The purpose of this article is to establish minimum standards
to safeguard life and property and promote public welfare and community
aesthetics by regulating the appearance, construction, location and
maintenance of all signs, awnings, canopies and billboards. The provisions
herein contained shall be binding alike upon every owner of a building,
every lessee and every person in charge or responsible for or who
causes the construction, repair, relocation or alteration of any outdoor
sign and other advertising structures in the City of Fox Lake; painting,
posting and general maintenance are excepted.
The following definitions are used in this article:
The area is the perimeter which forms the outside shape,
but excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign
may be placed unless they are designed as part of the sign. If the
sign consists of more than one section or module, all areas will be
totaled. The area of an irregularly shaped sign shall be computed
using the actual sign face surface. The area of an irregularly shaped
sign shall be the entire area within a single continuous rectilinear
perimeter of not more than eight straight lines.
A temporary hood or cover which projects from the wall of
the building, which can be retracted, folded or collapsed against
the face of a supporting structure.
A sign which advertises goods, products or facilities, or
services not necessarily on the premises where the sign is located
or directs persons to a different location from where the sign is
located.
The unreasonable obstruction of view of a sign caused by
the placement of another sign.
A shelter, with or without a sign, attached to or connected
with a building and extending into a setback or over the public sidewalk.
A day shall be designated as a period of time in terms of
calendar days.
Any sign designed to give any artificial light directly through
any transparent or translucent material from a source of light originating
within or on such sign.
Any sign on which the names and locations of occupants or
the use of a building is given. This shall include office and church
directories. Directory signs shall be encouraged for use with advertising
of multiple-occupied commercial and industrial buildings.
Any sign whose message may be changed by electronic process,
including such messages as copy, art, graphics, time, date, temperature,
weather or information concerning civic, charitable or other noncommercial
activities or the advertising of products or services for sale on
the premises. This also includes traveling or segmented message displays.[1]
Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign on which artificial
light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color
at all times when in use.
Any sign which is supported by structures or supports in
or upon the ground and independent of support from any building.
Any sign which carries only the name of the firm, major enterprise,
institution or principal products offered for sale on the premises
or combination of these.
A sign that is illuminated from a source outside of the actual
sign.
A permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building
wall at an entrance to a building or extending along and projecting
beyond the building's wall and generally designed and constructed
to provide protection against weather.
Any sign attached to and made part of a marquee.
Any sign which does not conform to the regulations of this
article.
Any sign, device or display which advertises goods other
than those commonly available or services other than those commonly
performed on the premises on which the sign is located.
Any sign displaying a candidate for an election or a current
referendum or election subject matter.
Any sign not permanently attached to the ground which is
designed to be easily moved from one location to another.
Any sign extending more than 18 inches but less than four
feet from the face of a wall or building; such sign may not extend
more than three feet into the right-of-way.
Any sign which is used to offer for sale, lease or rent the
property upon which the sign is placed.
Any sign erected upon or over the roof or parapet of any
building.
Includes anything that promotes, calls attention to or invites
patronage (or anything similar to the aforementioned) to a business,
location or product.
Any sign which is erected or displayed for a limited period
of time not to exceed 28 consecutive days or which is displayed only
during regular business hours and removed for storage at other times.
A temporary sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area. Examples
of temporary signs include banners and decorative-type displays. For
purposes of this chapter, a portable sign is not a temporary sign.
Any sign attached to, erected on or painted on the wall of
a building or structure and projecting not more than 16 inches from
such wall.
Any sign located completely within an enclosed building and
visible from a public way.
A.
Application. Except for those specified in § 520-49, no signs, billboards, awnings or canopies shall hereafter be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted or structurally altered without a sign permit and without being in conformity with the provisions of this article. The sign shall also meet all other structural requirements of other applicable codes and ordinances of the City of Fox Lake. Signs shall not be erected or altered until a permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator. "Altered" shall be defined as any modification in the size, height, dimensions, location or mounting of a sign other than routine maintenance.
B.
Required information. Application for a sign permit shall be made
in writing upon forms furnished by the Zoning Administrator which
contain the following information about the sign: dimensions, including
display surface; materials; illumination; wiring; height above grade;
distance from lot lines; and the person, firm or corporation erecting
or altering the sign. A permit is not required for a copy change when
no change in business name is involved.
C.
Permit fees. A permit fee shall be paid to the Zoning Administrator
for each sign permit issued under this article; provided, however,
that a fee shall not be charged for putting an existing sign in conformity
with this article, or for a copy change when no change in business
name is involved.
D.
Insurance. Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business
of erecting, repairing, maintaining or relocating any sign shall maintain
in effect at all times a policy of liability insurance with limits
of $300,000 for bodily injury and $1,000,000 aggregate and $100,000
property damage. Proof of insurance shall be presented to the Zoning
Administrator before the sign permit is granted.
E.
Inspection. The applicant shall, upon completion of the installation,
relocation or alteration of the sign, notify the Zoning Administrator
who will assure the sign complies with the regulations of this article.
Every sign shall be inspected and approved by the Zoning Administrator
within 30 days after it is erected or altered.
F.
Appeals. The Zoning Administrator may, at any time for a violation
of this article, revoke a permit or require changes so the sign conforms
to this article. The holder of a revoked permit shall be entitled
to an appeal before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Any person, firm
or corporation aggrieved by any permit denial or decision by the Zoning
Administrator relative to the provisions of these sign regulations
may appeal and seek review of such decision to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
The following signs do not require a sign permit, provided that
they are not located over a public road right-of-way or in, on or
over public water:
A.
Commercial, industrial and planned unit development (commercial/industrial)
districts.
(1)
Real estate signs not to exceed eight square feet in area which advertise
the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which said signs are
temporarily located.
(2)
Name, occupation and warning signs not to exceed four square feet
located on the premises.
(3)
Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions
not to exceed 35 square feet in area located on the premises.
(4)
Memorial signs, tablets, names of buildings and date of erection
when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and
affixed flat against the structure.
(5)
Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restriction, information
and notices.
(6)
Rummage or garage sale signs not to exceed eight square feet in area,
but use of this type of sign shall be limited to 72 hours per sale.
(7)
Signs designating entrances, exits, service areas, parking areas,
rest rooms and other such signs relating to functional operation of
the building or premises shall be permitted without limitation other
than reasonable size and necessity.
(8)
Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property
numbers, post box numbers or names of occupants of premises.
(9)
Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection
with commercial promotion.
(10)
Legal notices, identification information or directional signs
erected by governmental bodies.
(11)
Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings,
except letters, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights.
(12)
Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property
but bearing no advertising matter.
(13)
Political signs may be posted 60 days before an election and
must be removed within 10 days after said election. Said sign shall
be a maximum of eight square feet.
B.
Residential, conservancy and agricultural districts.
(1)
Signs over show windows or doors of a nonconforming business establishment
announcing without display or elaboration only the name and occupation
of the proprietor and not to exceed four square feet.
(2)
Real estate signs not to exceed eight square feet in area which advertise
the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which said signs are
temporarily located.
(3)
Nameplate signs not to exceed two square feet located on the premises.
(4)
Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions
not to exceed eight square feet in area located on the premises.
(5)
Memorial signs, tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection
when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and
affixed flat against a structure.
(6)
Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restrictions, information
and notices.
(7)
Awnings or canopies servicing only a particular single-family dwelling
unit, provided that the same shall conform to the regulations applicable
to the zoning district in which the same are located.
(8)
House numbers or signs identifying parks or country clubs or official
bulletin boards.
(9)
An approved professional sign shall be a sign not exceeding two square
feet in area, stating only the name and business or profession of
the home occupant or the character or the use of the premises on which
the sign is maintained. It shall not be illuminated and shall not
move. Only one such approved professional sign shall be maintained
on a premises.
(10)
Political signs may be posted 60 days before an election and
must be removed within 10 days after said election. Said sign shall
be a maximum of four square feet.
(11)
Rummage or garage sale signs not to exceed eight square feet
in area, but use of this type of sign shall be limited to 72 hours
per sale.
A.
Permitted signs. The following signs shall require a permit to be
issued by the City of Fox Lake. Signs may be permitted in all commercial,
planned unit development (commercial/industrial) and industrial districts,
subject to the following restrictions:
(1)
Wall signs. Wall signs placed against the exterior walls of buildings
shall not extend more than six inches outside of the wall surface,
shall not exceed 500 square feet of area for any one business or any
one street frontage and shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the
street grade.
(2)
Projecting signs; collapsible awnings. Projecting signs and collapsible
awnings fastened to, suspended from or supported by structures shall
not extend more than six feet into the required yard, but in no case
shall extend closer than three feet to the inner curbline; shall not
be less than 10 feet from all side lot lines except awnings; shall
not exceed a height of 20 feet above the street grade; and shall not
be less than 10 feet above the sidewalk, except eight feet for awnings,
or 15 feet above a driveway or an alley.
(3)
Ground signs. A ground sign shall not exceed 20 feet in height above
the street grade and shall meet all yard requirements for the district
in which it is located, and only one sign for each street frontage
shall be permitted.
(4)
Roof signs. A roof sign shall not exceed 10 feet in height above
the roof, shall meet all the yard requirements for the district in
which it is located and shall not exceed 300 square feet in area on
any one premises.
(5)
Combinations of signs. Combinations of any of the above signs shall
meet all the requirements for the individual signs.
B.
Facing. No sign except those permitted in Subsection A shall be permitted to face a residence district within 100 feet.
C.
Lighting. Business and industrial signs may be internally lighted
or illuminated by a hooded reflector; provided, however, that such
lighting shall be arranged to prevent glare and no sign shall be lighted
by a lighting of intermittent or varying intensity. Animated signs,
or signs having moving parts, or signs which may be mistaken for traffic
signal devices, or which diminish the visibility or effectiveness
of such traffic signal devices, are prohibited.
D.
Signs causing obstruction prohibited. Any sign so erected, constructed
or maintained as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, window,
door or opening used as means of ingress or egress, or for fire-fighting
purposes, or placed so as to interfere with any opening required for
legal ventilation is prohibited.
E.
Signs at intersection prohibited. No sign or advertising device shall
be erected or maintained at the intersection of streets in such a
manner as to obstruct clear vision of the intersection.
F.
Canopy signs restricted. Signs shall be permitted to hang from canopies
or covered walks in business or industrial districts provided that
there shall be only one sign, not to exceed five square feet, for
each business and that the sign shall be at least 10 feet above ground
level.
In addition to those permitted signs not requiring a permit pursuant to § 520-49B, the following nonflashing, nonilluminated signs are permitted under the conditions specified in all residential, planned unit development (residential), agricultural and conservancy districts established by this chapter:
A.
Nameplate and identification signs. Subject to the following:
(1)
Area and content.
(a)
Residential. There shall be not more than one nameplate, not exceeding
two square feet in area, for each dwelling unit, indicating the name
or address of the occupant or a permitted home occupation. On a corner
lot, two such nameplates for each dwelling unit (one facing each street)
shall be permitted.
(b)
Nonresidential. For agricultural or conservancy buildings, a single
identification sign, not exceeding nine square feet in area and indicating
only the name and address of the building, may be displayed. On a
corner lot, two such signs (one facing each street) shall be permitted.
(2)
Projection. Such signs shall be affixed flat against the wall of
the building.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above
curb level, whichever is lower.
B.
"For sale" and "to rent" signs. Subject to the following:
(1)
Area and number. There shall be not more than one sign per zoning
lot, except that on a corner zoning lot two signs (one facing each
street) shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed eight square feet
in area nor be closer than eight feet to any other zoning lot.
(2)
Height. No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above
curb level, whichever is lower, when attached to a building; detached
or freestanding signs shall not be more than seven feet in height,
measured from the soil grade to the top of the signpost.
C.
Signs accessory to parking area. Subject to the following:
(1)
Area and number. Signs designating parking area entrances or exits
are limited to one sign for each such exit or entrance and to a maximum
size of two square feet each. One sign per parking area, designating
the conditions of use or identity of such parking area and limited
to a maximum size of nine square feet, shall be permitted. On a corner
lot, two such signs (one facing each street) shall be permitted.
(2)
Projection. No sign shall project beyond the property line into the
public way.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than seven feet above curb level.
D.
Signs accessory to roadside stands. Subject to the following:
(1)
Content. The signs shall be only for the purpose of identification
of the roadside stand and advertising the agricultural products for
sale therein.
(2)
Area and number. The signs shall be on the same zoning lot (either
zoned agricultural or with a conditional use permit) as the roadside
stand, and there shall be not more than two signs per lot. No sign
shall exceed 12 square feet in area or be closer than 50 feet to any
other zoning lot.
(3)
Projection. No sign shall project beyond the property line into the
public way.
(4)
Height. No sign shall project higher than 15 feet above curb level.
(5)
Permit. A sign permit is required for this type of sign.
E.
Temporary signs accessory to subdivision developments or other permitted
improvements in residential districts. Subject to the following:
(1)
Content. The signs shall be only for the purpose of identification
of homes for sale or rent in the subdivision under construction, or
for the identification of other nonresidential uses under construction.
(2)
Area, number and setback. Such signs shall not exceed two in number
for each subdivision nor 32 square feet each in area. They shall observe
the front yard requirement of the principal use and shall be located
at least 50 feet from all other boundaries of the site.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than five feet above curb level.
(4)
Time limitations. The sign or signs shall be removed by the applicant
or property owner within two years of the date of the issuance of
a sign permit.
(5)
Permit. A sign permit is required for this type of sign.
F.
Subdivision identification signs. Subject to the following:
(1)
Content. The signs shall bear only the name of the subdivision or
development.
(2)
Area and number. There shall be not more than one sign located at
each entrance to a subdivision. No sign shall exceed 24 square feet
in area.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than six feet above curb level;
the Planning Commission may, however, temporarily authorize a larger
sign for a period not to exceed two years.
(4)
Permit. A sign permit is required for this type of sign. Drawings
showing the specific design, appearance and location of the sign shall
be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for approval. The location
of any such sign shall be at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator
based upon the character of the area, the type and purpose of the
sign and the length of time permitted.
G.
Nonflashing, illuminated church bulletins. Subject to the following:
(1)
Area and number. There shall be not more than one sign per lot, except
that on a corner lot, two signs (one facing each street) shall be
permitted. No sign shall exceed 16 square feet in area or be closer
than eight feet to any other zoning lot.
(2)
Projection. No sign shall project beyond the property line into the
public way.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above
the curb level, whichever is lower.
(4)
Permit. A sign permit is required for this type of sign. Drawings
showing the specific design, appearance and location of the sign shall
be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for approval. The location
of any such sign shall be at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator
based upon the character of the area, the type and purpose of the
sign and the length of time permitted.
Landscape features such as plant materials, berms, boulders,
fencing and similar design elements unincorporated or in conjunction
with freestanding signs are encouraged and shall not be counted as
allowable sign area.
A.
Traffic interference. Signs shall not resemble, imitate or approximate
the shape, size, form or color of railroad or traffic signs or devices.
Signs, canopies and awnings shall not obstruct or interfere with the
effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices or
the safe flow of traffic. No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained
so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or
fire escape. No sign, awning or canopy shall be placed so as to obstruct
or interfere with traffic visibility.
B.
Moving or flashing signs. No sign shall be erected which has any
flashing, rotating or brilliant intermittent parts or lights or bare
reflecting-type bulbs, except those giving public service information
such as time, date, temperature, weather or similar information or
where allowed by conditional use permit. No signs, billboards or other
advertising media which create a hazard or dangerous distraction to
vehicular traffic or a nuisance to adjoining residential property
shall be permitted in any district.
C.
Number of signs permitted.
(1)
No more than two signs of any type shall be located on any premises,
except that premises occupied by a shopping center may, as an alternative,
have one detached sign plus one flat sign illuminated or otherwise
for each place of business located in said shopping center, provided
that the aggregate total area of all signs located on any premises
so occupied shall not exceed the total area permitted for one detached
sign and one flat sign as set forth in this article.
(2)
Businesses with streets fronting both sides shall be allowed two
types of signs for each street frontage; no street frontage buildings
shall be allowed two of the same type of sign for that particular
business.
D.
Signs on public rights-of-way. Signs shall not be permitted on public
rights-of-way, except for municipal traffic control, parking and directional
signs and as otherwise specified in this chapter, or be located within
five feet of a property line.
E.
Distance between freestanding signs. The distance between freestanding
signs shall be a minimum of 75 feet between freestanding signs throughout
the street frontage in order to prevent congestion and maintain traffic
visibility.
A.
Removal. A sign shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises
upon which the sign is located when a business which it advertises
has not been conducted for a period of 30 days or when, in the judgment
of the Zoning Administrator, such sign is so old, dilapidated or has
become so out of repair as to be dangerous or unsafe, whichever occurs
first. If the owner or lessee fails to remove it, the Zoning Administrator
or Common Council, or a designee, may remove the sign at cost of the
owner, following adequate written notice. The owner may appeal the
decision of the Zoning Administrator, Common Council or designee to
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
B.
Alterations. For signs erected before the adoption of this Sign Code,
said signs shall be rebuilt or relocated to conform to this article
if the cost of reconstruction or relocation is 50% or more of their
replacement value.
C.
Violations. All signs constructed or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this article are hereby declared public nuisances within the meaning of this Code of Ordinances. In addition to the above penalty provisions and the provisions of § 520-94 for violations of this chapter, the Zoning Administrator, Common Council or designee may bring an action to abate the nuisance in the manner set forth in the Wisconsin Statutes.
Variances or exceptions to these sign regulations may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission, pursuant to the standards of § 520-102.
A.
Installation. All signs shall be properly secured, supported and
braced and shall be kept in reasonable structural condition and shall
be kept clean and well painted at all times. Bolts or screws shall
not be fastened to window frames. Every sign and its framework, braces,
anchors and other supports shall be constructed of such material and
with such workmanship as to be safe and satisfactory to the Zoning
Administrator.
B.
General requirements.
(1)
Construction standards. All signs, except flat signs and those signs
weighing less than 10 pounds, shall be designed, fastened and constructed
to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square
foot of area and shall be constructed, attached, fastened or anchored
to adequately support the dead load and any anticipated live loads
(i.e., ice, snow) of the sign.
(2)
Illuminated signs. Any illuminated signs shall not interfere with
surrounding properties or traffic.
(3)
Prohibited mounting. No signs shall be painted on, attached to or
affixed to any trees, rocks, or other similar organic or inorganic
natural matter, including utility poles or apparatus.
(4)
Blanketing. Blanketing of signs shall not be allowed.
(5)
Maintenance. All signs, including supports and attachments, shall
be properly maintained and have an appearance that is neat and clean.
All signs shall be kept in good structural condition, well painted,
and clean at all times and the immediate premises shall be maintained
in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive condition and kept free and clear
of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds.
(6)
Annexed areas. All signs in newly annexed areas shall comply with
this article within five years of annexation.
A.
Searchlights. The Zoning Administrator may permit the temporary use
of a searchlight for advertising purposes in any district provided
that the searchlight will not be located in any public right-of-way,
will not be located closer than 10 feet to an adjacent property and
will not cause a hazard to traffic or adjoining properties. Searchlight
permits shall not be granted for a period of more than five days in
any six-month period.
B.
Electronic message unit signs.
(1)
Such signs may be used only to advertise activities conducted on
the premises or to present public service information.
(2)
Segmented messages must be displayed for not less than five seconds
and not more than 10 seconds.
(3)
Traveling messages may travel no slower than 16 light columns per
second and no faster than 32 columns per second.
C.
Portable signs/message boards.
(1)
Such signs shall be limited in use to 30 days at a time following
approval by the Zoning Administrator; provided, however, that the
Zoning Administrator shall not give approval for placement of a portable
sign/message board if it presents a vision obstruction, and the portable
sign/message board shall not be displayed more frequently than three
times per year at any one location.
(2)
The maximum size shall be 25 square feet on each face, back to back.
A.
Signs eligible for characterization as legal nonconforming. Any sign
located within the City of Fox Lake limits of the date of adoption
of this chapter hereafter which does not conform to the provisions
of this article is eligible for characterization as a legal nonconforming
sign and is permitted, provided that it meets the following requirements:
B.
Loss of legal nonconforming status.
(1)
A sign loses its nonconforming status if one or more of the following
occurs:
(a)
If said sign is damaged by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, war,
riot or act of God, or structurally altered in any way, except for
normal maintenance and repair; the sign may be reconstructed and used
as before if it is reconstructed within three months after such calamity,
unless the damage to the sign is 50% or more of its replacement value,
in which case the constructed sign shall comply with the provisions
of this article. Pursuant to § 62.23(7)(hc), Wis. Stats.,
a nonconforming sign damaged or destroyed by violent wind, vandalism,
fire, flood, ice, snow, mold or infestation after March 2, 2006, may
be restored to the size, location, and use that it had immediately
before the damage or destruction occurred, without any limits on the
costs of the repair, reconstruction, or improvement.[1]
(b)
The sign is relocated.
(c)
The sign fails to conform to the City requirements regarding maintenance
and repair, abandonment or dangerous or defective signs.
(2)
On the date of occurrence of any of the above, the sign shall be
immediately brought in compliance with this article with a new permit
secured therefor or shall be removed.
C.
Legal nonconforming sign maintenance and repair. Nothing in this
article shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign
or the owner of the property on which the sign is located from the
provisions of this article regarding safety, maintenance and repair
of signs.
A.
Permitted awnings. No awnings shall be erected or maintained, except
such awnings as comply with the following requirements, and then only
if the permit required hereunder is first obtained and the same conform
to the regulations of the zoning district in which the same are to
be located:
(1)
Support. Awnings shall be securely attached to and supported by the
building and shall be without posts or columns beyond the setback
line.
(2)
Height. All awnings shall be constructed and erected so that the
lowest portion thereof shall be not less than eight feet above the
level of the public sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
(3)
Setback from curbline. No awning shall extend beyond a point four
feet into the right-of-way.
(4)
Advertising. No advertising shall be placed on any awning, except
that the name of the establishment within the building to which the
awning is attached may be painted or otherwise permanently placed
in a space not exceeding eight inches in height on the front and side
edges.
(5)
Awning insurance requirements. Every applicant for a permit for an
awning which will overhang the public street or sidewalk shall, before
the permit is granted, file with the City Clerk a liability insurance
policy with minimum limits of $50,000 for personal injury to any person
and $100,000 for property damage which shall indemnify and save harmless
the City of Fox Lake from any and all damages, judgments, costs or
expense which the City may incur or suffer by reason of the granting
of said permit.[1]
B.
Permitted canopies. No canopies shall be erected or maintained, except
such canopies as comply with the following requirements, and then
only if the permit required hereunder is first obtained and the same
conform to the regulations of the zoning district in which the same
are to be located:
(1)
Support. The structural support of all canopies shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer and approved by the Building Inspector as in compliance with the Building Code of the City. All frames and supports shall be of metal and designed to withstand a wind pressure as provided in § 520-56 of this article. All canopies shall be attached to a building, and no supports shall exist beyond the setback line between the canopy and the sidewalk or ground below.
(2)
Height above sidewalk. All canopies shall be constructed and erected
so that the lowest portion thereof shall not be less than eight feet
above the level of the sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
(3)
Setback from curb. No canopy shall extend beyond a point four feet
from the face of a wall or building.
(4)
Advertising. No advertising shall be placed on any canopy, except
that the name of the establishment may be painted or placed in a space
not exceeding 24 inches in average height on the front and side edges.
Such name may be so painted or placed irrespective of any prohibition
otherwise applicable hereunder; provided, however, that if such canopy
shall contain more or other than the name of the establishment in
letters more than eight inches high on the front and side edges, it
shall be considered as a sign and be subject to all the provisions
hereof.
(5)
Canopy insurance requirements. Every applicant for a permit for a
canopy which will overhang the public street or sidewalk shall, before
the permit is granted, file with the City Clerk a liability insurance
policy with minimum limits of $50,000 for personal injury to any person
and $100,000 for any one accident and $10,000 for property damage
which shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Fox Lake from
any and all damages, judgments, costs or expense which said City may
incur or suffer by reason of the granting of said permit.[2]
A.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which begins, erects or completes
the erection or construction of any sign, awning or canopy controlled
by this article prior to the granting of a sign permit shall pay a
penalty double the amount of the permit otherwise required.
B.
Removal.
(1)
If the Zoning Administrator finds any sign, awning or canopy regulated
herein unsafe or insecure or is a menace to the public, he shall give
written notice to the sign owner and to the property owner.
(2)
If such sign, awning or canopy owner fails to remove or alter the
sign, awning or canopy so as to comply with the standards herein set
forth within five days after such notice, the Zoning Administrator
may cause such sign, awning or canopy to be removed or altered at
the expense of the owner of the sign, awning or canopy or the owner
of the property upon which it is located so as to comply with the
provisions of this article.
