The purposes of these sign regulations are: to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the Village; to maintain and enhance the attractive aesthetic environment and the Village's ability to attract sources of economic development; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property; and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign restrictions. This sign chapter is adopted under the zoning authority of the Village in furtherance of the more general purpose set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
All signs proposed for erection in the Village, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be constructed in accordance with this Chapter and shall be subject to review by the Village Planner, or the Planning Commission if located within the Architectural Review Overlay District, to insure overall compatibility with the unique historical, architectural and overall character of the Village. Any sign proposed which does not meet the sign regulations, may be reviewed by the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (referred to as BZBA herein) in accordance with Chapter 1147, Variances. (Ord. 11-2013. Passed 7-17-13.)