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(A) Compliance required. Off-street loading facilities shall be required on the same lot as any use that involves the regular loading or unloading of commercial vehicles.
(B) Use. Vehicle loading facilities shall not be used for the sale, servicing, repair, dismantling or storage of any vehicle, equipment or material and shall not be counted as an off-street parking space.
(C) Location. Off-street loading facilities shall not be located in the front yard.
(D) Dimensions. Each loading space shall be at least ten feet in width and 30 feet in length, with 14 feet of height clearance.
(E) Minimum loading space. FLOOR AREA is defined in § 152.267. The minimum number of off-street loading spaces shall be as follows:
Building Floor Area | Minimum Number Loading Spaces |
Up to 2,000 square feet | None |
2,000 to 20,000 square feet | 1 space |
20,000 to 100,000 square feet | 1 space + 1 space for each 20,000 square feet in excess of 20,000 square feet |
100,000 to 500,000 square feet | 5 spaces + 1 space for each 40,000 square feet in excess of 100,000 square feet |
100,000 to 500,000 square feet | 15 spaces + 1 space for each 80,000 square feet in excess of 500,000 square feet |
(F) Waiver. The Planning Commission may reduce the number of off-street loading spaces required in division (E) above upon finding that fewer spaces will not result in traffic congestion, a safety hazard, a public nuisance or undue encroachment upon neighboring property.
(G) Surface. Loading dock approaches shall be paved and have an asphalt or concrete base so as to provide a permanent, durable and dustless surface.
(H) Access. Vehicle loading and unloading facilities shall be located and designed so that vehicles can enter and exit without backing onto a public right-of-way.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)
(A) Compliance required. All uses that provide drive-through facilities for serving customers within their automobiles shall provide adequate off-street stacking space within a defined drive-through lane.
(B) Dimensions. Each drive-through lane and stacking space shall be at least ten feet in width. Each stacking space shall be 20 feet in length.
(C) Minimum stacking spaces. The minimum number of stacking spaces in each drive-through lane shall be as follows. Stacking spaces shall be in addition to the space at the service window.
Land Use | Stacking Spaces Per Service Lane |
Bank, pharmacy, dry cleaner or similar use | 4 |
Fast food restaurant | 6 |
Self service car wash | 3 at entry + 1 at exit |
Automatic car wash | 6 at entry + 2 at exit |
(D) Design standards.
(1) Clear identification and delineation between the drive-through and parking areas shall be provided. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in a manner that protects pedestrian and vehicular safety.
(2) All drive-through facilities shall provide a bypass lane that allows vehicles to pass those waiting to be served and exit the premises.
(3) No vehicle stacking areas shall cross any maneuvering lane, drive, sidewalk or public right-of-way.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 154, passed 1-11-2021) Penalty, see § 152.999
SIGNS
(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate the location, size, construction, and manner of display of signs and outdoor advertising in order to minimize their harmful effects on the public health, safety, and welfare. While this subchapter recognizes that signs and outdoor advertising are necessary to promote commerce and public information, failure to regulate them may lead to poor identification of individual businesses, deterioration and blight of the business and residential areas of the village, conflicts between different types of land use, and reduction in traffic safety to pedestrians and motorists.
(B) To achieve its intended purpose, this subchapter has the following objectives:
(1) To prevent the placement of signs in a manner that will conceal or obscure signs or adjacent businesses;
(2) To keep the number of signs and sign messages at the level reasonably necessary to identify a business and its products;
(3) To keep signs within a reasonable scale with respect to the buildings they identify;
(4) To reduce visual distraction and obstructions to motorists traveling along, entering, or leaving streets;
(5) To promote a quality manner of display which enhances the character of the village;
(6) To prevent the proliferation of temporary signs which might promote visual blight; and
(7) To eliminate the potential for any adverse affects on the neighboring properties.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Am. Ord. 107, passed 12-12-2011; Ord. 173, passed 12-11-2023)
(A) It shall be unlawful to display, erect, relocate, or alter any sign without obtaining a sign permit, except otherwise noted within this subchapter.
(B) A permit fee shall be paid in accordance with the schedule adopted by the Village Council.
(C) A permit shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator only if the proposed sign meets all requirements of this subchapter.
(D) When a sign permit has been issued by the village, it shall be unlawful to change, modify, alter, or otherwise deviate from the terms or conditions of said permit without prior approval of the Zoning Administrator. A written record of such approval shall be entered upon the original permit application and maintained in the files of the village.
(E) The application for a sign permit shall be made by the owner or tenant of the property on which the sign is to be located, or his or her authorized agent or sign contractor. Such applications shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the village and shall be signed by the applicant.
(F) The application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the following plans and other information:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner or persons entitled to possession of the sign and of the sign contractor or erector;
(2) The location by street address of the proposed sign structure;
(3) A plot plan showing the full dimensions of the sign, proposed copy and graphics, and the location of the sign in relationship to all lot lines, structures, easements, rights-of-way, and the edge of road and parking lot pavement;
(4) Elevation and detail drawings showing colors and materials to be used, and clearly demonstrating compliance with all of the standards in this subchapter; and
(5) Any sign that uses electricity shall require an electrical permit from the County Building Department, regardless of size.
(G) Expiration. Sign permits shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was issued is not completed within six months of the date of issue.
(H) Maintenance. No permit shall be required for the routine repair, servicing, cleaning, or repainting of an existing sign message.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 82, passed 5-12-2008; Ord. 107, passed 12-12-2011; Ord. 173, passed 12-11-2023) Penalty, see § 152.999
The following signs are permitted in all districts without a sign permit, provided no sign shall be located within a public right-of-way, except as noted, or located in a manner that distracts or obstructs the vision or movement of motorists or pedestrians.
(A) Name and address signs. Nameplates containing only a resident's name and address, and not exceeding two square feet in size.
(B) Directional signs. On-premise directional signs which indicate the direction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow on private property. Directional signs shall not exceed two square feet in size and six feet in height, shall contain no advertising, and may be illuminated.
(C) Ingress and egress signs. One sign is permitted at each point of ingress and one sign is permitted at each point of egress. The signs shall not exceed two square feet in area and two feet in height, and shall be setback at least five feet from the road right-of-way.
(D) Street numbers.
(E) Placards. No hunting, no fishing, no trespassing signs unless less than two square feet in area and spaced no less than 100 feet apart.
(F) Landmark and historical markers. If a structure within the village has been designated as a state historical site or listed in the National Register of Historic Places, then a marker designating that fact, obtained from the appropriate state or federal agency, shall be permitted in addition to any other sign or signs which may lawfully be placed on the structure or the property on which the structure is located.
(G) Interior signs. Signs in the interior of a building, with the exception of window signs.
(H) Structural information signs. Names of buildings, dates of erection, monument citations, commemorative tablets, and the like, when carved into stone, concrete, or similar material or made of other permanent type construction and made an integral part of the structure.
(I) Any sign that is not visible from a street, other public place, or an adjacent property including, signs placed inside a structure or building that are not visible or legible through windows or building openings.
(J) Flags on a permanent flagpole.
(K) Any sign erected and maintained by any government agency on public property or within the public right of-way for the purpose of directing, managing or regulating traffic is exempt from the provisions of this subchapter. Such signs include, but are not limited to, street signs, traffic signals, traffic safety signs, speed limit signs, city entry/welcome signs, neighborhood identification signs, and directional signs.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 72, passed 4-4-2006; Ord. 75, passed 11-13-2006; Ord.82, passed 5-12-2008; Ord. 107, passed 12-12-2011; Ord. 173, passed 12-11-2023) Penalty, see § 152.999
The following signs are prohibited in all districts, unless otherwise provided for in this subchapter:
(A) Any sign constructed, maintained, or altered in a manner not in compliance with this subchapter;
(B) Billboards;
(C) Roof signs;
(D) Beacons, strings of lights, pennants, spinners, or streamers used for commercial purposes;
(E) Signs containing flashing, intermittent, or moving lights, or signs with moving or revolving parts, or reflecting parts which may distract drivers;
(F) Signs which imitate traffic signals, traffic direction signs, or similar traffic control devices, and signs which make use of words including but not limited to "stop," "look," "danger," or any other words, phrases, symbols, or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic;
(G) Any sign that, by reason of the location, shape, color, or movement, may obstruct the view of or be confused with any official traffic sign, signal, or control device;
(H) Signs affixed to trees, rocks, shrubs, or similar natural features, except signs denoting a site of historic significance;
(I) Signs other than those erected by a public agency which are located within or overhang the public right-of-way or on public property, unless otherwise specified herein;
(J) Temporary signs mounted upon trucks, vans, or other wheeled devices. Signs permanently painted on or otherwise permanently displayed upon a vehicle, licensed and operating on the public streets and highways, identifying the owner's occupation or livelihood, shall be permitted;
(K) Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to public health and safety due to inadequate maintenance;
(L) Any sign affixed to a light standard except for government agency signs authorized under § 152.302(K).
(M) Any sign unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 75, passed 11-13-2006; Ord. 107, passed 12-12-2011; Ord. 173, passed 12-11-2023) Penalty, see § 152.999
(A) General.
(1) All signs should be made of high-quality materials and design.
(2) Signs shall be in harmony and consistent with the architecture of the building and relate to the features of the building.
(3) The design shall be consistent with the character of the surrounding area.
(4) The sign shall not be a nuisance to any residential uses.
(B) Location.
(1) All signs must advertise a business or service on the premises upon which the sign is located and to which the sign is accessory, unless otherwise specified herein.
(2) No sign, or portion thereof, shall be closer than four feet to any electric light pole, street lamp, or other public utility pole or standard.
(3) No sign, or portion thereof, shall be closer than 13 feet to any electrical conductor without proof of approval by the public utility company.
(4) No sign shall obstruct any opening required for building ventilation.
(5) No sign shall impede free entry or exit through any door, window, or fire escape.
(6) No sign shall be located in, project into, or overhang a public road right-of-way without the approval of the controlling government agency and the Village Council.
(7) No sign shall in any way obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or the view in any direction at a road intersection. The applicant shall submit proof of compliance with this standard from the applicable road agencies.
(C) Illumination.
(1) No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means.
(2) The light from illuminated signs shall be directed and shielded in a manner that will not interfere with vehicular traffic or the enjoyment and use of adjacent properties.
(3) No sign may be erected which flashes, rotates, or has moving parts.
(4) Internal illumination shall be permitted under the following circumstances:
(a) Individual back-lit letters which are silhouetted against softly illuminated walls;
(b) Individual letters with translucent faces, containing soft lighting elements inside each letter; and/or
(c) Metal-faced box signs with cut-out letters and soft-glow fluorescent tubes.
(5) Only indirectly illuminated signs shall be allowed in any residential district.
(6) Internally-illuminated plastic signs with dark-colored detachable letters shall be strictly prohibited in all districts.
(7) Gas-filled light types (fluorescent) shall be allowed for indirect illumination and when placed in such a manner that the tubes are not exposed to view from any point along the roadway or sidewalk.
(8) Rear-illuminated (backlit) awnings are prohibited.
(D) Safety.
(1) All signs shall be erected in compliance with all applicable building codes, and other applicable ordinances governing construction within the village. In the event of conflict between this section and other laws, the most restrictive shall govern.
(2) All signs shall be so placed as to not interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any official traffic sign or signal, driver vision or pedestrian movement on any public sidewalk.
(3) No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to obstruct firefighting or prevent free access to any door, window, or fire escape.
(4) Corner clearance. Signs higher than 30 inches shall be prohibited in 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. No sign shall be located in that area, or project into, or overhang into the area.
(5) Every sign and sign structure shall be maintained in a safe condition, in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes and this Code, including adequate protection against corrosion. If at any time the Zoning Administrator determines that a sign or sign structure constitutes a dangerous structure, the Zoning Administrator may require immediate action to mitigate the danger, including demolition of the sign or sign structure.
(6) A sign or sign structure that is broken, torn, bent, has a broken, bent, or damaged support, or is not reasonably level and plumb shall be repaired or reinstalled in a manner prescribed by the Zoning Administrator.
(7) A sign or sign structure shall not have more than 20% of its area covered with disfigured, cracked, rippled, or peeling material or paint for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
(8) A sign shall not have weeds, vines, or other vegetation growing upon it in a manner that obstructs the view of the sign for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
(9) An illuminated sign shall not remain partially illuminated with a failed light source for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
(10) A sign structure now or hereafter existing which no longer contains a sign shall be removed.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 95, passed 6-28-2010; Ord. 107, passed 12-12-2011; Ord. 173, passed 12-11-2023) Penalty, see § 152.999
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