(a) Residential districts.
(1) Purpose. Signage in the Residential Districts should be used for purposes typically accessory to residential uses and which do not impact neighboring residences. The sign regulations for these districts are intended to limit the type, number, size and duration of signage permitted in order to prevent the creation of nuisances and impacts on the use and enjoyment of surrounding residential property.
(2) Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all zoning lots within the R-1, Large Lot Residential, R-2, Medium Lot Residential, and R-3, Medium Lot Residential Districts.
(3) Sign type, size and height standards for the Residential Districts.
SCHEDULE 1264.13-A
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Permanent Signs | |||||
Subdivision Entry Sign(a) | (b) | (b) | (b) | (b) | n/a |
Flat or Wall Sign(c) | 1 per principle structure(e) | 32 s.f. | Roof or parapet line | n/a | n/a |
Ground, Pole, or Monument Sign(c) | 1 per zoning lot | 32 s.f. | 10 ft. | 20 ft. | n/a |
Short-Term Signs | |||||
New Development Sign | (b) | (b) | (b) | (b) | (b) |
Construction Sign | 1 per lot | 24 s.f. | 8 ft. (d) | 10 ft. (d) | May only be posted during the construction period |
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Temporary Signs | |||||
Temporary Sign as defined in § 1264.05 | 2 per lot | 9 s.f. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. (d) | Four 30-day periods per year, minimum 30 days between installations |
Other Signs | |||||
Non-Commercial Signs | See § 1264.09(e)(19) | ||||
Signs Used in Connection with a Temporary Use | See Chapter 1272 Temporary Uses | ||||
NOTES: (a) Permitted only in conjunction with residential subdivisions. (b) Subject to approval of the Planning Commission. (c) Permitted only in conjunction with non-residential uses. (d) Applies only to ground-mounted signs. Setback and height of building-mounted signs are dictated by building location. (e) If located on a corner lot, may have one additional ground sign on the additional street frontage side. | |||||
(4) Supplemental regulations.
A. Multi-Family Residential shall be entitled to one wall or ground sign consistent with the provisions of 1264.13(a)(3) above.
(b) Residential-Office District.
(1) Purpose. The sign regulations for the Residential Office District are intended to limit the type, number, size and duration of signage permitted in order to prevent the creation of nuisances and impacts on the use and enjoyment of surrounding residential property, while allowing signage to function principally to identify occupants of establishments within the District. Freestanding signs should accent the landscape and building signs should accent the buildings in such a manner so as to not detract from the low-impact, residential-office character of the neighborhood.
(2) Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all zoning lots within the RO Residential-Office District.
(3) Sign type, size and height standards for the Residential Office District.
SCHEDULE 1264.13-B
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Permanent Signs | |||||
Subdivision Entry Sign(a) | (b) | (b) | (b) | (b) | n/a |
Flat or Wall Sign(c) | 1 per principle structure(e) | 32 s.f. | Roof or parapet line | n/a | n/a |
Window Sign(c) | 1 per tenant, or on a corner lot, 1 per tenant per street frontage | First Floor Tenants: No more than 25% of total window area. Tenants Above the First Floor: 4 s.f. per street frontage. | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ground, Pole, or Monument Sign(c) | 1 per zoning lot | 32 s.f. | 12 ft. | 20 ft. | n/a |
Short-Term Signs | |||||
New Development Sign | (b) | (b) | (b) | (b) | May only be posted for a development that is proposed and/or is in its construction period. |
Construction Sign | 1 per lot | 9 s.f. | 8 ft. (d) | 10 ft. (d) | May only be posted during the construction period |
Real Estate Sign (excluding residential) | 1 per principle structure | 32 s.f. | 8 ft. (d) | 10 ft. (d) | May only be posted while property is for sale, rent, or lease |
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Temporary Signs | |||||
Temporary Sign as defined in § 1264.05 | 2 per lot | 9 s.f. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. (d) | Four 30-day periods per year, minimum 30 days between installations |
Other Signs | |||||
Non-Commercial Signs | See § 1264.09(e)(19) | ||||
Signs Used in Connection with a Temporary Use | See Chapter 1272 Temporary Uses | ||||
NOTES: (a) Permitted only in conjunction with residential subdivisions. (b) Subject to approval of the Planning Commission. (c) Permitted only in conjunction with non-residential uses. (d) Applies only to ground-mounted signs. Setback and height of building-mounted signs are dictated by building location. (e) If located on a corner lot, may have one additional wall sign on the additional street frontage side. | |||||
(c) Commercial Districts.
(1) Purpose. Signage in the Commercial Districts should be appropriate for lot by lot commercial development both on parcels that are served by vehicular traffic as well as those served primary by pedestrian traffic. The sign regulations for these districts are intended to:
A. Promote traffic safety by enhancing visual clarity for passing motorists;
B. Enhance the aesthetics of business areas within the Commercial Districts;
C. Factor in scale of structures and frontage of zoning lots to the size and quantity of signage;
D. Coordinate signage and landscape requirements of the Commercial Districts; and
E. Relate the physical dimensions of signs to the scale of buildings and lots within the district in such a manner so as to consider passing vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(2) Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all zoning lots within the GC General Commercial and HOC Highway-oriented Commercial Districts.
(3) Sign type, size and height standards for the Commercial Districts.
SCHEDULE 1264.13-C
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Permanent Signs | |||||
Canopy/Awning/Covered Walkway Sign | 1 per canopy/ awning | .5 s.f. per linear ft. of store front, not to exceed 40 linear feet | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Flat or Wall Sign | 1 per principle structure(c) | The smaller of 1/8 total s.f. of one wall area; 1 s.f. of sign area for each ft. of wall width on which sign is located; or 200 s.f. | Roof or parapet line | n/a | n/a |
Window Sign | 1 per tenant, or on a corner lot, 1 per tenant per street frontage | First Floor Tenants: No more than 25% of total window area. Tenants Above the First Floor: 4 s.f. per street frontage. | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ground, Pole, or Monument Sign(c) | 1 per zoning lot | 48 s.f. for 1- 150 linear feet of street frontage; 96 s.f. for 151- 300 linear ft. of street frontage; 144 s.f. for 301+ linear ft. of street frontage | 12 ft. in GC, 30 ft. in HOC | 20 ft. | n/a |
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Short-Term Signs | |||||
New Development Sign | (a) | (a) | (a) | (a) | May only be posted for a development that is proposed and/or is in its construction period |
Construction Sign | 1 per lot | 9 s.f. | 8 ft. (b) | 10 ft. (b) | May only be posted during the construction period |
Real Estate Sign (excluding residential) | 1 per principle structure | 32 s.f. | 8 ft. (b) | 10 ft. (b) | May only be posted while property is for sale, rent, or lease |
Temporary Signs | |||||
Temporary Sign as defined in § 1264.05 | 2 per tenant | 9 s.f. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. (b) | Four 30-day periods per year, minimum 30 days between installations |
A-Frame, T-Frame, Sandwich Board Sign | 1 per tenant | 6 s.f. with a maximum width of 2 ft. | 3 ft. | None | Up to 180 days per year |
Banner | 1 per tenant | May not exceed 12 ft. in any direction | Roof or parapet line | 10 ft. (b) | Two 14-day periods per year |
Other Signs | |||||
Non-Commercial Signs | See § 1264.09(e)(19) | ||||
Signs Used in Connection with a Temporary Use | See Chapter 1272 Temporary Uses | ||||
NOTES: (a) Subject to approval of the Planning Commission. (b) Applies only to ground-mounted signs. Setback and height of building-mounted signs are dictated by building location. (c) If located on a corner lot, may have one additional wall sign on the additional street frontage side. (d) Applies only to A-Frame, T-Frame, or Sandwich Board signs placed on zoning lot; any signs placed on sidewalk or right-of-way needs separate right-of-way permit from village. | |||||
(4) Supplemental regulations.
A. Canopy, awning, or covered walkway signs may be attached to the underside of a canopy, awning, or other roof structural member over a walkway. However, the vertical dimension of such signs shall not exceed 12 inches and the lowest member shall be not less than ten feet above the sidewalk grade.
(d) Industrial Districts.
(1) Purpose. Sign regulations for the GI and ITC Industrial Districts are intended to provide for appropriate identification of industrial and manufacturing uses, as well as for those smaller-scale commercial uses located within the district that are intended to serve the industrial uses.
(2) Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all zoning lots within the LI Light Industrial and GU General Industrial Districts.
(3) Sign type, size and height standards for the Industrial Districts.
SCHEDULE 1264.13-D
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Permanent Signs | |||||
Flat or Wall Sign | 1 per principle structure or tenant, whichever is greater(c) | The smaller of 1/8 total s.f. of one wall area; 1 s.f. of sign area for each ft. of wall width on which sign is located; or 200 s.f. | Roof or parapet line | n/a | n/a |
Window Sign | 1per tenant, or on a corner lot, 1 per tenant per street frontage | First Floor Tenants: No more than 25% of total window area. Tenants Above the First Floor: 4 s.f. per street frontage. | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ground, Pole, or Monument Sign(c) | 1 per zoning lot | 5 s.f. per linear lot frontage, not to exceed 200 s.f. | 35 ft. | 25 ft. | n/a |
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Short-Term Signs | |||||
New Development Sign | (a) | (a) | (a) | (a) | May only be posted for a development that is proposed and/or is in its construction period |
Construction Sign | 1 per lot | 16 s.f. | 12 ft. (b) | 20 ft. (b) | May only be posted during the construction period |
Real Estate Sign (excluding residential) | 1 per tenant | 32 s.f. | 12 ft. (b) | 20 ft. (b) | May only be posted while property is for sale, rent, or lease |
Temporary Signs | |||||
Temporary Sign as defined in § 1264.05 | 1 per 20 linear feet of lot frontage on right-of-way | 9 s.f. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. (b) | Four 30-day periods per year, minimum 30 days between installations |
A-Frame, T-Frame, Sandwich Board Sign(e) | 1 per tenant | 6 s.f. with a maximum width of 2 ft. | 3 ft. | 10 ft. (d) | Up to 180 days per year |
Banner | 1 per tenant | May not exceed 12 ft. in any direction | Roof or parapet line | 10 ft. (b) | Two 14-day periods per year |
Other Signs | |||||
Non-Commercial Signs | See § 1264.09(e)(19) | ||||
Signs Used in Connection with a Temporary Use | See Chapter 1272 Temporary Uses | ||||
NOTES: (a) Subject to approval of the Planning Commission. (b) Applies only to ground-mounted signs. Setback and height of building-mounted signs are dictated by building location. (c) If located on a corner lot, may have one additional wall sign on the additional street frontage side. (d) Applies only to A-Frame, T-Frame, or Sandwich Board signs placed on zoning lot; any signs placed on sidewalk or right-of-way needs separate right-of-way permit from village. (e) Only permitted in conjunction with “commercial” uses. | |||||
(4) Supplemental regulations. All permanent signs must be at least 100 feet from any Residential District.
(e) Open Space and Public Lands District.
(1) Purpose. Signage in the Open Space and Public Lands District should be appropriate for recreational and institutional uses. The sign regulations for this district are intended to permit signage that is appropriate for recreational and institutional uses, with minimum impacts on any nearby residential uses.
(2) Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all zoning lots within the OS, Open Space and Public Lands District.
(3) Sign type, size and height standards for the Open Space and Public Lands District.
SCHEDULE 1264.13-E
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Permanent Signs | |||||
Flat or Wall Sign | 1 per principle structure(c) | The smaller of 1/8 total s.f. of one wall area; 1 s.f. of sign area for each ft. of wall width on which sign is located; or 200 s.f. | Roof or parapet line | n/a | n/a |
Ground, Pole, or Monument Sign(c) | 1 per zoning lot | 48 s.f. for 1 - 150 linear feet of street frontage; 96 s.f. for 151 - 300 linear ft. of street frontage; 144 s.f. for 301 + linear ft. of street frontage | 12 ft. | 20 ft. | n/a |
Short-Term Signs | |||||
New Development Sign | (a) | (a) | (a) | (a) | May only be posted for a development that is proposed and/or is in its construction period |
SIGN TYPE | MAXIMUM SIGN QUANTITY | MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA | MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT | MINIMUM SIGN SETBACK | TIME PERIOD |
Construction Sign | 1 per lot | 16 s.f. | 8 ft. (b) | 10 ft. (b) | May only be posted during the construction period |
Real Estate Sign (excluding residential) | 1 per principle structure | 32 s.f. | 8 ft. (b) | 10 ft. (b) | May only be posted while property is for sale, rent, or lease |
Temporary Signs | |||||
Temporary Sign as defined in § 1264.05 | 1 per 20 linear feet of lot frontage on right-of-way | 9 s.f. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. (b) | Four 30-day periods per year, minimum 30 days between installations |
Banner | 1 per tenant | May not exceed 12 ft. in any direction | Roof or parapet line | 10 ft. (b) | Two 14-day periods per year |
Other Signs | |||||
Non-Commercial Signs | See § 1264.09(e)(19) | ||||
Signs Used in Connection with a Temporary Use | See Chapter 1272 Temporary Uses | ||||
NOTES: (a) Subject to approval of the Planning Commission. (b) Applies only to ground-mounted signs. Setback and height of building-mounted signs are dictated by building location. (c) If located on a corner lot, may have one additional wall sign on the additional street frontage side. | |||||
(f) Planned Development Districts.
(1) Permanent, short-term, and other signage is permitted that is consistent with the sign regulations for the District which the Planning Commission determines to be most compatible with the proposed PD.
(2) Temporary signage within Planned Developments is always subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(3) Permanent signage within a Planned Development may be varied from the provisions of this chapter in instances where the PD applicant submits a uniform sign plan along with the PD application that is approved concurrent with the PD application by Council per Chapter 1260, Planned Development Districts.
(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)