The following signs are temporary signs that can be placed on property within the HI district. All temporary signs must comply with all regulations set forth in § 151.075, with respect to timeline, permit process and fees. Temporary signs are as follows:
(A) Exempt signs.
(B) Permitted temporary signs.
(1) Temporary window signs.
(a) A permit is not required for temporary window signs within the Historic district.
(b) Area: Not to exceed 25% of the total frontage window area.
(c) Illumination: Illumination of temporary window signs is not permitted.
(2) Real estate signs.
(a) A permit is not required for a real estate sign within the Historic district.
(b) Location: Real estate signs must be located in the store window only.
(c) Number: One real estate sign shall be permitted per property.
(d) Illumination of real estate signs is prohibited.
(e) Area: The maximum area of a real estate sign is six square feet per sign face.
(3) A-frame signs.
(a) A permit is not required for A-frame signs within the Historic District.
(b) Location: A-frame signs are permitted to be placed upon private property and public sidewalks within the Historic District provided a minimum five feet of unobstructed walkway is maintained per the Illinois American Disability Act. When located upon public sidewalks A-frame signs shall not be placed more than six feet from the primary entrance of the business nor shall they be erected or maintained in a manner that prevents free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
A-frame signs shall maintain a minimum six-foot setback from the curb and shall not obstruct line of sight from an adjacent roadway.
(c) Number: For a single tenant building one A-frame sign shall be permitted per frontage on a public right-of-way, main point of ingress/egress into the commercial development and / or frontage along the Old Plank Road Trail. For multi-tenant buildings one A-frame sign shall be permitted per business with first floor store frontage on a public right-of-way, main point of ingress/egress into the commercial development and/or along the Old Plank Road Trail. For the purpose of this chapter a shared first floor entrance shall not constitute store frontage.
(d) Height: The maximum height of an A-frame sign is 50 inches including the sign base.
(e) Area: The maximum area of an A-frame sign is six square feet per sign face.
(f) Illumination: Illumination of A-frame signs is prohibited.
(g) Duration: A-frame signs shall only be displayed during operating hours of the business. All A-frame signs must be removed and stored indoors when the business is closed.
(h) Materials: The use of wood is encouraged for all A-frame signs. Alternative materials including decorative steel, iron and aluminum are acceptable, however must be compatible and harmonious with the colors and materials of the building identified by the sign. Plastic signs are prohibited. Changeable copy areas shall be limited to chalkboards only. Dry erase boards and individual removable lettering is prohibited.
(i) Prohibited design elements: Animation, movement and miscellaneous attachments including but not limited to flags, ribbons, balloons, streamers, pennants, etc. are prohibited from use on A-frame signs. Landscaping at the base of the sign is encouraged and is not considered a prohibited design element. Permanent logos shall be limited to that of the subject business only.
(j) Maintenance: A-frame signs must be maintained in a like new condition and all changeable copy areas wiped clean prior to change in advertisement.
(Ord. 2243, passed 11-21-05; Am. Ord. 2691, passed 1-24-11)