The following types of signs shall not be subject to a permit. They shall, however meet any requirements incorporated in the following sign descriptions and all other provisions of this chapter:
Building Marker Sign: Building marker signs may be cut into masonry surfaces and shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area. Only one marker per elevation is permitted with two (2) markers per building allowed. Marker signs not in compliance with these regulations require permit and possible appearance review.
Civic Event Signs: For events sponsored by schools and public agencies including the Park District. Size and time period for display regulations are not applicable. Public agencies may permit other not for profit partners operating on a seasonal schedule to also display signs.
Contractor Signs: One sign allowed per premises. Sign must not exceed nine (9) square feet in area, must identify the contractors engaged in the construction on the premises where the sign is located, and must be removed at the time of approval of the final inspection.
Daily Temporary Sign: A sign that is placed in front of a business on a daily basis and taken in nightly. Only one sign is permitted per address, two (2) such signs are permitted in the B-1 District where a second customer entrance at the rear is used; this second sign must be displayed at the rear. Such sign may utilize the sidewalk immediately in front of the business for display but must not create an obstruction for pedestrians. Location exceptions may be granted by the Village Board for businesses in active construction zones for the duration of the project. This type of sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in total display area of all visible sides, and be displayed no farther than ten feet (10') from the entrance to the store or business. Examples:
A. Sandwich board maximum size twenty four inches by thirty six inches (24" x 36") with display copy on two (2) sides.
B. Three (3) legged easel with a single side display area not to exceed thirty six inches by thirty six inches (36" x 36").
All such signs shall be constructed with durable materials designed to withstand outdoor weather conditions. Paper or similar easily decomposed displays are not permitted. In addition, other materials designed to draw further attention to the signs such as balloons, streamers, pinwheels, etc., are not permitted. The font on the sign shall be at least three inches (3") per letter to aid in visibility.
Displays Or Decorations For Holidays And Special Occasions, Temporary: Do not require a permit but are subject to the following:
A. Temporary displays or decorations customarily associated with any national, State, local or religious holiday or celebration shall be erected no earlier than forty five (45) days before and displayed no longer than sixty (60) days after the holiday/celebration.
B. Temporary displays or decorations announcing special occasions including, but not limited to, the birth of a child, birthdays or weddings shall be displayed for a maximum of ten (10) days.
C. Temporary displays shall be differentiated from temporary thematic window compositions.
Flags, Institutional: Shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet in area.
Garage Sale Signs: Garage sale signs may be posted for sales that are taking place in West Dundee only. Signs may be displayed for four (4) days but must be displayed only on the days when the sale is actually taking place. A maximum of five (5) signs are allowed to be displayed on the property holding the sale and/or near major intersections on public property, signs are not allowed on poles.
Home Occupation Signs: Such signs to be used as identification signs for directional purposes not for advertising. Must be wall signs and displayed within two feet (2') of the address numbers at the main entrance of the home or entrance to the business. Such signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet and shall only state the name of the businesses or occupation.
Informational Signs: There shall be a maximum of one per public entrance. When displayed in a window or a glass door, the copy shall be included in total window coverage calculation.
Internal Signs: Shall include internal identification, kiosk, directional and advertising signs within enclosed buildings or enclosed courtyards or recreational areas.
Nameplate Signs: Nameplates shall not exceed three (3) square feet and must be attached to a building.
Open House Signs: Must only be displayed during the active open house event and must be removed within a half hour of the close of the event. One sign is permitted on the property and two (2) additional signs may be placed on the parkway of the public right-of-way of the closest major intersection to the lot. Signs cannot be located in the sight triangle area. No balloons or any other attracting device may be attached to the signs. Signs cannot exceed six (6) square feet per face.
Political Campaign Signs: Political campaign signs shall not be erected upon public property or attached to signs, poles, or other fixtures on the public right-of-way. Political campaign signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in size.
A. All political campaign signs shall be removed from a nonresidentially zoned property and not displayed within forty eight (48) hours after an election/referendum.
Political Message Sign: Signs shall not be erected upon public property or attached to signs, poles, or other fixtures on the public right-of-way. Political message sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet.
Public Signs: As posted by government agencies including the park district.
Residential Real Estate Signs, On Premises: Real estate signs may be freestanding or wall mounted. All real estate signs shall be removed within five (5) days after the sale or rental of the property. Real estate signs or construction signs shall not be illuminated.
Window Signs, Temporary: All window signs not otherwise defined shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area of the first floor including glass door if applicable. Window signs must be on premises signs and cannot be displayed above the first floor without permit approval. (Ord. 14-02, 1-20-2014; amd. Ord. 17-35, 2-20-2017; Ord. 2022-02, 1-17-2022)