(a) All signs, other than temporary and portable signs, shall comply with all applicable provisions of state and village building and electrical codes at all times. Verification of compliance therewith may be required of the sign owner by the village.
(b) All freestanding signs or pole signs shall be self-supporting and permanently affixed to the real estate on foundations adequate to support their superstructures.
(c) Signs that use glass or transparent panels shall be constructed using tempered, safety glass only.
(d) All signs shall be constructed to withstand wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot, and shall be constructed so as to support dead loads in accord with the building code.
(e) Supports and braces shall be integral to the design of a sign. Angle irons, chains, or wire used for supports or braces shall be hidden from public view to the extent that this is physically feasible.
(f) No sign shall be suspended in such a fashion or manner that will allow it to swing in an unrestricted manner, whether due to wind or other causes, or to the extent that swinging may cause damage to the sign superstructure, supports, or foundation.
(g) All signs shall be appropriately maintained so as to present a neat and clean appearance off of the premises on which they are located.
(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)