All signs located along primary highways within the city must comply in addition to all regulations under this chapter to the requirements in ILCS Ch. 225, Act 440. Illinois Route 136 shall be designated as a primary highway in the city. The following additional requirements shall apply to all signs along a primary highway:
(A) Informational or directional signs. Request for an informational or directional sign by a non-profit organization may be approved by action of the City Council. All requests shall be in writing and the decision of the City Council shall be final. The size of such signs shall be limited to one square foot and will be placed on existing street sign posts by the city. The organization requesting the sign shall be responsible for the cost of the sign and any cost of erecting the sign.
(B) State permit required. Nothing in this chapter shall limit any requirements for state approval for a sign along a primary highway.
(C) Off-premises sign control. Any off-premises signs must conform to the permit, zoning, size, lighting and spacing criteria of the state and the city.
(Ord. 1182, passed 3-19-02)