The following signs are not subject to permit, however signs within this section must comply with all other regulations in the City of Wheeling Zoning Ordinance, Chapter Three of Part Thirteen Article 1359
entitled “Signs and Outdoor Advertising Structures”, in particular Section 1359.05
entitled “Signs Allowed On Private Property With and Without Permits”.
(a) Public Signs. Signs of a non-commercial nature and in the public interest, erected by, or on the order of, a public officer in the performance of his public duty. Signs required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by law, statue or ordinance, which may be of any type, number, area, height above curb level or grade, location, illumination or animation and other signs approved by the Traffic Commission and/or City Council.
(b) Nameplates and Incidental Signs. Subject to the rules, regulations and standards for particular zones contained in this article.
(c) Institutional Signs. Signs setting forth the name or any announcement for any public, non-profit, charitable, educational or religious institution, located on the premises of such institution, not to exceed a gross area of thirty-two square feet. If building-mounted, these signs shall be flat wall signs and shall not project above the roofline. If ground-mounted, the top shall be no more than six feet above ground level. These signs may be illuminated, but only from a concealed light source and shall not flash, blink or fluctuate.
(d) Integral Sign. Names of buildings, dates of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type of construction and made an integral part of the structure.
(e) Holiday Decorations. Decorations, clearly and incidental and customary and commonly associated with any national, local or religious holiday.
(Ord. 12932. Passed 9-21-04.)
(f) Temporary Sign. A sign advertising a special event may be erected thirty (30) days prior to such event, remain during the entirety of the event and must be removed within ten (10) days following said event. Signs included in this section include, but are not limited to: Real Estate Signs, Construction Signs, Holiday Signs, Fair and Festival Signs including those advertising a steak/fish fry, or any other event that is temporary in nature. Temporary signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and shall not be located on utility poles, traffic devices or within any public right of way.
(Ord. 13927. Passed 3-2-10.)
(g) Signs Within Buildings. Any sign placed inside a building may be erected without a permit but subject to the safety regulation provisions of the Building Code, provided that any sign permanently attached to the interior of the structure and intended to be visible from the exterior thereof shall comply with and be subject to the provisions of this article in the zone in which it is situated.
(h) On-Site Informational Signs. Signs commonly associated with and limited to information and directions relating to the permitted use on the premises on which the sign is located, provided that each such sign is limited to: wall, window and ground signs; not more than four square feet per sign in area; not more than eight feet in height above curb level or grade. Such signs shall not be illuminated except from a concealed light source, which does not flash, blink or fluctuate. Such signs shall not be animated except that gauges or dials may be animated to the extent necessary to display correct measurements.
(Ord. 12932. Passed 9-21-04.)
(i) Sidewalk Sign. A business located in a commercial or industrial zoning district is permitted to have one (1) sidewalk sign directly in front of their establishment. The sign shall be no larger than thirty inches (30") by thirty-six inches (36"). The sign shall be placed in a manner that allows a four foot (4') travel path for clear passage. The sign shall only be displayed during business hours. The City shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims resulting from the placement of the sign in the sidewalk.
(Ord. 15403. Passed 4-21-20.)