The regulations contained in this chapter are intended to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare by reducing the depreciation of property values caused by signs that are incompatible with surrounding land uses; by creating a more attractive economic and business climate within the commercial and office areas of the village; by enhancing and protecting the physical appearance of all areas of the village; and by reducing the distractions, obstructions and hazards to pedestrian and auto traffic caused by the indiscriminate placement and use of signs.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

The regulations contained in this chapter shall govern and control the erection, enlargement, expansion, alteration, operation, maintenance, relocation and removal of all signs within the village visible from any street, sidewalk or public or private common open space. Any sign not expressly permitted by these regulations shall be prohibited. The regulations contained in this chapter relate to the location of signs, by function and type, within zoning districts, and shall be in addition to provisions of the village of Westchester Municipal Code applicable to the construction and maintenance of signs.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

"Sign." Any object device, display or structure, or part thereof affixed to or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure, or land which is used to advertise, display or attract attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, business, organization or idea.

(b)

"Sign, address." A sign that identifies the numbered address of a building and the name of the street upon which a building is located.

(c)

"Sign, alteration." A change in the structure of a sign; an addition or enlargement of a sign; movement of a sign; change of a sign face, including the change of the color of a sign; or a change in the business use or identity associated with a sign. Repair of a sign without such changes shall not be considered alteration of a sign.

(d)

"Sign, awning." Any sign copy or logo attached to or painted on an awning.

(e)

"Sign, booster." A sign that advertises a parish, school, local, professional or state sports team, or other community institution.

(f)

"Sign, building identification." A non-illuminated or indirectly illuminated freestanding or wall sign, which states only the name, address, or other information that serves to identify a building or the uses therein.

(g)

"Sign, construction site." A single-sided sign at a site on which new exterior construction is occurring, which sign directs attention to the rules and regulations applicable to such a site, including but not limited to, work hours, traffic rules, environmental regulations, and clean-up regulations.

(h)

"Sign, directional." A type of sign directing traffic movement onto or within a parcel which may also contain the name of the business and/or logo.

(i)

"Sign, electronic message board." A sign which uses a bank of lights that can be individually lit to form copy such as words, letters, logos, figures, symbols, illustrations, or patterns to form a message without altering the sign face.

(j)

"Sign, flashing." An illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not maintained constantly or in stationary intensity or color at all times when such sign is in use. For the purpose of this chapter a flashing sign may include, but is not limited to, a revolving sign, any advertising device which attracts attention by moving parts, or is operated by mechanical equipment, or for which movement is caused by natural sources, whether or not illuminated with artificial lighting.

(k)

"Sign, freestanding." A sign which is not attached to a building, but is mounted on the ground.

(l)

"Sign, gross surface area of." The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of a sign, exclusive of structural or framing elements.

(m)

"Sign, indirectly illuminated." A sign having its characters, letters, figures, designs, or outlines illuminated entirely by its own source of artificial light located outside the perimeter of such sign, including but not limited to spot lights directed onto the sign face.

(n)

"Sign, internally illuminated." A sign illuminated by light sources enclosed entirely within the sign cabinet and not directly visible from outside the sign, including but not limited to lighting inside the sign structure or behind an opaque sign panel, and individually backlit letters.

(o)

"Sign, menu board." A variable message sign accessory to a drive-through business that allows the retailer to list the products and/or services which are available at the business' drive-through window, as well as the prices of the products and/or services which are available at the business' drive-through window.

(p)

"Sign, neon." See sign, tube.

(q)

"Sign, off-premises freestanding." A sign which is not attached to a building, but is mounted on the ground, for which the copy does not relate directly to the business or enterprise conducted on the premises on which it is located.

(r)

"Sign, off-premises advertising." A sign which directs attention to a business commodity, service, entertainment, or other activity conducted upon the lot upon which such sign is located.

(s)

"Sign, off-premises not for profit promotional." A sign which is used to advertise an event for a not-for-profit, charitable, religious or civic organization, and which is not located on the premises where such event is being conducted.

(t)

"Sign, ornamental entry." A non-illuminated or indirectly illuminated sign, which is located on the street side of an ornamental entry, and which sets forth the name and/or address of a residential development, office development or planned unit development.

(u)

"Sign, portable trailer type." Any sign attached to or part of a vehicular trailer, which can be transported by motor vehicle, and which may use electrical or lighted displays for the purpose of advertising.

(v)

"Sign, projecting." A sign which is attached to a building wall with sign faces perpendicular to such wall.

(w)

"Sign, surface area." The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of a sign, exclusive of any structure or framing elements. For projection or double faced signs, only one display face shall be measured in computing the surface area if the sign faces are parallel, or if the interior angle formed by such faces is ninety degrees or less. For purposes of this chapter the determination of the building commissioner of the surface area of a sign shall be final.

(x)

"Sign, temporary." A non-permanent sign, including but not limited to, a non-illuminated banner, a pennant, a streamer or an advertising display sign, which is temporarily erected, installed, hung or displayed, not for long term use.

(y)

"Sign, tube." A sign with a light source supplied by neon or other gas in tubes bent to form letters, images, shapes, or symbols.

(z)

"Sign, vehicle." A vehicle with a sign(s) that is(are) permanently or regularly parked on or off the premises of a business that is designed to advertise the business.

(aa)

"Sign, wall." Any sign attached, applied to, placed flat against or displayed parallel to the exterior front, rear or side wall of any building or structure.

(bb)

"Sign, window." A sign that is visible from the exterior of a building or structure and that is permanently painted on a window, hung immediately behind a window, displayed from a window, or etched upon a window.

(cc)

"Window" [For purposes of regulating window signs]. A pane of glass or contiguous panes of glass, which may or may not be separated by window framing elements, which is used for purposes of framing, supporting or maintaining a window sign as such is permitted and regulated by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Sign Permit. Except as expressly provided in Section 18.58.070 of this chapter, no sign shall be erected, enlarged, expanded, altered, relocated or maintained unless a sign permit evidencing the compliance of such work with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable provisions of the Westchester Municipal Code shall have first been issued by the village; provided, however, that routine sign maintenance, including the changing of parts designed to be changed which does not change the functional classification of the sign, shall not, standing alone, be considered an alteration of the sign requiring the issuance of a sign permit hereunder.

(b)

Application Requirements. In addition to the information and documents otherwise required by this chapter, every application for a sign permit for a sign shall be accompanied by:

(1)

Plans and specifications showing the location on the lot or building face and the method of construction, illumination and support of such sign;

(2)

A scale drawing showing sign faces, exposed surfaces and the proposed message and design, accurately represented as to size, area, proportion and color;

(3)

Photographs of the street sides of the property in question, showing all existing signs on the property;

(4)

A calculation of the total amount of sign area presently existing on the property;

(5)

Reserved;

(6)

Evidence of a valid village business license, when applicable, issued for any business to which the sign is accessory; and

(7)

Written permission for the proposed sign from the property owner when applicant is other than the property owner.

(Ord. No. 2015-2164, § 3, 12-15-2015; Ord. No. 2013-1985, § 7, 1-8-2013; Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Location. Signs shall be located within the zoning lot in accordance with the applicable setback and yard provisions of the village of Westchester Zoning Ordinance.

(1)

Signs shall be located a minimum of five feet a side lot line;

(2)

Signs may not extend beyond any front property line except by variation as provided in the Village of Westchester Zoning Ordinance.

(3)

No sign shall project into the normal line of vision of any motor vehicle in a public street, within one hundred fifty feet of a traffic signal, or at a street or railroad intersection.

(4)

No sign shall be attached to any tree, fence, or public utility pole, other than warning signs installed by public utilities or governmental bodies.

(5)

On a corner lot, no freestanding sign or ornamental entry sign shall be located within a triangular area formed by the street property lines and a line connecting points on the street property lines located twenty-five feet from the intersection of the right-of-way lines, except signs whose supporting structures are twelve inches or less and that are at least ten feet above grade.

(6)

No freestanding sign or ornamental entry sign shall be located within an area of any triangle, two legs of which are a distance of twenty-five feet when measured from the points of intersection of the front lot line and each side of any driveway on the property for which a permit is sought or an existing driveway on an adjacent property except signs whose supporting structures are twelve inches or less and that are at least ten feet above grade. One leg of each triangle shall extend from the point of intersection along the front lot line and away from the driveway and one leg of each triangle shall extend from the point of intersection along the edge of the driveway and away from the street.

(b)

Electrical Requirements.

(1)

The electrical components, connections, and installations of all signs shall conform to the electrical code of the village and all regulations promulgated thereunder.

(2)

In no case shall the electrical wiring of a sign be exposed to the view of or be able to be accessed by the public.

(c)

Wind Pressure and Load Requirements. All permanent exterior signs, including sign structure, shall be designed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than thirty pounds per square foot.

(d)

Gooseneck Reflectors and Lights. Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be permitted on permanent freestanding signs, wall signs, projecting signs and roof signs, provided that any such reflectors or lights shall be installed only in a manner such that the direct rays of such reflectors or lights are concentrated on the sign and are directed, shielded or otherwise constructed so as to avoid any glare on the adjacent street or adjacent properties.

(e)

Illumination.

(1)

The light from every illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded or directed so that direct or indirect illumination, measured at any lot line adjacent to a residential district, will not exceed 0.1 foot candles. In no case shall the lighting intensity of any sign exceed two hundred fifty foot lamberts measured with a light meter having an accuracy rating determined by regulation of the building commissioner.

(2)

Prohibited sign features. To preserve community appearance and avoid traffic hazards, flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated signs, signs with moving lights, or creating the illusion of movement, and flashing or moving lights shall not be permitted. A sign whereon the time and/or temperature is indicated by intermittent lighting shall not be deemed to be a flashing sign if the lighting changes are limited to the numerals indicating the time and/or temperature and are not more frequent than every ten seconds. No sign shall imitate or resemble any official traffic control device. No sign shall hide or interfere with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device.

(3)

No exposed reflective type bulb, strobe or fluorescent light bulb shall be used on any sign.

(4)

When an incandescent lamp is used, its illumination shall not exceed fifteen watts per bulb.

(5)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, signs that move or have moving parts are prohibited, whether or not such signs are illuminated.

(6)

No sign visible from the street shall contain the words "Danger" or "Stop" or otherwise simulate any traffic sign or signal erected by any governmental body.

(f)

Unsafe Signs and Public Safety. If the building commissioner finds that any sign, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning as defined in this chapter is unsafe or insecure, is a menace to the public, or has subsequent to the effective date of this chapter been constructed or erected in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the building commissioner shall give notice to the permittee thereof in the form of a written report indicating such unsafe conditions or violations of this chapter. If the permittee fails to remove or alter the structure so as to comply with the standards herein set forth, within three business days after such notice, such sign, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning as defined in this chapter may be removed by the building commissioner at the expense of the permittee or owner of the property upon which it is located. The building commissioner may cause any sign, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning as defined in this chapter, which is an immediate peril to persons or property, to be removed summarily and without notice. Any expenses for the repair or removal, if not paid within thirty days after the village has issued a statement therefor, shall be a lien upon the real property on which the sign is or was located. Notice of the lien may be filed by the village in the offices of the Cook County Recorder or the registrar of titles. The village is not responsible for the condition or storage of signs removed after the three-day notice period.

(g)

Maintenance.

(1)

The building commissioner shall inspect each sign at least annually, and at such other times as he deems necessary. All signs shall be properly maintained, free of broken or missing parts, rust or oxidation, faded or chipped paint, and similar conditions of disrepair. Failure to properly maintain any sign in the village shall constitute a violation of this chapter. If the building commissioner shall find that any sign has not been properly maintained, as evidenced by damaged, dented, cracked, broken or missing parts; the presence of rust or oxidation; faded or chipped paint; or similar conditions of disrepair, he shall give written notice of such violation to the owner or occupant of the premises upon which such sign is located, stating the condition noted and provide a reasonable period of time within which to remedy the deficiency. Failure to remedy the deficiency shall constitute a continuing violation of this chapter, with each day after the expiration of the time period provided in the written notice constituting a separate offense.

(2)

Removal of certain signs. Except for off-premises freestanding signs, at the termination of a business, commercial enterprise or non-residential use in a residential zoning district, all signs and support structures pertaining to the terminated business, commercial enterprise or non-residential use in a residential zoning district, shall be removed. Responsibility for removal shall reside with the property owner. If the property owner fails to remove the sign and support structure within sixty days after written notification from the building commissioner, mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, the building commissioner is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner. Any expense not paid within thirty days after the village has issued a statement therefor shall be a lien upon the real property on which the sign was located. Notice of the lien may be filed in the offices of the Cook County Recorder or the registrar of titles.

(h)

Height.

(1)

The maximum allowable height of any freestanding sign in the village is twenty-five feet above grade.

(2)

The maximum height of signs in the Westbrook Corporate Center [the properties with Property Identification Numbers of: 15302000480000, 15302000490000, 1530200050000, 15302000430000, 15302000460000, 15302000470000, 15302000420000, 15302000440000, 15302000450000, 15302000370000] is thirty feet above grade.

(i)

Sign Surface Area.

(1)

For business uses located on Westchester Boulevard or Canterbury Street, one square foot of sign surface area is allowed for each one foot of lot frontage.

(2)

For business uses located on Cermak Road [22 ^nd Street], Mannheim Road, Roosevelt Road, Wolf Road, Derby Lane, and 31 ^st Street, two square feet of sign surface area are allowed for each one foot of lot frontage.

(3)

The maximum sign surface area for any individual sign, as measured on one side of a sign with parallel or nearly parallel sides is two hundred square feet.

(4)

The maximum width of any freestanding sign shall be no more than fifteen feet.

(5)

The maximum width of any wall mounted sign shall be no more than thirty feet.

(j)

Maximum Sign Area on a Zoning Lot.

(1)

Unless otherwise regulated in this chapter, the surface area of all signs on a zoning lot located within an area classified for business or manufacturing purposes, and business and manufacturing uses in planned developments on residentially zoned lots, shall be in accordance with subsection (i) of Section 18.58.050 of this chapter.

(2)

Unless otherwise regulated in this chapter, the surface area of all signs on a zoning lot located within an area classified for residential uses, permitted non-residential uses or residential special uses shall be in accordance with the appropriate section of this chapter.

(3)

For shopping centers that are located on interior lots, the maximum amount of signage allowed is two and a half square feet per lineal foot of architectural building frontage.

(4)

For shopping centers that are located on street-facing lots, two square feet per lineal foot of street frontage is allowed.

(k)

Freestanding Signs.

(1)

Freestanding signs shall be installed and maintained so as not to interfere with or obstruct the view of vehicular traffic.

(2)

Freestanding signs shall be protected within vehicle circulation areas by curbing or bollards to prevent vehicular damage or damage to the sign.

(3)

Freestanding signs must be constructed and maintained in a structurally sound manner and meet all applicable provisions of this Chapter.

(4)

No portion of any freestanding sign may encroach onto or into the public right-of-way except:

a.

By variation or special use with permission from the right-of-way authority.

b.

For freestanding signs along Roosevelt Road, Cermak Road, 31 ^st Street, Mannheim Road, the sign may extend over the public sidewalk and the sign face must be setback from the back of the curb a minimum of three feet.

c.

Any freestanding sign that encroaches or overlaps upon the public right-of-way must be inspected on an annual basis by the Village or sign owner.

(5)

If more than one freestanding sign is desired on a zoning lot, the signs must be separated by one hundred (100) feet, be located on the same lot and meet all other regulations of this Chapter.

(1)

Wall Signs.

(1)

If not electrified, a wall sign that protrudes six inches or less may be at any height. If protrusion is greater than six inches, the minimum height shall be eight feet.

(2)

Wall signs may not protrude above the roofline of a structure.

(3)

Except as provided hereinafter, no wall sign shall cover wholly or partially any wall opening, nor extend beyond the perimeter of the wall to which it is attached. Signs installed immediately below the roofline to identify office towers in the Westbrook Corporate Center (Property Identification Numbers: 15-30-200-037-0000; 15-30-200-042-0000; 15-30-200-043-0000; 15-30-200-044-0000; 15-30-200-045-0000; 15-30-200-046-0000; 15-30-200-047-0000; 15-30-200-048-0000; 15-30-200-049-0000; 15-30-200-050-0000) shall be permitted to partially cover a wall opening.

(4)

Electrified and directly illuminated wall signs shall be constructed as to provide eight feet of clearance from grade.

(m)

Window Signs.

(1)

On zoning lots located in areas classified by this chapter as a business district, and for those zoning lots with Property Identification Numbers of: 15302000480000, 15302000490000, 1530200050000, 15302000430000, 15302000460000, 15302000470000, 15302000420000, 15302000440000, 15302000450000, 15302000370000, each business location may have one or more window signs with an aggregate area equal to not more than fifty percent of the total display window area. Such sign shall be limited to name, type of business, major product, address, phone number, hours and logo.

(n)

Window Promotional Signs.

(1)

On zoning lots located in areas classified by this chapter as a business district, each business location may have one or more window promotional signs with an aggregate area equal to fifty percent of the total display window area. No window will be covered by more than fifty percent, whether the signage is considered permanent or promotional. Each promotional sign shall be limited to a maximum exposure time of thirty-one days. Such signs shall be limited to advertising special sales or events.

(o)

Neon Signs.

(1)

All neon and tube signs and outlining elements shall require a permit to be issued before any work is performed.

(2)

All neon signs located in a window shall be counted as part of the total allowable sign surface area.

(3)

Outlining buildings or premises by use of exposed neon tubing, strings of lights, or by any similar method is prohibited.

(4)

Using neon or other illuminated tubes on signage is permitted.

(5)

Outlining of windows with neon or tube sign elements shall not count against the total allowable sign surface area, provided that no symbols, letters, numbers, or words are present in the outlining. If the outlining elements include symbols, letters, numbers, or words, it shall constitute a sign and shall be included in the calculation of the total allowable sign surface area.

(p)

Projecting Signs.

(1)

No sign structure shall project above a roofline or be mounted on the roof of a building.

(2)

Signs can project no more than forty-eight (48) inches from the face of a building when located entirely over private property.

(3)

No portion of any projecting sign may encroach on or into the public right-of-way except:

a.

By variation or special use with permission from right-of-way authority.

b.

For projecting signs along Roosevelt Road, Cermak Road, 31 ^st Street, and Mannheim Road, the sign face may extend over the public sidewalk and the sign face must be setback from the back of the curb a minimum of three feet.

c.

Any projecting sign that encroaches and/or overlaps upon the public right-of-way must be inspected on an annual basis by the Village or owner of the sign.

(q)

Signs Accessory to Parking Areas.

(1)

Signs directing and guiding vehicular ingress and egress to public or private off-street parking areas shall not exceed four square feet in sign surface area. No more than two such signs shall be allowed at each entrance to or exit from the parking area. No such sign shall exceed six feet in height. One sign having no more than nine square feet of surface area may be maintained on each street side of such parking areas for the purpose of designating the conditions of use, or identity of the parking area. Signs accessory to parking areas are not included in the calculation of the total allowable sign surface area in business and industrial zones, or for institutional uses that are authorized as special uses in residential districts. Signs accessory to parking areas must be set back at least three feet from the public right-of-way and shall be located so as not to obstruct the view of either drivers or pedestrians. If any sign accessory to a parking area is to be electrified, either internally or indirectly, a permit is required.

(r)

Canopy and Awning Signs. No canopy or awning containing a sign shall be permitted unless the following provisions are followed:

(1)

Height above sidewalk. All awning or canopies signs shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion thereof shall be not less than eight feet above grade, and shall not extend more than fourteen feet from grade.

(2)

No awning or canopy sign may cover in whole or in part any windows on upper floors.

(3)

Advertising. No advertising shall be placed on any awning or canopy sign except that the name and address of the business, industry, or pursuit conducted within the premises may be painted, or otherwise permanently placed in letters not exceeding ten inches in height on the front and side portions thereof, and such signage shall be counted as part of the total sign surface area.

(s)

Drive Through Signage. The following provisions apply to menu boards, directional signs, and other advertising for drive-through establishments:

(1)

The menu board is considered a freestanding sign, and may not exceed six (6) feet in height. All electrical functions must comply with the provisions set forth in this Chapter and the building codes of the Village.

(2)

Maximum allowable area for menu boards is forty (40) square feet.

(3)

The provisions of Sub-subsection (5), of Subsection (k), of Section 18.58.050 of this Chapter shall not apply to drive-through signage.

(t)

Institutional Signage.

(1)

Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions where the sign is located on the premises of said institution shall not exceed twenty square feet of sign face area for a single-face sign, and forty square feet of sign face area for a double-face sign.

(2)

The maximum height of such signs and corresponding structures may not exceed six feet.

(3)

For an electronic scrolling sign, a special use as provided in the Village of Westchester Zoning Ordinance is required.

(4)

No more than one such sign shall be permitted for each zoning lot.

(5)

Changeable copy consisting of four lines is allowed. The changeable copy surface area shall be included in the total sign surface area allowed.

(u)

Ornamental Entry Signs.

(1)

The maximum allowable height for an ornamental entry sign in a residential district is eight feet.

(2)

The maximum allowable height for an ornamental entry sign in a commercial district is eight feet.

(3)

The maximum allowable sign surface area for an ornamental entry sign structure in a residential district is thirty square feet.

(4)

The maximum allowable sign surface area for an ornamental entry sign structure in a commercial district is fifty square feet.

(5)

Only one ornamental entry sign is permitted for each access point to the development.

(6)

Such sign shall only be allowed on private property, not on the public right-of-way, and shall only be allowed at a location that does not cause a traffic hazard, subject to the locational restrictions set forth in sub-subsection (5), of subsection (a), of Section 18.58.050 of this Chapter.

(v)

Changeable Copy Signs.

(1)

Manual changeable copy signs. No more than one (1) such sign shall be permitted for each zoning lot. Changeable copy consisting of four (4) lines is allowed. The changeable copy surface area shall be included in the total surface area allowed.

(2)

Electronic message board signs. The use of electronic message board signs are subject to the following regulations and restrictions, in addition to the other applicable regulations and restrictions contained in this Chapter:

(i)

Electronic message board signs are allowed in residential districts for institutional, governmental and religious uses only, and only after approval of a special use as provided in the Village of Westchester Zoning Ordinance. Electronic message board sign messages for institutional, governmental and religious uses may advertise the use located on the premises, and may advertise community events within the village.

(ii)

The electronic message board component of a sign shall comprise no more than forty percent (40%) of the sign's total allowable sign surface area.

(iii)

An electronic message board sign must be accessory to the primary sign for the premises. The electronic message board sign must be mounted or located below the primary business/location identification sign area.

(iv)

Restrictions on display of messages.

Electronic message board signs shall not contain messages with flashing, animation, illusion of movement or similar displays.

Alpha-numeric characters only are allowed; graphics are prohibited.

Graphics are allowed as static display. Moving graphics are prohibited.

Messages must instantaneously change; transition effects are prohibited.

Messages cannot change more than once every ten (10) seconds.

The sign shall comply with the illumination regulations set forth in Sub-subsection (1), of Subsection (e), of Section 18.58.050 of this Chapter.

Background colors or displays shall be allowed to change only when the message changes.

The sign module must include dimmer controls which can be adjusted to meet village light emission standards. Proof of such sign module controls must be presented at the time of permit application.

(w)

Large-Scale Development Signs.

(1)

A non-illuminated sign shall be permitted on developments with a total land area of five acres or more.

(2)

Such sign shall be permitted only from the time construction is approved by the village with issuance of the necessary permits, until construction is completed, or until the construction is ninety percent occupied, whichever comes first. In any event, no large-scale development sign shall remain posted for a period of more than five years.

(3)

The sign shall be no larger than thirty-two square feet in area, the sides of such sign shall not exceed a dimension of ten feet, and such sign shall be limited to ten feet in height above ground level.

(4)

There shall be no more than one sign per development tract, unless such development is abutting more than two streets, in which case two separate signs shall be permitted.

(5)

Large-scale development signs shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet from front and side property lines, and shall be ground-mounted signs.

(x)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards.

(1)

Off-site advertisements/billboards are allowed only by special use, and are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 or I-294.

(2)

The maximum height of off-site advertisements/billboards shall be fifty feet (50').

(3)

The maximum allowable sign surface area of off-site advertisements/billboards is four hundred (400) square feet.

(y)

Government Signs not Located on Public Right-of-Way.

(1)

When located on property owned by a local or state governmental entity, government signs shall require a permit.

(2)

Government signs not located on the public right-of-way located in the R-1, R-2, R2-A, and R-3 districts shall be subject to the same rules and regulations as institutional signage as set forth in Subsection (t) of Section 18.58.050 of this Chapter.

(3)

Government signs not located on the public right-of-way located in the B-1, B-2, B-3 and I districts shall be permitted to install sign types in accordance with Section 18.58.070 and shall be subject to the same rules and regulations as set forth in Section 18.58.050 of this chapter.

(z)

Signs Erected in Connection with an Adult Use.

(1)

Signs erected in connection with an adult use shall comply with all of the regulations of this chapter, as well as the regulations regarding signs set forth in Chapter 5.99 and Chapter 18.12 of the Village of Westchester Municipal Code.

(aa)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisement/Billboards.

(1)

Off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards are allowed only by special use, and are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 or I-194.

(2)

The maximum height of off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards shall be one hundred feet.

(3)

The maximum allowable sign surface area of off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards is one thousand two hundred square feet.

(4)

Off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards are allowed to be immediately adjacent to the property lot line. No portion of the sign may extend beyond the property line.

(5)

Off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards may be illuminated based on the following standards;

(i)

Each must have a light-sensing device that will adjust the brightness as ambient light conditions change.

(ii)

LED electronic message sign faces shall be allowed but shall not contain messages with flashing, animation, illusion of movement, must instantaneously change and shall not change less than every ten seconds.

(iii)

To preserve community appearance and avoid traffic hazards, flashing lights, rotating or moving lights, animated signs, signs with moving lights, or creating the illusion of movement and flashing or moving lights shall not be permitted. An off-site LED electronic message advertisement/billboard whereon the message is illuminated by LED lighting shall not be deemed to be a violation of this section if the lighting changes are not more frequent than every ten seconds.

(iv)

The light from every illuminated off-site LED electronic message advertisement/billboard shall be shaded, shielded or directed so that direct and indirect illumination at any lot line to a residential district will not exceed 0.1 foot candles.

(6)

No off-site LED electronic message advertisement/billboard shall imitate or resemble any official traffic control device. No off-site LED electronic message advertisement/billboard shall hide or interfere with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device.

(7)

Off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards that are freestanding shall be protected within vehicle circulation areas by curbing to prevent vehicular damage or damage to the off-site advertisement/billboard.

(8)

No portion of any off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards may encroach onto or into the public right-of-way except by variation or special use with permission from the right-of-way authority.

(9)

The surface area of off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards shall not be counted towards the maximum square footage of business signage allowed on said lot.

(10)

Off-site LED electronic message advertisements/billboards shall not be considered when determining the spacing between freestanding signs on a zoning lot.

(Ord. No. 2015-2164, §§ 4, 5, 12-15-2015; Ord. No. 2015-2155, §§ 2, 3, 10-27-2015; Ord. No. 2015-2118, §§ 8, 9, 4-27-2015; Ord. No. 2015-2103, § 2, 1-13-2015; Ord. No. 2013-2028, § 2, 11-26-2013; Ord. No. 2013-1985, § 8, 1-8-2013; Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Vehicle signs;

(b)

Trailer signs;

(c)

Signs mounted on a roof of a building;

(d)

Signs painted directly on a wall;

(e)

Signs located on the public right-of-way, unless the sign is property of a governmental body, or allowed with permission of the authority having jurisdiction of the right-of-way; and

(f)

Exposed chain, metal, iron, guy wires or other similar no- architectural materials used as the sign superstructure.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Signs Allowed in the R-1 Zoning District:

(1)

Ornamental entry signs

(2)

Institutional signs

(3)

Government signs

(4)

Holiday decorations

(5)

Name plate signs

(6)

Flags

(7)

Private warning signs

(8)

Garage sale signs

(9)

Campaign/political signs

(10)

Open house signs

(11)

Address signs

(12)

Directional signs

(13)

Legal notice signs

(14)

Large scale development signs

(15)

Real estate signs

(16)

Booster signs

(17)

Off Premises Not-for-Profit Event Advertisement Signs

(18)

Construction site signs

(19)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(20)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(b)

Signs Allowed in the R-2 Zoning District:

(1)

Ornamental entry signs

(2)

Institutional signs

(3)

Government signs

(4)

Holiday decorations

(5)

Name plate signs

(6)

Flags

(7)

Private warning signs

(8)

Garage sale signs

(9)

Campaign/political signs

(10)

Open house signs

(11)

Address signs

(12)

Directional signs

(13)

Legal notice signs

(14)

Large scale development signs

(15)

Real estate signs

(16)

Booster signs

(17)

Construction site signs

(18)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(19)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(20)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(c)

Signs Allowed in the R-2A Zoning District:

(1)

Ornamental entry signs

(2)

Institutional signs

(3)

Government signs

(4)

Holiday decorations

(5)

Name plate signs

(6)

Flags

(7)

Private warning signs

(8)

Garage sale signs

(9)

Campaign/political signs

(10)

Open house signs

(11)

Address signs

(12)

Directional signs

(13)

Legal notice signs

(14)

Large scale development signs

(15)

Real estate signs

(16)

Booster signs

(17)

Construction site signs

(18)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(19)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(20)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(d)

Signs Allowed in the R-3 Zoning District:

(1)

Ornamental entry signs

(2)

Institutional signs

(3)

Government signs

(4)

Holiday decorations

(5)

Name plate signs

(6)

Flags

(7)

Private warning signs

(8)

Garage sale signs

(9)

Campaign/political signs

(10)

Open house signs

(11)

Address signs

(12)

Directional signs

(13)

Legal notice signs

(14)

Large scale development signs

(15)

Real estate signs

(16)

Booster Signs

(17)

Construction site signs

(18)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(19)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(20)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(e)

Signs Allowed in the B-1 Zoning District:

(1)

Freestanding sign

(2)

Wall sign

(3)

Window

(4)

Window promotional

(5)

Projecting signs over private property

(6)

Signs accessory to parking area

(7)

Canopy and awning

(8)

Institutional

(9)

Drive-through signage

(10)

Government signs

(11)

Holiday decorations

(12)

Name plate signs

(13)

Flags

(14)

Private warning signs

(15)

Garage sale signs

(16)

Campaign/political signs

(17)

Open house signs

(18)

Address signs

(19)

Directional signs

(20)

Legal notice signs

(21)

Ornamental entry signs

(22)

Large scale development signs

(23)

Real estate signs

(24)

Booster signs

(25)

Construction site signs

(26)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(27)

Changeable copy signs

(28)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(29)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(f)

Signs Allowed in the B-2 Zoning District:

(1)

Freestanding sign

(2)

Wall sign

(3)

Window

(4)

Window promotional

(5)

Projecting signs over private property

(6)

Signs accessory to parking area

(7)

Canopy and awning

(8)

Institutional

(9)

Drive-through signage

(10)

Government signs

(11)

Holiday decorations

(12)

Name plate signs

(13)

Flags

(14)

Private warning signs

(15)

Garage sale signs

(16)

Campaign/political signs

(17)

Open house signs

(18)

Address signs

(19)

Directional signs

(20)

Legal notice signs

(21)

Ornamental entry signs

(22)

Large scale development signs

(23)

Real estate signs

(24)

Booster signs

(25)

Construction site signs

(26)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(27)

Changeable copy signs

(28)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(29)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(g)

Signs Allowed in the B-3 Zoning District:

(1)

Freestanding sign

(2)

Wall sign

(3)

Window

(4)

Window promotional

(5)

Projecting signs over private property

(6)

Signs accessory to parking area

(7)

Canopy and awning

(8)

Institutional

(9)

Drive-through signage

(10)

Government signs

(11)

Holiday decorations

(12)

Name plate signs

(13)

Flags

(14)

Private warning signs

(15)

Garage sale signs

(16)

Campaign/political signs

(17)

Open house signs

(18)

Address signs

(19)

Directional signs

(20)

Legal notice signs

(21)

Ornamental entry signs

(22)

Large scale development signs

(23)

Real estate signs

(24)

Booster signs

(25)

Construction site signs

(26)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(27)

Changeable copy signs

(28)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(29)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(h)

Signs Allowed in the B-4 Zoning District:

(1)

Freestanding sign

(2)

Wall sign

(3)

Window

(4)

Window promotional

(5)

Projecting signs over private property

(6)

Signs accessory to parking area

(7)

Canopy and awning

(8)

Institutional

(9)

Drive-through signage

(10)

Government signs

(11)

Holiday decorations

(12)

Name plate signs

(13)

Flags

(14)

Private warning signs

(15)

Garage sale signs

(16)

Campaign/political signs

(17)

Open house signs

(18)

Address signs

(19)

Directional signs

(20)

Legal notice signs

(21)

Ornamental entry signs

(22)

Large scale development signs

(23)

Real estate signs

(24)

Booster signs

(25)

Construction site signs

(26)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(27)

Changeable copy signs

(28)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(29)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(i)

Signs Allowed in the I Zoning District:

(1)

Freestanding sign

(2)

Wall sign

(3)

Window

(4)

Window promotional

(5)

Projecting signs over private property

(6)

Signs accessory to parking area

(7)

Canopy and awning

(8)

Drive through signage

(9)

Government signs

(10)

Holiday decorations

(11)

Name plate signs

(12)

Flags

(13)

Private warning signs

(14)

Garage sale signs

(15)

Campaign/political signs

(16)

Open house signs

(17)

Address signs

(18)

Directional signs

(19)

Legal notice signs

(20)

Ornamental entry signs

(21)

Large scale development signs

(22)

Real estate signs

(23)

Booster signs

(24)

Construction site signs

(25)

Off premises not-for-profit event advertisement signs

(26)

Changeable copy signs

(27)

Off-Site Advertisement/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(28)

Off-Site LED Electronic Message Advertisements/Billboards are restricted to lots directly abutting I-290 and I-294

(Ord. No. 2015-2118, §§ 8—14, 4-27-2015; Ord. No. 2015-2103, §§ 3—11, 1-13-2015; Ord. No. 2013-1985, § 9, 1-8-2013; Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Except as regulated by this chapter, the following signs may, subject to the following limitations, be erected and maintained without obtaining a village sign permit:

(1)

Government signs when located on public right-of-way.

(2)

Holiday decorations, provided that such decorations shall be displayed for a period of not more than sixty days for each holiday.

(3)

Name plate signs, provided that the following regulations apply:

(i)

Such signs shall be limited to no more than one wall sign per occupancy;

(ii)

Such signs shall be no more than one square foot in area;

(iii)

Such signs shall not be allowed in residential, multi-family developments;

(iv)

No more than four such signs shall be allowed per any building;

(v)

Such signs shall be calculated in the total allowable sign surface area.

(4)

Flags, or symbols of state, village, fraternal, religious or civic organizations, provided that the following regulations apply:

(i)

If the flag pole is over twenty-five feet in height, a special use shall be required in accordance with the regulations of the village of Westchester Zoning Ordinance;

(ii)

Flags may not exceed an area of twenty-four square feet in total area;

(iii)

No more than one flag pole shall be allowed per property.

(5)

Private warning signs, including, but not limited to, "No Trespassing," "Beware of Dog," and "No Solicitation," shall be no more than two square feet in area each. No more than two such signs shall be allowed per property.

(6)

Garage sale signs [see subsection (g) of Section 18.58.100 for regulations].

(7)

Campaign/political signs [see sub-subsection (2) of subsection (j) of Section 18.58.100 for regulations].

(8)

Open house signs [see sub-subsection (4) of subsection (j) of Section 18.58.100 for regulations].

(9)

Window promotional signs [see subsection (n) of Section 18.58.050 for regulations].

(10)

Address signs.

(11)

Legal notice signs that are required pursuant to federal, state, county, or local regulation regarding public notice and/or hearing requirements shall not be subject to any further regulation.

(12)

Real estate signs.

(13)

Directional signs.

(14)

Signs required in accordance with Chapter 8.16 of the village of Westchester Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Any sign that has been erected, constructed or placed in its location and that is being used as of January 1, 2011 shall be conclusively presumed to have been so erected, constructed or placed and used in compliance with the codes and ordinances of the village pertaining to signs that were in effect immediately prior to the date of the adoption of this chapter.

(b)

Any sign that has been erected, constructed or placed in its location and that is being used as of January 1, 2011 which does not meet the provisions of this chapter shall be considered a non-conforming sign.

(c)

Any such sign that is non-conforming because it fails to comply with the provisions of this Chapter may be repaired when required by applicable statute, ordinance or regulation, or may be restored or reconstructed provided that, notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, no such non-conforming sign shall be altered, structurally or otherwise, (not including alterations in the colors, letters, words, numbers, objects or symbols appearing thereon), or extended or enlarged, in whole or in part, unless such sign as so altered, extended or enlarged shall conform with the provisions of this Chapter.

(d)

Amortization of Non-Conformities. In order to maintain an appealing aesthetic character throughout the village and to allow a reasonable opportunity for advertisement, the village has established an amortization schedule of non-conforming signs and their supporting structures. The schedule is as follows:

(1)

A non-conforming sign must be removed or modified to meet the provisions of this chapter with a change in the tenant of the building, or with a change in ownership of the property, or by May 1, 2016 whichever occurs first.

(2)

The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a change in ownership of a non-conforming sign, which shall extinguish the right to alter the face or message on such sign without making the sign comply with the provisions of this chapter:

(i)

For an owner who is sole proprietor: the sale, lease, gift, bequest or other transfer of the sign or the business utilizing the sign to another individual, a partnership or a corporation with shareholders not including or in addition to such sole proprietor;

(ii)

For an owner that is a general partnership: the sale, lease, or other transfer of the sign or the business utilizing the sign to an individual, another partnership or a corporation other than a partnership or corporation whose partners or shareholders are the same as the general partners of such general partnership, or a change in the pro rata ownership of partnership assets which results in a change in the majority [over fifty percent] ownership of the partnership assets or creates a majority ownership;

(iii)

For an owner that is a limited partnership: the sale lease or other transfer of the sign or the business utilizing the sign to an individual, a general partnership, or another limited partnership or a corporation, other than a partnership or corporation whose partners or shareholders are the same as in the limited partnership owning the sign or the business utilizing the sign on January 1, 2011, or a change in the pro rata ownership of partnership assets which results in a change in the majority [over fifty percent] ownership of the partnership assets or creates a majority ownership;

(iv)

For an owner that is a corporation: the sale, lease, or other transfer of the sign or the business utilizing the sign to an individual, a general or limited partnership or a corporation other than a partnership or corporation on whose partners or shareholders are the same as in the corporation owning the sign on January 1, 2011, or a change in the pro rata ownership of corporate assets which results in a change in the majority [over fifty percent] ownership of the corporate assets or creates a majority ownership.

(Ord. No. 2013-1985, § 10, 1-8-2013; Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Permit Required. No sign, whether permanent or temporary, shall be erected without a sign permit, unless otherwise specifically provided.

(b)

Purpose. Temporary external signs may be permitted for promotions of special community activities, special business or commercial events such as grand openings or sales, or extraordinary activities of non-profit organizations, subject to the restrictions established in the following subsections.

(c)

Permit Limitations. A sign permit must be obtained from the building commissioner for all temporary external signs. sign permits shall be limited to a maximum of fourteen days. Any such signs shall be removed within twenty-four hours after the expiration of the permit, unless a new permit is obtained. No more than four permits for a temporary external sign shall be issued for any zoning lot in any calendar year.

(d)

Number and Size. No more than one temporary external sign shall be permitted on a zoning lot at any one time; provided, that zoning lots that front on two or more streets may have one such sign for each street frontage. Such signs shall not be included in computing the permitted sign surface area for a zoning lot.

(e)

Temporary Signs Specifically Prohibited:

(1)

Vehicles as signs.

(2)

Portable trailer signs.

(f)

Temporary Sign Types that Require a Permit:

(1)

Banners.

(2)

A-frame signs, also known as sandwich board signs placed on the ground.

(3)

Balloons.

(4)

Streamers.

(5)

Temporary ground-mounted, not attached to, or carried by a trailer.

(6)

Search lights.

(7)

Garage sale signs.

(g)

Garage Sale Signs. For garage, rummage, estate, and yard sales, the following provisions apply:

(1)

Such signs are only permitted on residential property.

(2)

Such signs shall not be located on the public right-of-way.

(3)

Such signs shall be no more than six square feet.

(4)

Only one sign is allowed on the zoning lot owned/leased by an individual wishing to hold a sale of any of the aforesaid types at a single location. In the case of a group garage sale permit, as regulated pursuant to sub-subsection (2) of subsection (a) of Section 5.92.010 of the Westchester Municipal Code, only one sign is allowed on each premises where the sale is to be held, and only one sign is allowed on the zoning lot(s) owned/leased by the participants in the group garage sale.

(5)

Two off-site signs, per garage sale, shall be allowed on private property with written permission of the property owner.

(6)

Garage sale signs may not be displayed more than two times per calendar year.

(7)

Garage sale signs may not be displayed earlier than two hours prior to and later than two hours after the garage sale event.

(8)

A garage sale permit is required to conduct a garage sale and to obtain a garage sale sign permit.

(h)

Contractors Temporary Signs:

(1)

Advertisement of a contractor is permitted on a residential property only while a contractor is on site working.

(2)

Signs advertising a development one acre or larger require a permit, shall be no more than thirty-six square feet, and must be removed as soon as either a temporary or permanent occupancy permit is granted.

(3)

Such signs shall not be subject to the permit limitations or number and size limitations included in subsections (c) and (d) of this Section 18.58.100. Furthermore, such signs shall not be subject to the sign permit fees included in subsection (c) of Section 18.58.040. Instead, the permit for such signs shall be issued with or after the issuance of a building or site improvement permit, and the permit fee for such sign shall be fifty dollars.

(i)

Off-Premises Not-for-Profit Event Advertisement Signs:

(1)

Such signs may not be located on public right-of-way.

(2)

Such signs may be placed off-site on private property with written permission from the property owner.

(3)

Such signs may be erected no more than five days prior to and no more than one day following the event.

(4)

Such signs cannot exceed twelve square feet, and no one side may be larger than four feet.

(5)

The height of such signs cannot exceed six feet above grade.

(6)

Such signs may be freestanding.

(7)

Such signs require a permit with a fee of one dollar to ensure compliance with the above-listed restrictions.

(j)

Temporary Signs Not Requiring a Permit:

(1)

Construction signs:

(i)

Only single-sided construction signs are allowed. No construction sign shall exceed thirty-two square feet, and no single side shall exceed ten feet in length.

(ii)

Such signs may be erected for the length of the construction project, but shall be removed within five days of completion of the construction project.

(iii)

The single-sided sign shall only direct attention to the rules and regulations applicable to such a site, including but not limited to, work hours, traffic rules, environmental regulations, and clean-up regulations.

(2)

Campaign/Political Signs. Signs or posters announcing or describing candidates seeking public political office, or announcing or describing political issues and data pertinent thereto shall be permitted provided they comply with the following conditions:

(i)

Such signs may be located on private property only.

(ii)

Such signs shall not contain a sign surface area in excess of six square feet, where no one side shall exceed three feet.

(iii)

Such signs, except for signs located on residential property, shall be erected not more than sixty days before the upcoming election.

(iv)

Such signs shall be removed by the person who erected or caused the erection of same.

(v)

All signs erected must not interfere with the health, safety and welfare of passers-by and/or the general public.

(vi)

No such sign shall be located so as to obstruct the view of traffic or passers-by.

(vii)

The maximum total sign area of all campaign signs permitted on an individual lot or parcel of land shall not exceed twelve square feet.

(viii)

The maximum number of campaign/political signs, except for such signs located on a residential property, shall not exceed four signs.

(3)

Real Estate Signs:

(i)

Real estate signs shall be no larger in size than six square feet per sign face, and shall extend no higher than six feet from the ground to the top of the sign, including the frame. Any slide-ins, inserts or similar sign features cannot exceed the maximum sign square footage limitation. The frame cannot exceed a cross-sectional area of more than four inches.

(ii)

Real estate signs shall not be located on any public right-of-way, or affixed or attached to any utility pole, and shall be located in the front yard only and at least three feet from the property line on which such sign is located.

(iii)

There shall be only one real estate sign per parcel or building.

(iv)

A real estate sign for a multi-family unit or in a commercial district which advertises a property, building or portion of a building for sale, rent or lease, or which identifies the management of the premises on which said sign is located, shall not exceed sixteen square feet in area and nine feet in height. Such sign advertising for rent or lease of a property, building or portion of a building, shall be removed upon the occupancy of eighty percent of the property, building or portion of the building advertised. Such sign advertising for sale of a property, building or portion of a building shall be removed no more than three days after the closing upon the sale of such property, building or portion of the building advertised.

(4)

Open House Signs:

(i)

Open house signs shall be no taller than three feet.

(ii)

Open house signs shall not be located on any public right-of-way, or affixed or attached to any utility pole.

(iii)

No more than two off-site open house signs shall be allowed on private property with written permission of the property owner.

(iv)

The sign face of all open house signs shall be no larger than six square feet.

(v)

Such sign shall only contain text and information regarding the address of the open house, the real estate agent's name, company name, or phone number and hours.

(vi)

Signs shall only be permitted on the day of an open house, two hours before, and two hours after.

(5)

Personal Signs:

(i)

Personal signs which include, but are not limited to, signs that advertise a local sports team, parish, school, or other community institution are allowed.

(ii)

Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in surface area.

(iii)

No more than two such signs shall be allowed on any one property.

(Ord. No. 2017-2261, § 2, 12-12-2017; Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

The plan and zoning commission, in accordance with the regulations of the Village of Westchester Zoning Ordinance, may recommend to the village board that the regulations governing signs may be varied or otherwise modified.

(1)

The plan and zoning commission may vary the regulations governing signs by height, area, and location.

(2)

The maximum variation of the regulations regarding the height of signs included in this chapter may not be varied by more than twenty-five percent.

(3)

The maximum variation of the regulations regarding the area of signs included in this chapter may not be varied by more than twenty-five percent,

(4)

The regulations regarding the location of signs may be varied, subject to a finding by the plan and zoning commission that life safety and welfare will not be jeopardized.

(5)

The plan and zoning commission, within their discretion, may recommend that supplementary conditions be imposed with respect to a variation of this chapter. The corporate authorities of the Village of Westchester, within their discretion, may grant, deny, modify or add to the supplementary conditions recommended by the plan and zoning commission.

(Ord. No. 2017-2260, § 25, 12-12-2017;Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed to occur on each day during or on which a violation exists or continues to exist.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)

(a)

In addition to issuing a citation and proceeding to seek a fine for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the building commissioner is hereby authorized to revoke any permit issued by him upon the permittee's failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter, within such reasonable time as established by the building commissioner in a written notice to the permittee, delivered personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, which notice shall specify the particulars in which the sign fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter. Upon revocation of the permit, maintenance of the sign shall be unlawful, and the permittee shall remove the sign. Upon the permittee's failure to remove the unlawful sign, the building commissioner may cause the sign to be removed, in accordance with the procedures established in sub-subsection (2) of subsection (g) of Section 18.58.050 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 4, 9-14-2010)