CHAPTER 4
SIGN REGULATIONS

10-4-1: SIGN REGULATION DISTRICT:

This chapter, which regulates signs, shall apply within the sign regulation district. The district shall extend to all real estate located within the corporate city limits of the city of Flora, Illinois and within one and one-half miles thereof as shown on the official zoning map of the city of Flora, Illinois.

(Ord. 08-2139, 3-17-2008)

10-4-2: PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that persons and businesses desiring to exercise their rights, under the first amendment of the United States Constitution, by expressing commercial and noncommercial messages, shall be treated uniformly while insuring that the public health, safety and welfare are protected. This chapter has the following specific objectives:

(A)   To preserve, protect and promote the public safety on city streets by limiting the unnecessary distraction of the motorist caused by signs;

(B)   To create a fair and balanced system of sign regulations recognizing both the needs of the business community and the desires of the citizenry for a reduction of sign confusion;

(C)   To preserve and protect the property values of the city's residential neighborhoods by protecting the visual character of these areas from the blighting effects of uncontrolled signs;

(D)   To ensure that signs are designed, constructed, installed and maintained so that the public and traffic safety are not compromised;

(E)   To reflect and support the desired character and development patterns of the various zoning districts;

(F)   To allow for adequate and effective signs in commercial and industrial zones while preventing signs from dominating the appearance of the area;

(G)   To ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech is protected.

(Ord. 08-2139, 3-17-2008)

10-4-3: COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS:

Other than lawful nonconforming signs, no signs shall be permitted in any zoning district except in accordance with provisions of this chapter and shall require a signed permit in conformance with the provisions herein.

(Ord. 08-2139, 3-17-2008)