined to the site of construction, and shall be removed within three (3) days after the beginning of the intended use of the project;

(4)

Informational signs. Not exceeding three (3) square feet per face, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, including signs identifying restrooms, freight entrances, parking areas, parking lot directional signs, and the like;

(5)

Flags. Governmental, political, civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organization flags and corporation flags are permitted subject to the following:

a.

Location and size. Flags shall not be larger than fifty (50) square feet per face, and shall not extend beyond the property line of the lot on which they are installed; Flagpoles, which are no taller than thirty (30) feet, shall not be located within any right-of-way;

b.

All flags shall be mounted on flagpoles, which shall not be above twenty-five (25) feet in height. The mounting of flags on light standards or other poles not expressly made as flag standards shall be prohibited;

c.

Number. No more than three (3) flags allowed per site. Of the three (3) allowable flags, only one (1) corporate identification flag is allowed on commercially zoned properties where there are two (2) or more flag poles.

(6)

Garage sale and open house signs. Garage sale and open house signs are permitted subject to the following regulation:

a.

Such signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet per face;

b.

All signs shall not be put up more than twenty- four (24) hours prior to the event and must be removed upon the close of the event;

c.

Signs may be placed off-site on private property with the consent of the owner of the property on which the sign is placed;

d.

One (1) sign may be placed in the Village of Plainfield right-of-way in front of the house having the garage sale or in front of the house for sale;

e.

No more than four (4) such signs shall be erected and maintained per year.

(7)

Nameplates.

(8)

On-site directional signs.

a.

Area: No single directional sign shall exceed three (3) square feet in area;

b.

Height: Directional signs shall have a maximum height of five (5) feet;

c.

Illumination: Directional signs in the central sign district shall not be illuminated.

(9)

Plaques. Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical plaques and similar designations displayed for non-commercial purposes;

(10)

Political signs. The following rules apply to signs identifying a political candidate, party, or issue subject to an upcoming election:

a.

Political signs shall have an area no more than thirty-two (32) square feet of total copy per zoning lot. No such sign shall exceed six (6) feet in height above grade;

b.

Political signs shall not be attached to fences, trees, utility poles or light poles, similar structures, or placed within the public right-of-way. Such signs shall not be erected within sight vision triangle areas or other areas where safety concerns exist.

(11)

Real estate signs:

a.

No more than one (1) sign identifying property for sale, rent, or lease shall be installed per street frontage;

b.

Small real estate sign:

1.

Small real estate signs are limited to sites one (1) acre or less;

2.

No such sign shall exceed six (6) square feet per face;

3.

No such sign shall be illuminated;

4.

All such signs must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of sale, rental, or lease of the property;

c.

Large real estate sign:

1.

Large real estate signs are limited to sites of greater than one (1) acre;

2.

No such sign shall exceed ninety-six (96) square feet per sign face and ten (10) feet in height;

3.

No such sign shall be illuminated;

4.

All such signs must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of sale, rental, or lease of the property;

5.

Only ground-mounted signs shall be permitted;

(12)

Sidewalk signs located within the central sign district. All sidewalk signs shall not obstruct pedestrian passage on the sidewalk;

(13)

Traffic, municipal, or emergency signs. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger, and such temporary emergency or non-advertising sign designed for public safety or convenience that are either installed by the Village of Plainfield or the Illinois Department of Transportation or a designated agent or approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent;

(14)

Window signs. Window signs posted in public view shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of each window or surface area through which or on which they are seen. Illuminated signs shall be no larger than six (6) square feet.

(15)

Signs inside a building, or other enclosed facility, which are not meant to be viewed from the outside and are located greater than three (3) feet from the window;

(16)

Building accents and decorations, art, and murals provided such signs do not contain any commercial messaging.

(Ord. No. 2615, §§ IX—XII, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 2824, § I, 1-5-09; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

The following signs or specific locations are expressly prohibited:

(1)

Attention-getting devices;

(2)

Pennant flags;

(3)

Inflatable signs, with the exception of balloons used in temporary situations that comply with the requirements in Section 9-101(7);

(4)

Blinking or flashing signs, or signs that display text or graphics in high-speed motion;

(5)

Mechanical movement signs, including revolving signs, or signs that have a rotating or moving part(s);

(6)

Feather signs;

(7)

Spinner signs or signs carried by human beings;

(8)

Box signs;

(9)

Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound, odor, or contain open flames;

(10)

Signs incorporating skylights/searchlights, beacon, laser lights, or festoon lights;

(11)

Reflective signs or signs containing mirrors;

(12)

Backlit canopies or awnings;

(13)

Billboards or other similar large outdoor advertising devices;

(14)

Icon signs or three-dimensional statue, caricature or representation of persons, animals, or merchandise shall not be used as a sign or incorporated into a sign structure;

(15)

Pole/pylon signs, except those that are located in unified shopping and business centers;

(16)

Snipe signs, or signs attached to trees, utility poles, public amenities, fences, fire hydrants, streetlights, and so forth other than that have been approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent;

(17)

Window signs that exceed twenty (20) percent or six (6) square feet, whichever comes first, of each window or surface area through which or on which they are seen;

(18)

Outline lighting. Lighting around the perimeter of window openings with a visible source of light, such as neon, fluorescent, LED, or similar lighting source;

(19)

Signs painted directly on the exterior covering materials of any exterior wall of any building;

(20)

Signs erected without the permission of the property owner, with the exception of those authorized or required by local, state, or federal government;

(21)

Off-premises signs that have not been approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent (See "Temporary sign standards" and Off-premises signs");

(22)

Off-site directional signs;

(23)

Parking on public right-of-way, public property, or private property of any vehicle or trailer which contains signage for the purpose of advertising a product or service or directing people to a business or activity;

(24)

Portable wheel-mounted/trailer-mounted signs that have not been approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent (see "Portable/ trailer signs");

(25)

Signs that are above both top and bottom roof lines or parapet;

(26)

Sidewalk signs located outside of the central sign district;

(27)

Projecting signs located outside of the central sign district;

(28)

Signs placed in an easement, except as permitted under these regulations;

(29)

Signs placed in or over the public right-of-way, except as permitted under these regulations;

(30)

Signs that block fire escapes, exits, standpipes, stairways, doors, ventilators, windows, or similar opening;

(31)

Signs that advertise a home occupation;

(32) Any

sign determined to constitute a traffic hazard by reason of size, location, content, color, or type of illumination as determined by the police chief, fire chief, or the director of public works;

(33)

Signs which move or assume a non-stationary position by mechanical means except as otherwise permitted under these regulations or authorized by the village, or under normal wind current except flags, banners, and barber poles as regulated herein;

Any other sign not expressly permitted by way of this ordinance shall be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2615, §§ XIII, XIV, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 2823, § III, 1-5-09; Ord. No. 3042, § II, 3-5-12; Ord. No. 3281, § III, 11-7-16; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

(a)

All prohibited signs and illegal signs must be removed within ten (10) days as of the date that written notice is sent to the owner by the Village of Plainfield.

(b)

All non-conforming signs, signs that compromise health, safety, or general welfare, or are otherwise in violation are subject to removal by public works department or code enforcement officials.

(c)

All non-conforming signs legally existing on the date of this ordinance shall be required to be removed or modified to conform to this ordinance only when:

(1)

The building or store space within a building becomes vacant, non-conforming signage shall be removed or brought into conformance with these regulations within thirty (30) days of vacancy of the subject site or tenant space;

(2)

The use or the ownership of the property or store space within a building changes;

(3)

The sign structure is damaged or remodeled for over fifty (50) percent of its cost value; or

(4)

The sign was not legally in compliance with the previous ordinance.

(d)

Non-conforming signs may not be enlarged or replaced in their entirety but may be modified to more closely meet current sign regulations.

(e)

Signs placed in the public right-of-way without approval shall be subject to immediate removal without prior notice to the sign owner.

(Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

Permanent signage (excluding permanent "prohibited" and "exempt" signs) must satisfy all other sign ordinance requirements in addition to the following:

(1)

Permits for permanent signs shall be approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent;

(2)

Only one (1) sign per lot at any one (1) time unless otherwise allowed or indicated;

(3)

It must be safely anchored to the ground or building;

(4)

Internal electrical illumination is prohibited in residential districts; however, external illumination is allowed;

(5)

Permanent signs must be located on the premises of the permit holder unless otherwise indicated;

(6)

Name duplication: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision or business shall not duplicate or mimic any existing subdivision or business name within the Village of Plainfield's planning boundaries. Similar sounding or similarly spelled names may be denied at the discretion of the village planner or his/her designee.

(Ord. No. 2797, § I, 10-20-08; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

Figure XI- 2. Measuring Sign Height and Sign Area

(a)

Residential subdivision entrance signs. Subdivision developments shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:

(1)

Location: Entrance signs are only permitted in easements or out lots specifically designed for such structure. No more than one (1) structure shall be erected on each corner on the perimeter of the subdivision. The sign(s) shall not be located within the vision triangle;

(2)

Style and size: Subdivision entrance sign shall be monument in style. The sign may contain a single sided message area containing not more than twenty (20) square feet. The message area shall only contain the name of the subdivision. The sign structure shall not be more than six (6) feet in height as measured from the final grade for the structure's lot and shall contain no more than one hundred (100) square feet as determined by measuring the side of the structure fronting on a public street;

(3)

Materials: The structure(s) may only be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar or other high-quality hardwoods as deemed appropriate by the village staff. Lettering, ornaments, or other graphics on the structure must be constructed of stone, wrought iron, anodized aluminum, or engraved into a quality hardwood like redwood or cedar;

(4)

Landscaping: The area surrounding the entrance sign shall be landscaped in an attractive, dense cluster at the base of the sign that is equally attractive in winter and summer. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping will be required for every one (1) square foot of sign face;

(5)

Declaration of covenants/easements: There shall be prepared, enacted, and recorded a declaration of covenants to run with the land of the subdivision of which the easement is a part, which shall minimally:

a.

Provide for the organization of a homeowner's association which shall assess sufficient dues to provide for maintenance of the easement and structure;

b.

Provide for the continued maintenance of the easement and structure;

c.

Provide that the village has the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the easement from an adjoining public street and demolish the structure if in the sole determination of the village the structure is not properly maintained.

(6)

Name duplication: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision shall not duplicate or mimic any existing subdivision name within the Village of Plainfield' s planning boundaries. Similar sounding or similarly spelled names may be denied at the discretion of the village planner or his/ her designee;

(7)

Illumination: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision may be externally illuminated via a spotlight or backlighting, so long as the illumination is amber or white in color. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreet. Signs of similar nature may be permitted at the discretion of the village planner or his/her designee.

(b)

Multiple-family developments:

(1)

Location and size: For multiple-family dwellings containing at least six (6) units, a single permanent ground sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in sign surface and ten (10) feet in height from the final grade for the structure' s lot will be allowed. Where a building abuts two (2) or more streets, additional such signage—one (1) oriented to each abutting street—shall be permitted. Any such multiple-family dwellings shall be permitted two (2) such signs along a street frontage when the frontage available exceeds six hundred (600) feet with a minimum distance of four hundred fifty (450) feet between each sign;

(2)

Said sign(s) shall indicate only the name of the building, the management company thereof, and/or address of the premises;

(3)

Style: Sign(s) must be monument in design;

(4)

Materials: The structure(s) may only be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar or other high-quality hardwoods as deemed appropriate by the village staff. Lettering, ornaments, or other graphics on the structure must be constructed of stone, wrought iron, anodized aluminum, or engraved into a quality hardwood like redwood or cedar;

(5)

Landscaping: The area surrounding the monument sign shall be landscaped in an attractive, dense cluster at the base of the sign that is equally attractive in winter and summer. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping will be required for every one (1) square foot of sign face;

(6)

Illumination: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision may be illuminated via a spotlight or backlighting, so long as the illumination is amber or white in color. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreet. Signs of similar nature may be permitted at the discretion of the village planner or his/her designee.

(c)

Home occupations. Signage that advertises a business in a residential district is prohibited;

(d)

Restrictions. Permanent ground signs in residential zoning districts are prohibited in all instances except for subdivision signs, multiple-family dwelling signs, real estate signs, open house signs, garage sale signs for and uses such as churches, schools, government facilities, permitted business uses, and signage for any other uses that have been allowed through issuance of a special use permit.

(Ord. No. 2797, § II, 10-20-08; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

(a)

Wall signs. Permanent wall signs shall be regulated as follows:

(1)

Location: Permanent wall 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 wall to which the sign is to be placed;

(2)

One (1) rear sign per building or per unit shall be permitted on any commercial building that backs up to an internal commercial street. Rear signage on the rear of a commercial building that backs up to a residential development shall be prohibited.

(3)

Number:

a.

Only one (1) permanent wall sign per building or retail unit of a building will be permitted except for corner locations or locations adjoining internal driveways or private streets where one (1) wall sign for each wall facing the public or private street will be permitted;

b.

Retail establishments with a floor area in excess of forty thousand (40,000) square feet may identify the business and its major uses within the building with a maximum of four (4) wall signs on the primary facade. The village staff may approve up to two (2) additional wall signs for the primary facade depending on exceptional design conditions. The sum of all signs, regardless of number, may not exceed the total allowable wall sign area for the facade.

(4)

Size:

a.

Permanent wall signage for buildings or units less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet shall not exceed one and one half (1.5) square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of facade frontage and no edge of such sign shall come closer than two (2) feet from the edge of the facade on which it is installed; for the corner business units which may have side wall signage on buildings, it shall be in the same size with the front wall signage; rear wall signage on buildings shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each two (2) feet of rear facade frontage; in no case shall any such wall sign exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area;

b.

Permanent wall signage for buildings or units between forty thousand (40,000) square feet and one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet shall not exceed one and three-quarters (1.75) of a square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of facade frontage; in no case shall any wall sign exceed four hundred (400) square feet in area;

c.

Permanent wall signage for buildings or retail units over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet shall not exceed two (2) square feet of sign area for each one (1) foot of facade frontage, in no case shall any wall sign exceed six hundred (600) square feet in area.

(5)

Illumination: Internal or external illumination shall be allowed.

(b)

Ground signs. Permanent ground signs shall be regulated as follows unless otherwise indicated:

(1)

Number:

a.

No more than one (1) permanent identification ground sign shall be installed per frontage per lot. If a lot has more than one (1) frontage, an additional permanent identification ground sign may be permitted, provided there is a minimum of eight hundred (800) feet of separation between the ground signs as measured along the right-of-way line (Figure XI-3. Ground Sign Separation);

b.

No more than one (1) preview board and one (1) menu board ground sign shall be installed for any establishment granted a special use for a drive through facility. Preview boards are limited to twenty (20) square feet using the same materials as the building it is advertising and shall adhere to the requirements in subsection (c) of this section. Menu boards shall adhere to the requirements in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(2)

Size and style: Permanent ground signs shall be monument in style, no more than ten (10) feet in height as measured from the final grade for the structure's lot or the grade of roadway, whichever is higher. The sign face area shall not be more than forty-eight (48) square feet in area nor occupy less than fifty (50) percent of the total area of the sign structure. The sign structure(s) shall incorporate materials similar to the building it is advertising.

(3)

Landscaping: Permanent ground signs shall be landscaped at their base in a method harmonious with the landscape concept for the whole site. Landscaping shall form an attractive, dense cluster at the base of the sign that is equally attractive in winter and summer. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping will be required for every one (1) square foot of sign face.

Figure XI- 3. Ground Sign Separation

The figure illustrates the separation between two (2) ground signs on a single development (e.g. multi-family residential building, unified business center, PD) when the site has frontage along two (2) public roads.

(c)

Attached canopy signs. A canopy without lettering or other advertising shall not be regulated as a sign. Lettering and business logo may be affixed to any permissible canopy subject to the following regulations:

(1)

A canopy sign and its structure shall not extend above the roofline or beyond the corners of the building. A canopy sign shall not extend outside the overall length or width of the canopy. However, a canopy sign may extend above or below the canopy, provided the clearance height is met;

(2)

Canopy signs shall be centered within or over architectural elements such as windows or doors;

(3)

Style. The color of the canopy shall be compatible with the overall color scheme of the facade;

(4)

Size:

a.

No portion of any canopy sign shall be lower than nine (9) feet above ground level;

b.

No portion of a canopy shall be permitted to extended beyond any point that is less than four (4) feet from the curb line;

c.

Lettering shall not be taller than two (2) feet;

d.

Width of lettering shall not be wider than seventy-five (75) percent of the canopy width; No more than one (1) canopy sign shall be allowed per street frontage and shall be limited to the business name and/or logo;

(5)

Illumination: A canopy sign may be externally or internally illuminated. However, it shall not be internally illuminated in the central sign district.

(d)

Awning signs. An awning without lettering or other advertising shall not be regulated as a sign. Lettering and business logo may be painted or otherwise affixed to any permissible awning subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Lettering and business logo shall not project above, below, or beyond the physical dimensions of the awning, provided that a nameplate or identification sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area may be suspended, perpendicular to the building wall, from any permissible awning;

(2)

Lettering and business logo shall not be larger from top to bottom than nine (9) inches. Such lettering or logo shall be the minimum necessary to identify the name of the business, type of business, or address. If, however, the awning is to be used as primary signage for the site, area limitations shall be consistent with wall sign requirements;

Figure XI- 4. Signage on Awnings

(3)

Lettering shall denote nothing other than the type or name of business conducted on the premises and the address of the business;

(4)

Lettering and business logo shall be permitted either on the front awning flap or on both sides;

(5)

The maximum area of awning signage (lettering and logo) may not exceed the maximum allowed for wall sign areas. Awning signage shall be counted against permitted total wall sign area;

(6)

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

(7)

Style:

a.

Colors of awnings shall be solid or striped;

b.

The color of the awning shall be compatible with the overall color scheme of the facade;

c.

Awnings shall be constructed out of canvas or canvas-like material, unless other material is approved by the village staff;

(8)

Height: No part of the awning shall be lower than seven (7) feet above ground level, as measured from its lowest point;

(9)

Backlit, metal, and vinyl awnings shall be prohibited in the central sign district.

(Ord. No. 2615, §§ XV—XIX, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 2797, § IV, 10-20-08; Ord. No. 3112, §§ I, II, 6-3-13; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)

(a)

Permanent electronic message centers:

(1)

Electronic message centers shall encompass tri-vision signs, digital programmable ink signs, video/LED (light emitting diode) signs, LCD (liquid crystal display) signs as well as any other sign with a static, animated, or intermittent display;

(2)

Electronic message centers may be incorporated into a single- or multi-tenant monument-style ground sign face such that the dynamic message sign face shall be a maximum of twenty-four (24) square feet in size and shall not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the total area of the sign face;

(3)

The sign message shall periodically include information such as time, temperature or other messages of interest to the traveling public.

(4)

The sign shall not consist of animation, flashing, oscillating, chasing, or animated lights, and shall not change more frequently than once every five (5) seconds;

(5)

Electronic message centers will require a minimum of four hundred (400) feet of separation so as not to distract drivers;

(6)

Audio and/or pyrotechnics shall be prohibited;

(7)

Electronic message centers that contain digital displays:

a.

Shall be installed with a dimmer control;

b.

Shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles over ambient lighting conditions when measured at the recommended distance based on EMC sign
(√(Sign area in sq ft ×100)=recommended distance)

(8)

The sign structure shall conform to all applicable regulations as specified in this ordinance.

(b)

Permanent manually changeable copy signs:

(1)

Changeable copy may be incorporated into a single or multi-tenant ground sign face;

(2)

A changeable copy face that has been incorporated into a single-tenant sign face may not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total area of that ground sign face;

(3)

Changeable copy on a ground sign face shall be proportional to the entire sign face and shall be integrated into the ground sign face;

(4)

Lettering of changeable copy shall be of a single, simple, easily legible lettering style and shall be uniform in color and in size throughout the changeable copy portion of the ground sign.

Map XI-1. Central Sign District

(c)

Central sign district. The central sign district is intended to recognize the unique character of development within its boundary by providing signage controls commensurate with historic commercial development. This area generally is developed with historic commercial structures on small lots. The area approximating the boundaries of the central sign district of the village is generally the central business district and is illustrated in Map XI-1.

(1)

Requirements: A sign located within the central sign district boundaries must satisfy all other sign ordinance requirements in addition to the following:

a.

All permanent signs must be designed to be an integrated feature of the unique building style. The size, color, and placement of each sign must be compatible with the historic character of the district, and shall not obscure or interfere with any distinctive architectural elements of the building or elements of the streetscape;

b.

Either one (1) ground sign or one (1) wall sign along with one (1) projecting sign per building or store unit will be permitted;

c.

External illumination and neon shall be permissible. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreet;

d.

Internally illuminated signs generally shall be prohibited. For buildings in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet that are not identified on the historic urban survey as recommended for local landmark status nor identified as contributing to a local historic district, internal illumination may be permitted at the discretion of the village staff, provided it meets the following standards:

1.

Only white illumination is permitted;

2.

Illumination shall be designed to be halo lit in style;

3.

Light intensity shall be limited to one hundred (100) NITS;

4.

Appeals of the determination may be made to the Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to section 9-149 of the Zoning Code.

(2)

Ground signs:

a.

In the central sign district, a permanent ground sign shall be a maximum of four (4) feet from final grade in height and twenty (20) square feet in area;

b.

Freestanding post and panel signs shall be permitted in addition to monument signs with compliance with landscaping and setback requirements.

(3)

Projecting signs:

a.

Projecting signs shall only be allowable in the central sign district;

b.

Signs shall be no larger than twelve (12) square feet in area or not more than four (4) feet along any exterior dimension;

c.

Projecting signs shall not project more than seven (7) feet from the building;

d.

No part of the sign shall be lower than nine (9) feet or higher than thirteen (13) feet above ground level, as measured from its lowest point;

e.

Projecting signs shall not be internally illuminated. External illumination (such as floodlighting or indirect lighting) shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreet.

(4)

Alleyway signs:

a.

Alleyway signs shall only be allowable in the central sign district;

b.

Alleyway signs shall comply with all other sign ordinance requirements in regard to sign type, sign size, sign projection, and sign location;

c.

Should an alleyway sign be erected, appropriate action must be taken to make the area more pedestrian friendly and safe. Applicants will be required to install additional lighting, a decorative doorway/ entrance, and appropriate demarcations as determined by the village planner and/or his/her designee.

(5)

Sidewalk signs:

a.

Sidewalk signs shall be allowed only in the central sign district;

b.

The sign shall be A-frame in style, no larger than twelve (12) square feet, and no higher than four (4) feet in height;

c.

The sign location shall be restricted to the area immediately in front of the business, shop, or property which is being advertised;

d.

The sign shall be located in an area so as to not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic or obstruct the view of vehicular traffic;

e.

The sign shall be removed at the end of each business day.

(d)

Business transition district. The business transition district is intended to provide for the conversion of existing residential structures to low intensity professional and commercial uses on properties located along arterial streets and/ or within a business district while still maintaining the existing, often historic, character of the neighborhood. Permanent signage in this district shall be permitted in accordance with the central sign district provisions with the following exceptions:

(1)

Only ground signs shall be permitted. Ground signs shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from all property lines as measured to the nearest point of the sign and shall be located in front or comer side yards. Ground signs shall be landscaped to buffer and minimize the visual impact of the signs;

(2)

No internal illumination, neon, or other gas tube illumination shall be permitted;

(3)

Extremally illuminated signs shall not project glare beyond the lot lines.

(e)

Governmental facilities and churches. Permanent ground signs for governmental facilities and churches shall be regulated as follows:

(1)

Signs must be monument style with materials to match or complement the building facades. Park sites shall be exempt from this requirement and may utilize pole-mounted signage;

(2)

Landscaping must be provided per the requirements set forth for ground signs in section 9-99(2) of this ordinance;

(3)

Governmental facilities with sites of up to ten (10) acres in area shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet of sign area and ten (10) feet from final grade in height;

(4)

Governmental facilities with sites of up to twenty (20) acres in area shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in sign area and twelve (12) feet from final grade in height;

(5)

Governmental facilities with sites of more than twenty (20) acres in area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area and twelve (12) feet from final grade in height;

(6)

Churches with sites of less than four (4) acres in area shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area and six (6) feet from final grade in height;

(7)

Churches with more than four (4) acres in area shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in sign area and six (6) feet from final grade in height.

(f)

Specific commercial uses:

(1)

Design criteria for shopping centers, unified business centers, multi-tenant office or courtyard development, or industrial developments;

a.

All unified shopping and business centers shall submit a written sign criterion that will be used to carry out the intent of the sign proposal required in this section. Upon approval by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, the director of planning or a designated agent, this criterion shall be used in addition to the following guidelines to evaluate the design of all new signs in the business center;

b.

There shall be architectural harmony and unity of signs within a unified business center on a property. Sign type, color scheme, lettering, size, placement of the sign, number of the lines of copy. and illumination shall be coordinated and shall be compatible with the architecture of the center; A sign proposal containing all of these factors in scaled elevation drawings shall be submitted to the planning department;

c.

Permanent ground signs identifying shopping centers, unified business centers, or multi-tenant office or industrial developments shall be monument or pylon in style and shall identify the name of the center or complex and the tenants within the complex;

d.

Permanent wall signs for individual tenants in shopping centers and business centers shall be in harmony with the overall architectural concept for the site and be compatible with each other and with the building facades. Separate permanent wall signs shall be located uniformly on a sign frieze, canopy, or other appropriate architectural element constant with the architectural concept for the center as a whole and shall be adequately separated from one another.

(2)

Shopping centers and unified business centers. Permanent ground signs in shopping centers and unified business districts shall be regulated as follows:

a.

Signs for sites of up to four (4) acres in area shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet of sign area and ten (10) feet in height;

b.

Signs for sites of more than four (4) acres but less than eight (8) acres shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet of sign area and twelve (12) feet in height;

c.

Signs for sites of more than eight (8) acres in area shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet and fifteen (15) feet in height;

d.

One (1) permanent ground sign per street frontage shall be permitted;

e.

Permanent ground signs shall be monument or pylon in style and shall be surrounded by masonry or other architectural materials to match the building facade;

f.

Individual tenants of multi-tenant retail center shall not be permitted individual ground signage.

(3)

Multi-tenant office or industrial development. Permanent ground sign face area for multi-tenant office or multi-tenant industrial developments shall be regulated as follows:

a.

Sites with less than five (5) acres in area shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet of sign area and twelve (12) feet in height;

b.

Sites with more than five (5) acres in area shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in sign area and fifteen (15) feet in height.

(4)

Gasoline stations. No more than one (1) price sign per street frontage with a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet per face shall be allowed. Such signs shall be incorporated in the design and made an integral part of the permanent ground sign permitted in this ordinance;

(5)

Courtyard development. All courtyard development signage shall be unified and shall face the central public space, pedestrian access way or public parking area serving the overall development. This signage would be in lieu of any other wall signage facing a public roadway. Signage for such developments shall be uniform in style. The village planner or his/her designee shall have final say over whether the proposed development meets the requirements of a courtyard development;

(g)

Village approved sign plazas. Village approved sign plazas located within the Village of Plainfield rights-of-way shall be allowed. Signs shall conform to the standards as outlined in the approved agreement governing their existence and shall be allowed under this ordinance so long as an approved agreement is in effect.

(h)

Interstate 55 Corridor highway signage. Freestanding signs to provide on-site advertisement of large commercial developments located in the I-55 Highway Corridor shall adhere to the following:

(1)

Qualifying developments: Only developments which meet all of the following criteria shall be permitted a freestanding sign for the purposes of on-site advertisement:

i.

Developments zoned for business uses;

ii.

Developments of fifty (50) acres or more;

iii.

Approved development, either through a planned unit development or site plan approval; and

iv.

Developments within one hundred fifty (150) feet of Interstate 55 roadway (see Map XI-2)

(2)

In addition to other permitted signage, qualified developments (as defined above) may be permitted one freestanding highway sign.

(3)

Freestanding signages shall be for on-site advertisement only.

(4)

Freestanding signs may incorporate electronic message centers, which must adhere to the standards set forth in this section 9-100(a), except for any size requirements specifically mentioned for highway signage.

(5)

Sign location:

i.

Freestanding signs shall be located in the Interstate 55 Sign Corridor (see Map XI-2), which is defined as being within one hundred fifty (150) feet from the interstate highway on a commercial and/or industrial development.

ii.

Sign setback shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) percent of the sign height from any lot line and shall adhere to all Illinois Department of Transportation regulations associated with sign placement along an IDOT roadway.

Map XI-2 55 Sign Corridor

(6)

Sign size.

i.

Freestanding highway signs shall be a maximum height of one hundred (100) feet in height, as measured from grade of the ground at which it is placed to the top of the sign.

ii.

Freestanding highway signs shall be a maximum of one thousand (1,000) square feet in area inclusive of electric message centers.

(7)

Sign structure and design.

i.

Freestanding highway signs shall be supported by two poles or incorporate masonry into fifty (50) percent of the sign structure.

ii.

Freestanding highway signs shall have a uniform design in terms of shape and size, as determined by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 2742, § I, 3-17-08; Ord. No. 2797, § III, 10-20-08; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21; Ord. No. 3591, §§ XI—XIII, 3-6-23)

(a)

General standards for temporary signs. Temporary signs must satisfy all other sign ordinance requirements in addition to the following:

(1)

Permits for temporary signs shall be approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent.

(2)

Only one (1) per lot at any one (1) time unless otherwise allowed or indicated;

(3)

It must be safely anchored to the ground or building;

(4)

Electrical illumination is prohibited in residential districts (except for temporary subdivision project signs);

(5)

Display of temporary signs shall be limited to twenty-one (21) day periods and is limited to five (5) such periods in a calendar year unless otherwise specified;

(6)

Each subsequent twenty-one (21) day period of display requires renewal of the permit, which requires re-submittal of the application form, payment of applicable fees, and approval by the village;

(7)

Display of a temporary sign for less than twenty-one (21) days shall count as the full twenty-one (21) days; remaining days from a previous display period may not be applied to subsequent display periods;

(8)

Temporary signs must be located on the premises of the permit holder unless otherwise indicated or allowed pursuant to this ordinance or to the permit application.

(9)

Temporary signs are limited to thirty-two (32) square feet.

(b)

Promotional signs. Promotional signs shall conform to all relevant specifications regarding size and location with respect to sign type as defined in this ordinance. Such signs shall be prohibited in residential districts. Such signs shall be displayed for the length of time of display for temporary signs as set forth in this ordinance (see "Temporary sign standards").

(c)

Model homes. Promotional signs and flagpole flags may be used by builders and developers to attract potential customers to model homes. Such devices shall be used to bring people into an area and navigate them through the area. All promotional signs and flagpole flags allowed herein shall be allowed until the day the final property is sold. Those that fail to comply with these regulations will be subject to penalties and fines as ordered by a village administrator or a designee.

(1)

Prohibited signs. In accordance with the rest of the sign code, all streamers, decorative ribbons, garland, string pennant flags, feather signs, and other attention getting devices will be strictly prohibited.

(2)

Subdivision containing model homes.

a.

A temporary and communal ground sign may be permitted at the major entrances to the subdivision accommodating the model homes. Each sign may be up to forty-eight (48) square feet in area, and no more than ten (10) feet in height. This entrance sign will need to comply with the setbacks and vision triangle as outlined in section 9-93, General sign standards. This sign will remain generic as it will represent the multiple builders/developers that have model homes within the subdivision.

b.

Smaller A-frame signs will be permitted throughout the subdivision for different builders/developers at key points determined by builder/developer to avoid cluttering and adversely affecting those that live in or visit the area. These locations may be changed by a village administrator for aesthetic or safety reasons. The signs shall be maintained based on the following standards:

1.

The number of A-frame signs per builder per subdivision will be no more than three (3);

2.

Signs must be in the public right-of-way and cannot exceed thirty-six (36) inches (three (3) feet) in height;

3.

The sign shall be no larger than six (6) square feet in area;

4.

Signs may be erected at 6:00 a.m. and must be removed at the end of each business day or at 6:00 p.m., whichever is first.

(3)

Front elevation.

a.

No more than two (2) flags of the builder' s choice (in accordance with the rest of the sign code) will be allowed in the front yard of the model home outside of the public right-of-way.

1.

Flag size will be limited to fifteen (15) square feet (standard American flag is three (3) feet by five (5) feet).

2.

Flag pole will be restricted to twenty-five (25) feet in height.

b.

A semi-permanent sign may be erected in the front yard in addition to the flag poles for further attraction and must be located outside of the public right-of-way.

1.

This sign may be no larger than sixteen (16) square feet.

2.

This sign may be double sided.

(4)

Rear and side elevations. A banner or semi-permanent sign will be permitted on the rear or side elevation of the house only if it fronts a collector street, minor arterial street, major arterial street, or freeway/expressway.

a.

Banners will be rectangular in area and limited to sixty (60) square feet. Banners must be anchored to the model home.

b.

Semi-permanent signs will be limited to thirty-two (32) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height.

1.

They will be located outside of the public right-of-way and vision triangle section 9-93, General sign standards.

2.

These signs may be double sided.

(5)

Vacant lots. Vacant lots will be allowed two (2) signs: One (1) realtor sign and one (1) builder sign, each not to exceed ten (10) square feet.

(d)

Grand opening signs. Grand opening signs shall be regulated as follows:

(1)

The grand opening period shall mean the thirty (30) day period immediately after the opening of a new business or the reopening of a business which has been closed for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days;

(2)

Grand opening signs shall be permitted only once for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days during the grand opening period of which all fourteen (14) days shall be consecutive;

(3)

Grand opening signs shall be prohibited on any property where there is a residential use;

(4)

A grand opening sign permit shall be exempt from the five (5) temporary sign permits per year restriction;

(5)

The following grand opening signs shall be permitted:

a.

One (1) cold-air inflatable balloon device; and

b.

One (1) ground sign not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet; or

c.

One (1) banner not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet;

(6)

A maximum of two (2) such devices shall be allowed per lot with no more than one (1) device being a balloon;

(7)

The application for a permit for a grand opening balloon must meet the following minimum requirements:

(8)

For balloon signs, the applicant shall pay a refundable deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) made payable to the Village of Plainfield as a condition precedent to the issuance of the permit. In the event the inflatable device is not removed within the time period specified on in the permit, the applicant shall forfeit the deposit;

a.

The top of the device shall not be more than forty (40) feet from the public right-of-way;

b.

The device shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from the public right-of-way;

c.

Any advertisements or signs attached to such device shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area;

d.

Compliance with safety measures prescribed by the planning department;

e.

Permit applicants for grand opening balloons in unified business centers, multi-tenant office buildings, or shopping centers must furnish a statement from the property owner consenting to a seven (7) day "rest period" between installation of balloons for units/ tenants within the shopping center or building;

f.

Under no circumstances shall balloon permits be issued simultaneously for businesses within the same unified business center, multi-tenant office building, or shopping center;

g.

Within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the grand opening permit, all grand opening signs shall be removed from the premises.

(e)

Special event signs. The following regulations shall apply to special event signs:

(1)

Special event signs shall conform to all relevant specifications regarding size and location with respect to sign type as defined in this ordinance;

(2)

The director of planning or a designated agent shall determine the permitted number, size, height, location, and construction, including consideration for approval of pennant flags for approved special events, with consideration given to the public safety and signage reasonable, necessary, and appropriate for the intended purpose;

(3)

Any special event sign which is permitted to extend over or onto a public right-of-way shall be erected and maintained in such a manner as to not interfere or obstruct access, activity, or vision along any such public right-of-way;

(4)

Special event signs shall be erected and maintained for a period of time as approved by the village and shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the event.

(f)

Off-premises signs.

(1)

The display of off-premises signs is limited to commercial zoning districts outside of the central sign district.

(2)

Off-premises signs may only advertise a use, business, commodity, service, or activity offered on those properties that are adjacent to or in the same subdivision as the property on which the off-premises sign is to be installed.

(3)

Off-premises signage shall conform to the relevant specifications regarding size and location with respect to sign type as defined in this ordinance.

(4)

Applications for an off-premises sign must be accompanied by a letter of consent from the owner of the property on which the sign is to be installed.

(5)

Such signage shall be displayed for the length of time of display for temporary signs as set forth in this ordinance (see "Temporary sign standards").

(g)

Balloon signs.

(1)

Balloon signs shall be allowed in commercial zoning districts outside of the central sign district.

(2)

Permit applicants for balloon signs in unified business centers, multi-tenant office buildings, or shopping centers must furnish a statement from the property owner consenting to a seven (7) day "rest period" between installation of balloons for units/tenants within the shopping center or building.

(3)

Under no circumstances shall balloon permits be issued simultaneously for businesses within the same unified business center, multi-tenant office building, or shopping center.

(4)

The application for a permit for a balloon sign must meet the following minimum requirements:

a.

The applicant shall pay a refundable deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) payable to the Village of Plainfield as a condition precedent to the issuance of the permit. This payment shall be made in addition to and separate from payment of applicable fees for temporary signage;

b.

Compliance with safety measures prescribed by the planning department;

c.

Within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the grand opening permit, the balloon shall be removed from the premises;

d.

In the event the device is not removed within the time period specified on in the permit, the applicant shall forfeit the deposit.

(5)

Display of all balloons is limited to fourteen (14) days.

(6)

No deposit shall be required for non-inflatable icon signs.

(h)

Subdivision project signs. Subdivision project signs displaying the name of the project, date of completion, amenities, etc., may be erected and maintained as ground signs on the subject property/parcel and shall be removed within two (2) years of the issue date of the permit. A twelve (12) month extension may be granted upon request and with the approval of the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent.

(1)

Size:

a.

One (1) subdivision project sign of up to two hundred (200) square feet in area and twenty (20) feet in height may be permitted for subdivision projects with a site area of twenty (20) acres or larger;

b.

One (1) subdivision project sign of up to three hundred (300) square feet in area and twenty-five (25) feet in height for projects of eighty (80) acres or more which front on an Interstate highway may be permitted.

(2)

Illumination: Illumination of subdivision project signs shall be designed to be illuminated internally or by concealed fixtures so that no reflectors, extension arms, or fixtures are visible from the street. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreet.

(3)

Landscaping: Subdivision project signs shall be landscaped with plants and shrubs to soften the visual impact. A landscape plan shall be submitted for village approval with the proper sign permit application prior to installation of project identification signs.

(i)

Banners.

(1)

All applications for banners shall be subject to review and approval by the village administrator, or the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent.

(2)

Civic banners shall be allowed on street lights and poles only if they contain the village logo, seasonal messages, or if they are announcing a community event or special occasion.

(3)

Civic banners shall be erected and maintained for a period of time as approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent.

(4)

One (1) advertising banner shall be allowed per wall of a commercial building that fronts a public street only if it advertises a temporary special on-site or adjacent site promotion or sale.

(5)

Advertising banners shall be displayed for the length of time of display for temporary signs as set forth in this ordinance (see " Temporary sign standards").

(6)

Banners that are used as interim wall signs shall be permitted until the date that the permanent wall sign is installed and shall be exempt from the five (5) temporary sign permits per year restriction. Such interim wall signs shall be permitted for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days.

(j)

Trailer-mounted/wheel-mounted signs.

(1)

Display of trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted signs shall conform to the provisions set forth in this ordinance regarding size, height, and location with respect to ground signs. This shall be in addition to the provisions set forth in this section.

(2)

Display of trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted signs is limited to two (2) display periods per calendar year, which shall last for the length of time specified in this ordinance and may be consecutive (see "Temporary sign standards").

(3)

Permit applicants for such signs in unified business centers, multi-tenant office buildings, or shopping centers within the specified areas of display must furnish a statement from the property owner consenting to a seven (7) day "rest period" between installation of such signs for units/tenants within the shopping center or building.

(4)

Under no circumstances shall permits be issued simultaneously for businesses within the same unified business center, multi-tenant office building, or shopping center.

(5)

The display of trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted electronic message signs is limited to the following areas:

a.

Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 59 starting at the centerline of Route 126 and extending north to the northern village limits;

b.

Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 59 starting at the centerline of Newkirk Drive and extending south to the southern village limits;

c.

Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 30 starting at the centerline of Lockport Street and extending north to the northern village limits;

d.

Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 30 starting at the centerline of Renwick Road and extending along Route 30 to the centerline of Spangler Road;

(6)

Trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted electronic message signs shall conform to Federal Highway Administration and State of Illinois Department of Transportation regulations, and all applicable village ordinances regarding illumination and message change intervals.

(Ord. No. 2670, § I, 8-6-07; Ord. No. 2824, § I, 1-5-09; Ord. No. 3042, § III, 3-5-12; Ord. No. 3488, § III (Exh. C), 10-5-20; Ord. No. 3511, § II(exh.B), 4-19-21)