A sign permit is required in any zoning district for the following special sign types:
(a) Electronic Message Unit Signs.
(1) Such signs may be used only to advertise activities conducted on the premises or to present public service information.
(2) Segmented messages must be displayed for not less than one-half (1/2) second and more than ten (10) seconds.
(3) Traveling messages may travel no slower than sixteen (16) light columns per second and no faster than thirty-two (32) columns per second.
(b) Portable Signs/Message Boards.
(1) The use of portable, temporary or non-fixed signs or message boards is prohibited within the Village unless the owner or tenant of the property on which such type of sign is to be located first obtains a portable/temporary sign permit from the Village Board. Such permit is valid for the calendar year and is subject to annual review by the Village Board for compliance with the requirements of this Subsection.
(2) The Village Board shall not issue a permit for placement of a portable sign/message board if it presents a vision obstruction. The maximum size of a portable sign/message board shall be ten (10) square feet on each face, back to back. Portable signs/message boards shall not be located in any public right-of-ways, shall not have flashing lights, and shall be securely fastened to prevent any hazardous condition.
(c) Search Lights. The Zoning Administrator may permit the temporary use of a searchlight for advertising purposes in any district provided that the searchlight will not be located in any public right-of-way, will not be located closer than ten (10) feet to an adjacent property and will not cause a hazard to traffic or adjoining properties. Searchlight permits shall not be granted for a period of more than five (5) days in any six (6) month period.
(d) Sandwich Signs. In instances where the property owner or business tenant in a B-1 Central Commercial District or B-2 Highway Commercial District wishes to erect an on- premises temporary sandwich board advertising that business, there is a limit of one (1) sandwich board per business tenant and such sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and eight (8) square feet per side display area. Sandwich signs may be placed only after issuance of a sign permit and shall be placed in a manner so as not to present a hazard. Sandwich signs shall be removed from the right-of-way area at the close of each business day.
(e) On-Site Banner Signs. On-site banner signs, whether permanent or temporary, shall not be erected for over sixty (60) days.
(f) Over-the-Street Banners. Over-the-street banners are not permitted, except for civic activities.
(g) Neon Signs. Exterior neon or gas illumination signs require a sign permit.
(h) Signs Accessory to Roadside Stands.
(1) Content. The signs shall only be for the purpose of identification of the roadside stand and advertising the agricultural products for sale therein.
(2) Area and Number. The signs shall be on the same zoning lot (either zoned agricultural or with a conditional use permit in other zoning districts) as the roadside stand, and there shall be not more than three (3) signs per parcel. No sign shall exceed twelve (12) square feet in area nor be closer than fifty (50) feet from any other zoning lot.
(3) Projection. No sign shall project beyond the property line into the public way.
(4) Height. No sign shall project higher than fifteen (15) feet above the curb level.
(5) Permit. A sign permit is required for this type of sign.