(A) Design and construction. The general requirements for all signs are listed in the Village Building Code, which code is incorporated into this section in its entirety by reference.
(B) Electrical requirements.
(1) General requirements. The electrical components, connections and installations of all signs shall conform to the provisions of the Village Electrical Code. Electric signs shall be constructed of incombustible material. Electric signs shall be rain-tight; except, that service holes fitted with waterproof covers shall be provided to each compartment of the signs. All electric signs hereafter installed or erected in the village shall carry the label of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
(2) Illuminated signs.
(a) No electrical equipment or electrical apparatus of any kind which causes interference with radio or television reception shall be used in the operation of illuminated signs.
(b) All sources of illumination shall be kept in good working order.
(c) In no case shall the lighting intensity of any sign exceed the prevailing illuminating engineering standards (IES).
(C) Wind pressure and load requirements. All signs shall be designed to withstand a wind pressure as required in the Building Code of the village and/or other applicable village ordinances and codes.
(D) Sign structure and support requirements.
(1) All signs shall be designed so that all framework for the lateral support of the sign shall be contained within the sign’s body or within the structure of the building to which the sign is attached so as not to be visible to the public.
(2) Exposed guy wires, chains or other similar connections attached to the ground posing a threat to pedestrian safety are not permitted to serve as supports for a sign.
(3) If the supports or anchors of a sign are not galvanized or constructed of a noncombustible, corrosive-resistant material, they shall be painted as necessary to prevent corrosion and peeling.
(E) Sign face. No sign or sign structure shall have any nails, tacks, wires or sharp edges protruding from it. Exposed neon tubing shall be prohibited on all signs located on an exterior wall surface.
(F) Miscellaneous advertising objects. No person shall place on or suspend from any building or structure any goods, wares, merchandise or other advertising objects other than a sign, as defined within these provisions.
(G) Glass requirements. Any glass forming a part of any sign shall be heavy safety glass and shall be in compliance with all applicable village codes and ordinances.
(H) Location.
(1) No sign shall cover, wholly or partially, any opening nor project beyond the ends or top of the wall to which it is attached. No sign shall project into or otherwise encroach upon a public right-of-way.
(2) No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window or door opening intended as a means of egress.
(3) No sign shall be erected which interferes with any opening required for ventilation.
(4) Signs shall maintain all clearances from electrical conductors in accordance with all applicable village codes and ordinances, except where specified within this subchapter.
(5) Signs and their supporting structures shall maintain clearance and noninterference with all surface and underground facilities and conduits for water, sewage, gas, electricity, vehicles or communications equipment or lines. Furthermore, placement shall not interfere with natural or artificial drainage of surface or underground water.
(I) Lettering. All letters, figures, characters or representations in cut-out or irregular form, maintained in conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built into or attached to the sign.
(J) Landscape plan.
(1) All ground-mounted and freestanding signs shall incorporate a landscape plan at time of application.
(2) The landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Officer.
(3) The landscape plan shall incorporate plants and shrubs in proportion to the sign structure. The intent is to enhance the aesthetic integration of the signage with the environment. Landscaping shall be maintained by the sign owner.
(Ord. 788, passed 8-17-2005)