The following signs and sign characteristics are prohibited:
A. Any sign for which a required permit has not been issued;
B. Any sign that is posted or maintained in violation of this article;
C. Off-premises advertising signs (also known as "billboards");
D. Signs located and maintained in such a manner as to constitute a
nuisance as provided in the Village Code;
E. Signs that advertise an activity, business, product or service no
longer conducted on the lot on which the sign is located;
F. Signs or other attention-getting devices that contain or consist
of inflatable devices, balloons, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other
similarly moving devices, except as expressly allowed in this article;
G. Signs that swing or otherwise noticeably move as a result of wind
pressure because of the manner of their suspension or attachment;
H. Signs that emit sound, smoke or odor;
I. Signs that extend more than two feet above the roofline of the building
to which they are attached, except in cases where roof signs are expressly
allowed;
J. Searchlights, strobe lights, rotating beacon lights, flashing lights
that are visible from the public right-of-way, except as otherwise
expressly allowed by this article or required by law;
K. Signs located in or obstructing a required parking or loading space,
or that otherwise obstruct vehicular or pedestrian access or circulation,
or that pose any other hazard to motorized or nonmotorized travel;
L. Signs that obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window or door
opening used as a means of egress;
M. Signs that interfere with an opening required for ventilation, except
that signs may cover transom windows when not in violation of applicable
building and fire safety codes;
N. Signs affixed directly to a tree, utility pole or traffic control
device;
O. Signs that obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of,
or that may be confused with, any authorized traffic control sign,
signal, or device;
P. Sign displays with a brightness of such intensity or brilliance that
they impair the vision or endanger the safety and welfare of any pedestrian,
cyclist, or person operating a motor vehicle;
Q. Signs attached to or painted on an inoperable or unlicensed vehicle
(motorized or nonmotorized);
R. Signs attached to or painted on a licensed motor vehicle if the vehicle
is parked within 25 feet of the street right-of-way;
S. Portable signs, including sandwich board, A-frame and signs on wheels
or that are designed to allow movement from one location to another,
except in the PI Districts.
T. Painted wall signs, other than historic signs and murals; and
U. Signs located on public property that are not owned by or otherwise
permitted by the Village. Any sign installed or placed on public property,
except in compliance with all applicable regulations and permits are
forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation. In addition to
other available remedies, the Village is authorized to recover from
the owner or person placing the sign the full costs of removal and
disposal for such sign.
The sign types identified in this section are permitted in any
zoning district without obtaining a sign permit and, unless otherwise
expressly stated, are not counted as signs for purposes of determining
the number of signs or amount of sign area on a lot.
A. Address numbers and nameplates: address numbers and nameplates not
exceeding four square feet in area per building.
B. Art/public art: art and public art displays.
C. Construction signs: up to three construction signs per lot, not exceeding
six square feet in area in R1 and R2 Districts or 32 square feet in
area in all other districts. Such signs may be erected no more than
five days prior to construction, must be confined to the construction
site, and must be removed no more than 60 days after completion of
construction or expiration of the permit authorizing such construction,
whichever occurs first.
D. Driveway signs: driveway signs not exceeding six square feet in area
in a commercial, mixed-use, or industrial district or three square
feet in area in a residential district. Driveway signs may not exceed
six feet in height and must be located within 10 feet of the intersection
of the driveway opening and the right-of-way line, but out of the
driveway vision triangle.
E. Flags: flags that do not contain a commercial message.
F. Historic plaques: plaques on federal, state or local designated historic
buildings or sites, not exceeding nine square feet in area or seven
feet in height.
G. Interior (site or building) signs.
(1)
Signs located within the interior of any building or stadium
or within an enclosed lobby or court of any building that are not
visible from the public right-of-way. Such signs must comply with
the structural, electrical, or materials specifications required by
this article or the building code.
(2)
Signs on the interior of site or that are not otherwise visible
from any public right-of-way or from beyond the boundaries of the
lot or parcel.
H. Engraved signs: signs that are engraved or cut into any masonry or
metal surface used as an exterior building material and that do not
exceed four square feet in area.
I. Neighborhood and park signs. Residential neighborhoods, and park
sites are allowed a single freestanding sign at each street entrance
to the neighborhood or park. Such signs may not exceed 32 square feet
in area or six feet in height.
J. Official signs: signs erected and maintained pursuant to the discharge
of governmental functions, or that are required by law, ordinance,
or government regulation, or that are required to be posted in order
to effectuate a legal right.
K. Campaign signs. Campaign signs are subject to the following regulations:
(1)
Permission must be obtained from the owners or tenants in possession
of the property upon which a campaign sign is placed. Campaign signs
may not be located on public property.
(2)
Campaign signs may not exceed 12 square feet in area in residential
zoning districts and 16 square feet in area in all other zoning districts.
This subsection does not apply to a sign that is affixed to a permanent
structure and does not extend beyond the perimeter of the structure.
(3)
Campaign signs may not be placed upon a building or a zoning
lot that will create a traffic or safety hazard.
L. Real estate signs: one real estate sign on any lot or two on any
corner lot.
(1)
In residential districts, such signs may not exceed six square
feet in area and may not be illuminated.
(2)
In all other districts, such signs may not exceed 32 square
feet in area.
M. Special event signs. Special event signs are subject to approval
by the Village Board.
N. Vehicular signs: signs on vehicles operated in the normal course
of business, which business is not primarily the display of signs.
O. Drive-through signs. Drive-through signs are permitted in conjunction
with drive-through uses, in accordance with the following regulations:
(1)
Drive-through signs must be located within 10 feet of a drive-through
lane.
(2)
One primary drive-through sign not to exceed 24 square feet
in area or eight feet in height is allowed per order station up to
a maximum of two primary drive-through signs per lot. One secondary
drive-through sign not to exceed 15 square feet in area or six feet
in height is allowed per lot.
(3)
Drive-through signs must be set back at least 25 feet from residential
zoning districts.
(4)
Drive-through signs must be oriented to be visible by motorists
in allowed drive-through lanes.
Figure 10-1
Drive-Through Sign
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P. Temporary window signs: a sign attached to the inside surface of
a ground floor window in a nonresidential zoning district. The total
area of all such signs may not exceed 50% of the total area of the
window to which they are attached.