(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)