A.
Purpose. The provisions of this section establish criteria for submission
and approval of site plans, access control, lighting and signage pursuant
to the regulations hereinafter set forth.
B.
Scope of regulations. Site plan review shall be required for any new development or redevelopment which contains one or more transition yards. "Redevelopment," for the purposes of this section, shall mean the increase of the intensity of use of any building, structure or premises through the addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity or similar units of measure. Commercial and Industrial developments with building area that exceeds 50,000 square feet shall be considered a Planned Development and must be processed in accordance with the Planned Development Procedures of Article IX. Commercial and Industrial developments with building area that is less than 50,000 square feet shall require a public meeting before the Plan Commission and final approval by the Board of Trustees. Without limiting the foregoing, the following activities require a site plan:
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
(2)
Subdivisions.
(3)
All permitted uses in commercial and individual districts.
(4)
When an alteration or amendment is proposed to the site improvements
or design of a previously approved site plan.
(5)
All special uses and planned unit developments.
(6)
Government, public and quasi-public buildings.
(7)
Accessory uses and structures, unless the requirement for site
plan review is waived by the Zoning Officer.
C.
Site plan criteria. The site plan shall contain the following information
and submittals:
(1)
General requirements. All site plans shall include the following:
(a)
Site plans, or any portion thereof, involving engineering, architecture,
or land surveying shall be respectively certified by an engineer,
architect, or land surveyor authorized by the state to practice as
such.
(b)
Site plans shall be prepared to a reasonable scale, not greater
than one inch equals 100 feet.
(c)
The location of the property by an insert map at a scale of
not less than one inch equals 500 feet, indicating such information
as the names and numbers of adjoining roads, streams and bodies of
water, railroads, subdivisions, towns, or other landmarks sufficient
to clearly identify the location of the property.
(d)
The name and address of the owner and developer, the North point,
date and scale of drawing, and number of sheets.
(e)
A boundary survey of the property.
(f)
All existing and proposed streets and easements, their names,
widths and whether such streets will be publicly dedicated; existing
and proposed utilities; watercourses and their names; owners of adjacent
properties and the zoning and present use of all adjoining properties.
(g)
The size and location of all floodplains, floodways and wetlands.
(h)
The size and location of proposed detention and retention areas,
including normal and high water lines and whether such areas will
be wet or dry bottom.
(i)
The size in square feet of all lots, the width and depth of
each lot, all required setback lines on each lot, the average lot
size of the entire subdivision.
(j)
Location, type, size and height of fencing, retaining walls
and screen planting as required by the provisions of this chapter.
(k)
All off-street parking, driveways, loading spaces and walkways;
indicating type of surfacing, size, angle of stalls, width of aisles
and a specific schedule showing the number of parking spaces provided
and the number required by the provisions of this chapter.
(l)
All bike trails or other amenities provided on the property.
(m)
The proposed location, general use, number of floors, height
and the net and gross floor area for each building; including outside
display areas, the proposed floor area ratio and, where applicable,
the number, size and type of dwelling units.
(n)
For all uses except single-family detached homes, architectural
elevations.
(o)
Proposed finished grading by contours and ground floor elevation.
(2)
Access controls. The following information shall be provided
in the submission of a site plan for approval by the Zoning Officer:
(a)
Driveway design and geometrics, including curb return radius,
width of driveway at the property line, curbed or uncurbed, dimension
of any channelizing island or medians, length of driveway (measured
parallel to driveway between edge of street and building line) and
change in grade between driveway and street (measured where driveway
meets the street).
(b)
A drawing to scale showing distance between proposed driveways
and existing driveways on both sides of the street, within 200 feet
each direction from the subject property line, with distances to be
measured parallel to the street. The site plan shall also show the
name and type of land use currently served by these existing driveways.
(c)
Identification of proposed driveway, signing/marking/striping
for intersection control, inbound/outbound movements, turn prohibitions
(if any), etc.
(d)
Based on a review of site topography, street alignment and other
factors, the Zoning Officer may require a survey to establish the
sight distance to any intersecting street as measured from the driveway.
(e)
A traffic study will be submitted, in accordance with § 220-1002G(4),
to the Village for review. The traffic study shall be prepared by
firms with demonstrated competence in traffic engineering and traffic
studies related to development.
[Added 10-28-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-053]
(3)
Lighting plan.[1] A lighting plan, in conformance with the regulations hereinafter
set forth, shall be submitted for approval by the Zoning Officer which
shall provide the following information:
(5)
Landscape plans and tree preservation. Landscape and tree preservation
plans, in conformance with Village ordinance, shall be submitted as
a part of the site plan review.
A.
Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply and govern
in all zoning districts.
B.
General requirements.
(1)
No structure shall hereafter be built or moved, and no structure
or land shall hereafter be used, occupied or designed for use or occupancy,
unless the minimum off-street parking and off-street loading spaces
required by this chapter are provided. No structure or use already
established on the effective date of this chapter shall be enlarged
unless the minimum off-street parking and loading spaces which would
be required for such enlargement are provided.
(2)
The duty to provide and maintain off-street parking space shall
be the joint and shared responsibility of the operator and/or owner
of the use and/or land for which off-street parking space is required
to be provided and maintained.
(3)
For land, structures, or uses actually used, occupied, or operated
on the effective date of this chapter, there shall be provided such
off-street parking space as was required for such land, structures,
or uses by any previous ordinance. If such land, structures, or uses
are enlarged, expanded, or changed, there shall be provided, for that
increment of expansion only, at least the amount of off-street parking
space that would be required hereunder if the increment were a separate
land, structure, or use established or placed into operation after
the effective date of this chapter.
(4)
For all uses established or placed into operation after the
effective date of this chapter, there shall be constructed, provided,
preserved, and maintained not less than the amount of off-street parking
space hereinafter set forth.
(5)
Parking and loading spaces for all types of uses may be provided
either in garages or parking areas conforming with the provisions
of this chapter.
(6)
No vehicle shall be parked in any front yard.
(7)
Change in occupancy or use. When the use of a building, structure
or land is changed to another use or occupancy that requires more
parking spaces than required for the use existing prior to such change
additional parking spaces shall be constructed for the new use or
occupancy in the amount necessary to conform to this chapter.
[Added 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
(8)
Changes in intensity of use. When the intensity of use of a building,
structure, or land is increased by an addition of employees, gross
floor area, seating capacity, or other unit of measurement, additional
parking spaces shall be constructed for the new use or occupant in
the amount necessary to conform to this chapter.
[Added 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
C.
Location. Except as otherwise allowed herein, all parking spaces
required to serve buildings or uses shall be located on the same lot
as the use for which parking is provided.
(1)
Special location plan. Pursuant to the procedure hereinafter
set forth, either part or all of the required off-street parking space
may be located off the lot of the use for which the space is provided.
Also, two or more uses may share the same off-street parking space
and each of the two or more uses may share the same off-street parking
space and each of such uses may be considered as having provided such
shared space individually. The following limitations shall apply to
the "special location plan":
(a)
All applications for approval of a special location plan shall
be filed with the Plan Commission by the owners of the entire land
area to be included within the special location plan, the owner or
owners of all structures then existing on said land area, and all
encumbrances of said land area and structures. The application shall
contain sufficient evidence to establish to the satisfaction of the
Plan Commission that the applicants are the owners and encumbrances
of the designated land and structures and shall include plans showing
the following details:
(b)
The procedure for review of such applications shall be as follows:
[1]
All applications shall be reviewed and approved
by the Plan Commission. Any approval may establish necessary conditions
and limitations.
[2]
Upon approval of a special location plan, a copy
of such plan shall be registered and recorded among the records of
the County Recorder of Deeds.
[3]
All special plans registered and recorded hereunder
shall be binding upon the applicants for such special plans, their
successors and assigns, shall limit and control the issuance and validity
of all zoning permits and zoning certificates and shall restrict certificates
and shall restrict and limit the use and operation of all land and
structures included within such special plans to all conditions and
limitations specified in such plans and approvals thereof.
[4]
All special location plans may be amended pursuant
to the same procedure and subject to the same limitations and requirements
by which such plans were approved.
[5]
Upon application to the Plan Commission by the
owner or owners of the entire land area included within any special
location plan recorded hereunder, any such plan may be withdrawn,
either partially or completely, if all uses, land, and structures
remaining under such plan comply with all regulations established
by this chapter and unrelated to any special plan.
(2)
Separation from use. Off-street parking shall be located as
hereinafter specified (Where a distance is specified, such distance
shall be the walking distance measured from the nearest point of the
parking facility to the nearest point of the building that such facility
is required to serve.):
(a)
In all residential zoning districts, parking facilities shall
be located on the same lot or lots with the building they are required
to serve.
(b)
In all commercial zoning districts, parking facilities shall
be located within 300 feet of the building they are required to serve.
(c)
In all industrial zoning districts, parking facilities shall
be located within 600 feet of the building they are required to serve.
(3)
Restriction. No parking areas shall be located within five feet
from any lot line.
D.
Sharing of space. No use shall be considered as individually having
provided off-street parking space which is shared with one or more
other uses unless the schedules of operation of all such uses are
such that none of the uses sharing the space require the off-street
parking space at the same time as any other use sharing the space.
E.
Separate or combined space. Separate off-street parking space shall
be provided for each use, and the parking space required of two or
more uses located on the same lot may be combined and used jointly;
provided, however:
(1)
Where off-street parking is combined and used jointly by two
or more uses having different standards for determining the amount
of off-street parking required, the parking space shall be adequate
in area to provide the sum total of off-street parking space requirements
of all such uses.
(2)
Where off-street parking space is combined and used jointly
by two or more uses having the same standard for determining the amount
of off-street parking space required, all such uses, for the purposes
of this section, shall be considered a single unit and the gross floor
area of all such uses in all structures in the same lot and the number
of employees of all such uses in all structures on the same lot as
fixed by the applicable standard, shall be taken as a single total
for the purpose of determining the amount of off-street parking space
required.
F.
Size. Except for parallel parking spaces, each required off-street
parking space shall be at least nine feet in width and at least 19
feet in length. Such space shall have a vertical clearance of at least
seven feet six inches and shall be measured at right angles to the
ground. For parallel parking, the length of the parking space shall
be increased to 22 feet.
G.
Traffic and cross access.
[Amended 10-28-2020 by Ord. No. 20-053]
(1)
Except on lots accommodating single-family dwellings, each off-street
parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway at least
the width as provided in the table below, based upon the angle of
the parking stalls provided and whether the aisle serves one or two
rows of parking spaces to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular
access to such parking space.
Minimum Aisle Width
| ||
---|---|---|
Parking Angle
|
Serving One Row
(feet)
|
Serving Two Rows
(feet)
|
Parallel
|
12
|
12
|
30°
|
15
|
15
|
45°
|
18
|
18
|
60°
|
21
|
21
|
90°
|
24
|
24
|
(2)
All off-street parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate
means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will
least interfere with traffic movement. Access to parking areas in
business and industrial districts shall be minimized and designed
comprehensively with connections between adjacent developments. Site-to-site
access shall be granted through cross-access easement agreements to
facilitate traffic, and frontage roads are encouraged along arterial
roads.
(3)
Site-to-site access shall be granted through cross-access easements
agreements to facilitate traffic, and frontage roads are encouraged
along arterial roads. The following is required for cross-access:
[Added 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003[1]]
(a)
A cross access easement must be recorded on the final plat for property
involving a subdivision, or recorded by separate instrument when no
plat is proposed. Easement may stay dormant until such time a reciprocal
easement is granted.
(b)
Cross access must be built to the property line (or lease line).
(c)
Applicants not required to seek cooperation or permission from adjacent
property owner.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection
G(3) and G(4) as Subsection G(4) and G(5), respectively.
(4)
All street intersections and confluences must encourage safe
traffic flow.
(5)
Traffic studies shall be required of all proposed residential
developments of 50 dwelling units or more, for all commercial and
industrial developments of 50,000 square feet of floor area or more
and for businesses with drive-through facilities.
H.
Design and maintenance. The following shall serve as guidelines for
the design and maintenance of off-street parking and loading facilities:
(1)
Character. Accessory parking spaces may be open to the sky or
enclosed in a building.
(2)
Surfacing. All open off-street parking, except in a single-family
district, shall be improved with proper drainage and a dust-free all-weather
paved surface material.
(3)
Landscape islands. Concrete curbed parking lot landscape islands
shall be located at both ends of each parking row. Additionally, parking
lot landscape islands should also be located within the parking lot.
In order to break up long expanses of parking rows, one of the following
alternatives should be used:
[Amended 6-25-2013 by Ord. No. 13-040]
(a)
Alternative A. A maximum of 20 adjacent parking spaces are permitted
in any parking row. A concrete curbed landscape island that is at
least seven feet wide and extends the length of the parking stall
shall be provided to divide the length of the parking row.
(b)
Alternative B. A continuous landscape island protected by a
continuous concrete curb and having a minimum depth of seven feet,
measured back of curb to back of curb, may be provided between parking
rows. Where such a continuous concrete curbed landscape island is
provided, it shall be a minimum of seven feet in width.
(c)
Alternative C. At the discretion of the Village Board and with
the cooperation of the developer, parking lot landscaping may be provided
in an alternative manner, such as through the use of native plantings
within a bio-swale or other best management practice (BMP).
(4)
Landscaping. Off-street parking areas for more than four vehicles
that adjoin property zoned for any residential use shall have a dense
evergreen planting, opaque fence, masonry wall, and/or such other
screening in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and such
other applicable ordinances of the Village.
(5)
Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be downward directed and shall be directed away from residential properties and public streets in such a way as not to create a nuisance and shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 75, Article II, Part 20, Outdoor Lighting, of the Village Code.
(6)
Entrances. Off-street parking shall be provided with entrances
and exits so located as to minimize traffic congestion. Except on
residential lots, each off-street parking space shall open directly
upon an aisle or driveway at least 12 feet wide or such additional
width and design as may be required to provide safe and efficient
means of vehicular access to such parking space.
(7)
Unobstructed areas. At points of ingress and egress onto streets
for any off-street parking area, no structure, parked vehicle, sign,
or plant material shall obstruct a clear path of motor vehicle drivers'
vision of approaching vehicles within a triangular square at the intersection
of any two street right-of-way lines or the intersection of any street
right-of-way lines with any edge of any service or other access drive
determined by a line drawn connecting two points located 25 feet equidistant
along said right-of-way lines or service or access drive edges from
the point of intersection thereof.
(8)
Front yards. No off-street parking shall be located in the required
front yard.
(9)
Shelter building. No parking lot for accessory off-street parking
shall have more than one attendant shelter building, which shall conform
to all setback and accessory structure requirements.
(10)
Signs. Accessory signs shall be permitted in parking areas in
accordance with the provisions specified in § 220-1005.
I.
Computation. When determination of the number of off-street parking
spaces required by this chapter results in a requirement of a fractional
space, a fraction shall be counted as one parking space. The following
units of measurement shall apply:
(1)
Seat or bench. A "seat" shall be the space intended for an individual;
in places where patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or other
seating facilities, each 20 inches of such seating facilities shall
be counted as one seat.
(2)
Employees. "Employees" shall mean the average number of all
employees or permanent staff members working or residing on the premises
at any one time.
J.
Minimum spaces required. All uses shall provide off-street parking
in accordance with the following:
(1)
Residential uses.
(2)
Hotels and motels: one space per room plus two spaces per each
three employees, plus one space per three persons of maximum capacity
of each meeting/banquet room, plus parking as required for bars, restaurants,
and gift shops as applicable.
(3)
Civic facilities: three spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area; any outdoor seating area shall require additional parking
of three spaces per 1,000 square feet of land area used for outdoor
seating.
(4)
Schools, institutions, and related uses.
(a)
Elementary schools and high schools: one space per employee;
plus one space per classroom, plus one space per five students aged
16 years or older.
(b)
Colleges, universities and trade schools: one space per employee;
plus one space per each three students based upon the maximum number
of students that can be accommodated in accordance with design capacity.
(c)
Day-care center or preschool: one space per employee plus one
space per 10 client children or adults.
(d)
Religious institutions: one space per four seats based upon
maximum capacity of the facility, plus adequate space for all vehicles
associated with the institution.
(e)
Hospitals: one space per two beds, plus one space per employee,
plus one space per physician.
(f)
Auditoriums, theaters, and other places of assembly: one space
per three seats based upon the maximum capacity of the facility.
(5)
Recreational uses.
(a)
Bowling alleys: five spaces per alley; plus one space per employee
for the work shift with the largest number of employees; plus additional
spaces as required for bars, restaurants, etc.
(b)
Golf courses: 50 spaces per nine holes; plus one space per employee
for the work shift with the largest number of employees.
(c)
Golf driving range: one space per tee; plus one space per employee
for the work shift with the largest number of employees.
(d)
Health and athletic club: four spaces per 1,000 square feet
of activity area.
(e)
Playing fields and other outdoor recreational uses: one space
per 4,000 square feet of active recreation area; but not less than
25 spaces per playing field, plus one space per 1/2 acre of passive
recreation area.
(f)
Swimming pool: one space per 100 square feet of pool area; plus
one space per employee for the work shift with the largest number
of employees.
(g)
Other indoor recreational uses and stadiums: one space per four
patrons based upon the maximum capacity of the facility; plus one
space per employee for the work shift with the largest number of employees.
(6)
Business establishments: except as otherwise set forth below,
four spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(a)
Animal hospitals: three patron parking spaces per veterinarian;
plus one space per employee for the work shift with the largest number
of employees.
(b)
Drive-through: on-site queuing for three waiting vehicles for
each drive-through lane which has been approved as a special use.
(c)
Funeral homes: one space per two patron seats based upon maximum
facility capacity; plus one space per employee; plus one space per
vehicle owned by the establishment; plus on-site queuing for a minimum
of eight vehicles.
(d)
Restaurant, full-service: one space per three seats of total
seating capacity; plus one space per employee for the work shift with
the largest number of employees.
(e)
Restaurant, fast-food: one space per three seats of total seating
capacity; plus one space per employee for the work shift with the
largest number of employees; plus on-site queuing for a minimum of
three vehicles waiting at a drive-through which has been approved
as a special use.
(f)
Taverns, night clubs, and lounges: one space per two seats of
total seating capacity; plus one space per employee for the work shift
with the largest number of employees.
(g)
Vehicular repair and maintenance shops: three spaces per service
bay; plus one space per employee for the work shift with the largest
number of employees.
(h)
Outside nursery: four spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area; plus one space per 4,000 square feet of outside display
area.
(i)
Self-serve car wash: 1 1/2 spaces per wash stall and four
reservoir parking spaces per wash stall.
(j)
Automatic car wash: two spaces for the number of vehicles that
can be in the wash stall at any given time; plus one space for each
employee; plus 10 reservoir spaces per wash stall, but not less than
a total of 15 reservoir spaces and if the car wash operation offers
hand drying of vehicles, not less than 10 reservoir parking spaces
for drying.
(8)
Industrial and related uses.
(a)
Light industry: one space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor
area.
(b)
Self-service storage facility: one space per 10 storage cubicles;
and one space per 20 storage cubicles if vehicular access to the storage
cubicles is permitted.
(c)
Warehouse: one space per employee for the work shift with the
largest number of employees; plus one space per 5,000 square feet
of gross floor area.
(d)
Wholesale business: four spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
(9)
Other uses. Parking spaces for uses not listed shall be provided
in accordance with recommendations as determined by the Zoning Officer.
A.
General requirements.
(1)
Location. All required loading berths shall be located on the
same zoning lot as the use served. All motor vehicle loading berths
which abut a residence district or an intervening alley separating
a residential district from a business or industrial district shall
be completely screened therefrom by building walls or by a solid fence,
wall or door, or densely planted mature shrubbery, or any combination
thereof, not less than eight feet in height. No permitted or required
loading berth, measured from the closest point of such berth, shall
be located within 30 feet of the nearest point of intersection of
any two streets. No loading berth shall be located in a required yard.
(2)
Size. Unless otherwise specified, a required off-street loading
berth shall be at least 12 feet in width by at least 30 feet in length
(or the length of the longest delivery vehicle used in connection
with such use, whichever is greater), exclusive of aisle and maneuvering
space, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 15 feet.
(3)
Access. Each required off-street loading berth shall be designed
with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in
a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement. No loading
berth shall be located so as to require vehicles to use an intersection
with a public street access to the berth other than via a forward
movement of such vehicle.
(4)
Surfacing. All open off-street loading berths shall be surfaced
with a dustless all-weather material capable of bearing a live load
of 200 pounds per square foot.
(5)
Repair and service. No motor vehicle repair work or service
of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with loading facilities,
except emergency repair service necessary to start vehicles.
(6)
Utilization. Space allocated to an off-street loading use shall
not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements
for any off-street parking facilities or portions thereof.
(7)
Central loading. Central loading facilities may be substituted
for loading berths on the individual zoning lots, provided the following
conditions are fulfilled:
(a)
Each zoning lot served shall have direct access to the central
loading area without crossing streets or alleys at-grade.
(b)
Total off-street loading berths provided shall meet the minimum
requirements herein specified, based on the sum of the several types
of uses served. The area of types of uses may be totaled before computing
the number of loading berths.
(c)
No zoning lot served shall be more than 300 feet removed from
the central loading area.
(d)
The tunnel or ramp connecting the central loading area with
the zoning lot served shall be not less than seven feet in width and
have a clearance of not less than seven feet in height.
(8)
Minimum facilities. Uses for which off-street loading facilities
are required herein, but which are located in buildings of less floor
area than the minimum prescribed for such required facilities, shall
be provided with adequate receiving facilities, accessible by motor
vehicle off any adjacent alley, service drive, or open space on the
same zoning lot.
B.
Specific requirements. For the uses herein listed and other similar
uses, loading berths shall be provided as follows:
(1)
Required loading berths by use.
(a)
For the uses listed hereunder, one loading berth shall be provided
for buildings containing 10,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet
of gross floor area, plus one additional loading berth for each additional
100,000 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof.
[1]
Banks and other financial institutions;
[2]
Business and other professional offices;
[3]
Convention and exhibition halls;
[4]
Health and medical institutions;
[5]
Hotels and motels containing retail shops, business
or professional offices, convention or exhibition halls or auditoriums;
[6]
Indoor recreation and entertainment facilities;
[7]
Public and administration buildings;
[8]
Theaters (indoors); or
[9]
Funeral homes.
(b)
For the uses listed hereunder, one loading berth shall be provided
for buildings containing 100,000 square feet to 200,000 square feet
of gross floor area, plus one additional loading berth for each additional
200,000 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof.
[1]
Auditoriums.
[2]
Charitable institutions.
[3]
Clubs and lodges.
[4]
Hotels and motels containing no retail shops, business
or professional offices, convention or exhibition halls or auditoriums.
[5]
Meeting halls.
[6]
Multiple-family dwellings with more than four dwelling
units per building.
[7]
Religious institutions.
[8]
Schools and educational facilities.
(c)
For the uses listed hereunder, one loading berth shall be provided
for buildings containing 5,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet of
gross floor area. For buildings containing 40,000 square feet to 100,000
square feet of gross floor area, two loading berths shall be provided
plus one additional loading berth for each additional 100,000 square
feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof.
[1]
Cartage, express and motor freight facilities.
[2]
Cleaning, repairing, servicing and testing establishments.
[3]
Light industry.
[4]
Laundries and dry-cleaning facilities.
[5]
Mail-order houses.
[6]
Printing and publishing.
[7]
Research facilities.
[8]
Warehousing, storage and wholesale establishments.
(d)
For all other uses, including but not limited to those listed
hereunder, loading berths shall be provided in accordance with the
following schedule:
Schedule of Loading Berths
| ||
---|---|---|
Floor Area
(square feet)
|
Minimum Number
| |
5,000 to 20,000
|
1
| |
20,000 to 60,000
|
2
| |
60,000 to 100,000
|
3
| |
For each additional 100,000 square feet of floor area or fraction
thereof
|
1 additional
|
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow adjustments to the
minimum number of parking spaces required to avoid construction of
unnecessary and excessive off-street parking facilities. Reducing
the requirements for off-street parking facilities is intended to
provide for more cost-efficient site development, to minimize impervious
surface, to minimize stormwater runoff, to avoid construction of unnecessarily
large stormwater management facilities, and to provide more landscape
areas and open space on business and industrial sites. To achieve
these purposes, the Village Board, upon recommendation of the Zoning
Officer, may reduce the minimum number of required off-street parking
spaces in specific cases.
B.
Adjustments. In all nonresidential districts, the minimum number
of required parking spaces may be adjusted by the Village Board on
a case-by-case basis. The petitioner for such an adjustment shall
show that adequate parking will be provided for customers, clients,
visitors, and employees. The following provisions and factors shall
be used as a basis to adjust parking requirements:
(1)
Evidence that actual parking demands will be less than ordinance
requirements. The petitioner shall submit written documentation and
data to the Zoning Officer that the operation will require less parking
than this chapter requires.
(2)
Availability of joint, shared or off-site parking. The petitioner
shall submit written documentation to the Zoning Officer that joint,
shared or off-site parking spaces are available to satisfy the parking
demand.
(a)
Agreements shall be provided which demonstrate evidence that
either parking lots are large enough to accommodate multiple users
(joint parking) or that parking spaces will be shared at specific
times of the day (shared parking, where one activity uses the spaces
during daytime hours and another activity uses the spaces during evening
hours.)
(b)
Off-site parking lots may account for not more than 50% of the
required parking and shall be located not more than 300 feet from
the principal use that it is intended to serve.
(c)
When a reduction of parking spaces attributable to shared parking
or off-site parking is requested, the petitioner shall submit written
verification that such parking is available and shall include copies
of any contracts, joint lease agreements, purchase agreements, and
other such documentation to show that shared parking can be accomplished.
Off-site shared parking spaces shall be clearly posted for the joint
use of employees, and/or tenants, or customers of each respective
use sharing those spaces.
(3)
Banked parking spaces. As a condition of a reduction in parking
requirements, the Village Board may require banked parking spaces.
In such cases, the site plan for the business or industrial use shall
provide sufficient open space on the subject site to accommodate the
additional parking space otherwise required by this chapter. Such
open space shall be in addition to required yards, setbacks, driveways,
private streets, loading and service areas. Sufficient open space
shall be provided which, if converted to parking spaces, would provide
off-street parking to meet the full requirements of this chapter at
the time of application.
C.
[1]Compliance with other standards. Parking spaces and locations
shall satisfy the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, Illinois Environmental Barriers Act (410 ILCS 25/1 et seq.),
and the standards set forth in the Illinois Accessibility Code (71
Ill. Adm. Code 400).
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections C and D, regarding changes
in occupancy or use or intensity of use, were repealed 2-8-2023 by
Ord. No. 23-003. This local law also renumbered former Subsection
E as Subsection C.
[Amended 6-26-2007 by Ord. No. 07-038; 7-26-2011 by Ord. No.
11-029; 5-22-2012 by Ord. No. 12-026; 9-11-2012 by Ord. No.
12-047; 5-28-2013 by Ord. No. 13-036; 8-27-2013 by Ord. No.
13-048; 6-24-2014 by Ord. No. 14-035; 1-22-2020 by Ord. No. 20-001]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish equitable regulations
and promote excellence in visual communication for all business and
non-business uses through signage within the Village of Homer Glen.
These regulations were developed with the following intentions:
(1)
To establish the Village's substantial and compelling interest
in regulating signs in a manner as to reduce the effects and impacts
signs have on the public health, safety, and welfare.
(2)
Promote local commercial and industrial activity by allowing
the reasonable, orderly, and effective display of signs.
(3)
Improve the appearance of the Village and streetscape by regulating
the type, size, and location of signs.
(4)
Ensure signs are designed as integral architectural elements
of the building and site to which they principally relate.
(5)
Preserve the value of private property by assuring the compatibility
of signs with surrounding land uses.
(6)
To support the Village's economy by recognizing the need for
adequate site identification and maintaining effective communication
between signs and the public.
(7)
To protect the general public, pedestrians, and motorists within
the Village by assuring the design, location, construction, and maintenance
of signs, allow safe navigation and travel throughout the Village
and ensure signs do not create distractions, obstructions, and hazards.
(8)
To encourage signs that support adopted Village guidelines,
standards, and plans or the principles within said documents.
B.
Regulations by zoning district.
(1)
Regulations for all zoning districts. The following provisions
shall apply in all zoning districts unless otherwise set forth herein:
(a)
The requirements of this section shall govern and control the
erection, enlargement, expansion, alteration, operation, maintenance,
removal and relocation of all signs within all zoning districts. The
requirements of this section shall be in addition to provisions of
the Village's building codes.[1]
(b)
Interpretation. All regulations within this section shall be
interpreted by the Planning and Zoning Department. An interpretation
may be appealed to the Village Board for a final decision.
[1]
Conflict. In the event of a conflict within this
section and/or between this section and any provision within another
Village Code, the most restrictive regulation shall apply.
[2]
Substitution clause. To the extent the regulations
of this § 220-1005 permit commercial signs, such regulations
are also to permit noncommercial signs.
[3]
Minimum and maximum. All provisions herein shall
be interpreted as maximum allowable regulations, unless otherwise
noted.
(c)
All signs permitted under the Highway Advertising Control Act
of 1971 (225 ILCS 440/1 et seq.), as amended, shall be permitted therein,
provided such signs conform to the provisions of this section.
(d)
Location.
[1]
No sign or sign structure, unless exempted, shall
be attached to a tree, telephone pole or other utility pole or structure.
[2]
No sign shall be erected or located in a public
right-of-way except as established and authorized by the public entity
having jurisdiction over the right-of-way.
[3]
All ground-mounted signs shall be set back five
feet from any property line. All ground-mounted signs shall conform
to the clear vision requirements of § 220-808 of the Village
Code.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
(e)
No discrimination against noncommercial signs or speech. The
owner of any legal sign may substitute noncommercial copy within the
allowable sign copy area of the sign in lieu of any other commercial
or noncommercial copy in accordance with the following:
[1]
The substitution of copy must adhere to the Village
Code and may be executed without any additional approval or permitting
from the Village.
[2]
The purpose of this provision is to prevent any
inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech,
or favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other
noncommercial message.
[3]
This provision does not create a right to increase
the total amount of signage on a parcel or allow the substitution
of an off-site commercial message in place of an on-site commercial
message.
(f)
No sign, or portion thereof, shall rotate, flash, flutter, or
appear to move except as otherwise specifically permitted herein.
(g)
Permanent window signs shall conform to the requirements for
and shall be deemed wall signs under the provisions of the zoning
district in which they are located. Signs mounted on awnings, canopies,
marquees or similar structures shall also be deemed to be wall signs.
(h)
In all zoning districts, the property owner shall be permitted
to construct and maintain not more than three flagpoles, which shall
be within the buildable area of the required front yard. In all cases,
flagpoles shall be located not less than 10 feet from any property
line, shall be no taller than 30 feet and shall be utilized to display
the American flag, state and county flags or other corporate, national
or organizational flags. Such flagpoles shall be used exclusively
as flagpoles and shall not also serve as light poles. Each flagpole
may have a light fixture so that the flag may be illuminated during
nighttime hours. Except with respect to flagpoles displaying the American
flag, state, county or municipal flags, all such light fixtures shall
be shielded and directed downward.
(i)
All permanent ground-mounted signs shall have landscaping at
their base equivalent in area to 1 1/2 square feet for every
one square foot of area of the sign. The landscaping should have year-round
interest and should include shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials.
Sodded or seeded areas shall not qualify as landscaping. The landscaping
should be large enough to cover or soften the base of the sign without
blocking the sign copy. All planting beds shall be mulched with three
inches of organic mulch. A landscape plan for ground signs, which
will be reviewed administratively, shall be submitted with the associated
sign permit. All landscaping shall conform to the clear vision requirements
of § 220-808 of the Village Code.
(j)
All wall signs shall consist of channel letters and/or a business
logo sign. Dimensional surface signs are also permitted wall signs.
Box signs are not a permitted type of wall sign.
(k)
Except as otherwise specifically permitted herein, signs advertising
an activity, service or business that does not take place on the premises
where the sign is erected are prohibited.
(l)
Except as hereinafter provided, all signs shall require sign
permits, which shall be issued by the Village. (See § 220-1005J,
Administration and enforcement.)
(m)
Except as hereinafter provided, when a sign is not specifically
listed as permitted in a zoning district, such sign shall be expressly
prohibited.
(n)
The use of LED string or neon-tube lighting or similar type
of illumination shall be prohibited and shall not be affixed to the
outside of a building or within one foot of a window or sign inside
or outside of the building.
(2)
Permitted signs in agricultural districts (A-1 and A-2). The
following signs require a sign permit and are allowed in agricultural
districts:
(a)
Farm produce signs. A roadside stand for the sale of produce
grown on or in the immediate adjacent area of the premises shall be
permitted one sign per stand that shall not exceed 18 square feet
of total copy area and shall be constructed not more than six feet
in height above grade.
(3)
Permitted signs in residential districts (E-1, E-2, R-1 through
R-6A). The following signs require a sign permit and are allowed in
all residential districts, subject to the requirements within the
subsequent tables. The following terms are used in the tables in order
to further explain or abbreviate the sign regulations.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
ROW
|
Right-of-way
|
SF
|
Square foot
|
SCA
|
Sign copy area
|
SFA
|
Sign face area
|
GFA
|
Gross floor area
|
RES
|
Residential
|
NON-RES
|
Nonresidential
|
Table B(3)
| |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Residential Zoning Districts
| |||||
(E-1, E2; R-1 through R-6A)
| |||||
Sign Types
|
Tenant Land Use
|
Maximum Total Copy Area
|
Maximum Number of Signs
|
Maximum Sign Height
|
Additional Regulations
|
Channel Letter Sign/Business Logo Sign/Dimensional Surface Sign/Canopy
(Wall Signs)
|
Res
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
| |
Non-Res
|
1.25 times the number of lineal feet of building or tenant frontage
facing a public street or private circulation road
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
|
Wall signs are not permitted on a building elevation adjacent
to residentially zoned property. Full size canopy signs can only be
constructed in lieu of a traditional wall sign and shall adhere to
wall sign design standards.
| |
Awning Sign
|
Res
|
Prohibited
| |||
Non-Res
|
20% of visible surface area of an awning, not including the
awning valance
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
|
In addition to a wall sign, 1 awning or canopy sign is permitted
| |
Ancillary Canopy Sign
|
Res
|
Prohibited
| |||
Non-Res
|
20% of visible surface area of each side of the canopy
|
1 sign per each side of the canopy Only 1 canopy per building
elevation per business or tenant may have canopy signs
|
N/A
| ||
Projecting/Blade Sign
|
Res
|
Prohibited
| |||
Non-Res
|
10 SF for projecting signs; 15 SF for blade signs
|
1 sign per tenant
|
N/A
| ||
Monument/Dual Post Sign
|
Res
|
See Development Sign
| |||
Non-Res
|
32 SF for sign copy area. The sign face area shall not exceed
100 SF
|
1 per zoning lot
|
6 FT
| ||
Manual Changeable Copy Sign
|
Res
|
Prohibited
| |||
Non-Res
|
30% of the sign copy area
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Manual changeable copy signs are allowed only as part of a monument
sign or a dual post sign
| |
Electronic Message Sign
|
Res
|
Prohibited
| |||
Non-Res
|
Prohibited
| ||||
Window Sign
|
Res
|
Prohibited
| |||
Non-Res
|
Window signs shall not exceed 30% of the total window area.
| ||||
Pole/Pylon Sign
|
Res
|
Prohibited
| |||
Non-Res
|
Prohibited
| ||||
Development Sign
|
Res
|
24 SF for sign copy area. The sign face area shall not exceed
100 sf
|
1 per zoning lot
|
6 FT
| |
Non-Res
|
See Monument Sign/Dual Post Sign
|
(4)
Permitted signs in business districts (C-1 through C-6). The
following signs are allowed in all business districts, subject to
the requirements within the subsequent tables. The following terms
are used in the tables in order to further explain or abbreviate the
sign regulations.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
ROW
|
Right-of-way
|
SF
|
Square foot
|
SCA
|
Sign copy area
|
SFA
|
Sign face area
|
GFA
|
Gross floor area
|
RES
|
Residential
|
NON-RES
|
Nonresidential
|
Table B(4)
| |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Zoning Districts
| |||||
(C-1 through C-6)
| |||||
Sign Types
|
Maximum Total Copy Area
|
Maximum Number of Signs
|
Maximum Sign Height
|
Additional Regulations
| |
Channel Letter Sign/Business Logo Sign/Dimensional Surface Sign/Canopy
(Wall Signs)
|
1.25 times the number of lineal feet of building or tenant frontage
facing a public street or private circulation road
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
|
Wall signs are not permitted on a building elevation adjacent
to residentially zoned property. Full size canopy signs can only be
constructed in lieu of a traditional wall sign and shall adhere to
wall sign design standards.
| |
Awning Sign
|
20% of visible surface area of an awning, not including the
awning valance
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
| ||
Ancillary Canopy Sign
|
20% of visible surface area of each side of the canopy
|
1 sign per each side of the canopy. Only 1 canopy per building
elevation per business or tenant may have canopy signs
|
N/A
| ||
Projecting Sign/Blade Sign
|
10 SF for projecting signs; 15 SF for blade signs
|
1 sign per tenant
|
N/A
| ||
Monument/Dual Post Sign
|
1 SF/3 lineal feet of public street frontage, not to exceed
65 SF of copy area for single tenant signs and 80 SF of copy area
for multitenant signs. The sign face area shall not exceed 100 SF
for single tenant signs and 120 SF for multitenant signs
|
1 per lot frontage. 1 additional sign at least 300 FT apart
|
10 FT for single-tenant buildings; 15 FT for multitenant buildings
| ||
Manual Changeable Copy Sign
|
50%
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Manual changeable copy signs are permitted only as part of a
monument sign or dual post sign
| |
Electronic Message Sign
|
Prohibited
|
1.
|
Allowed only for gasoline price signs accessory to automobile
service that is maintained to show current gasoline prices at all
times
| ||
2.
| |||||
3.
|
The electronic display shall not exceed 50% of the entire sign
copy area
| ||||
4.
|
Allowed only in lieu of manual changeable copy area; shall not
have both manual changeable copy and electronic message on a monument
sign or a dual post sign
| ||||
Window Sign
|
Window signs shall not exceed 30% of the total window area
| ||||
Pole/Pylon Sign
|
Prohibited
| ||||
Development Sign
|
32 SF
|
1 per entrance
|
6FT
|
Planned developments consisting of more than 2 acres are permitted
to have one development sign when such use is allowed in the business
district
|
(5)
Permitted signs in industrial districts (I-1 and I-2). The following
signs require a sign permit and are allowed in the industrial districts,
subject to the requirements within the subsequent tables. The following
terms are used in the tables in order to further explain or abbreviate
the sign regulations.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
ROW
|
Right-of-way
|
SF
|
Square foot
|
SCA
|
Sign copy area
|
SFA
|
Sign face area
|
GFA
|
Gross floor area
|
RES
|
Residential
|
NON-RES
|
Nonresidential
|
Table B(5)
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Industrial Zoning District
| ||||
(I-1 and I-2)
| ||||
Sign Types
|
Maximum Total Copy Area
|
Maximum Number of Signs
|
Maximum Sign Height
|
Additional Regulations
|
Channel Letter Sign/Business Logo Sign/Dimensional Surface Sign
(Wall Signs)
|
1.25 times the number of lineal feet of building or tenant frontage
facing a public street or private circulation road
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
|
Wall signs are not permitted on a building elevation adjacent
to residentially zoned property
|
Awning Sign
|
20% of visible surface area of an awning, not including the
awning valance
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
| |
Canopy Sign
|
20% of visible surface area of each side of the canopy
|
1 sign per each side of the canopy. Only 1 canopy per building
elevation per business or tenant may have canopy signs
|
N/A
| |
Projecting Sign/Blade Sign
|
15 SF for projecting signs; 20 SF for blade signs
|
1 sign per tenant
|
N/A
| |
Monument/Dual Post Sign
|
1 SF/2 lineal feet of public street frontage, not to exceed
65 SF of copy area. The sign face area shall not exceed 100 SF
|
1 per lot frontage; 1 additional sign at least 300 FT apart
|
10 FT for single tenant buildings; 15 FT for multitenant buildings
| |
Manual Changeable Copy Sign
|
50%
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Manual changeable copy signs are permitted only as part of a
monument sign or dual post sign
|
Electronic Message Sign
|
Prohibited
| |||
Window Sign
|
Window signs shall not exceed 30% of the total window area
| |||
Pole/Pylon Sign
|
Prohibited
| |||
Development Sign
|
32 SF
|
1 per entrance
|
6 FT
|
(6)
Permitted signs in the Government Buildings and Public Schools
District (P-1). The following signs require a sign permit and are
allowed in the P-1 District, subject to the requirements within the
subsequent tables. The following terms are used in the tables in order
to further explain or abbreviate the sign regulations.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
ROW
|
Right-of-way
|
SF
|
Square foot
|
SCA
|
Sign copy area
|
SFA
|
Sign face area
|
GFA
|
Gross floor area
|
RES
|
Residential
|
NON-RES
|
Nonresidential
|
Table B(6)
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Government Buildings and Public Schools Zoning District
| ||||
(P-1)
| ||||
Sign Types
|
Maximum Total Copy Area
|
Maximum Number of Signs
|
Maximum Sign Height
|
Additional Regulations
|
Channel Letter Sign/Business Logo Sign/Dimensional Surface Sign/Canopy
(Wall Signs)
|
1.25 times the number of lineal feet of building or tenant frontage
facing a public street or private circulation road
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
|
Wall signs are not permitted on a building elevation adjacent
to residentially zoned property. Full size canopy signs can only be
constructed in lieu of a traditional wall sign and shall adhere to
wall sign design standards.
|
Awning Sign
|
20% of visible surface area of an awning, not including the
awning valance
|
1 per building elevation per business or tenant facing a public
street or private circulation road
|
N/A
|
In addition to a wall sign, 1 awning or canopy sign is permitted
|
Ancillary canopy Sign
|
20% of visible surface area of each side of the canopy
|
1 sign per each side of the canopy. Only 1 canopy per building
elevation per business or tenant may have canopy signs
|
N/A
| |
Projecting Sign/Blade Sign
|
10 SF for projecting signs; 20 SF for blade signs
|
1 sign per tenant
|
N/A
| |
Monument/Dual Post Sign
|
32 SF of copy area. The sign face area shall not exceed 100
SF
|
1 per lot frontage; 1 additional sign at least 300 FT apart
|
6 FT
| |
Manual Changeable Copy Sign
|
50%
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Manual changeable copy signs are allowed only as part of a monument
sign or a dual post sign
|
Window Sign
|
Window signs shall not exceed 30% of the total window area
| |||
Pole/Pylon Sign
|
Prohibited
| |||
Development Sign
|
Prohibited
|
C.
General regulations.
(1)
Application. The regulations within this section apply to all
properties within the Village's municipal boundaries except for those
properties owned, used, leased, or controlled by the Village. Village
signage on Village property is exempt due to the inherent public purpose
of such messaging and sign copy. All signs on the exterior of a property,
building, or structure, and interior signs visible from exterior windows
are subject to the regulations within this section.
(2)
AREA OF SIGN
AWNING
AWNING SIGN
BACK-LIT LETTER
BOX SIGN
BUILDING FRONTAGE
BUILDING SIGN
BUILDING WALL
BUSINESS LOGO SIGN
BUSINESS SIGN
CANOPY
CANOPY SIGN
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN
CHANNEL LETTER SIGN
COPY AREA
DEVELOPMENT SIGN
DIMENSIONAL SURFACE SIGN
DIRECTIONAL SIGN
DIRECTORY SIGN
DUAL POST SIGN
DYNAMIC DIGITAL SIGN
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN
FACE OF SIGN
FLASHING SIGN
FREESTANDING SIGN
GRADE, NATURAL
GROUND-MOUNTED SIGN
HEIGHT OF SIGN
ILLUMINATED SIGN
LEGAL NONCONFORMING SIGN (GRANDFATHERED SIGN)
MOBILE SIGN
MONUMENT SIGN
MULTITENANT BUILDING
NAMEPLATE
OFF-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGN
OFF-STREET PARKING
POLE SIGN
PORTABLE SIGN
PRIVATELY OWNED CIRCULATION ROAD
PROJECTING/BLADE SIGN
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
PUBLIC SERVICE SIGN
PYLON SIGN
RACEWAY
ROOF SIGN
SIGN
SIGN FACE
SIGN STRUCTURE
TEMPORARY BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN
TEMPORARY EVENT SIGN
TEMPORARY SIGN
UNLAWFUL SIGN
VEHICLE SIGN
WALL SIGN
WINDOW SIGN
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
The entire geometric area within a single continuous perimeter
enclosing the extreme limits of the actual surface of a single-faced
sign. It does not include any structural elements outside the limits
of such signs and not forming an integral part of the sign face.
An architectural projection that provides weather protection,
identity or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to
which it is attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight, rigid
skeleton structure over which a covering, such as heavy canvas, is
attached.
Any wall sign integrally attached or imprinted on the face
or valance of an awning.
A channel letter, with an open or translucent back, that
is illuminated. Light is directed against a surface behind the letter,
producing a halo effect. Also known as a silhouette or halo lighted.
A sign which contains all of the advertising copy within
an enclosed cabinet (typically a standard geometric shape such as
a rectangle) and is mounted to a wall. Box signs have a translucent
or opaque back-lit panel with sign copy enclosed within a frame or
a cabinet. A business logo sign shall not constitute a box sign.
The linear length of the outside building wall facing the
public right-of-way or, in the case of a multitenant building, the
linear length of the outside building wall of the individual tenant
unit facing the parking area which serves as the primary access for
the multitenant building or multistory building.
Any sign affixed to a building that directs attention to
a business or profession conducted, or to a commodity, service or
entertainment sold, offered, or manufactured, upon the premises where
such sign is located or to which it is affixed.
The wall area in one plane or elevation of a building.
A wall sign that may be constructed as an enclosed cabinet
in which the extent of the area of the sign is limited to a business
logo. This sign shall have dimensional surface and may be internally
illuminated.
Any sign which directs attention to a business or profession
conducted, or to a commodity, service, or entertainment sold or offered,
upon the premises where such sign is located.
An overhead roof structure that has open sides. Canopies
can be constructed out of rigid or nonrigid materials. Canopies are
typically intended to provide shelter from the rain or sun, but may
also be for decorative purposes, or to give emphasis to a route or
part of a building. A canopy may be freestanding or attached to a
building and may or may not be ground-mounted.
A wall sign which is permanently affixed to a canopy.
A sign on which message copy can be changed through the use
of attachable letters and numerals that are changed manually.
A wall sign made of self-contained letters that are affixed
to an electrical raceway or affixed directly to the face of a building
that does not project above the top of the parapet wall, does not
project above any portion of the roofline, does not project beyond
the sidewall of the building and which does not project above or below
a marquee. Channel letters may or may not be internally illuminated.
The area in square feet of the smallest geometric figure
that can be described so as to enclose the actual copy/letters and
logo of a sign. The background color of a dimensional surface sign
is included within the measurement of sign copy area for wall signs
unless otherwise considered an architectural feature by the Planning
and Zoning Department. The copy area of a projecting/blade sign or
freestanding ground-mounted sign is calculated on one face of the
sign only.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
A permanently ground-mounted identification sign of residential,
commercial, or industrial developments.
A wall sign consisting of three-dimensional letterforms applied
to or raised from a separate, solid, flat background. The message
may be in relief or depressed by means of carving, etching, routing,
and positive or negative cutout. The graphic design of the sign face
shall ensure that each letter shall receive a structural outline element
that causes a visual break with each letter, numeral, character or
logo bordering to either side. A dimensional surface sign may not
be constructed as a box sign.
A sign designed and erected solely for the purpose of traffic
or pedestrian direction and placed on the property where the public
is directed, provided such sign shall contain no advertising copy.
A sign listing the names and locations of various businesses
or activities conducted within a building or group of buildings on
the premises where such sign is attached.
A type of freestanding ground-mounted sign that utilizes
two posts or columns that are used to mount the sign in the ground.
A large screen or series of screens that display a message,
image, or series of images.
A changeable information display that is electrically activated,
such as with light bulbs, video display, or mechanical flip discs,
to convey information through changing letters, numbers, figures or
similar depictions, provided such information. An electronic message
sign is not a dynamic display sign. Time-and-temperature signs and
gas station price signs shall not be considered electronic message
signs. Athletic scoreboards on public property shall not be considered
electronic message signs.
The entire area of a sign where copy could be placed.
Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign which exhibits
changing natural or artificial light or color effects by any means
whatsoever. Time-and-temperature signs shall not be considered flashing
signs.
A sign which is not attached to a building.
The preconstruction elevation at the level of the street
closest to the sign to which the sign is oriented, measured at the
street's center line. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the sign is
located more than 75 feet from the right-of-way, "grade" shall mean
the average ground elevation of the lot on which the sign is located.
A sign which is attached to the ground and may be completely
or principally supported by a single base, one or more posts or other
support structure.
The vertical distance measured from the average natural grade
at the foot of the sign to the highest point on the sign.
A sign that is illuminated either by means of exposed tubing
or lamps on its surface, on the ground, or by means of illumination
transmitted through the sign letters or faces.
Any sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior
to such time as it became subject to the requirements of this chapter,
and any amendments thereto, and which fails to conform to all the
applicable regulations and restrictions of this chapter.
A portable sign mounted on a trailer.
A freestanding ground-mounted sign where the support base
of the sign is solid with no gaps.
A building that houses more than one tenant.
A wall sign which does not exceed two square feet in size
and is mounted to the principal building or mailbox.
Any advertising device, billboard, poster, notice or display
which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person,
institution, organization or business that is not located on the property
where the sign is located, but not including a temporary sign or a
sign advertising the activity being conducted upon the property upon
which it is located.
A public or private parking area designed in accordance with
the requirements of this chapter.
A freestanding sign, usually double-faced, mounted on a round
pole, square tube, or other fabricated members without any type of
secondary support.
A portable sign is one type of temporary sign not permanently
attached to the ground, building, or to any other structure, typically
installed for a short time period.
A privately owned road that functions mainly as a collector
and distributor of customer traffic.
Any sign other than a wall sign which is attached to, and
extends from the face of the wall of the building to which it is affixed.
Projecting signs are oriented horizontally and blade signs are oriented
vertically. No guylines, braces or secondary supports shall be used.
Any angle iron or main support shall be enclosed in a wood, plastic
or metal form, such that the angle iron or main support for the sign
is not visible. A projecting/blade sign is not/may not be constructed
as a box sign.
A strip of land on which infrastructure such as roads, railroads
or power lines is built. The right-of-way is owned by a public jurisdiction.
A sign posted on public or quasi-public property, the function
of which is to promote items of general interest to the community.
A freestanding sign with a support structure similar to pole
signs, but enclosed by a cover. The defining feature of a pylon sign
is typically its rigid face, supported by either one or two metal
poles.
An electrical enclosure that can also be used to attach a
sign to the structure.
A building-mounted sign erected upon and completely over
the roof of the building.
A name, identification, description, display or illustration
which is affixed to or painted or represented directly or indirectly
upon a building, pole or other surface or piece of land, including
pennants, which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity,
person, institution, organization or business; provided, however,
"sign" shall not include any display of official court or public office
notices or any other notices required by statute or Village ordinance,
nor shall it include a flag, emblem or insignia of a nation, political
unit, school or religious group. "Sign" shall not include a sign located
completely within an enclosed building unless the content is readily
visible from a street or other public place.
The entire area within a continuous perimeter enclosing the
extreme limits of a sign. However, such perimeter shall not include
any structural elements lying outside the limits of such sign and
not forming an integral part of the display. The sign face area includes
the sign copy area plus the non-copy area background. The area of
a sign face shall be determined by calculating the area within a single
continuous perimeter encompassing the entire advertising copy or art
designed to attract attention. The area within the single continuous
perimeter shall be calculated by determining the area of the smallest
measurable square, circle, rectangle, or triangle within the single
continuous perimeter. For ground signs with multiple faces: when two
identical ground sign faces are placed back to back so that both faces
cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign
faces are part of the same sign structure, the sign face area shall
be the area of one side of the sign. In all other circumstances, the
sign face area of a ground sign shall be the total sign face area
of all sign faces on the ground sign.
A structure that supports, has supported or is capable of
supporting a sign, including a decorative cover. No guy wire, braces,
or secondary supports are to be used. Any angle iron or main support
is to be enclosed in a wood, plastic, or metal form, such that the
angle iron or main support is not visible.
A business sign that is used for:
A sign advertising the existence of an event of a temporary
nature for a limited period of time.
A sign, banner, pennant, valance, inflatable device, or advertising
display constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, cardboard, wallboard,
or other light materials, with or without frames, which is not permanently
installed or affixed to any sign structure.
A sign which contravenes this chapter or which the Village
may declare as unlawful if it becomes dangerous to public safety by
reason of dilapidation or disrepair or a nonconforming sign for which
a permit required under this chapter has not been obtained.
Any sign painted on, attached to, or mounted upon any operable
or inoperable motor vehicle.
A sign which is affixed to the face of the wall of the building,
and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width or vertical
height of such building. A wall sign shall only be a building sign
or a business sign as designated herein.
A sign installed inside a window for purposes of viewing
from outside the premises. This term does not include merchandise
located in a window.
(3)
Prohibited signs. Except as specifically provided otherwise
within this section, the following signs and displays shall be strictly
prohibited throughout the Village:
(a)
Flashing signs.
(b)
Moving, rotating, or animated signs.
(c)
Off-premises signs.
(d)
Painted wall signs.
(e)
Roof signs. No sign shall be constructed or maintained on any
portion of the roof of a building, nor shall such sign project above
any portion of the roof or parapet wall, whichever is higher.
(f)
Signs displaying obscene or other unlawful matter as determined
by the Development Services Department.
(g)
Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or governmental
signs or signals.
(h)
Inflatable signs.
(i)
Searchlights or portable spotlights.
(j)
Signs with more than two sign faces.
(k)
Pole-mounted signs.
(l)
Pylon signs.
(n)
Portable sign.
(o)
Pennants.
(p)
Any sign which constitutes a hazard to public health or safety,
including dangerous construction or sight obstructions, as determined
by the Planning and Zoning Department.
(q)
Abandoned or obsolete signs, including the posts or other supports
therefor, that are no longer being properly maintained by the owner
of the sign.
(r)
Commercial signs on a vehicle where said vehicle is parked adjacent
to or near the right-of-way for the purposes of identifying or calling
attention to the business, and is not used for daily operations or
during the regular course of business, or is not licensed, insured,
or operational.
(s)
Electronic message and dynamic display signs in all residential,
commercial and industrial districts.
(t)
Yard (pin) signs, except as authorized in the temporary sign
section.
(u)
Feather/flag signs.
(v)
Mobile signs.
(4)
Prohibited placement of signs.
(a)
Signs affixed to or painted on parkway trees, utility poles,
streetlights, or traffic signals.
(b)
Signs affixed to fences, except "No Trespassing," "No Parking/Towing"
and "Beware of Dog" signs in accordance with all other applicable
sections of this article.
(c)
Signs on, or overhanging, public property or a public right-of-way,
except projecting/blade signs and under canopy signs.
(d)
Signs within 10 horizontal feet of a conductor or public utility
guy wire.
(e)
Signs that interfere with clear vision at or near the intersection
of two public streets or the intersection of any driveway and street
in an area within the sight triangle, as defined in § 220-808
of the Village Code.
(f)
Signs on easements unless specifically designated for a sign.
(g)
Internally or externally illuminated signs affixed to a building
wall adjacent to a residential district.
(5)
Exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from the requirement
to obtain a sign permit. Such signs shall meet the maintenance standards
within § 220-1005K, design standards, within § 220-1005H,
and standards for temporary signs in § 220-1005F unless
determined inapplicable by the Planning and Zoning Department.
(a)
Temporary signs in agricultural and residential zoning districts.
(b)
Temporary construction signs.
(c)
Nameplate. One nameplate shall be permitted for each use. The
maximum area of such nameplate shall be two square feet, and such
nameplate shall be affixed flat against a wall or door or may extend
up to 18 inches from a wall, provided safe access is available for
pedestrians.
(d)
Accessory signs.
[1]
Not more than one sign shall be permitted for each
entrance/exit to a multiple-family development or nonresidential use.
Except as otherwise required by law. Such sign shall contain no more
than two square feet of total copy area; may be illuminated; shall
be constructed not more than three feet in height above grade; shall
be located not less than six feet from any property line; and shall
contain no commercial advertisements.
[2]
One sign may be erected for each separate parking
area. Such parking area sign may be double-faced and shall contain
not more than six square feet of total copy area per face. The sign
may be illuminated. The sign shall be constructed not more than five
feet in height above grade and shall be located not less than six
feet from any property line.
(e)
Governmental signs. Governmental signs incidental thereto for
identification, information, directional, or public safety purposes
erected or required by governmental bodies, or authorized for a public
purpose by any law, statute or ordinance, such as traffic control
signs and legal notices, including those located in the public right-of-way.
(f)
Light pole banners.
(g)
Window displays.
(h)
Window signs, not exceeding 30% of the total window area. Window
signs shall be located on the interior side of the window.
(i)
Sandwich boards/A-frames.
(j)
Electronic message signs located on a sports field owned by
a public institution or government entity. The electronic message
of such signs shall not be viewable from an adjacent residential use.
(k)
Menu boards, having an electronic message or dynamic displays
when associated with a drive-through facility.
(6)
Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are permitted
in all districts, subject to requirements hereinafter specified. Signs
exceeding the requirements of this section shall be required to have
permits and shall conform to the requirements for permanent signs
in the zoning district where they are located.
(a)
Temporary signs in agricultural, residential and government
buildings and public schools zoning districts.
[1]
Temporary signs shall not be erected for more than
30 days in a calendar year.
[2]
The total copy area for all temporary signs in
agricultural and residential zoning districts shall not exceed eight
square feet, and in the Government Buildings and Public Schools District
shall not exceed 25 square feet. No such sign shall exceed four feet
in height above grade.
[3]
Quantity. Two yard signs are allowed per zoning
lot, under the following qualifying conditions or exceptions:
[a]
The subject property has an active building permit.
Such temporary sign shall be removed no later than seven days after
the expiration of the building permit, or issuance of a certificate
of occupancy, whichever occurs first.
[b]
The subject property, or buildings therein, are
currently for sale, lease, or rent. Such temporary sign shall be removed
no later than seven days after the sale, rental, or lease agreement
is finalized.
[c]
The number of yard signs may be increased equal
to the number of candidate positions and proposed referendums that
appear in an upcoming election. Such temporary signs shall be removed
seven days following an election.
[4]
Except as authorized above, all temporary signs
shall be removed from the premises within 24 hours after the expiration
of the permit.
(b)
Temporary signs in commercial, office and industrial zoning
districts.[2]
[1]
Up to two temporary signs are permitted per business and are limited to one wall sign and one ground-mounted sign. For zoning lots with more than one business, the maximum number of ground-mounted signs allowed to be displayed at any given time is one per 50 linear feet of building frontage along the public street. Such temporary ground-mounted signs may be illuminated per the requirements of Chapter 75, Article II, Part 20, Outdoor Lighting. Ground-mounted temporary signs may be double-faced. The total gross surface area of the sign face shall not exceed 25 square feet.
[2]
One sign permit shall be obtained for all temporary
signs per the calendar year. Permits for temporary signs shall be
valid for a period of 91 days.[3] This time period can be used in one continual time period
or can be split into 13 separate seven-day periods throughout the
year. All such signs shall be removed from the premises within 24
hours after the expiration of the permit.
[3]
Editor's Note: Section 2 of Res. No. 19-002, adopted 9-25-2019,
states that Village staff shall not enforce the ninety-one-day display
time limit for temporary signs for 159th Street corridor businesses
located within the IDOT 159th Street Road Improvement Project limits
through 12-31-2020, with further deadline extension beyond 12-31-2020
subject to Village Board approval. All other temporary sign regulations
remain in effect, and temporary sign permits may be revoked and signs
removed or replaced if other applicable regulations are not followed
or if the temporary sign becomes unsightly. Refer to Res. No. 19-002
for a description of the IDOT 159th Street Road Improvement Project
limits.
[3]
The permit holder shall notify the Village of the
dates that the temporary sign shall be displayed. This can be provided
to the Village either once, at the start of the calendar year, or
can be provided to the Village at various times during the calendar
year.
[2]
Editor's Note: Section 2 of 12-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-059,
states: "In accordance with its Home Rule Powers, the Village shall
follow the modified standards in Exhibit A in lieu of § 220-1005C(6)(b)
of the Homer Glen Village Code for temporary signs through December
31, 2023. Extension beyond December 31, 2023, is subject to Village
Board approval. All other temporary sign regulations remain in effect."
Exhibit A is on file in Village offices.
(c)
Temporary business identification signs.
[1]
A temporary business identification sign must be
a weatherproof banner affixed to the facade of the building and cannot
be ground-mounted.
[2]
A temporary business identification sign must adhere
to the standards for placement and size for a wall sign in the subject
zoning district.
[3]
A temporary business identification sign permit
is valid for 91 days. All such signs shall be removed from the premises
within 24 hours after the expiration of the permit.
(d)
Temporary construction signs. For a development presently under
construction, no more than two signs may be erected. The total sign
area shall not be more than 32 square feet. In any development in
a residential zoning district in which fewer than three lots are under
or will be under construction at any given time, the sign area permitted
shall not be more than 16 square feet per sign.
(e)
Location. In addition to all other requirements elsewhere in
this article, all temporary signs of any type shall be a minimum of
five feet from the nearest property line and shall not be located
in the public right-of-way.
(f)
Temporary window signs. In all nonresidential districts, temporary
window signs located inside of windows shall occupy not more than
30% of the surface area of such windows. Temporary window signs are
limited to a display period of four weeks per calendar year.
(g)
Temporary A-frame signs.
[1]
Location. A-frame signs may be located on a private
sidewalk not located within the public right-of-way, as long as at
least four feet of sidewalk width remains on the sidewalk so as to
not interfere with pedestrian accessibility. A-frame signs must be
located within 15 feet of the primary entrance of the business for
which the sign references or advertises.
[2]
Quantity. One A-frame sign is allowed per business.
[3]
Size. A-frame signs shall not exceed eight square
feet in area or four feet in height.
(7)
Illuminated signs. All types of illumination, as provided below, shall conform to the illumination standards as provided Chapter 75, Article II, Part 20, Outdoor Lighting.
(a)
External illumination. Permitted types of external illumination include "downlighting" or lighting from above, such as gooseneck light fixtures or RLM shades, where the light source is fully shielded, and "backlighting" where opaque letters are illuminated by a light source placed behind the letters. "Uplighting," such as floodlighting, shall adhere to the permitted light angles as provided for in § 75-55 of the Outdoor Lighting Code. All uplighting fixtures shall be ground-mounted.
(b)
Internal illumination. Internal illumination of the sign face,
lettering and graphic elements are permitted.
(8)
Design standards.
(a)
Review. Signs shall be reviewed administratively for appearance
by the Planning and Zoning Department.
(b)
Appearance standards.
[1]
Architectural consistency.
[a]
Every sign shall be designed as an integral architectural
element of the building, structure, or site to which it principally
relates.
[b]
Decorative light fixtures complementary to the
architecture of the building shall be used for external illumination.
[c]
Sign design elements, materials, and colors should
match the architecture of the principal building. Examples of architectural
consistency are provided in the Village Sign Guidelines supplementary
document provided by the Planning and Zoning Department.
[3]
Scale and proportion.
[a]
Every sign shall have an appropriate scale and
proportion in its design.
[b]
The base of monument signs shall not extend greater
than four feet high for single business signs, and six feet high for
multitenant signs.
[c]
The base of monument signs shall be a minimum of
one foot high.
[d]
For monument signs, the sign base shall be at least
80% of the width of the sign face.
[e]
For dual post signs, each post shall be at least
15% of the total width of the sign.
[4]
Materials.
[a]
Permanent signs shall be constructed of materials
that can withstand the elements in an outdoor environment. Acceptable
materials for permanent signs include, but are not limited to: acrylic,
polycarbonate, marine grade plywood (MDO), aluminum or aluminum composite
materials (ACM). Similar permanent sign materials may be approved,
subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Department.
[b]
The base of monument signs and columns of dual
post signs shall be masonry (brick or stone or other masonry materials
as approved by the Planning and Zoning Department. CMU block is only
allowed as a finish material on a sign base or columns if it has a
split faced texture and contains integral color that is harmonious
with the overall sign design. Agricultural districts are exempt from
this masonry requirement.
[5]
Text and legibility. The size (height) of text
or the size of the logo or symbol shall be sufficient enough to be
easily viewed from major roadways, subject to review by the Planning
and Zoning Department.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
(c)
Sightline visibility. On corner lots, no signs shall be constructed
so as to block or otherwise prevent visibility around the corner,
per the clear vision regulations in § 220-808 of the Village
Code.
(d)
Tenant panels. Multitenant signs shall not include more than
six tenant panels.
(f)
Projecting/blade signs.
[1]
Projecting signs shall include durable mounting
hardware that is an integral part of the sign design.
[2]
Guy wires and extension poles are prohibited.
[3]
Minimum eight-foot clearance between grade and
bottom of the sign.
[4]
Maximum projection: five feet.
[5]
Signs cannot extend above the roof fascia (see
illustration below) or parapet.
(g)
Wall signs. Wall signs shall be centered within the tenant's
frontage unless otherwise deemed aesthetically appropriate by the
Planning and Zoning Department. Effort shall be made to not conflict
with the architectural elements of the building facade.
[1]
Wall signs upon multitenant structures shall be
mounted in accordance with an established center line, unless deemed
aesthetically appropriate by the Director of Planning and Zoning.
[Amended 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003]
[2]
Wall signs cannot extend above the roof fascia
(see illustration below) or parapet.
[3]
Lettering shall be limited to 75% of the width
of tenant frontage.
(h)
Dimensional surface signs. Dimensional surface signs shall have
a minimum of one inch raise for the three-dimensional letter forms.
(9)
Planned unit development sign districts.
(a)
Application. Together with the application for a planned unit
development, the Plan Commission shall also consider the designation
of the property covered by the planned unit development as a special
sign district. This special sign district shall be approved by ordinance
of the Village Board as a "Planned Unit Development Sign District."
(b)
Initiating a district. Only the person listed as the applicant
for the planned unit development special use may initiate the consideration
of a special sign district by presenting a request to the Plan Commission
as part of the application for the planned development.
(c)
Comprehensive sign plan. No sign for which a permit is required
may be erected in a planned unit development Sign District unless
it is in conformance with the approved comprehensive sign plan for
that district.
(d)
Initial sign plan. Prior to the creation of a planned unit development
Sign District, the Plan Commission shall examine all proposed signs
and recommend to the Village Board a comprehensive sign plan for the
district, including special sign regulations where appropriate. The
regulations in this article shall serve as a guide in evaluating signs,
but the planned unit development Sign District regulations contained
in the comprehensive sign plan may supersede regulations found in
this article.
(e)
Amendments. The comprehensive sign plan for a planned unit development
Sign District may be amended by following the review and approval
of the amendments by the Plan Commission.
(10)
Administration and enforcement.
(a)
Rules of interpretation. The signage regulations
set forth in this section shall be interpreted in accordance with
the following rules:
[1]
The provisions of this section shall be held to
be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the effective use
of signs within the Village.
[2]
Where the requirements imposed by any provision
of this section are either more restrictive or less restrictive than
comparable requirements imposed by any other applicable statute, law,
ordinance, regulation or rule, the provision that is the most restrictive
or imposes the higher standard or requirement shall apply.
[3]
Although the requirements of this section are written
in very specific terms, reasonable flexibility is offered through
the provisions allowing for appeals and variances as provided herein.
[4]
This section is not intended to abrogate any easement,
covenant or any other private agreement, provided that where the regulations
of this section are more restrictive or impose a higher standard or
requirement than created by such easement, covenant or other private
agreement, the requirements of this section shall govern.
[5]
Except as otherwise provided in Subsection C(12) (nonconforming signs) herein, no sign not lawfully established at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter; and to the extent that, in any manner that said sign is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, said sign shall remain unlawful under the provisions of this chapter. Any sign or sign structure established prior to the effective date of this chapter which is rendered nonconforming by the provisions herein, and any sign or sign structure which, as a result of subsequent amendments hereto, shall be rendered nonconforming, shall be subject to the regulations of Subsection C(12) (nonconforming signs) of this section.
[6]
Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed
to consent to or permit the erection of a sign without first obtaining
an appropriate permit from the Village, except for certain exempt
signs.
[7]
All measured distances and values shall be rounded
to the nearest whole integer.
[8]
All distances, unless otherwise stated, shall be
measured horizontally.
[9]
A "V-shaped" sign with an interior angle of less
than 30° shall be considered a back-to-back sign.
(b)
Permit requirements.
[1]
Issuance of sign permits. The Zoning Officer, and
such designees as may be directed by the Village Board, shall enforce
this section and, in addition thereto, shall perform the following
duties:
[2]
Permit requirement. A permit shall be obtained
through the Planning and Zoning Department prior to the installation
or display of any sign.
[3]
Installation. Signs shall not be installed unless
a valid sign permit has been issued for a sign or a sign meets the
criteria for exemption from the permit requirement. A sign with a
valid sign permit must be installed within six months of permit issuance
or else the permit becomes invalid. Signs shall be installed per the
approved drawings and any supplementary information provided in the
sign permit application.
(c)
Appeals. All appeals to the regulations of this
article shall be processed as provided for in § 220-1211
of the Village Code.
(d)
Variances. All variances to the regulations of
this article shall be processed as provided for in § 220-1205
of the Village Code.
(11)
General maintenance and construction.
(a)
Wind pressure. All signs erected within the Village
shall be constructed to withstand wind pressure as required by the
Village Building Code.
(b)
Illumination.
[1]
All electrical signs to be installed in the Village
shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the electrical
code adopted by the Village. No permit for an illuminated sign shall
be issued unless the plans are in compliance with all electrical requirements.
[2]
All signs in which electrical wiring and connections
are used shall have affixed thereon a plate showing the voltage of
the electrical apparatus used in connection with the sign.
(c)
Maintenance.
[1]
All signs and their supports shall be maintained
in a safe, secure, presentable, and structurally sound condition at
all times, and in no case shall any sign be permitted to present a
threat to the public safety or welfare. Signs shall be maintained
in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the Village
and in accordance with the following regulations:
[a]
Signs and their related support structures shall
be kept clean and properly treated so as to prevent rust, peeling,
flaking, or fading.
[b]
Signs shall be maintained free of any broken panels,
lights, tubes, missing letters, flaking or peeling paint.
[c]
The area surrounding all signs shall be maintained
free of debris and any surrounding grassed or landscaped area shall
be kept trimmed and in a healthy condition.
[d]
The owner of any sign which is found by the Village
to be maintained in violation of the provisions of this article shall
be given written notice of such violations. The sign owner shall repair,
or take action to initiate repair of the damage, within 15 days of
receipt of written notice.
[e]
If the sign owner fails to take action to repair
the sign within 15 days of written notice, the sign may be removed
by the Village at the expense of the sign owner. Any sign posing an
immediate risk to the public may be removed or repaired by the Village
without notice at the expense of the sign owner.
[f]
Sign raceways cannot be reused for new tenants
if the raceway extends beyond the limits of the sign copy area.
[g]
Restoration after wall sign removal. When a wall
sign is removed from the facade of a building, the facade shall be
restored to like new condition. Previous sign mounting holes and the
like shall be filled and painted to match the facade and ghosting
images shall be removed. The facade shall be cleaned and/or repainted
if necessary in order to match the existing condition of the building.
(d)
A permit is not required to clean or maintain signs
as long as the work does not involve electrical alterations, enlargement
of the sign, replacing panels or replacing permanently affixed letters
or logos.
(e)
Removal of signs.
[1]
Illegal sign.
[a]
Any permanent sign found to be displayed in violation
of this article is hereby classified as an illegal sign. Whenever
an illegal sign is found to exist, the Village shall notify the person
displaying such sign by personal service or mail. Such person shall
either remove the sign or initiate action necessary to cause the sign
to comply with this article within 10 days of notice.
[b]
Any temporary sign illegally displayed, or any
sign illegally placed in the public right-of-way shall be immediately
removed or caused to comply with all the provisions of this article
upon notice by personal notice or mail.
[2]
Signs for businesses no longer in operation. Any
sign, now or hereafter existing, which advertises a business no longer
in operation or services or products no longer offered on the premises,
shall be removed by the owner within 60 days of the discontinuance
of the business. If the said owner fails to remove the sign within
the time specified in a written notice from the Village, the Village
is hereby authorized to cause the removal of such sign. Any expense
or incident thereto shall be paid by the business owner. For multitenant
signs, the sign panels shall be replaced with blank panels matching
the existing panels.
(12)
Nonconforming signs.
(a)
Status. Any nonconforming sign or sign structure existing lawfully at the time of the adoption of this chapter and which remains nonconforming, and any sign or sign structure rendered nonconforming by the adoption of this chapter, or by any subsequent amendments thereto, shall be deemed to be legally nonconforming and may be continued, subject to the regulations of this Subsection C(12). The burden of establishing that any nonconformity is legally nonconforming shall, in all cases, be on the owner or user of the nonconforming sign.
(b)
Repairs and alterations.
[1]
A nonconforming sign or sign structure shall not
be enlarged upon, expanded or extended in any manner unless the alteration
conforms to the regulations of this chapter.
[2]
Repairs and alterations may be made to return a
nonconforming sign or sign structure to a safe condition in accordance
with an order by a public official who is charged with protecting
the public safety and who declares such sign or structure to be unsafe
and orders its restoration to a safe condition, provided that such
restoration does not otherwise violate the provisions of this section.
[3]
No nonconforming sign or sign structure shall be
moved in whole or in part to any other location on the same or any
other zoning lot unless every portion of such sign or structure, and
the use thereof, conforms to all the regulations of the district where
it is to be located.
[4]
A nonconforming sign or sign structure which is
destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty or act of God to the
extent that the cost of restoration for the aboveground portion of
the sign or structure to the condition it was in before the occurrence
exceeds 50% or more of its replacement value at that time shall not
be restored unless said sign and structure shall conform to all of
the regulations of the district where it is located.
[5]
In the event such damage or destruction is less
than 50% of the replacement value at the time of replacement, repairs
may be made to the sign and sign structure to return it to a safe
condition as existed prior to such damage or destruction. No repairs
or reconstruction shall be made unless such restoration is started
within one year from the date of partial destruction and is completed
within one year thereafter. If the restoration is not started within
one year, the sign and structure shall be removed and the area cleared
by the owner.
[6]
If the nonconforming use of a sign or sign structure
is discontinued for a continuous period of six months, such use shall
not be renewed and such legally nonconforming sign shall be deemed
terminated. Any subsequent use of the sign or structure shall conform
to the use regulations of the zoning district where such sign or structure
is located.[5]
[5]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(12)(c), regarding amortization,
which immediately followed, was repealed 2-8-2023 by Ord. No. 23-003.
(13)
Penalty for violations. Any person who erects, alters, or moves
any sign without obtaining the required permits from the Planning
and Zoning Department shall be subject to a penalty not less than
$125 nor more than $500. Each day a violation exists shall be considered
a separate offense.
(14)
Severability. If any portion of this section is to any extent
invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced, such term shall
be excluded to the extent of such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability;
all other terms hereof shall remain in full force and effect.