A.   Principles: The provisions of this chapter recognize that:

      1.   There is a significant relationship between the manner in which signs are displayed and public safety and the value and economic stability of adjoining property.

      2.   The reasonable display of signs is necessary as a public service and necessary to the conduct of competitive commerce and industry.

      3.   Signs are a constant and very visible element of the public environment and as such should meet the same high standards of quality set for other forms of development in the community.

   B.   Regulations: Accordingly, it is deemed necessary and in the public interest to regulate signs. To this end, this chapter:

      1.   Establishes minimum standards for the display of signs in direct relationship to the functional use of property and to the intensity of development as permitted within the zoning districts which are provided in this title.

      2.   Regulates the size, location, height, installation and other pertinent features of new signs.

      3.   Requires the removal of derelict signs and the amortization of nonconforming signs.

      4.   Provides for the effective administration and endorsement of these regulations. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

The following signs are exempt from the provisions of this chapter, excepting for such instances when any sign listed herein is found to be unsafe or unlawful as provided for in section 11-10-6 of this chapter:

   A.   Memorial Signs: Memorial plaques or tablets, grave markers, statuary or other remembrances of person or events that are noncommercial in nature.

   B.   Public Signs: Signs erected by a governmental body, or under the direction of such a body, and bearing no commercial advertising, such as traffic signs, railroad crossing signs, safety signs, and signs identifying public schools and playgrounds. The signs must be in keeping with "Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices" printed by Illinois department of transportation.

   C.   Holiday Decorations: Temporary decorations displayed in connection with traditionally accepted patriotic or religious holidays.

   D.   Flags: Flags, emblems and insignia of political, religious or educational organizations displayed for noncommercial purposes.

   E.   Directional Signs: Small nonilluminated signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in gross surface area, displayed strictly for the direction, safety, or convenience of the public, including signs which identify restrooms, freight entrances, telephones, and the like.

   F.   Works Of Art: Work of fine art when not displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise which enterprise may benefit direct commercial gain from such display.

   G.   Vending Machines: Permanent, non-flashing signs on vending machines, gas pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, or ice storage containers indicating only the contents of such devices and limited in size to three (3) square feet.

   H.   Occupant Signs: Signs limited in content to the name of occupant and the address of the premises are further limited to:

      1.   Wall and ground signs.

      2.   No more than two (2) per street frontage.

      3.   No more than three (3) square feet in gross surface area per sign.

      4.   No more than six feet (6') in height.

      5.   Signs may be illuminated, but shall not be flashing or moving signs. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010; amd. Ord. 2025-7, 4-17-2025)

The following provisions are applicable to all signs subject to the provisions of this section:

   A.   Signs Painted On Walls: No sign shall be painted on walls, doors, roof or fences.

   B.   Roof Signs: Signs shall not be erected on the roof of any building or structure.

   C.   Signs Over Public Ways: No signs, streamer, banner, flag, pennant or other advertising structure shall encroach upon, over or across any public street, alley, sidewalk, parkway or park except as a temporary sign, as provided in this title.

   D.   Obstructions: No sign shall block any required accessway or window.

   E.   Signs On Trees: No sign shall be attached to a tree.

   F.   Signs On Vacant Property: No sign, other than an authorized temporary sign, may be erected on vacant property.

   G.   Awnings, Marquees And Canopies: Signs on awnings, marquees and canopies shall be considered to be wall signs under the terms of this section and subject to the regulations therefor, where applicable.

   H.   Unlawful Signs: In order to obtain and secure traffic safety, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or maintain:

      1.   Any moving or flashing sign or any other moving or flashing advertising device, except where such signs are located within enclosed buildings and are not observable from the exterior of such buildings.

      2.   Any sign or other advertising structure in such a manner so as to obstruct free and clear vision or as to distract the attention of the driver of any vehicle by reason of position, shape or color thereof.

      3.   Any sign or other advertising structure, in such a manner as to be likely to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with, any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.

   I.   Obscenity Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other advertising structure any matter in writing or in picture which, considered as a whole, predominantly appeals to prurient interest, that is, a shameful or morbid interest in nudity, sex, or excretion, and goes substantially beyond customary limits of candor in description or representation of such matters.

   J.   Signs On Parked Vehicles: Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers, which are parked on a public right of way, public property, or private property so as to be visible from a public right of way where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business or activity, are prohibited. However, this is not in any way intended to prohibit signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and trailers, such as lettering on motor vehicles, where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   According To Code: All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the village building and electrical codes.

   B.   Maintenance: The permittee of any sign or other advertising structure shall maintain such sign in a state of good repair to prevent rust or rotting and shall maintain an attractive appearance.

   C.   Alteration: No sign or other advertising structure shall be altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated except in conformance with the provisions of this title. The repainting, changing of parts, and preventive maintenance of signs shall not be deemed to be alterations. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   Permitted Signs: Permitted signs may be illuminated, provided that signs located in commercial or industrial zoning districts shall have a light source which is internally illuminated.

   B.   No Glare: Signs shall be designed to avoid casting glare or direct rays from artificial illumination upon adjoining streets and property.

   C.   Flashing Signs: Flashing signs are prohibited.

   D.   Timing: Any illuminated sign located within one hundred twenty feet (120') of a residential district shall be extinguished at the close of business conducted within any building or upon the premises to which such sign is attached or located, or at eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M., whichever is later.

   E.   Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall not be illuminated in any manner.

   F.   Colored Lights: No sign shall be illuminated by any red, yellow, orange, green or other colored light in such a manner as may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic. Moreover, no sign shall be illuminated by outlining or otherwise bordering the sign with neon, tubing or other forms of exterior illumination. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   In General: The gross surface area of a sign shall mean and be computed to include the product of the length and the width of the smallest rectangle which encompasses the full height and width of all allowable letters, symbols, and shapes contained on the sign.

   B.   Ground Signs: The gross surface area of ground signs shall be the sum of the gross surface areas of all faces or all surfaces upon which the message, device or design is mounted. The distance between sign faces of a double faced or multiple faced sign, where such distance does not exceed twelve inches (12"), shall not be considered in computing the sign area, nor shall the structural elements or supports which do not comprise a part of the plane or face of the sign be included in computing the sign area. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

In all residential districts, only the following are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or special use in such districts:

   A.   Identification Signs: Subject to the following:

      1.   Single- And Two-Family Dwellings:

         a.   Number, Area And Content: There shall not be more than one identification sign, not exceeding three (3) square feet in gross surface area, for each dwelling unit indicating the name and address of the occupant. On a corner lot, two (2) such signs for each dwelling unit, one facing each street shall be permitted.

         b.   Type: Identification signs may be ground signs or wall signs.

         c.   Location: Identification signs may be located in a required front or side yard but shall not extend over any lot line.

         d.   Height: No wall identification sign shall be located higher than fifteen feet (15') above grade. No ground identification sign shall exceed six feet (6') above grade.

      2.   Multiple-Family Dwellings:

         a.   Number, Area And Content: There shall not be more than one identification sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, for each building containing multiple-family dwellings, or development containing multiple-family dwellings, indicating only the name and address of the management thereof. On a corner lot, two (2) such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

         b.   Type: Identification signs may be ground signs or wall signs.

         c.   Location: No sign shall be located within fifteen feet (15') from any lot line.

         d.   Height: No wall identification sign shall be located higher than fifteen feet (15') above grade. No ground identification sign shall exceed six feet (6') above grade.

      3.   Nonresidential Uses: For nonresidential uses which are lawfully established in the residential districts under this title: (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

         a.   Number, Area And Content: There shall be not more than one identification sign per zoning lot, not exceeding twenty four (24) square feet in area. Such sign shall indicate only the name and address of the use. On a corner lot, two (2) such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. One electronic message center sign per zoning lot may be allowed with a special use permit in conformance with subsection 11-10-3-2G of this chapter. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010; amd. Ord. 2015-8, 5-7-2015)

         b.   Type: Identification signs may be ground signs or wall signs.

         c.   Location: No sign shall be located less than fifteen feet (15') from any lot line.

         d.   Height: No wall identification sign shall be located higher than fifteen feet (15') above grade. No ground identification sign shall exceed six feet (6') above grade.

   B.   Bulletin Boards: For public, semipublic and religious institutions, which are lawfully established in residential districts under this title, and subject to the following:

      1.   Number And Area: There shall be not more than one bulletin board per zoning lot. Such sign shall not exceed eighteen (18) square feet in area.

      2.   Type: Bulletin boards may be ground signs or wall signs.

      3.   Location: No sign shall be located closer to a front or side lot line than one-half (1/2) of the minimum setback required in the district regulations.

      4.   Height:

         a.   Wall signs: No sign shall be located higher than fifteen feet (15') above grade.

         b.   Ground signs: No sign shall be located higher than six feet (6') above grade.

   C.   Signs Accessory To Parking Area: Shall be permitted as regulated in subsection 11-10-3-2C of this chapter.

   D.   Subdivision Identification Signs: Permanent residential development signs shall be located at major entrances and designed to identify a residential subdivision or planned unit development and shall contain no commercial advertising. Such sign shall not exceed a height six feet (6') from grade nor exceed twenty four (24) square feet in sign area. The sign shall be constructed of material which is the same or of a more permanent nature than the material used in the development.

   E.   Temporary Signs: Subject to the provisions of section 11-10-4 of this chapter, the following temporary signs shall be permitted in the residential districts:

Construction signs.

Garage sale signs.

Political signs.

Quasi-public signs.

Real estate signs. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

In all commercial districts, only the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or special use in such districts:

   A.   Identification Signs: Subject to the following:

      1.   Number And Content: There shall be not more than one identification sign for each zoning lot. Such sign shall indicate only the name and/or address of the owner(s) or business establishment(s). On a corner lot, two (2) such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

      2.   Type: Identification signs may be ground signs or wall signs.

      3.   Area: No identification sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces, nor have a gross surface area larger than ten (10) square feet per face.

      4.   Location: Identification signs may be located in any required yard, provided they are placed adjacent to the principal or secondary entrance to the principal building or zoning lot and do not extend over any lot line.

      5.   Height: No identification sign shall be located higher than fifteen feet (15') above curb level.

   B.   Business Signs: Which advertise the activity, services or merchandise offered or conducted on the premises thereof are permitted, subject to the following:

      1.   Wall Signs:

         a.   Number: For each use occupying the premises, no more than one wall sign is permitted, except when approved by the village board as a special use, additional signage may be allowed facing a public street, public right of way, easement for access or parking area.

         b.   Area: The maximum surface area in square feet for all wall signs shall not exceed the following:

            (1)   Front walls, eight percent (8%) of the area of the building wall to which the sign(s) is affixed.

            (2)   Side walls, four percent (4%) of the area of the building wall to which the sign(s) is affixed, if approved.

         c.   Location: Wall signs may be located on the outermost wall of the principal building fronting on a public street, public right of way, easement for access or parking area.

         d.   Height: Wall signs shall not project higher than the parapet line of the roof of a building or more than thirty feet (30') above grade, whichever is lower.

         e.   Construction: All wall signs shall be individual letters or symbols; box type applications are prohibited.

         f.   In Multi-Tenant Developments: Wall signage shall conform to the following:

            (1)   Sign programs for multi-tenant developments shall be required as a condition of the development plan approval. Such programs shall address size, location, style, colors and materials.

            (2)   Wall signs for structures developed on outlots of shopping centers shall be consistent with the wall sign program established or approved for the shopping center in which they are located.

      2.   Ground Signs:

         a.   Number: No more than one ground sign shall be permitted per zoning lot except as follows:

Planned unit developments.

         b.   Area: The maximum surface area for all ground signs shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet for each exposed face nor exceed an aggregate surface area of sixty four (64) square feet, except as follows:

Planned unit developments.

         c.   Location: Ground signs may be located in a required front, corner side, side or rear yard but shall be a minimum of five feet (5') from any lot line.

         d.   Height: Ground signs shall not project higher than fifteen feet (15') above the curb level, except:

Planned unit developments.

      3.   Monument Signs: Monument signs are permitted only in shopping centers, with gross floor area of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet or more, if they meet the following six (6) requirements:

         a.   No more than one sign per zoning lot.

         b.   That the sign is not less than five feet (5') from any street right of way line.

         c.   The area of the sign shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet on each side.

         d.   The advertising displayed on the sign shall be limited to business, merchandise and services found within the respective shopping center.

         e.   No part of the sign, including braces, supports or lights, shall be exposed, nor exceed a height of twenty feet (20').

         f.   The height of the sign shall be measured from grade level directly below the face of the sign to the highest part of the sign. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

      4.   Window Signs: No windows shall be fully painted or an affixed film installed so as to obstruct line of sight into the business. Window signs shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the total window area, shall not obstruct line of sight, shall not be flashing and shall conform to all requirements of the village sign code. Any window outline lighting shall be installed on the interior of the window only. All outline lighting shall be maintained in good repair or removed within ten (10) days of notice.

         a.   Electronic message centers installed on the interior of storefront windows shall conform to the following requirements:

            (1)   The maximum size of the sign is six (6) square feet;

            (2)   The message shall be a single color; and

            (3)   The message shall be static for a minimum of thirty (30) seconds at a time. (Ord. 2015-8, 5-7-2015)

      5.   Plan Required For Businesses Located In Shopping Centers: A sign plan is required to allow for a uniform appearance of signs within shopping centers. Tenants and owners must comply with the shopping center's approved sign plan. The shopping center sign plan shall be approved as part of the building permit for the shopping center, or if an existing center, by the submittal and approval of a signage plan by the community development department. The sign plan must include provisions to ensure signs within the shopping center are compatible in type, size, shape, color, style, illumination, material, and relative position on the building face. Amendments to the approved sign plan must be submitted in writing by the shopping center owner or management company, for consideration by the zoning administrator. The requirements in the approved sign plan are in addition to the requirements of this chapter. In the event that there is a conflict between the requirements of the sign plan and this chapter, the more restrictive requirements shall control.

   C.   Signs Accessory To Parking Areas: For nonresidential uses which are lawfully established in residential districts under this title, subject to the following:

      1.   Number And Area: Signs designating parking area entrances or exits are limited to one sign for each such entrance or exit, and to a maximum size of two (2) square feet each. One sign per parking area, designating the conditions of use or identity of such parking area and limited to a maximum size of nine (9) square feet, shall be permitted. On a corner lot, two (2) such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

      2.   Type: Signs accessory to parking areas may be ground signs or wall signs.

      3.   Location:

         a.   Signs designating parking entrances or exits may be located within a required front, side or rear yard but shall not extend over any lot line.

         b.   Signs designating the conditions of use or identity of such parking area shall be located no closer to a front, side or rear lot line than one-half (1/2) of the minimum setback required in the district.

      4.   Height: No sign shall be located higher than six feet (6') above the established average grade of the parking area.

   D.   Temporary Signs: Subject to the provisions of section 11-10-4 of this chapter. The following temporary signs shall be permitted in all commercial districts:

Construction signs.

Political signs.

Quasi-public signs.

Real estate signs.

Temporary business signs.

   E.   Landscaping: Ground signs and monument signs, as defined herein, shall have landscaping areas surrounding said signs, equal to two (2) times the square footage of the permitted sign, which includes a minimum of fifty percent (50%) live landscaping. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   F.   Menu Boards And Outdoor Speakers Accessory To Drive-Through Facilities: Menu boards used at drive-through lanes and signs used by gas stations that only display gasoline prices shall not require a special use permit. Such information on menu boards at drive-through lanes and gas stations that display only gas prices shall be displayed in a static manner (no motion permitted), have a uniform color, and illumination levels shall not exceed surrounding light levels. Only one menu board for an approved drive-through facility shall be permitted; such menu board shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in size, and shall not be encumbered with attachments or additional advertising. Speakers incidental to the use of the menu board shall, where feasible, be incorporated therein. If a separate speaker, with video display is provided, no additional advertising on the display or exterior of the structure shall be permitted. The speaker must match the menu board in color, material and design. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010; amd. Ord. 2015-8, 5-7-2015)

   G.   Electronic Message Centers: Electronic message centers may be allowed by special use permit issued in accordance with the general objectives outlined in section 11-13-8 of this title.

      1.   Any sign with copy, graphics, or display that changes by electronic or mechanical means, shall remain fixed, motionless and nonflashing.

         a.   The electronic message center shall serve the public convenience at its location and shall be located no closer than three hundred feet (300') to another such device that is directed or facing the same street.

         b.   The lot where the sign is located shall have a minimum frontage of three hundred (300) linear feet along the arterial road.

         c.   The message on the electronic message center may include public service information such as time, temperature, date, weather, traffic conditions or other messages of interest to the traveling public.

         d.   The electronic message centers shall:

            (1)   Be designed and located so that the entire message is legible to motorists intended to view it;

            (2)   Be constructed from nonreflective materials and illuminated in a manner that does not create glare; and

            (3)   The amount of text shall be limited so as to display a message that is legible to motorists intended to view it.

         e.   The size of the electronic message center shall conform to all applicable regulations as specified in this chapter. No more than six (6) permanent items of information shall be permitted on a sign that incorporates an electronic message center. Electronic message centers shall be installed as part of the monument signage for the property. The electronic message center portion of the sign shall be limited to less than fifty percent (50%) of the total area of the sign face.

         f.   The message format shall conform to the following requirements:

            (1)   The message shall not consist of flashing, scintillating, chasing or animated lights, or include animated pictorial graphics;

            (2)   Text shall be uniform in color, appearance, and font; and

            (3)   The message, including single and multiple lines of text, shall not change more frequently than once every ten (10) seconds;

         g.   A display time, shorter or longer than that provided in subsection G1f(3) of this section, may be required due to site specific circumstances, traffic patterns, and/or traffic volume.

         h.   The operation of an electronic message center under a special use permit for an electronic message center, which was granted prior to the effective date of subsection G1f of this section that permitted a message display to change more frequently than as provided in that subsection, shall be a nonconforming use and require a new special use permit upon the extension, expansion, enlargement, increase in intensity or destruction over fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the electronic message center.

         i.   Electronic message center signs shall not exceed a maximum illumination of five thousand (5,000) nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of five hundred (500) nits (candelas per square meter) between dusk to dawn as measured from the sign's face at maximum brightness. All electronic message center signs shall have an ambient light monitor that will automatically adjust the brightness levels based on ambient light conditions. Prior to applying for a special use permit, the applicant shall submit photos of the proposed electronic message center, as it would appear during daytime and evening hours.

         j.   All electronic message center signs must be equipped with a default mechanism that will stop the messaging or freeze the image in one position when a malfunction in electronic programming occurs. (Ord. 2015-8, 5-7-2015)

In all industrial districts, only the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or special use in such districts:

   A.   Business Signs: Which advertise the activity, services or merchandise offered or conducted on the premises thereof are permitted, subject to the following:

      1.   Wall Signs:

         a.   Number: There shall be no limit on the number of wall signs; provided, however, that where more than four (4) wall signs are located on a zoning lot, the fifth such sign and each succeeding sign, respectively, shall reduce the aggregate allowable sign area by twenty percent (20%).

         b.   Area: The aggregate surface area in square feet for all wall signs on a zoning lot shall not exceed the linear feet of frontage of such zoning lot.

         c.   Location: Wall signs may be located on any wall of the principal building fronting on a public street, public right of way, easement for access or parking area.

         d.   Height: Wall signs shall not project higher than the parapet line of the roof of a building or more than twenty feet (20') above grade, whichever is lower.

      2.   Ground Signs:

         a.   Number: No ground sign shall be permitted on any industrial zoning lot except as follows:

            (1)   Industrial parks, as set forth below.

            (2)   Where a zoning lot has a frontage in excess of one hundred fifty feet (150'), one ground sign shall be permitted.

            (3)   Where a zoning lot has a frontage in excess of five hundred feet (500'), one additional ground sign shall be permitted.

         b.   Area: The maximum surface area for a ground sign shall not exceed forty five (45) square feet for each exposed face nor exceed an aggregate surface of ninety (90) square feet, except as follows:

Industrial parks.

Planned unit developments.

         c.   Location: Ground signs may be located in a required front, side or rear yard, but shall be at least ten feet (10') from any lot line.

         d.   Height: Ground signs shall not project higher than fifteen feet (15') above curb level, except:

Industrial parks.

   B.   Industrial Park Signs: One additional ground sign on each street frontage, other than those signs regulated in subsection A of this section, shall be permitted, subject to the following:

      1.   Content: Such signs shall advertise only the name and location of such industrial park and the name and type of businesses within the park.

      2.   Area: Such signs shall have no more than two (2) exposed faces with a gross surface area per face not greater than one hundred (100) square feet.

      3.   Location: The permitted industrial park signs may be located in any required yard, but shall be at least ten feet (10') from any lot line.

      4.   Height: The permitted industrial park signs shall not project higher than twenty feet (20') above curb level.

   C.   Signs Accessory To Parking Area: Shall be permitted as regulated in subsection 11-10-3-2C of this chapter.

   D.   Temporary Signs: Subject to the provisions of section 11-10-4 of this chapter. The following temporary signs shall be permitted in all industrial districts:

Construction signs.

Political signs.

Quasi-public signs.

Real estate signs.

   E.   Landscaping: Business signs and industrial park signs, as defined herein, shall have landscaping areas surrounding said signs, equal to two (2) times the square footage of the permitted sign, which includes a minimum of fifty percent (50%) live landscaping. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Temporary signs may be erected and maintained in accordance with the following provisions of this section 11-10-4. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   Permit Required: No person shall erect, alter or relocate within the village, any temporary sign, except for real estate and political signs, without first obtaining a permit from the community development director, as provided for in section 11-10-6 of this chapter.

   B.   Materials And Methods: The community development director shall impose as a condition of the issuance of a permit for temporary signs, such requirements as to the material, manner of construction and methods of erection of a sign as are reasonably necessary to assure the safety and convenience of the public. All temporary signs must be kept in good repair, level, and vertical at all times.

   C.   Illumination: Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

   D.   Sign Types: Temporary signs shall be nonprojecting wall signs or ground signs as defined herein, except that in the case of permitted temporary business signs and quasi-public signs, bunting, banners, pennant and flags may be utilized.

   E.   Location: Signs shall not be mounted to accessory structures, sheds, decks or fences. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Subject to the following:

   A.   Number: There shall be not more than one real estate sign per zoning lot, except that on a corner lot, two (2) such signs one facing each street, shall be permitted.

   B.   Area:

      1.   Residential Districts: In all residential districts, no real estate sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces nor have a gross surface area larger than ten (10) square feet per face nor higher than six feet (6') from grade.

      2.   Nonresidential Districts: In all nonresidential districts, no real estate sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces nor have a gross surface area larger than twenty (20) square feet per face nor higher than fifteen feet (15') above grade.

   C.   Location: Real estate signs shall be located only upon the premises for sale or lease. Such sign may be located in the required front or side yards, but shall not extend beyond any lot line.

   D.   Special Conditions: Real estate signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after the execution of a contract for sale or lease of the premises upon which it is located. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Subject to the following:

   A.   Number: There shall be not more than one construction sign per zoning lot, except that on a corner lot, two (2) such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.

   B.   Area:

      1.   Residential Districts: In all residential districts, no construction sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces nor have a gross surface area larger than eighteen (18) square feet per face nor higher than six feet (6') from grade.

      2.   Nonresidential Districts: In all nonresidential districts, no construction sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces nor have a gross surface area larger than thirty two (32) square feet per face nor higher than fifteen feet (15') from grade.

   C.   Location: Construction signs shall be located only upon the premises where construction either is about to commence or is actually under way. No such sign shall be located closer to the front, side or rear lot line than one-half (1/2) of the minimum setback required in the district regulations.

   D.   Special Conditions:

      1.   Timing: Construction signs shall be permitted only as accessory to an approved building permit. Construction signs may be established and maintained prior to actual construction, but only for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days. Such signs shall be removed within two (2) days after a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the community development department.

      2.   Required Construction Signs: The regulations of this section shall not apply where there is a specific conflict with a requirement for signs in connection with a construction grant from the state of Illinois or the United States government. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Subject to the following:

   A.   Number: There shall be not more than one garage sale sign per zoning lot, except that on a corner lot, two (2) signs, one facing each street shall be permitted. Two (2) additional signs shall be permitted in accordance with subsection C of this section. Each sign shall clearly identify the address of the garage sale location and date of garage sale with letters and numbers no less than one and one-half inches (11/2") high.

   B.   Area: No garage sale sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces nor have a gross surface area larger than three (3) square feet per face.

   C.   Location: Garage sale signs shall be located only upon the premises where the garage or home sale is taking place or in the case of the two (2) additional signs as noted in subsection A of this section which may be placed anywhere in the village limits, provided permission is given by the owner of the property. Such sign may be located in the required front yard or side yard, but shall not extend beyond any lot line. Signs shall be located wholly on private property and shall not be mounted on motor vehicles.

   D.   Height:

      1.   Wall Signs: No wall sign shall be located higher than fifteen feet (15') above grade.

      2.   Ground Signs: No ground sign shall be located higher than five feet (5') above grade.

   E.   Special Conditions; Sign Removal: Garage sale signs shall be removed by sunset of the last day of the garage sale. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Giving notice of events and activities sponsored by civic, patriotic, religious, or charitable organizations for noncommercial purposes, subject to the following:

   A.   Number, Area, Height, And Location:

      1.   The permitted number, area, height, and location, size and construction of quasi-public temporary signs shall be determined by the community development director with consideration given to public safety and the signage reasonably necessary and appropriate for the intended purpose.

      2.   Any temporary sign which is permitted to extend over or onto any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public way shall be erected or installed in such a manner as to not interfere and obstruct traffic signs and signals along any such public way.

   B.   Special Conditions:

      1.   Timing: Quasi-public signs shall not be erected or maintained more than thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the event or activity advertised is to occur and shall be removed immediately after the termination of the event or activity.

      2.   Limit On Number Of Permits: No more than four (4) permits for quasi-public temporary signs shall be issued for the same zoning lot in one standard calendar year (January 1 through December 31). (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Subject to the following:

   A.   Number: There shall be no limit to the number of political signs permitted on a zoning lot.

   B.   Area:

      1.   Residential Districts: In all residential districts, no political sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces nor have a gross surface area larger than twenty four (24) square feet per face, nor higher than six feet (6') from grade.

      2.   Nonresidential Districts: In all nonresidential districts, no political sign shall have more than two (2) exposed faces, nor have a gross surface area larger than thirty two (32) square feet per face, nor higher than fifteen feet (15') above grade.

   C.   Location: Political signs shall be located only upon private property, with the consent of the owner.

   D.   Special Conditions: Political signs shall not be erected or maintained more than thirty (30) days prior to the date on which elections begin, or an event is scheduled to occur and shall be removed within forty eight (48) hours after the termination of the election or event. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Calling attention to a special, unique or limited activity, service, product or sale of limited duration, as follows:

   A.   Number, Area And Height: The permitted number, area, height, and construction of temporary business signs shall be determined by the director of community development with consideration given to public safety and the signage reasonably necessary and appropriate for the intended purpose. Portable or temporary sale signs shall be permitted under the following conditions:

      1.   The sign must be on private property, in a safe location so as not to obstruct the public right of way.

      2.   Portable signs, mounted on wheels or which are capable of being moved from one location to another, shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in sign face and shall not exceed a height greater than eight feet (8') from grade level.

      3.   Banners and pennants may be used as temporary signs, provided that banners shall be limited to one square foot per linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet, and pennants shall be limited to two (2) times the length of the linear building frontage. Pennants and banners shall be counted separately as two (2) distinct and unique signs.

      4.   Grand opening or anniversary signs shall be permitted, once per year, for fourteen (14) consecutive days, inclusive of the grand opening or anniversary date. The date of a grand opening shall be designated by the business owner within the first six (6) months of operation. Anniversaries shall be considered the annual observance of the date of the grand opening. Grand opening/anniversary signage may include a combination of banners, pennants and temporary or portable sale signs, as defined elsewhere in this title.

   B.   Location: Temporary business signs shall be located only on the lot upon which the special sale or activity is to occur. Such signs may be located in any required yard, but shall not extend over any lot line.

   C.   Special Conditions:

      1.   Timing: Temporary business signs shall be erected and maintained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, at the expiration of which period the permittee shall immediately remove such temporary signs.

      2.   Limit On Number Of Permits: No more than four (4) permits for temporary signs shall be issued for the same zoning lot in one standard calendar year (January 1 through December 31). (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

It is reasonable that a time limit be placed upon the continuance of existing nonconforming signs. An amortization program permits the owner to plan during a period when he is allowed to continue the nonconforming signs while at the same time assuring that the district in which the nonconforming signs exist will eventually benefit from a substantial uniformity of permanent signs. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

A "nonconforming sign" shall be any sign which:

   A.   On the effective date of this title was lawfully erected in accordance with the provisions of any prior zoning or other applicable ordinance but which sign does not conform to the limitations and standards established by this title in the district in which the sign is located; or

   B.   On or after the effective date of this title was lawfully maintained and erected in accordance with the provisions of the amendatory ordinance but which sign, by reason of amendment to this section after effective date thereof, does not conform to the limitations established by the amendment to this title in the district in which the sign is located. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   Subject to the termination hereinafter provided, any nonconforming sign may be continued in operation and maintained after the effective date of this title; provided, however, that no such sign shall be changed in any manner that increases the nonconformity of such sign with the provisions hereof established for signs in the district in which the sign is located; and, provided further, that the burden of establishing a sign to be nonconforming under this section, rests entirely upon the person or persons, firm or corporation claiming a nonconforming status for a sign.

   B.   A sign which is nonconforming only by reason of its height or size and does not exceed the standards of this title in such respects by more than ten percent (10%), shall not be subject to termination by amortization as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   By Abandonment: Abandonment or cessation for a period of ninety (90) days or the change of the principal use to which the nonconforming sign is accessory shall terminate immediately the right to maintain such sign.

   B.   By Violation: Any violation of the provisions of this section shall terminate immediately the right to maintain a nonconforming sign.

   C.   By Destruction, Damage Or Obsolescence: The right to maintain any nonconforming sign shall terminate and shall cease to exist whenever the sign:

      1.   Is damaged or destroyed, from any cause whatsoever, to the extent that its repair or replacement cost exceeds fifty percent (50%) of replacement cost as of the date it became nonconforming; or

      2.   Becomes obsolete or substandard under any applicable ordinance of the village; or

      3.   Becomes a hazard or a danger.

   D.   By Amortization: The right to maintain a nonconforming sign shall terminate in any event on September 30, 2005. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   Permit Required: No person shall erect, alter or relocate within the village any sign without first obtaining a permit from the community development director with the following exceptions:

      1.   Those signs exempt from the regulations of this section as indicated in section 11-10-2-1 of this chapter.

      2.   Identification signs for single- and two-family dwellings, real estate signs and political signs are exempt from the permit requirements, but must comply with all other applicable provisions of this title.

      3.   Changing of the copy of a bulletin board or marquee or maintenance where no structural or electrical changes are made, or changing of interchangeable letters on signs designed for use of interchangeable letters.

   B.   Application And Fees:

      1.   Applications for sign permits shall be submitted to the community development director and shall be accompanied by payment of the required fees and such scale drawings, site plans and other information as the director may require.

      2.   Fees for sign permits shall be as fixed from time to time by the village board.

   C.   Removal Of Certain Signs:

      1.   Unsafe And Unlawful Signs:

         a.   If the community development director shall find that any sign or other advertising structure is unsafe or insecure, or is a danger to the public safety, or has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this title, he shall give written notice to the permittee thereof or the owner of the premises where located. If the permittee or owner fails to repair, remove, or alter the structure so as to comply with the standards herein set forth, within twenty (20) days after giving of such notice, such sign or other advertising structure may be removed by the community development director at the expense of the person to whom such notice was given.

         b.   The community development director may cause any sign or other advertising structure which is an immediate peril to persons or property, to be removed without notice and at the expense of the permittee or owner.

      2.   Obsolete Signs: Any sign or other advertising structure now or hereafter existing, which advertises a business no longer being conducted, or a product no longer being sold, shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure, or premises upon which it may be found, within twenty (20) days after written notification from the community development director. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified, in such order, the community development director is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any expense incidental thereto shall be paid by the person to whom such notice was given.

      3.   Nonconforming Signs: Nonconforming signs shall be removed by their owner within ten (10) days of the period set forth in section 11-10-5-4 of this chapter, or the director of community development shall cause their removal at the expense of the owner. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   D.   Appeals And Modifications: Appeals from the decisions of the community development director, under this chapter, and all requests for modifications from the regulations set forth herein shall be made to the planning and zoning board as provided in section 11-13-6 of this title. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010; amd. Ord. 2015-9, 5-7-2015)