All signs on a zoning lot shall conform to the homogenous signage system which has been submitted to the village at the time of erection of the first sign on the lot. In all commercial districts, the following signs shall be permitted on a zoning lot, subject to the requirements set forth herein:
(A) Pole Signs:
1. Pole signs fronting Interstate 57 and Division Street (County Highway 9) between South Creek Drive on the east to Spruce Street on the west shall have a maximum surface area of three hundred (300) square feet per face, with a maximum surface area of six hundred (600) square feet to include all faces of the sign. Such signs shall not exceed a height of sixty feet (60') at their highest point. (Ord. 08-08, 7-21-2008)
2. Pole signs fronting arterial roads Route 45 and County Highway 9 (other than those areas referenced in subsection (A)1 of this section) shall have a maximum surface area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet per face, with a maximum surface area of three hundred (300) square feet to include all faces of the sign. Such signs shall not exceed thirty feet (30') at their highest point. (Ord. 08-08, 7-21-2008; amd. Ord. 12-34, 2-19-2013)
3. Pole signs in all other areas shall have a maximum surface area of thirty two (32) square feet per face, with a maximum surface area of sixty four (64) square feet to include all faces of the sign. Such signs shall not extend above the roofline or thirty feet (30') in height, whichever is the lowest.
4. No more than one pole sign shall be permitted on a zoning lot. Provided, however, corner or double lots located in the area specified in subsection (A)1 of this section may have two (2) signs, one facing each street, provided that the total permitted square footage area and height of the signs combined do not exceed the requirements as set forth above.
5. No pole or ground sign shall be located closer than fifty feet (50') from another pole or ground sign regardless if located on the same zoning lot.
The signpost or other material used to support the sign shall not be included in the calculation for sign area. Provided, however, any attachment or support that functions as signage shall be included in the calculation for sign area. Where the sign is placed at the top or side of a berm, the height of the sign shall be measured from the base of the berm.
(B) Ground Signs:
1. Ground signs shall have a maximum surface area of thirty two (32) square feet per face, with a maximum surface area of sixty four (64) square feet to include all sides.
2. Ground signs shall not exceed a height of eight feet (8') at their highest point.
3. No more than one pole sign or ground sign shall be permitted on a zoning lot. Provided, however, corner or double lots located in the area specified in subsection (A)1 of this section may have two (2) signs, one facing each street, provided that the total permitted square footage area and height of the signs combined do not exceed the requirements as set forth above.
4. No ground sign shall be located closer than fifty feet (50') from another pole or ground sign regardless if located on the same zoning lot or not.
(C) Business Developments: Signs for integrated planned business developments in single ownership and management or under unified control:
1. Ground and pole signs shall have a maximum surface area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet per face, with a maximum surface area of three hundred (300) square feet to include all faces of the sign.
2. Signs shall not extend above the roofline or thirty feet (30'), whichever is the lowest.
3. Signs are to be located on the zoning lot of the business development.
4. Signage for individual establishments located within the business development may be permitted on the integrated planned business development sign. Provided, however, such signage shall be included in the calculation for the permitted area.
5. Only one sign shall be permitted on zoning lots less than two and one-half (2.5) acres. A maximum of two (2) signs shall be permitted on zoning lots greater than two and one-half (2.5) acres.
The signpost or other material used to support the sign shall not be included in the calculation for sign area. Provided, however, any attachment or support that functions as signage shall be included in the calculation for sign area. Where the sign is placed at the top or side of a berm, the height of the sign shall be measured from the base of the berm.
(D) Premises Signs: Signs attached to the principal building for which the use is devoted:
1. Number: One individual business identification sign shall be permitted for each individual business establishment to identify the name, location and nature of the business.
2. Maximum Area: No sign may exceed twenty percent (20%) of the area of the face of the side of the building on which the sign is to be located or sixty four (64) square feet in area, whichever is less.
3. Location: Signs may be located on the front, rear or side of the principal building.
4. Maximum Height: No sign shall exceed fifteen feet (15') in height above ground level or four feet (4') above the roofline, whichever is lower. The bottom of the sign shall not be lower than seven feet (7') above the finished grade of the sidewalk.
5. Marquees, Canopies And Awnings: Restrictions imposed on the projection of signs over public ways shall not apply to signs located on marquees, canopies, or awnings, provided that any sign located thereon shall be affixed flat to the surface thereof and no sign shall extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limits of said marquee, canopy or awning. Individual, freestanding letters may project to a height not to exceed thirty inches (30") above a marquee or canopy.
(E) Directional Signs: In addition to other signs allowed in commercial districts, a maximum of two (2) directional signs shall be permitted per zoning lot. Directional signs shall not exceed four feet (4') in height and shall have a maximum surface area of six (6) square feet per face of a sign. (Ord. 08-08, 7-21-2008)
(F) Illumination:
1. A rotating beam, beacon or illumination device resembling an emergency light or traffic signal shall not be affixed or otherwise attached to any sign. (Ord. 11-05, 6-20-2011)
2. Electronic message board signs, including LED and similar changeable electronic variable message signs, may only display time, temperature, alphanumeric text, logos and graphics. Flashing lights, strobe lights, moving lights, continuous scrolling, shaking of the sign's display and other distractive effects are strictly prohibited. Electronic message board signs may only be used to advertise business, products or services available on the premises on which the sign is located, to display time and temperature, and to promote charitable organizations or civic events. (Ord. 15-36, 12-21-2015)
(G) Signs Accessory To Commercial Use:
1. Outside Display Areas: Racks for the display of products may be located outside in locations that allow for the safe and efficient access to the property. No more than two (2) outside display areas shall be permitted on the lot.
2. On Premises Locations: Items for sale on the premises may be displayed within ten feet (10') of the principal building. Products may be displayed under group island canopies or between pumps within the area of the pump island base. (Ord. 08-08, 7-21-2008)
3. Temporary Signs: Subject to the following limitations, a business may erect a temporary sign such as a banner, arrow sign or portable electronic message board on a lot upon the issuance by the building and planning department of a temporary sign permit (at no cost):
(a) Not more than one temporary sign shall be erected on a lot at a time.
(b) Temporary signs shall be permitted only during a period authorized by a temporary sign permit.
(c) Temporary sign permits shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days.
(d) No temporary sign permit shall be issued for a period of thirty (30) days following the expiration of a previously issued temporary sign permit.
(e) Temporary ground signs and banners shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet in dimension. Arrow boards and electronic message boards shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in dimension.
(H) Signs Permitted In Commercial Districts: Signs as referenced in subsections 9-13-13(A)3 and (C) of this chapter shall be permitted in commercial districts subject to the standards set forth therein. (Ord. 08-08, 7-21-2008)