(a) Location: The location of a proposed sign shall be designated. For freestanding signs, a copy of the plat of survey for the property shall be provided showing where the sign is to be located. The lowest part of any sign or non-rigid awning or support thereof which extends over any sidewalk, shall be at least ten feet (10') above the level of the public way over which it extends. No such sign shall be maintained over any public way used by vehicles if any part of it, or if its support is less than fifteen feet (15') above the level of such public way. All signs must be securely fastened and constructed so that there will be no danger of the same being dislodged by ordinary winds or falling from any other causes. No sign shall be located within ten feet (10') below or ten feet (10') closer to any electrical transmission lines and must conform to all O.S.H.A. and Com Ed standards. Signs shall not be permitted in parkways. No signs may be permitted within a sight triangle except for public safety-related signs.
(b) Setback: The minimum setback from the right-of-way property line shall be five (5) feet.
(c) Height: The height of any sign, tower, or similar structure, except those located on the property of a hotel, shall not exceed the maximum building and structure height allowable in the zoning district as amended from time to time, or the height of the main structure of the property, whichever is less. The current maximum heights for the zoning district are as follows:
R-l | Thirty Feet (30') |
R-2 | Thirty Feet (30') |
R-3 | Thirty Feet (30') |
B-l | Thirty Five Feet (35') |
C-l | Thirty Five Feet (35') |
I-1 | Thirty Five Feet (35') |
I-l-R | Thirty Five Feet {35) |
I-2 | Forty Five Feet (45') |
Public buildings in any zoning district | Forty Five (45) feet |
Sign height for a hotel is limited to the height of the building or forty five (45) feet, whichever is less. | |
(d) Line of Sight: The lowest point on any sign face of a free-standing sign may not be less than forty eight inches (48") from ground level to provide a clear line of sight for vehicles entering or exiting a driveway. Ground signs require a minimum set back from the right-of-way property line of not less than five feet (5'). Signs shall not be permitted in parkways. No signs shall be permitted within a sight triangle except for safety-related signs.
(e) Illinois Toll Highway Authority: Any signs, billboards, or other advertising structures are allowed within three hundred feet (300') of the Illinois Toll Highway in the following zoning districts: B-l, 1-1, I-1-R, and I-2. Size, lighting, and spacing requirements are to be consistent with the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971, as amended.
(f) Benches And Bus Shelters In The Public Right of Way: No person shall erect a bench or bus shelter or advertise upon any bench or bus shelter within a public right of way unless:
(1) The location and construction is approved by the village board.
(2) The owner has paid an annual license fee, as set forth in § 13-1 of this code, for each bench or bus shelter installed.
(3) The owner has applied for and received the appropriate permits as required by the State of Illinois or Cook County;
(4) The owner has applied for and received a sign permit with the village for any advertising that is installed with such bench or bus shelter as required in section 8-167(b) of this code;
(5) The bench or bus shelter is constructed and maintained in a manner which is safe for use by the public either on a concrete foundation or a bus shelter pad as approved by the permitting authority;
(6) The owner repairs or replaces the bench or bus shelter within seven (7) days of notice from the building department that the bench or bus shelter is in an unsafe condition. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the village removing the bench or bus shelter at the owner’s expense, at a cost of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per hour for each piece of equipment used which is necessary to remove the bench or bus shelter, plus labor costs.
(g) Board Approval: Any freestanding sign located in a residential zoning district, or any sign over one hundred (100) square feet in size shall not be erected until the size and height are approved by the board of trustees. There shall be no billboard signs along village streets unless approved by the board of trustees.
(Code 1972, §§ 4-7-4, 4-7-6, 4-7-8—4-7-11; Ord. , 7-5-1951; Ord. 79-14, 7-19-1979; Ord. 85-6, 6-10-1985; Ord. 96-25, § 1, 8-26-1996; Ord. 2000-11, § 1, 2-28-2000; Ord. 2001-09, § 1, 3-26-2001; Ord. 2004-25, § 1, 11-8-2004; Ord. 2008-23, § 2, 5- 17-2008; Ord. 2013-04, § 4, 3-25-2013; Ord. 2016-20, § 1, 5-23-2016)