[Adopted 1-9-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed
former Art. V, Awnings, Canopies and Marquees, adopted 4-14-1993 by
L.L. No. 2-1993.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A roof-like retractable covering of fabric cloth or other
material with or without a frame and attached to or supported from
a building.
A structure made of cloth, metal or other material with a
frame attached to a building, projecting over a thoroughfare, or carried
by a frame supported by the ground or sidewalk.
An awning attached to a fixed, nonmovable framework.
Any hood of permanent construction projecting from the wall
of a building above an entrance and extending over a thoroughfare.
The following regulations shall apply to all
awnings, canopies, and marquees erected within the Business District.
A.
All awnings:
(1)
Shall be no higher than the first story of any building
used or occupied by a business.
(2)
Shall be constructed of canvas or reinforced vinyl.
Supporting frames, arms, brackets and other devices shall be constructed
of incombustible and corrosion- and mildew-resistant materials.
(3)
Shall only be of those solid colors of opaque material
and matte finish from samples located in Village Hall. Sample colors
shall be set by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
(4)
Shall only be of those shapes from samples located
in Village Hall. Sample shapes shall be set by resolution of the Board
of Trustees.
(5)
Shall have no illumination under the awning, other
than incidental lighting.
(6)
Shall be a maximum of 36 inches in height by 36 inches
in depth. The length shall not exceed the length of the store frontage.
The bottom of the awning shall be at least seven feet above the sidewalk.
If a valance is provided it shall not exceed eight inches.
(7)
Lettering shall be limited to the front valance or,
in the absence of a valance, the front lower edge of the awning. Said
lettering may only contain the name of the occupant of the premises
and the nature of the service or business.
(8)
Letter size is limited to six inches in height, in
white, beige or gold letters; the width of the text area not to exceed
60% of the width of the awning. Only one line of text shall be permitted.
(9)
Cut-out letters are not permitted.
(10)
In determining whether to issue a permit, the
Building Inspector shall take into account factors, such as excessive
similarity, dissimilarity or inappropriateness of design, color, size
or placement of the sign, which would adversely affect or be detrimental
to the appearance, character, property values, or development of the
properties in the vicinity.
B.
Canopies and marquees.
(1)
All canopies and marquees shall be of a shape, size,
design, location and material approved by the Building Inspector.
(2)
A permit issued by the Building Inspector is required
for every canopy and marquee erected within the Business District.
In determining whether to issue a permit, the Building Inspector shall
take into account factors, such as excessive similarity, dissimilarity
or inappropriateness of design, color, size or placement of the sign,
which would adversely affect or be detrimental to the appearance,
character, property values, or development of the properties in the
vicinity.
