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(a) Except as may be required by law, no sign shall be erected within twenty-five (25) feet of the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or at any location where, by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with, any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
(b) Light sources for illuminated signs shall not be of such brightness as to constitute a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(c) Artificial light shall be maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use.
(d) No rotation beam, beacon or flashing illumination resembling an emergency light shall be used in connection with any sign display, nor shall any illuminated device designed to attract the attention of users of the street be permitted unless it is an integral part of the sign as herein defined. (Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)
Signs shall be designed so as to be similar in character, with regard to materials, color and size, to conforming signs designed or located on the same building and on adjoining buildings in order to equalize the attention they are meant to attract, and to produce an overall unified effect, all in accordance with the other requirements of this Chapter.
(a) Electronic Message Center. Electronic Message Center signs are permitted only within the Business and Industrial Districts. The following provisions apply to electronically controlled changeable copy signs, signs referred to as electronic message center signs in this Chapter.
(1) A default message shall be programmed to automatically freeze in one static position, or shall be turned off, once a malfunction occurs.
(2) Electronic message centers shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 5000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits (candelas per square meter) between dusk to dawn as measured from a sign face at maximum brightness. The applicant shall provide a certificate of maximum illumination before a sign permit application is officially approved.
(3) The use of streaming video or full-motion video on any electronic message center sign is prohibited.
(4) The electronic display color, lettering, logos, pictures, illustrations, symbols, and any other electronic graphic shall not change at intervals less than five seconds.
(5) Except for permitted transition from one static frame to another static frame, electronic message center signs shall not change color, blink, flash, rotate, scroll, change in illumination intensity, or otherwise change in outward appearance; contain visual effects such as fading dissolves; or use any frame entrance, exit or hold effects or background animation.
(6) Electronic message center signs located within 150 feet of any residential zoning district shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, or thirty percent (30%) of the total sign area, whichever is less.
(b) Directory Signs.
(1) One directory sign may be located at each entrance provided that the directory sign is not legible from a road right-of-way.
(2) One additional directory sign may be located near each principal entrance to a parking lot or at principal intersection within a development for every ten additional businesses, tenants or structures.
(3) Directory sign letters shall not be more than four (4) inches in height.
(4) Such sign may not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height.
(c) Entranceway Sign.
(1) One entranceway sign is permitted located at each primary entrance leading into a residential, office or industrial subdivision and multi-family development.
(2) A landscaping area equal to the sign area shall be provided around the sign base. The landscape area shall include living plants aesthetically located and maintained.
(3) Any illumination of entranceway signs shall be from an external illumination source. Internally illuminated signs are not permitted.
(4) Entranceway signs shall match or surpass the construction materials and architectural style of the housing units or buildings located within the subdivision.
(5) Residential entranceway signs shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height or 150 square feet in area.
(6) Non-residential entranceway signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height or 200 square feet in area.
(d) Free-standing Signs.
(1) Any establishment may display one free-standing sign of the area and height indicated within the respective district sign standards, provided that:
A. The establishment is accessible by automobile and has off street parking on the premises; and
B. The edge of the building or structure in which the establishment is located is set back at least fifteen (15) feet from the edge of the adjacent street or highway right-of-way. The height of a freestanding sign shall be measured from the grade at the edge of the right-of-way.
(2) A free-standing sign which is ten (10) square feet or more in area may be displayed only on a frontage of 100 feet or more, and may not be closer than forty (40) feet to any adjacent property.
(3) Free-standing signs for industrial establishments are subject to the following special area and height requirements, provided that the industrial establishment has a frontage of at least 200 feet and a setback of at least fifty (50) feet:
A. The area of the free-standing sign may be no larger than the signable area of the building;
B. The maximum height of the free-standing sign shall be five (5) feet when the sign is located within 500 feet of institutional or residential uses and ten (10) feet otherwise.
(4) One oversized free-standing sign may be displayed by any industrial, commercial or institutional establishment, provided that:
A. The establishment has a minimum frontage of 1,000 feet on the street or highway to which the sign is displayed; and
B. The oversized sign is located in a well landscaped area free of any building or structure for a minimum of 150 feet in all directions.
(5) Oversized free-standing signs are subject to the following restrictions:
A. The area of the sign shall not exceed 400 square feet.
B. The maximum height limit is twelve (12) feet in industrial or commercial areas.
C. Oversized signs must be at least 500 feet apart.
D. Oversized signs must be set back at least seventy-five (75) feet from the property line.
(6) Advertising signs are permitted only within Industrial Zone, subject to the following restrictions:
A. One sign per premises in industrial ownership.
B. Structure may be wall or free-standing.
C. The face of the sign shall be not greater than eighteen (18) feet in vertical dimension nor greater than fifty-five (55) feet in horizontal dimension and contain no more than one advertising sign.
(e) Identification Signs. Identification signs shall be permitted at the main entrance of a multi-tenant building, subject to the following additional regulations:
(1) No more than one identification sign shall be permitted
(2) Individual letters and/rows of text shall not exceed two (2) inches in height.
(3) The total directory sign area shall not exceed six (6) square feet.
(4) The sign material shall have a professional appearance and be made of cast metal or other approved durable material.
(5) No signs shall project higher than one story or fifteen (15) feet above curb level, whichever is lower.
(f) Nameplates. Nameplates shall subject to the following standards:
(1) Single-Family Residential. There shall be not more than one nameplate, not exceeding two (2) square foot in area, for each dwelling unit. On a comer lot, two such nameplates for each dwelling unit, one facing each street, shall be permitted.
(2) Multi-Family Residential. For multi-family buildings, a single identification sign, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet in area may be displayed. On a corner lot, two (2) such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.
(g) Signs Associated With Nonconforming Uses. In the case of legal, nonconforming land uses (such as a business located in a residentially zoned district), the total sign area of all signs associated with such land use shall be no greater than that which would be allowed if the nonconforming use was located in the most restrictive zoning district allowing such land use. Further, no new signs associated with nonconforming land uses may be erected, except replacements which are the same or smaller in size than the sign being replaced. In the event that a sign associated with a nonconforming land use is moved, its new location must conform to the setback requirements of the district in which it is located as if it were a building.
(h) Signs Over a Pedestrian Walkway. No sign projecting or hanging over a public or private pedestrian walkway may, at its lowest point, be less than ten (10) feet above the sidewalk or ground level.
(i) Wall Signs.
(1) Wall signs shall be limited in area to one (1) square foot of area for each horizontal linear foot of building wall upon which the sign or signs are to be located.
(2) Such signs shall not extend above the top of the wall or extend beyond the ends of the wall or extend more than twelve (12) inches from the surface to which they are attached.
(3) Such signs shall not cover any window or part of a window.
(4) Such signs shall be limited in number as follows: One sign for each street frontage of the lot on which the primary permitted use is located, except that where a complex of buildings is so constructed and maintained that said complex of buildings is an attached shopping complex or an attached group of buildings, only one such sign shall be permitted for each individual separate business building. A separate business building shall be construed to mean space allotted to the operation of one firm, company or corporation having a separate rental or lease. A professional office building within such a complex, if permitted within the district under consideration, shall not be considered as containing separate businesses for this purpose, but shall have only one such sign regardless of how many firms, companies or corporations have separate ownership, rental or lease within said office building.
(j) Window Signs.
(1) Permanent window signs.
A. Subject to the requirements of this section, any industrial, commercial or institutional establishment may display permanent window signs. Permanent window signs are not permitted in a residential area.
B. If an establishment displays no wall sign, then no window shall contain more than thirty percent (30%) or thirty (30) square feet of permanent window signs, whichever is less.
C. If an establishment displays a wall sign, then no window shall contain more than twenty percent (20%) or twenty (20) square feet of permanent window signs, whichever is less.
(2) Temporary window signs.
A. Subject to the requirements of this section, any commercial or industrial establishment may display temporary window signs. Temporary window signs are not permitted in an institutional or residential area.
B. No window shall contain more than twenty percent (20%) or ten (10) square feet of temporary window signs, whichever is less.
(Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)
Sign Type (a) | Single-Family and Multi-Family Districts | |
Area | Height | |
(A) Nameplate | 2 sq. ft. | NA |
(B) Residential Development Identification Sign | 25 sq. ft. (b), (c) | 5 ft. |
(C) Institution Identification Signs | 25 sq. ft. (d) | 5 ft. |
(D) Directional Signs | 4 sq. ft. | 4 ft. |
(E) Incidental Signs | 1 sq. ft. | NA |
(F) Temporary Signs | ||
(1) Project Construction/Land Sales Signs | 50 sq. ft. | 10 ft. |
(2) Garage Sale Signs | 4 sq. ft. (c) | 4 ft. |
(3) Real Estate or Political Signs | 8 sq. ft. (c), (f) | 4 ft. |
Notes to Section 1149.11: sq. ft.= square feet NA = Not applicable ft.= feet (a) No sign type listed in this section shall be permitted to be internally illuminated in any Residential District. (b) In compliance with Section 1149.13. (c) Maximum of 2 faces per sign. Maximum sign area permitted per face. (d) Only one sign permitted, may be either a ground mounted or wall sign, in compliance with Section 1149.10. | ||
(Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)
Sign Type | Business and Industrial Districts |
(A) Name Plate | 2 sq. ft. |
(B) Building Marker | 6 sq. ft. |
(C) Residential Development Identification Signs | 25 sq. ft. (a), (b) |
(D) Institution Identification | (c) |
(E) Business Identification Signs (d) | |
(1) Attached to Buildings | (d) |
(2) Ground Mounted or Yard Arm Signs | 30 or 36 sq. ft. (b), (e) |
(3) Permanent Window Signs | NP |
(F) Plaques | 3 ft. ft. |
(G) Under-Canopy Signs | 2 sq. ft. (b) |
(H) Directional Signs | 4 sq. ft. |
(I) Incidental Signs | 2 sq. ft. (h) |
(J) Menu Boards | 20 sq. ft. |
(K) Temporary Signs | 8 sq. ft. |
(1) Project Construction/Land Sales Signs | 50 sq. ft. |
(2) Special Event Signs; | 25 or 50 sq. ft. (f) |
Notes to Section 1149.12: NP = Not permitted sq. ft. = square feet (a) One per street entrance. (b) Maximum of 2 faces per sign. Maximum sign area permitted per face. (c) Shall be permitted the allowable sign area for business identification signs for the district in which the use is located. See also Section 1149.13. (d) In compliance with the maximum area requirements set forth in Section 1149.12. (e) Maximum of 30 square feet per side if internally illuminated and 36 square feet per side if externally illuminated or not illuminated (f) Not more than 25 square feet per sign face with a maximum of 2 sides permitted for yard signs, or not more than 50 square feet per sign face with a maximum of 1 side permitted for banners. | |
(Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)
Ground mounted signs shall be permitted in compliance with the following regulations and additional criteria in Section 1149.10:
(a) Ground Mounted Residential Development Identification Signs. A ground mounted residential development identification sign shall be permitted for a residential development in compliance with the following requirements:
(1) Maximum Number of Ground Mounted Signs. A maximum of two (2) signs shall be permitted per development, one per street entrance, part of a decorative wood, brick, stone, or masonry wall or of some similar design compatible with the character of the neighborhood.
(2) Minimum Setback from Street. Such signs shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from any street right-of-way line except as otherwise permitted in division (a)(3) below, and shall be placed so as not to obstruct sight lines for vehicles or pedestrians.
(3) Signs Located in the Right-of-Way. A ground mounted sign may be placed in the right-of-way provided such sign shall be located on the center island of a boulevard entrance, placed no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the intersecting street's right-of-way.
(4) Minimum Setback from Side Lot Lines. Such signs shall be located no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to a side lot line.
(5) Illumination. Such signs may be externally illuminated only.
(b) Ground Mounted Institution Identification Signs in Residential Districts. Ground mounted institution identification signs in residential districts shall comply with the setback requirements for residential development identification signs, as outlined in division (a) above.
(c) Ground Mounted Business Identification Signs. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 1149.08, a ground mounted sign or yard arm sign in the Business and Industrial Districts shall comply with the following:
(1) Maximum Number of Signs. Not more than one (1) ground mounted sign shall be permitted per project or development, except for facilities on corner lots or double frontage lots pursuant to Section 1149.10.
(2) Minimum Sign Setback from Street. Ground mounted or yard arm signs shall be located no closer to a street curb or edge of pavement than six (6) feet or fifty percent (50%) of the building setback, whichever is less, but shall not be placed within the public right-of-way.
(3) Minimum Sign Setback from Side Lot Lines. Ground mounted signs and yard arm signs shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from any side property line, except that when a side lot coincides with a residential zoning district boundary line, the minimum setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
(4) Maximum Height of Ground Mounted Signs. All permitted ground mounted signs or yard arm signs shall not exceed a height of five (5) feet, except for directional signs which shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet.
(5) Multi-Tenant Facilities. When a ground mounted sign or yard arm sign is erected on a site that has more than one tenant, it is the property owner's responsibility to determine the sign area devoted to identification of the development, building, anchor tenant, all tenants, or some combination thereof.
(6) Additional Area for Corner Lots or Double Frontage Lots. One additional ground mounted or yard arm sign shall be permitted for a corner lot or double frontage lot provided that:
A. The total frontage of both streets is not less than 300 feet and there are at least two (2) curb cuts providing access to the lot;
B. The area of each ground mounted or yard arm sign complies with Section 1149.12 and the total area of both signs shall not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the maximum area permitted for a single sign;
C. The second ground mounted or yard arm sign is clearly located to provide identification along the secondary street; and
D. The two signs may be aggregated into a single sign at the corner provided that the area of any sign face shall not exceed the area specified in Section 1149.12.
(7) Landscaping. Ground mounted or yard arm signs shall be erected in a landscaped setting and shall not be permitted on sidewalks, drives or in parking lots.
(8) Ground Mounted Institution Identification Signs. Ground mounted institution identification signs located in business/industrial districts shall comply with the applicable supplemental regulations for ground mounted business identification signs, as outlined in subsections (c)(1) through (c)(7) above. (Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)
(a) Location of Signs.
(1) All signs shall be erected in conformity with the respective zoning district requirements unless otherwise specified. No sign shall be erected so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door or window or any other exitway.
(2) No sign shall be attached to a standpipe, gutter drain or fire escape, nor shall any sign be erected so to impair access to a roof.
(b) Construction and Maintenance.
(1) The construction, installation, erection, anchorage and maintenance of all signs shall be subject to the regulations of the Uniform Building Code or any other standard applicable to the Village. All electrical wiring associated with free-standing signs shall be installed underground.
(2) Abandoned signs shall be completely removed from the premises within sixty (60) days after such abandonment is established, unless said sign is converted to another lawful and contemporary use within that sixty-day period. The supporting structure for abandoned signs shall be completely removed within a period of one (1) year after abandonment is established, unless a new and lawful sign is established thereon.
(3) No person shall fail to maintain a sign on such person's premises, including signs exempted by this Chapter from the permitting requirements, in good structural condition at all times. All signs, including all metal parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rustresistant metals, shall be kept neatly painted. The enforcement officer is authorized to inspect and may order the painting, repair, alteration, or removal of a sign that constitutes a hazard to safety, health, or public welfare because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, abandonment, or obsolescence, under the procedures prescribed by Section 1149.18 of this Chapter.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, any temporary sign that is constructed of lightweight wood and cardboard, or of wire frame and plastic, is deemed to have a lifespan of sixty (60) days, after which time, such temporary sign is deemed to be Dilapidated and shall be replaced or become subject to removal pursuant to Section 1149.18.
(c) Mounting of Signs. All signs shall be mounted in one of the following ways:
(1) Flat against a building or wall.
(2) Back to back in pairs, so that the backs of signs will be screened from public view.
(3) In clusters in an arrangement which will screen the backs of the signs from public view.
(4) Otherwise so that the backs of all signs or sign structures showing to public view shall be painted and maintained a neutral color or a color that blends with the surrounding environment.
(d) Limitation on Number of Signs. In those districts within which a reduction in total sign area is applied as the number of signs increases, the following exemption is offered: If more than four establishments occupy a single zoning lot, the twenty percent (20%) reduction in total sign area shall not apply if all signs are grouped in a single location or are part of a common sign for the entire zoning lot. In such instances, each establishment shall be permitted an additional wall-mounted sign not more than four inches from the face of the wall or structure of the building.
(Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)
(a) No sign regulated by this chapter may be erected, painted, installed or otherwise established in the Village without a permit first having been obtained therefor.
(b) No permit shall be required for yard signs bearing no commercial message.
(c) Any sign requiring a structural steel foundation and/or electricity shall obtain foundation and/or electric permits, as well as a sign permit.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, a temporary sign permit is required before the placement or erection of any temporary sign that is not allowed without a permit. Such a permit shall be issued administratively for a period not to exceed sixty (60) total days in a calendar year, and not more than thirty (30) consecutive days.
(e) Any language in this Chapter that includes other permit requirements and limitations on the duration of certain permits shall be considered supplemental to the requirements of this section and shall not be interpreted as waivers of application, fee or other requirements set forth in this section. In case of apparent conflict between any such language and the language of this section, the more specific language shall control.
(Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)
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