A. In accordance with the 2009 international building code (IBC), chapter 32, entitled "Encroachments Into The Public Right-Of-Way", no signs shall protrude into public rights of way.
B. Attached signs are permitted in all business and industrial zoned districts.
C. Attached on premises signs may have an aggregate area of two (2) square feet for each linear foot of building frontage facing a street, but the maximum total area of all permitted on premises attached signs shall not exceed five hundred (500) square feet per establishment per street facing. Permitted signs may be placed on any facade of the building. The printed copy or graphics portion of a fascia sign shall not exceed eighty percent (80%) of any linear frontage of the building.
D. No attached sign shall extend more than four feet (4') above the facade of the building to which it is attached. A sign which is attached parallel to any building or structure shall not project beyond the ends of the wall to which it is attached.
E. In the case of a lot or building facade with frontage on more than one street, attached signs may be permitted on each street in accordance with the regulations of this chapter. In no case shall allowable sign area be transferred from one street facing to another street facing facade.
F. Attached signs identifying business uses in residential zoning districts approved by the board of zoning appeals shall be of the fascia type, shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area, and shall be limited to one sign (attached or freestanding) on the premises of said use.
G. Attached signs identifying churches in residential zoning districts shall be of the fascia type, shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet in area, and shall be limited to one sign (attached or freestanding) on the premises of said use.
H. Attached signs for special use permits granted by the village board of trustees shall be allowed only when authorized by said board, and shall conform to the requirements of this section.
I. If the projecting attached sign is illuminated, the reflectors shall be provided with the proper glass lenses concentrating the illumination upon the area of the sign and preventing glare upon the street or adjacent property.
J. The distance measured between the principal faces of any attached projecting sign shall not exceed eighteen inches (18").
K. No attached projecting sign shall be secured with wire, strips of wood or nails, nor shall any projecting sign be hung or secured to any other sign.
L. All attached wall signs shall be safely and securely attached to the building wall by means of metal anchors, bolts, or expansion screws of not less than three-eighths inch (3/8") in diameter embedded in said wall at least five inches (5"); provided, however, that such signs may rest in or be bolted to strong, 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. In no case shall any attached wall sign be secured with wire, strips of wood or nails. (Ord. 1530, 1-18-2011)