A. Projections: No sign which is constructed on or at any public area, or within five feet (5') thereof, shall have nails, tacks or wires or other hazardous projections protruding therefrom except electrical reflectors and devices which may extend over the top and in front of such sign.
B. Reflectors And Lights: Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be permitted on ground signs and wall signs only; provided, however, that such ground and wall signs and reflectors shall concentrate the illumination upon the area of the sign so as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property. No sign which extends over a public area shall be wholly or partially illuminated by floodlights or spotlights.
C. Information Required On Or Near Sign: There shall be placed upon or near each sign hereafter erected, so as to be visible upon inspection by the building inspector, a label, decal or tag to be provided by the village upon issuance of the erection permit, which shall include the date of erection, the name of the permittee, the permit number, the voltage of any electrical apparatus used in connection therewith and such other information as the village shall reasonably require.
D. Painting Required: The permittee of each sign shall paint said sign and all parts and supports thereof at the time of erection and at least every two (2) years thereafter, unless the same are galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent rust or rotting or constructed of noncorrosive material.
E. Strength And Materials To Be Used: All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot of area; and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as required in this code. All letters, figures, characters or representations in cutout or irregular form, maintained in conjunction with, attached to, or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign structure. All wall signs shall be safely and securely attached to the building wall by means of metal anchors, bolts, or expansion screws not less than three-eighths inch (3/8") in diameter embedded in said wall at least three inches (3"); provided, however, that such signs may rest in or be bolted to heavy metal brackets or saddles set not over six feet (6') apart, each of which shall be securely fixed to the wall as hereinbefore provided. No wall signs shall be secured with wire, strips of wood or nails.
F. Glass; Limitations: Any glass forming a part of any sign shall be safety glass and a minimum of one-fourth inch (1/4") in thickness.
G. Electrical Wiring: Where electrical wiring and connections are to be used, the building officer shall examine the plans and specifications respecting all wiring and connections, and shall issue a permit only if the same comply with the electrical provisions of this code and all applicable state regulations.
H. Illumination:
1. The maximum lighting shall be one thousand two hundred (1,200) lumens reflecting from a white background as measured at the surface of this sign.
2. Each illuminated sign shall be equipped with a safety shutoff switch.
3. After completion of installation and before the sign is illuminated for regular use, the said sign or other advertising structure shall be inspected to determine that it complies with the approved plans and specifications and to determine that the direction of the lighting does not interfere with or affect the vision of drivers on any nearby road, street or highway.
4. The only illuminated signs permitted in any A-1 residential zoning district are governmental signs and subdivision signs complying with subsections 5-5-12A3 and 5-5-12C respectively of this chapter, unless a zoning variation or special use permit has heretofore or is hereafter granted to authorize such illuminated sign.
I. Obstructions: No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained in such a manner that free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape is prevented. No sign of any kind shall be attached to any standpipe or fire escape, or be attached in a manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)