(a) The purpose of this chapter shall be to regulate and to coordinate the type, placement, physical dimensions including the design, size, location, illumination, and maintenance of signs within the Village. These regulations shall apply to all premises regardless of the zoning category. These regulations are intended to achieve, among others, the following purposes, to-wit:
(1) To protect property values;
(2) To create a more attractive economic, business, and industrial climate;
(3) To enhance and protect the physical appearance and preserve the scenic and natural beauty of the Village; and
(4) To reduce signs or advertising distractions and provide for uniformity of sign type and design;
(5) To reduce hazards that may be caused by signs overhanging or projecting over public rights-of-way;
(6) To provide more open space; and
(7) To enhance community development.
(b) In establishing these objectives, the Village has determined that, without adequate regulation and design standards, signs are a nuisance. As the appearance of the Village is marred by the excessive number, oversized and poorly designed signs, both residential and business property values are adversely affected. Therefore, the number of such distracting signs ought to be reduced and signs permitted should comply with the standards of this chapter in order to reduce the aforementioned effects.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)