A. Regulations. Signs shall be allowed or prohibited as set forth in this Chapter. Signs that are allowed require a sign permit unless otherwise noted. No sign shall hereafter be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted or structurally altered unless it is in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter.
1. Type of signs allowed.
a. Monument. The design of freestanding signs should recognize that they are part of the landscape. These signs use low mounting walls, masonry bases, shrubs, and ground cover, and seasonal plantings to integrate them with their sites.
b. Wall. Wall signs shall complement the architecture of the building. They shall not extend above the roofline.
2. Types of signs not allowed.
a. Roof.
b. Pole.
c.
Projecting; except such signs are allowed in the B-1 Central Business District.
3. Location of Signs. All signs shall be located on the premises of the business. Off premises signs (billboards) are not allowed.
B. Permits. A zoning permit application for a sign must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator on forms provided by the Village, and shall be accompanied by the fee for the permit application determined by the Village Board and set forth in the Fee Schedule. The zoning permit application must contain or have attached thereto at least the following information:
1. Applicant's name, address, and telephone number.
2. Location of building, structure, or lot to which or upon which the sign is to be located.
3. Name of person or entity erecting the sign.
4. A drawing of such sign indicating the materials to be used, the type of illumination, if any, and the method of construction and attachment. The drawing must be drawn at a scale no smaller than 1/10 inch equals one foot or dimensions must be shown on the drawing.
5. A drawing indicating the location and position of the sign in relation to nearby buildings, structures, and lot lines. The drawing must include the sign's height above finished yard grade. The drawing must be at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 50 feet or dimensions must be shown on the drawing. All setback measurements must be taken from the street right of way and lot lines.
6.
Signs requiring county, state and/or federal approval must provide a copy of all such approvals with the sign permit application.
7. The Applicant shall furnish the Village with proof of insurance in a form approved by the Village Zoning Administrator, demonstrating that the Applicant holds commercial and general liability insurance with policy limits of not less than $1,000,000 general aggregate, $1,000,000 personal injury, and $1,000,000 each occurrence.
8. Additional information as may be required by the Zoning Administrator, the Plan Commission, the Village Board or the Board of Appeals.
(Ord. 2019-1, passed 4-8-2019)