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Except as specifically noted otherwise, the following signs and street graphics are strictly prohibited throughout the village:
(A) Billboards. Any single or double-faced sign displaying messages or advertising not associated with the premises on which said sign is located or to which it is fixed, subject to the exceptions of § 154.152 of this chapter;
(B) Signs in the public right-of-way. Temporary or permanent signs located in the public right-of- way, except those listed in § 154.148(B)(7) and (B)(8) of this chapter;
(C) Mobile marquee signs. Freestanding signs, with permanent or changeable copy, illuminated or non-illuminated, which are portable, with or without wheels, either continuously placed at a specific location or periodically moved in or on a vehicle or trailer;
(D) Roof-mounted signs. Any sign erected or maintained on the roof of any building; and
(E) Signs attached to trees. Signs attached to trees, fences or public utility poles, other than warning signs posted by government officials or public utilities, and pole banners as specified in § 154.148(B)(6) of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 20-1403) (Ord. 1637, passed 3-5-2012; Ord. 1699, passed 3-17-2014)
(A) Notwithstanding § 154.150 of this chapter and its divisions, any sign or other street graphic enumerated below that complies with the indicated requirements is permitted in any district of the village.
(B) Such signs or street graphics shall not be debited against the displaying establishment’s sign area allowance:
(1) Construction signs. Construction signs identifying the architects, engineers, contractors and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, and/or announcing the character or purpose of the building, but not advertising any product. Such signs shall not exceed five square feet in any conservation or residential district, or 32 square feet in other districts, shall be confined to the site of the construction, and shall be removed within 14 days after the issuance of the final occupancy permit for the project;
(2) Real estate signs. Real estate signs indicating the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which they are located. Such signs in residential districts shall not exceed five square feet. In other districts, such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet; except that, when a parcel of property exceeds ten acres, a sign as large as 32 square feet shall be allowed. Not more than one real estate sign per street front shall be erected on any lot. Such signs shall be removed within seven days of the sale, rental or lease;
(3) Real estate directional signs. Real estate directional signs indicating an open house or the sale, rental or lease of property under development. Such signs shall be located on private property, with permission from the owner of said property, and shall not exceed four square feet. Open house signs shall not be erected more than five days prior to the scheduled showing and shall be removed within 24 hours following;
(4) Temporary signs. Temporary signs are signs erected on private property for a limited period of time. Except for signs further regulated under division (B)(6) below, temporary signs shall not exceed four square feet, shall be limited to not more than three such signs on any lot or premises. Temporary signs shall be permitted only for 14 days before and three days after the specified event;
(5) Garage sale signs. Garage sale signs advertising a garage or yard sale to be held on private residential property. Such signs shall not exceed four square feet, shall not be erected more than two days prior to the scheduled sale and shall be removed immediately following;
(6) Public interest signs, commercial banners, street banners and pole banners.
(a) Public interest signs are temporary signs erected on private property which publicize an event of general public interest that is to be held in the near future. Freestanding public interest signs shall not exceed 32 square feet. Freestanding public interest signs and street banners shall be permitted only for 14 days before and three days after the specified event.
(b) Commercial banners, which are erected on a wall or roof edge of any building to advertise a store opening, sales event or similar activity, shall not exceed 32 square feet. Commercial banners shall be displayed no more than 14 days before and three days after the specified event.
(c) Street banners are temporary signs spanning over the width of a public street, which publicize an event of general public interest that is to be held in the near future. Street banners shall not exceed 30 feet in length and four feet in height. Private advertising shall be limited to a maximum of 20% of the gross area of the sign.
(d) Pole banners are signs attached to a utility pole that commemorate an event or a matter of significant public interest. Pole banners mounted on public utility poles shall not exceed 30 inches wide by 66 inches tall. No more than two banners may be attached to any utility pole at a given time. Pole banners shall be permitted for a time period as approved by the Board of Trustees.
(e) All public interest signs, commercial banners, street banners and pole banners require a certificate of sign compliance in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210(A) of this chapter.
(7) Governmental, public and directional signs. Governmental, public and directional signs such as traffic-control signs, railroad crossing signs, legal notices, signs indicating the location of underground cables, no trespassing signs, no parking signs, signs indicating the entrances and exits of parking lots, signs welcoming visitors to the village and signs indicating the location of public telephones and restrooms;
(8) Institutional signs. Institutional signs identifying a public, charitable, or religious institution. Such signs located on the premises of such institutions shall adhere to the size restrictions in § 154.149(A) of this chapter. Such signs located off premises require a certificate of sign compliance in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210(A) of this chapter and shall conform to State Department of Transportation regulations;
(9) Integral signs. Integral signs carved into stone or inlaid so as to become part of the building and containing such information as date of erection, name of building and memorial tributes;
(10) Subdivision entrance signs. Subdivision entrance signs are permanent signs identifying a residential subdivision, office park or apartment complex. Such signs shall be located on private property, contain no commercial advertising and shall not exceed 40 square feet;
(11) House numbers and/or name of occupant signs. House numbers and/or name of occupant signs located on the lot to which the sign applies. Such signs shall contain no commercial advertising, and shall not exceed four square feet;
(12) Interior signs. Signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby or court of any building or group of buildings; provided, such signs are designed and located to be viewed exclusively by the patrons or residents of such buildings;
(13) Human signs. Temporary signs or placards carried or supported by individuals. Such signs promoting a commercial activity or business shall be considered peddling or hawking and shall meet the requirements of Ch. 111 of this code of ordinances; and
(14) Political signs. Political signs announcing candidates seeking public/political office and/or political issues and other pertinent information. Political signs are permitted under this subchapter as such signs are permitted under the laws of the state and the United States.
(Prior Code, § 20-1404) (Ord. 1637, passed 3-5-2012; Ord. 1699, passed 3-17-2014)
In order to accomplish the purpose of this subchapter, the following general restrictions apply:
(A) Allowable sign area.
(1) Calculation. Sign area shall be calculated as the area within an imaginary rectangle which, when drawn, would completely enclose all the letters, parts or symbols of the sign.
(2) Freestanding and projecting signs. Within the limitations and restrictions as further provided in this subchapter, the total sign area of any freestanding and/or projecting signs which any establishment is permitted to display, shall be computed in accordance with the following formula:
(a) One and one-half square feet of sign area per every one foot of street frontage for the first 100 feet of such frontage; plus one square foot of sign area per each additional one foot of such frontage in excess of 100 feet; provided, however, that, no establishment in any district shall display more than 250 square feet of sign area on any street front with the exception of those listed in division (A)(2)(b) below.
(b) Properties on which particularly large buildings are constructed shall be allowed a maximum sign area subject to the following:
1. Buildings that are 50,000 to 100,000 square feet in size shall be allowed a maximum sign area of 250 square feet, plus 10% or 275 square feet.
2. Buildings that are 100,000 to 150,000 square feet in size shall be allowed a maximum sign area of 250 square feet, plus 20% or 300 square feet.
3. Buildings that are over 150,000 square feet in size shall be allowed a maximum sign area of 250 square feet, plus 30% or 325 square feet.
(c) In calculating the sign area of a proposed sign that contains more than two faces, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the sum of the areas of each face and divide by two, assuring that the result does not exceed the allowable sign area for the property.
(d) The total allowable sign area shall include the sum of the areas of all freestanding and projecting signs.
(3) Flush-mounted signs. Within the limitations and restrictions as further provided in this subchapter, the total sign area of any flush-mounted, wall or window sign which any establishment is permitted to display shall be computed in accordance to the following formula:
(a) Single tenant buildings. One square foot of sign area per every one linear foot of primary street frontage; provided, however, that, no establishment in any district shall display more than 375 square feet of sign area;
(b) Multi-tenant buildings. For multi-tenant retail (strip centers) or mixed-use buildings one square foot of sign area per every one linear foot of primary store frontage. For multi-tenant office buildings, one square foot of sign area per every one linear foot of street frontage; provided, however, that, no multi-tenant office building in any district shall display more than 375 square feet of sign area; and
(c) Inclusions. The total allowable sign area shall include the sum of the areas of all flush-mounted, wall and window signs.
(B) Sign illumination. Unless restricted otherwise in this chapter, illumination of signs is permitted, subject to the following requirements:
(1) No sign shall employ red, yellow or green lights in such a manner as to confuse or interfere with vehicular traffic.
(2) Electronic message boards shall only use lights of a single color on a contrasting background.
(3) No sign shall have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color.
(4) The light from any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded or directed so that it creates neither a nuisance to adjacent property nor a traffic hazard.
(C) Dynamic display signs. Unless restricted otherwise in this chapter, dynamic display signs shall be permitted, subject to the following requirements:
(1) No animation or movement of any content is permitted.
(2) The dynamic display portion of any sign constructed after May 1, 2018 shall be a maximum of 25 square feet and must be placed on the lower half of the sign structure.
(3) Each displayed message must remain visible for at least ten seconds before being replaced with another message.
(4) Signs with dynamic displays are to be located at least 200 feet from any residentially-zoned property or, if placed at a distance of 200 feet or less, meet the following criteria:
(a) Be a flush-mounted sign placed on the building or a free-standing (monument style) sign structure;
(b) The maximum dynamic display sign area shall be 15 square feet and must be placed on the lower half of the sign structure. Free-standing sign structures with a dynamic display shall have a maximum dynamic display height of six feet; and
(c) Be turned off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
(5) The light from any dynamic display sign shall be shaded, shielded or directed so that it creates neither a nuisance to adjacent property nor a traffic hazard.
(6) Dynamic display signs shall be allowed no greater than 5,000 candela per square meter (NITS) during daylight hours and 350 candela per square meter (NITS) from dusk until dawn.
(7) Compliance amnesty. Existing dynamic display signs which cannot immediately comply with division (C)(3) above shall be allocated 30 days from April 16, 2018, to take the necessary steps ensure that the dynamic display portion of the sign adheres to these performance standards. If not in conformance by this date, the portion of the sign which contains the dynamic display shall be turned off or otherwise be non-operational until the owner of the sign can make the necessary changes to the sign and demonstrate conformance with division (C)(3) above.
(8) No person or contractor shall install or alter a dynamic display sign that, because of its position, shape, movement or color, interferes with the proper functioning of a traffic sign, signal or that constitutes a traffic hazard.
(9) Dynamic display sign locations shall be marked on the subject property prior to installation and demonstrate that they adhere to the distance requirements of this division (C).
(D) Sign movement. Any sign that revolves, rotates or mechanically moves in any manner is strictly prohibited.
(E) Sign location and maintenance.
(1) No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free access or egress from any door, window, fire escape or driveway.
(2) No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner that it interferes with, obstructs the view of or is likely to be confused with any authorized traffic-control device.
(3) Every sign shall be designed and constructed in conformity with any applicable provisions of the adopted building codes.
(4) Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, neat and attractive condition by its owner.
(5) Signs at vacant businesses, including the posts or other supports thereof, may remain, but shall be maintained in a safe and neat condition, free of loose parts and peeling paint.
(Prior Code, § 20-1405) (Ord. 1564, passed 2-16-2010; Ord. 1637, passed 3-5-2012; Ord. 1699, passed 3-17-2014; Ord. 1819, passed 4-16-2018) Penalty, see § 154.999
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