A. General Requirements: All signs shall meet the construction and design standards of this chapter and of title 9, "Building Regulations", of this Code.
B. Installation: All signs shall be installed so that necessary supports and braces are an integral part of the sign design.
C. Location: All signs shall comply with the following standards.
1. Public Property: Signs may only be placed on public property by a government agency, as authorized by this chapter, or by the Zoning Administrator. Any sign placed on public property without authorization may be removed without notice.
2. Private Property: Signs may only be placed on private property with prior consent of the property owner and, if applicable, pursuant to an approved sign permit issued by the Village in accordance with section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title.
3. Building Exterior: A sign mounted on the exterior of a building shall not conceal any windows, doors, fire escapes, or unique architectural features. This standard does not apply to window signs.
4. Visibility Obstruction: Minimum clear sight distance at all intersections shall be in accordance with subsection 10-6-6C, "Visibility Obstruction", of this title and other applicable guidelines, whichever is greater.
D. Illumination: All signs shall comply with the following illumination standards.
1. Electrical Components: All electrical components used in the construction of a sign shall be installed and maintained as required by title 9, "Building Regulations", of this Code.
2. Light Level:
a. LED Lighting: The light level of an illuminated sign lit with LED bulbs shall be no greater than five thousand (5,000) nits of luminance from dawn to dusk, and no greater than one hundred fifty (150) nits of luminance from dusk to dawn.
b. Non-LED Lighting: The light level of an illuminated sign lit with bulbs other than LED bulbs shall be no greater than one foot-candle at any time of day as measured at the curb line.
3. Direct Light And Glare: All sign illumination shall be located, shielded, and directed to illuminate only the sign face and to prevent direct light or glare from being cast upon adjacent rights-of-way and surrounding properties. Neon tubing for neon signs and bare bulbs for marquee signs shall be exempt from this requirement. No sign illumination may be combined with reflective materials, such as mirrors, polished metal, or highly- glazed tiles, which would increase glare.
4. Steady Illumination: Illuminated signs shall be illuminated by steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources concentrated on the face of the sign so as not to cause glare.
5. Neon Signs: Marquee signs and window signs may be illuminated with neon. Window signs that are illuminated with neon are allowed in accordance with the standards of subsection 10-10-5B12, "Window Signs", of this chapter.
6. Hours Of Operation: Illuminated signs shall be turned off from eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. until seven o'clock (7:00) A.M., or thirty (30) minutes after close of business, whichever is later. Uses that remain in operation between eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. until six o'clock (6:00) A.M. are exempt from this requirement during the period of operation only.
7. Decorative Illumination: Series lighting and illuminated tubing shall not be used to trim windows or architectural features.
E. Items Of Information: Refer to figure 10-10-2-1, "Items Of Information", of this subsection.
1. Applicability: The following standards apply to all permanent signs, with the exception of drive-through signs.
2. Limitation: No sign face shall include more than six (6) items of information, except as provided in this section. Each of the following items is considered one item of information: business name, business logo, telephone number, website, slogan, and products or services offered. If the sign advertises products or services, each product or service is considered one item of information. The following exceptions apply:
a. Street Address: The street address of a business is not considered an item of information.
b. Electronic Message Signs And Manually Changeable Copy Signs: An electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign shall be counted as one item of information. A sign that includes an electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign component shall include no more than three (3) total items of information.
c. Multi-Tenant Commercial Building Signs: Monument signs for multi-tenant commercial buildings are limited to one item of information per tenant, which may exceed six (6) items of information in total, in addition to the name and address of the development.
3. Commercial And Non-Commercial Signs: All items of information on a commercial sign must be related to the products and services offered on the premises. This limitation on items of information is not applicable to non-commercial signs.
FIGURE 10-10-2-1
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
F. Message Substitution: Any sign may contain any lawful non- commercial message in lieu of any other message or copy, so long as the sign complies with the size, height, area, location, and other requirements of this chapter.
G. Maintenance, Inspection, And Removal:
1. Maintenance: All signs, support structures, and the area immediately adjacent to signs shall be regularly maintained, including cleaning, painting, and repairs. No sign may be constructed, erected, or maintained in a manner that is unsafe or a danger to the public.
2. Inspection: The Village may inspect any sign regulated by this chapter at any time to determine whether the sign is in need of repair or removal, or whether it is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
3. Removal Of Unsafe Signs: Any sign that is an immediate peril to people or property may be removed by the Village without prior notice to the owner thereof. The cost of removal will be billed to the property owner.
4. Removal Of Obsolete Signs: Any sign may remain in place after a corresponding use has vacated the subject premises, provided the sign is left non-illuminated and sign copy is removed within thirty (30) days after the use vacates the premises. If a new on- site use for the sign has not commenced within six (6) months of the previous use vacating the premises, the sign shall be deemed abandoned, and is subject to the provisions of subsection 10-5-4F, "Discontinuation Or Abandonment Of Nonconforming Signs", of this title. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018; amd. Ord. 28-2020, 6-16-2020)