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This section regulates all signs erected in all areas within the city zoned R-1, R-2, R-3.
(A) Location of signs. Signs may be erected at any location on private property subject to the following restrictions:
(1) Signs erected on the property of multiple dwellings and for home occupations must be flush wall signs.
(2) All freestanding signs must either have at least 20 feet of setback from the street curb line (extended vertically), or have at least eight feet of clearance between the base of the sign and the ground; and, no part of any freestanding or building sign may be erected so as to suspend over or otherwise encroach upon any public right-of-way.
(3) No sign may be erected on the roof of any structure, or be erected on the building facade so that any portion of the sign exceeds the height of the facade.
(B) Height of signs. For uses not specifically controlled by other sections of this chapter, signs may be erected to the height of 12 feet above the ground or the maximum height of the building facade, whichever is less.
(C) Sign area.
(1) For one-, two-, three-, and four-unit dwellings - one square foot per dwelling unit.
(2) For home occupations - two square feet.
(3) For schools, government buildings, churches and public auditoriums - 50 square feet.
(4) For multi-unit dwelling developments and mobile home parks - one which shall not be smaller than 12 square feet and shall not exceed 50 square feet.
(5) For bed and breakfast establishments and inns - 12 square feet.
(6) Other uses not listed above - one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage. (Such sign need not be smaller than 12 square feet.)
(D) Illumination. Signs may be illuminated except signs for one-, two-, three-, and four-unit dwellings and for home occupations. The illumination may not flash in any manner.
(E) Movement. Signs in these zones may not move in any manner.
(F) Number of signs.
(1) Freestanding signs when permitted - one per street frontage. (50 feet of frontage, minimum)
(2) Architectural signs - there is no limit on the number of architectural signs subject to the provisions for sign area, division (C) of this section.
(G) Business and locations not permitted freestanding signs:
(1) Individual businesses within business development.
(2) Home occupations.
(3) One-, two-, three-, and four-unit dwellings.
(4) Lot with less than 50 feet of frontage. For corner lots, this limitation shall refer to the shortest frontage dimension.
(Ord. 2001-5053, passed 3-6-2001)
This section regulates all signs erected in all areas within the city with commercial or industrial zones.
(A) Freestanding signs. The following regulations apply to freestanding signs only. Architectural signs are regulated by division (B) of this section.
(1) Location of signs. Freestanding signs may be erected at any location on private property within the following restrictions:
(a) All freestanding signs must either have at least 20 feet of setback from the street curb line (extended vertically), or have at least eight feet of clearance between the base of the sign and the ground; and, no part of any freestanding signs may be erected on, or so as to suspend over, otherwise encroach upon, any public right-of-way.
(2) Height of signs. Freestanding signs may be erected to a maximum height of 25 feet from the ground, unless located on real estate which is zoned commercial or industrial and within 5000 feet west of the center point of the intersection of Illinois Route 16 and I-57; or on commercial or industrially zoned real estate and within 5000 feet in any compass direction of the center point of the intersection of Illinois Route 45 and I-57, in which case any such sign may be erected to a maximum height of 100 feet measured from the ground.
(3) Sign area.
(a) One and two-sided signs. A basic maximum of 150 square feet per side which may be increased to final maximum of 400 square feet per side according to the following rate: six square feet per side for each ten feet the sign is set back from the center line of the nearest street surface.
(b) Signs with more than two sides. The maximum surface area shall be determined by division (A)(3)(a) of this section. The total allowed for a two-sided sign shall be divided equally on the number of sides desired.
(c) When two signs are permitted on a street frontage pursuant to division (A)(6)(b) below, neither sign may exceed the areas permitted in division (A)(3)(a) above and the cumulative area for both signs shall not exceed 150% of the area permitted in division (A)(3)(a) above.
(4) Illumination. Signs may be illuminated. The total illumination of the sign shall not change in intervals shorter than five seconds. More rapid change in illumination constitutes a flashing sign, which is prohibited by this chapter. Time and temperature signs and electronic message boards are permitted and are not considered to be "flashing" signs.
(5) Movement. Signs may have no more than one unit, which rotates in an uninterrupted manner not to exceed six revolutions per minute. No other movement or appearance of movement is permitted, except for time and temperature signs and electronic message boards, which are permitted to have information, or objects move across their display area in a readable manner. The use of movement or change in light depicts animation or a moving scene shall be limited to such displays that take at least two seconds to complete. Individual movements or action within a display shall not occur more rapidly than at a rate of 2½ times per second (e.g. a ball bouncing, a wheel turning, a hand waving or an eye winking). The use of flashing, blinking or pulsating lights to depicting sudden intense actions such as explosion, moving borders or other like actions shall be prohibited.
(6) Number of signs.
(a) One freestanding sign per frontage located only on that street frontage except as provided in division (A)(6)(b) below.
(b) In the circumstance where the street frontage for a business on a street exceeds 200 linear feet, a second freestanding sign may be erected on that street frontage provided that the surface area for the signs complies with the requirements of division (A)(3) above and provided further that the two signs are placed at least 75 feet apart. If that business has street frontage exceeding 200 linear feet on more than one street frontage, a second freestanding sign may be only be erected on one frontage pursuant to this provision.
(7) The following businesses are permitted freestanding signs:
(a) Individual businesses in individual buildings.
(b) Business development and shopping centers showing all tenants or occupants of the development or shopping center.
(c) Satellite businesses within a shopping center area.
(d) Movie theaters and auditoriums in shopping centers and business developments.
(8) Businesses not permitted freestanding signs: Individual businesses, which are contained in a shopping center or business development, except movie theaters or auditoriums.
(B) Architectural signs. The following regulations apply to architectural signs only. Freestanding signs are regulated by division (A) of this section.
(1) Location of signs. Architectural signs may be erected any place on private property within the following restrictions:
(a) No sign may be erected closer than three feet to any street or alley curb line (projected vertically);
(b) No sign may project more than six feet from any building facade except as provided below:
1. Signs painted or mounted flush on a canopy or awning, which is located entirely on private property shall not be subject to the six foot maximum projection restriction;
2. Signs on a canopy or awning which is located entirely on private property, other than painted or flush mounted signs, shall be mounted parallel to the building facade and shall not project more than six feet from the building facade or one foot from the outer edge of the awning or canopy on which it is mounted, whichever is greater;
(c) Any sign which projects or suspends over any sidewalk, public or private, must have eight feet of clearance between the base of the sign and the sidewalk surface;
(d) All signs, which suspend over a public right-of-way must have at least eight feet of clearance between the base of the sign and ground;
(e) The owner of any sign suspended over a public right-of-way agrees to indemnify and hold the city harmless from any liability which may arise by reason of the sign being projected or suspended over the public right-of-way.
(2) Height of signs. Architectural signs may not project more than five feet above the top of the facade to which the sign is attached.
(3) Sign area. Signs may be erected on the building with a total sign area not to exceed 15% of the total area of the facade to which the sign is attached.
(4) Illumination. Signs may be illuminated. The total illumination of the sign shall not change intervals shorter than five seconds. More rapid change in illumination constitutes a flashing sign, which is prohibited by this chapter. Time and temperature signs and electronic message boards are permitted and are not considered to be "flashing" signs.
(5) Movement. Signs may have no more than one unit, which rotates in an uninterrupted manner not to exceed six revolutions per minute. No other movement or appearance of movement is permitted, except for time and temperature signs and electronic message boards, which are permitted to have information, or objects move across their display area in a readable manner. The use of movement or change in lighting to depict animation or a moving scene shall be limited to such displays that take at least two seconds to complete. Individual movements or action within a display shall not occur more rapidly than at a rate of 2½ times per second (e.g., a ball bouncing, a wheel turning, a hand waiving or an eye winking). The use of flashing, blinking or pulsating lights to depict sudden or intense actions such as explosions, moving borders or other like actions shall be prohibited.
(6) Number of signs. There is no limit on the number of architectural signs per establishment except as restricted by the sign area provisions, division (B)(3) of this section.
(7) Business permitted architectural signs. All businesses are permitted architectural signs on the premises of the business.
(Ord. 2001-5053, passed 3-6-2001)
In addition to the signs permitted in each district as established in §§ 160.07 and 160.08 of this chapter, the following signs are also permitted subject to the conditions established in this section. Height of signs permitted in this section shall not exceed the permitted sign height for the district where the sign is to be erected unless otherwise specified by this section.
(A) Real estate sign. Real estate signs advertising property or buildings for sale, rent, or lease are permitted in the following districts for the period of time while the property is available for sale, rent or lease and for not more than 14 days after the sale, rental, or leasing of the property or building. No sign may be erected on, suspended over, or encroach upon the public right-of-way. No real estate sign shall be erected so as to obstruct the visual clearance needed for safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(1) In all Industrial Zoned Districts:
(a) One sign per each 800 feet of frontage;
(b) A maximum of 100 square feet of sign surface area per side, two sides permitted;
(c) The sign, if freestanding, must have eight feet of ground clearance or maintain a 20 feet setback from any street pavement.
(2) In all Commercial Zoned Districts:
(a) One sign per lot frontage.;
(b) A maximum of 32 square feet of sign surface area per side, two sides permitted;
(c) The sign, if freestanding, must have eight feet of ground clearance or maintain a 20 feet setback from any street pavement;
(3) In all residentially zoned districts:
(a) One sign per lot frontage;
(b) Maximum of six square feet of sign surface area per side, two sides permitted;
(B) Temporary construction signs for building or projects. Sign stating the nature and name of the building or project, the names of contractors, architects, engineers, or official, financial information, or any information required by law, are permitted in various districts subject to the following provisions:
(1) Any such temporary signs required by government for a project shall be permitted;
(2) In all Industrially Zoned Districts a maximum of 32 square feet per side, two sides permitted (except where governmental standards require a larger sign in which case such sign shall be permitted).
(3) In all Residential and Commercial Districts a maximum of six square feet per side, two sides permitted.
(4) Signs may not be erected more than 30 days prior to the beginning of actual construction of the building or project and shall be removed when construction is substantially completed. If the sign is erected and if the construction is not initiated within 30 days after the sign is erected, or completion, said sign shall be removed and shall not thereafter be erected again until actual construction has begun.
(C) Signs designating historic areas or buildings. Sign denoting historic buildings or areas may be erected subject to the following provisions:
(1) Signs designating historic sites, areas, or districts shall be no larger than:
(a) Fifty square feet in industrial zoned districts;
(b) Twelve square feet in all other zoning districts.
(2) Signs designating historic buildings shall be flush wall signs on the building so designated and shall be no larger than two square feet in all zoning districts.
(D) Minor directional signs. Signs for and within shopping centers, business developments, or individual business establishments and their parking areas, which guide automobile and pedestrian traffic. Such signs shall:
(1) Have a maximum height of fifteen feet;
(2) Have a maximum surface area of ten square feet per side, two side permitted;
(3) Be located so as not to obstruct the vision of pedestrians or motorists;
(4) Bear no advertising matter, except for the name of the establishment;
(5) Be permanently affixed to the ground or any permanent building or structure;
(6) Be located on the premises of the establishment, shopping center or business development.
(E) Political signs. Political signs are permitted in all areas of the city subject to the following provisions: No political sign may be attached to utility poles, trees on public right-of-way, street light poles, street signs, traffic signs, fire hydrants, or any other property owned or controlled by the city.
(F) Temporary signs and banners in general. Temporary signs, pennants, and banners including portable signs are permitted for promoting special community activities, special events, charity drives, activities of nonprofit organizations, or special events for individual business establishments, subject to the following provisions:
(1) Maximum surface area. One hundred square feet per side, two sides permitted.
(2) Maximum height. Six feet, if freestanding.
(3) Maximum exposure time.
(a) Fourteen days per event sponsored by not-for-profit organizations where the sign, banner, etc., is stretched between two light posts, a building and a post or a similar situation where there is created an overhead banner supported from two ends.
(b) Sixty days per event for events sponsored by not-for-profit organizations where the sign, banner, etc., is not erected in the manner described in division (F)(3)(a) above.
(c) Banners suspended from a building or existing freestanding sign, with a total area not to exceed 100 square feet, are permitted for periods up to 30 days per event with no limit on the number of events.
(d) Pennants may be displayed for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year with a limit of 30 consecutive days per event.
(4) No temporary sign shall be erected upon or suspended over public right-of-way except as otherwise specifically permitted.
(5) No temporary sign shall be erected within 20 feet of the curb line of any adjoining street surface except for buildings with less than 20 feet of setback from the curb. Such buildings may have erected upon them temporary signs mounted flush to the building.
(G) Temporary yard sale signs. Temporary yard sale signs may be erected subject to the following provisions:
(1) Maximum exposure time. All such signs shall be erected not more than 24 hours prior to or remain in place not more than 12 hours after the yard or garage sale takes place.
(2) No yard sale sign may be erected on or attached to utility poles, trees, or public right-of-way, street light poles, street or traffic signs, or fire hydrants nor be located on the public right-of-way.
(H) Window promotional signs. Window promotional signs are permitted for periods of up to 60 consecutive days in all commercial or industrial zoning districts.
(I) Subdivision entrance or identification signs. Each individual subdivision may have entrance or identification signs subject to the following provisions:
(1) Entrance or identification signs shall only identify the name of the subdivision.
(2) One pair may be erected per entrance, into the subdivisions, but in no case shall two such pairs for the same subdivision be located closer than 300 feet apart.
(3) No single sign shall be larger than 24 square feet per side and shall be limited to a maximum height of six feet.
(J) Industrial park identification signs. Each industrial park may have identification signs subject to the following:
(1) One such sign shall be allowed for each industrial park entrance and shall be used only to identify the name and location of the industrial park;
(2) No single identification sign shall be larger than 125 square feet per side nor shall exceed a height of 25 feet. All such signs shall be located in a manner that does not impede the vision of drivers to other vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
(K) Directory signs. Directory signs are permitted for multi-unit dwelling developments and mobile home parks containing more than five structures or five mobile homes in all districts subject to the following provisions:
(1) Only one sign is permitted with a maximum of 16 square feet;
(2) The sign may be freestanding or architectural;
(3) The sign may be illuminated;
(L) Office park identification signs. Each office park may have identification signs subject to the following:
(1) One sign shall be allowed for each office park entrance and shall be used only to identify the name and location of the office park and/or used as a directory of business in the office park;
(2) No single identification sign shall be larger than 64 square feet per side nor shall exceed a height of 12 feet. All such signs shall be located in a manner that does not impede the vision of drivers to other vehicles and pedestrian traffic. The location of such signs shall be subject to the approval of the administrative official.
(Ord. 2001-5053, passed 3-6-2001)
(A) A nonconforming sign is a lawfully existing sign, which fails to com ply with all applicable sign regulations, such as the location of the sign, height of the sign or sign area. A nonconforming sign can remain in use, if maintained in accordance with the definition of "maintenance" contained in § 160.12 of this chapter.
(B) If a nonconforming sign is proposed to be altered in any fashion that would require the issuance of a new permit as determined in § 160.04(A) of this chapter, or if the nonconforming sign advertises a business no longer being conducted or a product no longer sold on the premises, the sign must be brought into conformity or removed within 30 days after written notice from the administrative official. The notice to bring the sign into conformity or remove shall be served on the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the buildings, structure or premises upon which the sign is found.
(C) Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with the order of the administrative official to bring into conformity or remove the nonconforming sign shall be in violation of this section. In addition to the penalties provided for in § 160.99 of this chapter, an injunction requiring compliance with this Code ordering the alteration or removal of the nonconforming sign may be obtained.
(Ord. 2001-5053, passed 3-6-2001)
(A) An obsolete sign is a sign which advertises a business no longer being conducted or a product no longer being sold on the premises upon which the sign is located.
(B) An obsolete sign shall be covered or removed within 30 days after written notice from the administrative official. The notice to cover or remove the sign shall be served on the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the premises upon which the sign is found. If the sign is covered, the covering (which must be an opaque, durable, weatherproof material) and the method of applying or installing the covering must be approved by the administrative official.
(C) Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with the order of the administration official to cover or remove the obsolete sign shall be in violation of this section. In addition to the penalty provided for in § 160.99 of this chapter, the administrative official is hereby authorized to make application to the courts for an injunction requiring compliance with this chapter ordering the covering or removal of the obsolete sign.
(Ord. 2001-5053, passed 3-6-2001)
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