In R Districts the following signs shall be permitted under conditions specified:
(A) Nameplates or identification signs:
(1) For each dwelling unit, one sign not exceeding one square foot in area, identifying the name or address of the occupant.
(2) For multiple-family dwellings, or a group of multiple- family dwelling structures having a common driveway entrance from a public street, one sign for each such common entrance not exceeding two square feet in area, identifying the addresses of the dwelling units.
(B) Nonilluminated real estate signs. One "for sale" or "for rent" sign not exceeding four square feet in area advertising exclusively the prospective sale or lease of the land or building upon which such sign is displayed.
(C) Nonilluminated temporary construction or architect's signs: One sign on the site of construction in progress, but for no longer than ten days after an occupancy permit has been issued for the new construction. Such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in area for residential construction nor 50 square feet in area for nonresidential construction.
(D) Nonilluminated advertising signs. For the purpose of selling or renting any lot or group of lots or any existing or proposed building or group of buildings, upon approval of location, size, and necessity by the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a period of six months after which time extensions of six months may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals upon showing of necessity by the petitioner.
(E) Directional signs. For purposes of orientation, but only when established or authorized by the Zoning Board of Appeals upon its satisfaction that the sign is in the community interest.
(F) Nondwelling unit identification sign. For a building or structure other than a dwelling unit, a single identification sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area attached to and parallel with, painted or cut into the front wall of the building or structure, indicating only the name and address of the building thereon; provided, that for a building on a corner lot having public entrances on both streets, two such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.
(G) Religious and cultural building bulletin boards. Not more than one per lot, not exceeding 20 square feet in area; provided, that for such a building on a corner lot with public entrances from both streets, two such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.
(H) Sign illumination. When permitted, all lighting devices shall be so located and shielded as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property.
(I) Setback. Except for ground signs not over ten inches in height which bear street address numbers only, all other signs permitted in R Districts shall be set back not less than five feet from the property lines.
(J) Political signs. Outdoor temporary signs representing political candidates, issues at referendum, or issues of retention which appear on the ballot of any national, state, or local election are permitted, subject to the following restrictions:
(1) Illumination. No direct illumination of the sign shall be permitted.
(2) Location. No sign shall be located on public right of way and all signs must be placed at least five feet from the property lines. Signs may not be located in such a manner as to create a hazardous condition.
(3) The Village of Peotone or its designee may remove any signs in violation of this section without notice and discard the signs.
(K) Garage sale signs. One garage sale sign for a properly permitted garage sale may be erected at the site of the sale, provided such sign is no more than four square feet in size, its top is no higher than three feet from the ground, it is placed on private property and it is removed within one hour after the end of the permitted garage sale. No sign shall be placed in or on the parkway or other public right-of-way. No other garage sale signage or designation of any kind is allowed.
('70 Code, § 10.12.3) (Ord. passed 5-23-78; Am. Ord. 96-26, passed 11-4-96; Am. Ord. 03-24, passed 2-2-04; Am. Ord. 12-19, passed 9-24-12) Penalty, see § 153.99