(a) Public Rights-of-Way: No sign (or any pole or support cable of any nature) except those established and maintained by the village, county, state, or federal governments, shall be located in, project into, or overhang a public right-of-way or dedicated public easement, unless otherwise authorized in this chapter
(b) Sign Heights: The highest point of any sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet above the ground or grade level (exception shall be sixteen (16) feet in total height in the C-1 zoning district). All signs which project over a public or private road or walkway, such as street signs, directional signs, or a sign on a canopy, shall have under clearance from the lowest point of the sign to the ground or grade level of not less than eight (8) feet.
(c) Traffic Interference. No advertising device shall be erected or maintained which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering, or design any traffic sign or signal or other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead, confuse or create a visual impediment or safety hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(d) Clear Corner Vision: No sign above a height of 30 inches shall be located within, project into, or overhang the triangular area formed at the intersection of any two street right-of-way lines (existing or proposed) by a straight line drawn between said right-of-way lines at a distance along each line of 25 feet from their point of intersection, unless visual under clearance can be assured on the plans.
(e) Proximity to Electrical Conductors: No sign shall be erected so that any part including cables, guys, etc., will be within ten (10) feet of any electrical conductor, electric light pole, street lamp, traffic light, or other public utility pole or standard.
(f) Illumination: No sign shall be illuminated by other than approved devices, and in no case shall any open spark or flame be used for display purposes unless specifically approved by the Village Council. All illuminated signs shall be so arranged or shielded so as not to interfere with the vision of persons on adjacent thoroughfares. In no event shall light from an illuminated sign shine on adjacent property which is used for residential purposes.
(g) Fire Escapes: No signs of any kind shall be attached to or placed upon a building in such a manner as to obstruct any fire escape.
(h) Wall Signs: No wall sign shall project beyond or overhang the wall, or any permanent architectural feature and shall not project above or beyond the highest point of the roof or parapet.
(i) Freestanding Signs: With respect to freestanding signs, components (supporting structures, backs, etc.) not bearing a message shall be constructed of materials that blend with the natural environment or shall be painted a neutral color to blend with the natural environment.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)