[Amended by Ord. No. 12-01-2015; 12-3-2018 by Ord. No.
11-01-2018; 10-19-2020 by Ord. No. 09-01-2020; 6-20-2022 by Ord. No. 06-02-2022; 8-15-2022 by Ord. No. 08-01-2022]
The purpose of this article shall be to:
A.
Regulate the size, type, quantity, construction standards, maintenance
and placement of signs situated within the boundaries of the Village
of Slinger, Wisconsin.
B.
Promote the public health, safety, welfare and comfort of the general
public by:
(1)
Enabling the public to locate goods, services, activities, places
and facilities without difficulty or confusion;
(2)
Allowing for adequate business identification, advertising and communication;
(3)
Protecting property values, public investment and overall community
character by promoting an attractive, harmonious and aesthetically
pleasing environment free from excessive visual clutter of signs and
preventing conditions which have undesirable impacts on surrounding
properties;
(4)
Reducing distractions and obstructions from signs which could adversely
impact pedestrian and/or traffic safety;
(5)
Managing potential hazards caused by signs projecting over or encroaching
upon the public right-of-way; and
(6)
Preserving or enhancing the natural beauty and unique physical characteristics
of the Village as a community in which to live and work by requiring
new and replacement signage which is:
(a)
Aesthetically harmonious with the nearby buildings, surrounding
neighborhood aesthetics and other signs in the area as to, for instance,
but not necessarily limited to, materials, colors, scale, placement/location,
landscaping, and manner/hours of illumination; and
(b)
Complementary to the Village's architectural character and thoughtful
style of development.
Except as otherwise noted in this article, the regulations of
this article shall govern all outdoor signs, sign structures, and
sign devices with respect to quantity, location, safety, size, construction
standards, erection, attachment, support, lighting, anchorage, maintenance,
physical appearance and aesthetics for all areas of the Village.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Measurement of sign area calculated as the sum of the area
within the smallest regular polygon that will encompass all elements
of the actual sign face, including any writing, representation, emblem
or any figure or similar character together with any material forming
an integral part of the display or forming the backing surface or
background on/against which the message or symbols are displayed.
For a sign painted on or applied to a building, the area shall
be considered to include all lettering, wording and accompanying designs
or symbols, together with any background of a different color than
the natural color or finish material of the building.
The area of supporting framework (for example brackets, posts,
etc.) shall not be included in the area if such framework is incidental
to the display.
When a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall
be included in determining the area, except where two sign faces are
placed back to back and are at no point more than two feet from each
other. In this case, the sign area shall be taken as the area of either
face, and if the faces are unequal, the larger shall determine the
area.
A Stationary or retractable structure that serves as a shelter
over a door, window or building front.
Any lettering or imagery sewn, painted or printed on or attached
to the visible fabric portion of an awning. Decorative awnings without
imagery are not considered signs.
A sign intended to be hung either with or without a frame,
and which possesses characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations
applied to paper, plastic or fabric of any kind.
The edge of the established ultimate street right-of-way.
A stationary or revolving light which flashes or projects
illumination, single color or multicolored, in any manner which is
intended to attract or divert attention.
Any sign that is attached to or part of an awning, canopy
or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door,
entrance, window or outdoor service area.
A sign or portion thereof designed to accommodate frequent
message changes composed of characters, letters, or illustrations
and that can be changed or rearranged manually without altering the
face or surface of such sign. Also referred to as "reader boards."
A grouping of individual parcels, buildings and/or uses conceived,
approved and developed as a unified whole (i.e., subdivision plat,
condominium plat, mixed-use or multi-building PUD).
The surface made available on the sign, either for the direct
mounting of letters and decorations, or for the mounting of facing
material intended to carry the entire advertising message.
The area of the Village where VC-D Village Center Downtown
Zoning is most concentrated.
That period of time as described in § 12.04, Wis.
Stats.
Signs with alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic informational
content that can be changed or altered on a fixed display screen composed
of electrically illuminated segments. Includes LED displays, electronic
signs, LED video displays and electronic variable message signs.
Illumination of a sign with an exterior light source.
The surface of the sign upon, against or through which the
message of the sign is displayed.
A sign whose illumination is not kept constant in intensity
at all times when in use and/or which exhibits changes in light, color,
direction, animation and word/text changes. Illuminated signs that
indicate the date, time and temperature will not be considered flashing
signs.
A sign that is attached to or part of a completely self-supporting
structure other than a building. The supporting structure shall be
set firmly in, upon or below the ground surface and shall not be attached
to any building.
The distance between the existing preconstruction grade at
the base of the sign and the highest point on the sign or supporting
structure.
A sign in which an artificial source of light is used in
connection with the display of such sign.
The illumination of a sign in which the source of light is
contained within the sign itself.
An acronym for light emitting diode. Light emitting diodes
glow when voltage is applied to them.
The letters, illustrations, symbols, figures, insignia, logo
and other media employed to express and/or illustrate the sign message.
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by
plat, subdivision or as otherwise permitted by law.
A line of record bounding a lot which divides one lot from
another lot or from a public or private street or any other public
space.
The tenant within a multi-tenant building that occupies the
greatest square footage of that building.
A permanent rooflike structure extending from part of the
wall of a building but not supported by the ground, and constructed
of durable material such as metal or glass.
A sign attached to, painted on, or supported by a marquee.
Illumination from a light source consisting of a neon or
other gas tube which forms letters, symbols or other shapes.
A sign existing at the effective date of the ordinance from
which this article is derived which does not conform to the terms
of this article.
Any sign that calls or directs attention to goods, products,
facilities or services not located on the premises where the sign
is located, or a sign that identifies or directs persons to a different
location from where the sign is located or a sign that identifies
an occupant or business that is not situated on the same lot as the
sign.
The regulated minimum distance of a sign structure from a
side or rear lot line.
Any sign that calls or directs attention to goods, products,
facilities or services located on the premises where the sign is located
or identifies an occupant, business or property situated on the same
lot as the sign.
Any outdoor structure, device or image that is used as an
announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, instruction,
guide, indication, symbol, insignia, logo, emblem or advertisement.
A variety of flags usually tapering to a point or swallowtail
or a long rectangle.
A sign not permanently affixed to the ground, building or
other structure and which may be easily moved from place to place.
A sign affixed or attached directly to the exterior wall
of a building or structure and extending more than 10 inches from
the exterior wall of the building or structure.
A sign or billboard which is located or projects above the
lowest point of the eaves or the top of the parapet wall of any building,
or which is painted on or fastened to a roof.
A self-supporting A-shaped freestanding temporary sign with
only two visible sides that contain commercial speech.
The regulated minimum horizontal distance between the base
setback line and any sign structure on a lot.
A planned/coordinated grouping of architecturally unified
commercial establishments built on the same site and managed as one
operating unit offering for sale consumer goods and services such
as food, drugs, hardware and personal services.
Any display of lettering, logos, colors, lights, illuminated
neon tubes and related supporting structures, equipment or devices
visible to persons or the public from outside of a building or premises,
which display either conveys a message to persons or to the public,
or intends to advertise, direct, invite, announce or draw attention
to goods, products, services, facilities, opinions, activities, places,
persons, property interest or business.
The Village Planner/Zoning Administrator and/or the Building
Inspector.
A public or private right-of-way for pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
A sign intended to be used for a period of no more than 14
consecutive days or 30 cumulative days in any twelve-month period
unless otherwise specified in this article.
The moldings, battens, capping, nailing strips, latticing
and platforms attached to any sign or billboard structure.
Each office being voted upon, as well as each position within
such an office and any referendum question on the Village ballot during
a particular election campaign period.
A sign or billboard affixed or attached directly to the exterior
wall of a building and extending 10 inches or less from the exterior
wall of the building or structure.
A sign with wheels attached to aid in its portability.
A sign attached to, placed upon or painted on the interior
of a window or door of a building that is intended for viewing from
the exterior of such building.
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, repair, alter,
relocate, display or possess any sign, sign structure or sign device
as defined in this article without first obtaining a sign permit from
the Village and making payment of the required fees. All signs requiring
electricity shall, in addition, be subject to the provisions of the
electrical and building codes and any additional permit fees as may
be required thereunder.
A.
Application for a sign permit shall be made on forms provided by
the Village, and shall contain or have attached thereto the following
information:
(1)
Name, address and telephone number of the applicant, and the
location of building, structure or lot to which or upon which the
sign is to be attached, erected or displayed.
(2)
Name of person, firm, corporation or association intending to
construct/place/display the sign.
(3)
Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land
to which or upon which the sign is to be affixed, installed or displayed.
(4)
A full color scale drawing of such sign indicating the dimensions,
materials to be used, manner of illumination, if any, and the method
of construction, attachment or display.
(5)
A scale drawing indicating the proposed location and position
of such sign in relation to nearby buildings or structures, lot lines,
public right-of-way and any easements.
B.
Sign permit applications shall be filed with the Sign Code Administrator
(SCA), who shall review the application for its completeness and accuracy
and approve, approve with conditions or deny, in writing, the application
within 30 days of receipt from the applicant unless the time is extended
by written agreement with the applicant or the application requires
Planning Commission approval. A sign permit shall become null and
void if work authorized under the permit has not been substantially
completed within 12 months of the date of issuance.
A.
It shall be the duty of the Sign Code Administrator (SCA), upon the
filing of an application for a sign permit, to examine such plans
and specifications and other data to determine compliance with the
requirements of this article and all other regulations of the Village.
B.
Following examination of the sign permit application, the SCA shall
take one of the following actions:
(1)
If the proposed sign is not in compliance with the requirements
of this article and all other regulations of the Village, the SCA
shall deny such permit and state the specific reasons for the denial.
(2)
If the proposed sign complies with all dimensional Article requirements, the SCA shall consider the purpose, appearance, location, quantity, lighting, height, size and impact of the sign relative to the scenic beauty of the vicinity and to the purpose of this article as set forth in § 550-54 above. If the SCA feels, on the basis of the considerations in this section, that there is a question as to whether or not the proposed sign is in accordance with the purpose of this article, the applicants request shall be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Following its review, the Planning Commission shall approve, approve with conditions or modifications, or deny the sign permit application.
(3)
If the SCA determines that the sign is in compliance with the
purpose of this article and all other regulations of the Village,
the sign permit may be issued.
(4)
Issuance of a permit as provided herein shall not be deemed
an assumption of liability by the Village.
The Planning Commission may, in its judgment, waive or modify the provisions of this article where it would further the public interest and uphold the purpose of this article as set forth in § 550-54. Such waiver or modification may be based on, for instance and among other things possibly, site-specific hardships and/or anomalies such as topographic or architectural aberrations, traffic safety, accessibility, visual encumbrances and/or limitations. Note: The Board of Zoning Appeals shall not have authority or jurisdiction over the provisions of Chapter 550, Zoning, Article VI, Signs.
The applicant shall pay an application fee for each individual
sign in accordance with the Village's current schedule of "Permits,
Licenses, Administrative, Public Works, and Impact Fees Costs." As
of May 17, 2022, the required fee is $50 per sign plus $0.25 per square
foot of sign area.
The SCA is authorized and empowered to revoke any sign permit
upon determination that the sign authorized by the permit has been
constructed or is being maintained in violation of the permit or the
provisions of this article.
Any person, firm, company or corporation who violates, disobeys,
omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement
of any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a forfeiture
of not less than $50 nor more than $500 for each offense, together
with the costs of the action. Each day that a violation exists shall
constitute a separate violation and be punishable as such.
The following types of signs are prohibited in the Village:
A.
Roof signs.
B.
Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are
parked on a public right-of-way, public property or private property
so as to be visible from a public right-of-way where the apparent
primary use/purpose of the vehicle or trailer is to display signage.
This provision is not intended to prohibit signs placed on or affixed
to vehicles and trailers, such as lettering on motor vehicles for
instance, where the sign is incidental to the primary transportation
related use of the vehicle or trailer.
C.
Signs that are attached or otherwise affixed to trees or other living
vegetation.
D.
Flashing or rotating signs, signs containing moving parts and signs
containing reflective elements that sparkle or twinkle in the sunlight
are not permitted except as may otherwise be provided for elsewhere
in this article. Signs indicating the current time and/or temperature
may be permitted provided they meet all other provisions of this article
and are subject to approval of the Village Planning Commission.
E.
A-frame, sandwich board, sidewalk, or curb signs, except as provided
for in § 550-56.6d(8) below.
F.
Banners, pennants, streamers, balloons and other gas-filled figures, except as a temporary sign, reference § 550-57A(10), A(11), and B below.
G.
Off-premises signs except Village approved temporary off-premises
signs used to identify businesses whose accessibility and/or visibility
is being adversely affected during road, utility or similar construction.
H.
Any sign advertising or identifying a business or organization that
is either defunct or no longer located on the premises where the sign
is located.
I.
Portable and wheeled signs except as may otherwise be provided for
in this article.
J.
Signs or other advertising painted directly on building walls or
fences unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission.
K.
Inflatable signs and tethered balloons except as may be permitted as temporary signs, reference § 550-57A(10), A(11), and B below.
L.
Signs erected at or near the intersection of any streets, driveways
or railroad crossings in such manner as to obstruct free and clear
vision by motorists or pedestrians of oncoming traffic; or at any
location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, it may
interfere with, obstruct the view of, imitate or be confused with
any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
A.
The following outdoor signs, sign structures or devices may be exempted
from the permit process outlined in §§ 550-51.1 through
550-55.6 above but may still be required to comply with the illumination,
landscaping and location provisions of this article where applicable:
(1)
One wall sign not to exceed six square feet in size maintained by
the owner or occupant of any unit in residentially occupied building
containing three or fewer residential dwelling units.
(2)
Public informational bulletin boards not more than 15 square feet in size provided by the Village or similar governmental or quasi-governmental organization and placed upon public property, Village-owned property and or the public right-of-way (or upon private property with the express written consent of the underlying property owner) for purposes of making public announcements and information most readily available to the public, including as may be required by law. Such signs may be subject to the location, lighting and landscaping standards as set forth in §§ 550-58 through 550-61 below and shall not exceed seven feet in height.
(3)
Memorial signs or tablets recording names of buildings and date of
erection, when cut into any masonry surface of the building or when
constructed of metal or other noncombustible materials and permanently
affixed to the building. Grave markers, statuary or other similarly
constructed remembrances of persons or events that are noncommercial
in nature are also exempted.
(4)
Traffic signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger and
such temporary emergency or nonadvertising signs as may be erected
for the public safety.
(5)
Nonilluminated signs painted on canopies, awnings and marquees. Such
signs shall not exceed an aggregate gross surface area of 30% of the
visible surface area of the awning, canopy or marquee to which the
painted image is being affixed. Individual lettering shall not exceed
six inches in height.
(6)
One freestanding sign up to 15 square feet in area and setback at
least 10 feet from the edge of the public right-of-way on parcels
where an active and permitted agricultural use is present on the premises
and the property is zoned A-1 Agricultural Transition District.
(7)
Up to one United States flag, State of Wisconsin flag, Washington
County Wisconsin flag, and/or a flag bearing the official emblem or
insignia of the Village of Slinger, as well as up to one flag bearing
the official emblem or insignia of the six official branches of the
U.S. Military (i.e., Air Force and Air Force Reserve, Air National
Guard, Army and Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Coast Guard and
Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, Navy and
Navy Reserve, and Space Force) as such signs (flags) provide for the
observance of the applicable institutions of our participatory democracy.
These flags may be up to 60 square feet in area and may be displayed
from freestanding flagpoles not exceeding 40 feet in height or from
flagpoles attached to a permitted structure on the premises, provided
a flag attached to a permitted structure may not extend beyond the
private property boundary or above the tallest point on the structure
it's attached to, and a freestanding flagpole may not be located closer
to a lot line than the overall height of the pole itself. The location,
quantity, and manner of construction/installation of such flagpoles
shall first be reviewed and approved by the SCA.
[Amended 1-15-2024 by Ord. No. 01-01-2024]
(8)
Special decorative "Village of Slinger" and/or directional or promotional
displays or signs in public right-of-way provided such signs are owned,
installed and maintained by the Village.
(9)
Signs which are located within the interior of any building and which
are not visible from the exterior of the building.
(10)
Miscellaneous temporary signs on residentially zoned (i.e.,
R-1 through R-6, Rd-1, Rm-1, Rm-2 Mh-1, VC-D, and A-1) and/or residentially
used properties provided that no person shall attach posters, notices
or signs to utility poles, meter posts, or trees in or along any street
right-of-way within the Village; and that no person shall put up any
notice or sign upon any building, wall, fence, or other property,
of another person without first having obtained the consent of the
owner of such property. The maximum time limit for such temporary
signs to be displayed in residentially zoned or used properties (with
each date that any one or more such signs are displayed counting as
one day) shall not exceed seven consecutive or 30 cumulative days
in a one-year period. Not more than four temporary signs may be displayed
simultaneously on any one residentially zoned or used property. Such
signs shall be nine square feet or less in area, seven feet or less
in height, and shall not be electrically illuminated.
(11)
In the case of residentially zoned or residentially used properties
being actively marketed for sale or lease, the duration for display
of up to two (out of the four signs referred to above) may be extended
to include the period that begins when the property becomes actively
marketed for sale or lease and ends 14 days after the property has
been sold or leased.
(12)
Miscellaneous temporary signs on nonresidentially zoned or used
properties (i.e., VC-D, B-2, B-3, I-1, M-1, M-2, and P-1) and/or mixed
use and PUD properties provided that no person shall attach posters,
notices or signs to utility poles, meter posts, or trees in or along
any street right-of-way within the Village; and that no person shall
put up any sign upon any building, wall, fence, or other property,
of another person without first having obtained the consent of the
owner of such property. The maximum time limit for such miscellaneous
temporary signs in nonresidentially zoned or used properties is seven
consecutive days and shall not exceed 30 cumulative days in a one-year
period (with each date that any one or more such signs are displayed
counting as one day). Not more than four miscellaneous temporary signs
may be displayed simultaneously on any one nonresidentially zoned
or used property. Such signs shall be 15 square feet or less in area,
10 feet or less in height and shall not be electrically illuminated.
(13)
In the case of properties being actively marketed for sale or
lease, the duration for display of up to two (out of the four miscellaneous
temporary signs referred to above) may be extended to include the
period that begins when the property becomes actively marketed for
sale or lease and ends 14 days after the property has been sold or
leased.
(14)
Temporary signs displayed on parks and schools properties shall
be viewed as part of a single comprehensive temporary sign display
per property and shall be subject to prior review and approval by
the SCA and/or Village Planning Commission each time this single comprehensive
temporary sign display is substantially modified in any way.
B.
The following temporary signs shall also be exempted from §§ 550-55.1 through 550-55.6 above subject to the following conditions:
(1)
During the period of time that is described in § 12.04,
Wis. Stats., as the "election campaign period" plus up to four days
thereafter, when an election or voting matter is scheduled to be conducted
in/by the Village on any matter whatsoever, all properties in the
Village shall be permitted up to one additional temporary sign (i.e.,
a political message sign) display per voting item on the ballot per
property as follows and in addition to any/all other signs otherwise
permitted by this section:
(a)
Such signs that are 11 square feet in area or less are not regulated
by the Village of Slinger.
(b)
Such signs that are affixed to a permanent structure and which
do not extend beyond the perimeter of the structure, and provided
the sign does not obstruct a window, door, fire escape, ventilation
shaft or other area which is required by an applicable building code
to remain unobstructed, are not regulated by the Village of Slinger.
(c)
Such signs shall not have an electrical, mechanical, or audio
auxiliary.
(d)
No such sign may exceed 36 square feet in area.
(e)
On R-1 through R-6, Rd-1, Rm-1, Rm-2 Mh-1, VC-D, and A-1 and/or
on residentially used properties: Up to one such sign per street frontage
not to exceed 12 square feet in area and four feet in height. In lieu
of these individual signs allocated per voting item, a property owner
may utilize that total square footage as would be allowed under the
individual signs provision, and accumulate that square footage into
fewer but larger signs (i.e., three balloted voting items equals 36
square feet of permitted signage per street frontage) so a property
owner may choose to place one thirty-six-square-foot sign per street
frontage, or two eighteen-square-foot signs, or four nine-square-foot
signs instead of the individual signs allowed per ballot item. Any
sign permitted by this section shall not exceed seven feet in height
and shall not be electrically illuminated.
(f)
On VC-D, B-2, B-3, I-1, M-1, M-2, and P-1 and/or nonresidential
mixed-use and PUD properties: Up to one such sign per street frontage,
one facing each roadway, not to exceed 15 square feet in area and
seven feet in height. In lieu of these individual signs allocated
per voting item, a property owner may utilize that total square footage
as would be allowed under the individual signs provision, and accumulate
that square footage into fewer but larger signs (i.e. three balloted
voting items equals 45 square feet of permitted signage per street
frontage) so a property owner may choose to place one forty-five-square-foot
sign per street frontage, or two twenty-two-and-a-half-square-foot
signs instead of the individual signs per ballot item. Any sign permitted
by this section shall not exceed seven feet in height and shall not
be electrically illuminated.
(2)
During the period of time that a construction or building project
is actively underway on a parcel of land attendant to a current, approved
construction or building permit, the following temporary sign display(s)
may be permitted per property as follows and in addition to any/all
other signs otherwise permitted by this section:
(a)
Rm-1, Rm-2, B-2, B-3, I-1, M-1, M-2, and P-1: Up to one sign
per street frontage (or in the case of parcels with frontage on two
roadways which may be allowed up to two such signs, one facing each
roadway) not to exceed 32 square feet in area, seven feet in height
and setback not less than 10 feet from all lot lines. Such signs shall
not be electrically illuminated.
(b)
R-1 through R-6, Rd-1, Mh-1, VC-D, and A-1): Up to one sign
per street frontage (or in the case of parcels with frontage on two
roadways which may be allowed up to two such signs, one facing each
roadway) not to exceed 24 square feet in area, seven feet in height
and setback not less than 10 feet from all lot lines. Such signs shall
not be electrically illuminated.
A.
In addition to complying with the provisions of this article, all
signs for which electrical wiring and connections are to be used shall
be subject to the applicable provisions of the Village of Slinger
Electrical Code. No person may erect a sign with exposed electrical
cords and wires.
B.
The use of unshielded lighting whereby the source of illumination
is visible to the surrounding view, including for instance exposed
incandescent light bulbs hung or strung on poles, wires or any other
type of support and intended to illuminate a sign or other advertising
device may be required, at the discretion of the SCA, to be reviewed
and approved by the Village Planning Commission upon finding that
such lighting will not be a nuisance upon surrounding properties or
the Village as a whole, prior to placement or use thereof.
C.
Illuminated signs may not cause a nuisance or material adverse impact
upon surrounding properties or the Village as a whole with respect
to such matters as, for instance but not necessarily limited to, light
glare, intensity, blinking, flashing, scrolling, and similar.
D.
All sign lighting shall be so designed, located, shielded or hooded
as to prevent direct view of the light source, the casting of glare
or direct light upon adjacent roadways, surrounding properties, or
into the sky.
Where any sign is proposed to be externally illuminated using
ground mounted fixtures (i.e., floodlight), landscape plantings shall
be installed in such manner as will shield the light source from the
surrounding view. Landscape plantings shall be of the type as will
ensure effective year-round screening.
A.
In any zoning district, no sign or sign supporting structure shall
be setback/offset less than 10 feet from any abutting lot line, right-of-way
or driveway except in the VC-D Village Center-Downtown District where
the minimum freestanding sign/sign structure setback shall be five
feet.
B.
Placement of all signs shall be subject to the vision clearance triangle
setback regulations as set forth in the Village of Slinger Zoning
Code.
C.
On properties that are not zoned or used for residential purposes,
no sign shall be located closer than 30 feet to an abutting residentially
zoned or used property without prior review and approval of the Planning
Commission.
A.
On properties zoned Rd-1, Rm-1, Rm-2, VC-D, or Mh-1 and where the
permitted/approved principal use includes more than four residential
dwelling units on a single parcel containing 22,000 square feet or
less in land area, the following sign(s) may be permitted:
(1)
Number. One freestanding sign display per parcel and one wall mounted
building sign display for each building, except that where a parcel
or building abuts two or more streets, one freestanding sign and one
wall mounted building sign may be allowed for each abutting street
frontage.
(3)
Location. Freestanding signs shall not be located closer than 10
feet to any property line or driveway. No permanent freestanding sign
shall be placed closer than 50 feet to another permanent freestanding
sign on any single property measured as the crow fly's between the
nearest points on the sign or sign structure of the two freestanding
permanent signs.
(4)
Height. Freestanding signs shall not exceed seven feet in height.
(5)
Exceptions/qualifications. (And reference Table 1 attached.)[1]
(a)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 60 right-of-way and has no single-family residential zoned
or used property located between it and the State Highway 60 right-of-way:
[1]
The freestanding sign area may be increased to up to 40 square
feet and the height may be increased to up to 15 feet. The building
mounted sign area may be increased to up to 40 square feet. Signs
of this height and area must first be reviewed and approved by the
SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided to approve
only the maximum area and height necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the east/west travel lanes of Wisconsin Highway
60. Any such oversize/overheight freestanding sign must be located
between the principal building and the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way.
All signs located along the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way shall
comply with any applicable WisDOT regulations as to size, height,
location, and the SCA and/or Village Planning Commission may establish
lot line offsets greater than 10 feet if deemed necessary upon their
review.
(b)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way
and has no single-family residential zoned or used property located
between it and the State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street
State and/or Arthur Road right-of-way:
[1]
The freestanding sign area may be increased to up to 32 square
feet and the height may be increased to 15 feet. The building mounted
sign area may be increased to up to 32 square feet. Signs of this
height and area must first be reviewed and approved by the SCA and/or
the Village Planning Commission, which is guided to approve only the
maximum area and height necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the travel lanes of State Highway 175/E and West
Washington Street State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or
Arthur Road right-of-way. Any such oversize/overheight sign must be
located between the principal building and the State Highway 175/E
and West Washington Street State Highway 175/E and West Washington
Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way. All signs located along the
State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street State Highway 175/E
and West Washington Street right-of-way shall comply with any applicable
WisDOT regulations as to size, height, location, and the SCA and/or
Village Planning Commission may establish lot line offsets greater
than 10 feet if deemed necessary upon their review.
(c)
Where such property is located in the VC-D Downtown Village
Center District:
[1]
The freestanding sign area may be increased to up to 20 square
feet. The building mounted sign area may be increased to up to 32
square feet. Signs of this area must first be reviewed and approved
by the SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided
to approve only the maximum area necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the public right-of-way. Any such oversize sign
must be located between the principal building and the public right-of-way.
The Village Planning Commission may establish lot line offsets and
setbacks greater than 10.5 feet if deemed necessary upon their review.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 1, Signs and Zoning Districts, is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B.
On properties zoned Rd-1, Rm-1, Rm-2, VC-D, or Mh-1 and where the
permitted/approved principal use includes more than four residential
dwelling units on a single parcel containing more than 22,000 square
feet in land area, the following sign(s) may be permitted:
(1)
Number. One freestanding sign display per parcel and one wall-mounted
building sign display for each building, except that where a parcel
or building abuts two or more streets, one freestanding sign and one
wall-mounted building sign may be allowed for each abutting street
frontage.
(3)
Location. Freestanding signs shall not be located closer than 10
feet to any property line or driveway. No permanent freestanding sign
shall be placed closer than 50 feet to another permanent freestanding
sign on any single property measured as the crow fly's between the
nearest points on the sign or sign structure of the two freestanding
permanent signs.
(4)
Height. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
(5)
Exceptions/qualifications. (And reference Table 1 attached.)[2]
(a)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 60 right-of-way and has no single-family residential zoned
or used property located between it and the State Highway 60 right-of-way,
the freestanding sign area may be increased to up to 60 square feet.
The building mounted sign area may be increased to up to 60 square
feet as well. The sign height may be increased to 15 feet. Signs of
this height and area must first be reviewed and approved by the SCA
and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided to approve
only the maximum area and height necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the east/west bound travel lanes of Wisconsin Highway
60. Any such oversize/overheight freestanding sign must be located
between the principal building and the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way.
All signs located along the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way shall
comply with any applicable WisDOT regulations as to size, height,
location, and the SCA and/or Village Planning Commission may establish
lot line offsets greater than 10 feet if deemed necessary upon their
review.
(b)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way
and has no single-family residential zoned or used property located
between it and the State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street
State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road
right-of-way, the freestanding sign area may be increased to up to
40 square feet. The building mounted sign area may be increased to
up to 40 square feet as well. The sign height may be increased to
15 feet. Signs of this height and area must first be reviewed and
approved by the SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which
is guided to approve only the maximum area and height necessary as
will ensure visibility/readability of such sign from the travel lanes
of State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street State Highway 175/E
and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way. Any such
oversize/overheight freestanding sign must be located between the
principal building and the State Highway 175/E and West Washington
Street State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur
Road right-of-way. All signs located along the State Highway 175/E
and West Washington Street State Highway 175/E and West Washington
Street right-of-way shall comply with any applicable WisDOT regulations
as to size, height, location, and the SCA and/or Village Planning
Commission may establish lot line offsets greater than 10 feet if
deemed necessary upon their review.
(c)
Where such property is located in the VC-D Downtown Village
Center District: The freestanding sign area may not exceed 32 square
feet. The building mounted sign area may be increased to up to 32
square feet. Signs of this area must first be reviewed and approved
by the SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided
to approve only the maximum area necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the public right-of-way. Any such oversize sign
must be located between the principal building and the public right-of-way.
The Village Planning Commission may establish lot line offsets and
setbacks greater than 10.5 feet if deemed necessary upon their review.
[2]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is included in Attachment 2 of this
chapter.
C.
Each contiguous project/development area containing more than one
acre in underlying land area may be permitted the following freestanding
signs:
(1)
Number. There shall not be more than one such sign for each point
of vehicular access into the project/development area from the public
road right-of-way.
(2)
Area. Such signs shall not exceed 40 square feet in area.
(3)
Location. Such signs shall not be located closer than 10 feet to
any property line or driveway.
(4)
Height. Such signs shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
(5)
Exceptions/qualifications. (And reference Table 1 attached.)[3]
(a)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 60 right-of-way and has no single-family residential zoned
or used property located between it and the State Highway 60 right-of-way,
the freestanding sign area may be increased to up to 60 square feet
and the height may be increased to 20 feet. Signs of this height and
area must first be reviewed and approved by the SCA and/or the Village
Planning Commission, which is guided to approve only the maximum area
and height necessary as will ensure visibility/readability of such
sign from the east/west bound travel lanes of Wisconsin Highway 60.
Any such oversize/overheight freestanding sign must be located between
the principal building and the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way.
All signs located along the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way shall
comply with any applicable WisDOT regulations as to size, height,
location,. . . and the SCA and/or Village Planning Commission may
establish lot line offsets greater than 10 feet if deemed necessary
upon their review.
(b)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way
and has no single-family residential zoned or used property located
between it and the State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street
State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road
right-of-way, the freestanding sign area may be increased to up to
50 square feet and the height may be increased up to 12 feet. Signs
of this height and area must first be reviewed and approved by the
SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided to approve
only the maximum area and height necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the travel lanes of State Highway 175/E and West
Washington Street State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or
Arthur Road right-of-way. Any such oversize/overheight freestanding
sign must be located between the principal building and the State
Highway 175/E and West Washington Street State Highway 175/E and West
Washington Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way. All signs located
along the State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street State Highway
175/E and West Washington Street right-of-way shall comply with any
applicable WisDOT regulations as to size, height, location, and the
SCA and/or Village Planning Commission may establish lot line offsets
greater than 10 feet if deemed necessary upon their review.
(c)
Where such property is located in the VC-D Downtown Village
Center District: The freestanding sign area may not exceed 32 square
feet. Signs of this area must first be reviewed and approved by the
SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided to approve
only the maximum area necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the public right-of-way. Any such oversize sign
must be located between the principal building and the public right-of-way.
The Village Planning Commission may establish lot line offsets and
setbacks greater than 10.5 feet if deemed necessary upon their review.
[3]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is included in Attachment 2 of this
chapter.
D.
On properties zoned VC-D, B-2, B-3, I-1, M-1, M-2, B&LM-1, and
P-1 and containing permitted and approved nonresidential use(s) and
building(s), the following signs are permitted:
(1)
Wall signs.
(a)
Number. There shall be no more than one wall sign for each principal building except for the case of buildings occupied by multiple tenants which are more specifically regulated in § 550-61D(9) below, and except for the case of buildings that front two or more streets in which case one wall sign may be permitted for each facade facing a street.
(b)
Area. The area of a wall sign shall not exceed 40 square feet
(not to exceed 32 square feet or 75% of the building occupant's/tenant's
lineal facade frontage, whichever is less, for properties zoned VC-D).
(c)
Secondary entrance wall sign. Businesses with a secondary customer
entrance (i.e. a rear or side entrance) may display a second wall
sign on the wall containing the secondary entrance.
[1]
Maximum number per lot: Only one secondary entrance wall sign
may be allowed for each business with a secondary entrance.
[2]
Maximum permitted area per sign: One-half the area of the primary
allowed wall sign provided that the secondary entrance abuts a parking
lot or pedestrian way. If the secondary entrance abuts a service drive
or loading area only, the sign shall not exceed eight square feet
in area.
(d)
Location. A wall sign may be located on the outermost wall of
any principal building but shall not project more than 10 inches from
the wall to which the sign is to be affixed.
(e)
Height. A wall sign shall not project higher than the top of
the wall or parapet to which the sign is to be affixed.
(2)
Freestanding ground signs.
(a)
Number. There shall not be more than one freestanding ground/monument
type sign for each principal building except where a building is situated
on a lot that abuts two or more streets, in which case one freestanding
sign may be allowed for each abutting street frontage.
(b)
Area. The area of a ground sign shall not exceed 50 square feet
(not to exceed 32 square feet for properties zoned VC-D).
(c)
Location. A ground sign may not be located closer than 10 feet
to any property line, or driveway, except in the VC-D District where
the minimum required setback shall be five feet. No freestanding ground
signs shall be placed closer than 50 feet to another freestanding
sign on any single property measured as the crow fly's between the
nearest points on the sign or sign structure of the two freestanding
permanent signs.
(d)
Height. A ground sign shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
(3)
Exceptions/qualifications to the above. (And reference Table 1 attached.)[4]
(a)
Where such property is located within 500 feet of the Interstate
Highway 41 right-of-way (but excluding any properties that are on
the side 'other' side of American Eagle Drive such that the property
does not directly abut the Highway 41 right-of-way) and has no single-family
residential zoned or used property located between it and the US I-41
right-of-way, the freestanding sign area may be increased to up to
500 square feet and the sign height may be increased to up to 75 feet.
The building mounted sign area may be increased to up to 500 square
feet as well. Signs of this height and area must first be reviewed
and approved by the Village Planning Commission, which is guided to
approve only the maximum area and height necessary as will ensure
visibility/readability of such sign from the north/south bound travel
lanes of US I-41. Any such oversize/overheight freestanding sign must
be located between the principal building and the US I-41 right-of-way.
All signs located along the US I-41 right-of-way shall comply with
any applicable WisDOT regulations as to size, height, location, and
the Village Planning Commission may establish lot line offsets greater
than 10 feet if deemed necessary upon their review.
(b)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 60 right-of-way and has no single-family residential zoned
or used property located between it and the State Highway 60 right-of-way,
the freestanding sign area may be increased to up to 100 square feet.
The building mounted sign area may be increased to up to 80 square
feet as well. The sign height may be increased to 30 feet. Signs of
this height and area must first be reviewed and approved by the SCA
and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided to approve
only the maximum area and height necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the east/west bound travel lanes of Wisconsin Highway
60. Any such oversize/overheight freestanding sign must be located
between the principal building and the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way.
All signs located along the Wisconsin Highway 60 right-of-way shall
comply with any applicable WisDOT regulations as to size, height,
location,. . . and the SCA and/or Village Planning Commission may
establish lot line offsets greater than 10 feet if deemed necessary
upon their review.
(c)
Where such property is located within 200 feet of the State
Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way
and has no single-family residential zoned or used property located
between it and the State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street
State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road
right-of-way, the freestanding sign area may be increased to up to
60 square feet. The building mounted sign area may be increased to
up to 50 square feet as well. The sign height may be increased to
20 feet. Signs of this height and area must first be reviewed and
approved by the SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which
is guided to approve only the maximum area and height necessary as
will ensure visibility/readability of such sign from the travel lanes
of State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street State Highway 175/E
and West Washington Street and/or Arthur Road right-of-way. Any such
oversize/overheight freestanding sign must be located between the
principal building and the State Highway 175/E and West Washington
Street State Highway 175/E and West Washington Street and/or Arthur
Road right-of-way. All signs located along the State Highway 175/E
and West Washington Street State Highway 175/E and West Washington
Street right-of-way shall comply with any applicable WisDOT regulations
as to size, height, location, and the SCA and/or Village Planning
Commission may establish lot line offsets greater than 10 feet if
deemed necessary upon their review.
(d)
Where such property is located in the VC-D Downtown Village
Center District: The freestanding sign area may not exceed 32 square
feet. The building mounted sign area may be increased to up to 32
square feet. Signs of this area must first be reviewed and approved
by the SCA and/or the Village Planning Commission, which is guided
to approve only the maximum area necessary as will ensure visibility/readability
of such sign from the public right-of-way. Any such oversize sign
must be located between the principal building and the public right-of-way.
The Village Planning Commission may establish lot line offsets and
setbacks greater than 10.5 feet if deemed necessary upon their review.
[4]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is included in Attachment 2 of this
chapter.
(4)
Projecting signs.
(a)
Number. There shall not be more than one projecting sign for
each principal building or individual tenant occupant therein.
(b)
Area. The area of a projecting sign shall not exceed 16 square
feet.
(c)
Location. A projecting sign shall not extend more than five
feet over the lot line and in no case shall extend to within five
feet of the back of curb. Projecting signs shall be spaced a minimum
of 25 feet apart. Projecting signs shall not be located within 25
feet of any freestanding ground sign.
(d)
Height. The minimum clearance to grade beneath the sign shall
be 10 feet as measured from the lowest part of the sign. Projecting
signs shall not extend higher than the top of the wall.
(5)
Awning, canopy and marquee signs.
(a)
Number. Not more than one awning, canopy or marquee sign exceeding
an aggregate gross surface area of four square feet shall be permitted
for each principal building or individual tenant occupant therein.
(b)
Area. Awning, canopy and marquee signs which are four square feet or less in aggregate gross surface area are exempt from the provisions of §§ 550-55.2 thru 550-55.6 above. The gross surface area of an awning, canopy or marquee sign shall not exceed 50% of the surface area to which such sign is to be affixed or 30 square feet in area, whichever is less.
(c)
Height. The minimum clearance to grade beneath the awning, canopy
or marquee shall be eight feet measured from the lowest part of the
awning, canopy or marquee.
(d)
No awning, canopy or marquee shall extend closer than two feet
to the back of curb.
(e)
The roofs of all awnings, canopies and marquees shall be used
for no other purpose than to form and constitute a roof. The roofs
of all awnings, canopies and marquees shall not drain directly onto
the public right-of-way.
(f)
Awnings, canopies and marquees shall not interfere with street
trees and/or traffic signs and signals.
(g)
Translucent and/or internally lit plastic awnings, canopies
or marquees are not permitted.
(6)
Window signs.
(a)
Each building or individual tenant occupant space therein shall
be allowed to display window signage not exceeding 50% (not exceeding
25% for properties zoned VC-D) of the glass area of the window upon
which the sign is displayed.
(b)
During business hours, each building or individual tenant occupant
space therein shall be allowed to display on each public street that
it fronts, one neon or LED illuminated sign not exceeding four square
feet in area or 40% of the window area, whichever is less. Such signs
shall emit a steady light. Blinking, flashing, scrolling, strobe or
other light animation shall not be allowed.
(c)
If the window signage is applied directly to windows, it must
be professionally designed and of a permanent material so as not to
peel, chip, crack, smudge or rub off easily.
(d)
Window signs shall be laid out as to maximize sight lines into
the building for pedestrian and public safety purposes.
(7)
Special conditions. All signs on a lot shall exhibit uniformity in
design, colors, size, materials, lighting, etc., and shall be so located
as will prevent visual distraction and cluttered appearance among
signs.
(8)
Changeable copy and electronic message signs. Changeable copy and
electronic message signs shall only be allowed with prior Planning
Commission approval. In reviewing the permit request the Planning
Commission may approve or deny any application based upon, but not
necessarily limited to, architectural design, size, potential interference
with surrounding development, area, shape, height, manner or intensity
of lighting, location, pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety.
(9)
Sandwich board signs.
(a)
Sandwich board signs are self-supporting, A-shaped, freestanding
temporary signs with only two visible sides that contain signage.
(b)
The maximum area shall be eight square feet per side of sign
with the maximum height being 48 inches.
(c)
Only one sandwich board sign per building or per tenant occupant
space therein shall be permitted. Sandwich board signs shall not be
placed more than 10 feet from the front primary entrance of the building
or tenant occupant space unless a staff waiver is granted during permit
review due to extenuating circumstances.
(d)
Sandwich board signs shall not be placed so as to cause the
width of any public walkway to be reduced below four feet in width,
nor shall they be erected or maintained in a manner that prevents
free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
(e)
A no-fee sandwich board sign permit is required prior to the
installation or placement of the sign. If the sign is to be located
within the public right-of-way, business owners shall sign a disclaimer
that holds harmless and indemnifies the Village from any liability
for use of said public right-of-way.
(f)
A sketch including dimensions, materials and location of the
sandwich board sign must be attached to the permit application. The
permit application must be approved and signed by the SCA prior to
display of a sandwich board sign. If a sign is displayed prior to
obtaining a sandwich board sign permit, application may be denied.
Replacement of an approved sandwich board sign may require a new permit.
(g)
Sandwich board signs shall not be illuminated, nor shall they
contain moving parts or have balloons, streamers, pennants, or similar
adornment attached to them.
(h)
Attaching or securing sandwich board signs to structures, poles,
objects, signs, etc., by means of chains, cords, rope, wire, cable,
etc., is prohibited.
(i)
Sandwich board signs shall be removed from public sidewalk if
there is any snow accumulation (signs may not be displayed again until
such snow is removed), except those located on private property. Signs
shall only be displayed during business operating hours.
(j)
Sandwich board signs placed in violation of this section may
result in immediate removal of the sign by the Village and the temporary
sign permit privileges for any violating business may be denied for
a period of time to be determined by the Planning Commission.
(k)
Sandwich board signs within the public right-of-way but which
present an unreasonable impediment to visibility, ingress or egress
may be moved or removed by the Village as may be necessary to maintain
the public health, safety and welfare and for municipal purposes (i.e.,
code enforcement, snow removal, traffic issues, public safety, maintenance,
etc.).
(10)
Multiple-tenant signs. Nonresidential multiple-tenant buildings
shall be permitted one wall sign per tenant not exceeding 30 square
feet in area or 75% of the tenant's lineal facade frontage, whichever
is less. The multiple tenants may also share the sign space on the
permitted freestanding sign(s). Major tenants may be allowed a larger
wall sign subject to Planning Commission approval.
(11)
Master sign plan approval. All new multiple-tenant buildings,
mixed use developments and/or Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are
required to develop a master sign plan for that building/development
depicting the design, dimensions, location, materials, content, color
scheme, type of illumination, if any, method of construction and manor
of attachment for all signs planned to be installed on the building
and property (based upon anticipated full occupancy). Such plan shall
be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission prior
to the issuance of any sign permits in that building/development.
(12)
Distance between signs. Distance between signs on an individual
parcel shall generally be measured in the shortest straight line,
as the crow would fly, between two signs.
E.
All building mounted signs will be evaluated by the SCA for scale
and design suitability within the architectural elevation they are
being affixed to. If the SCA determines that the building mounted
sign is detrimental to the architectural style, elements or character
of the building, the sign permit application shall be elevated to
the Planning Commission for review and possible approval.
A.
Existing signs which become nonconforming upon adoption of this ordinance
shall not be reconstructed, remodeled, relocated or changed in size
unless such action will make the sign conforming in all respects with
this article. Note: Normal maintenance and/or simple change of sign
face or copy content shall not necessarily trigger the requirement
for full conformance with the current requirements of the sign code.
B.
A nonconforming sign or sign structure which is destroyed or substantially
damaged may be restored only after the owner has shown that the damage
did not exceed 50% of the appraised value of the sign. If such sign
or sign structure is destroyed or damaged to an extent exceeding 50%
of the appraised sign value, it shall be removed and shall not be
reconstructed or replaced unless such action makes the sign and sign
structure conforming, in all respects, to this article. If replacement
or restoration of a damaged sign is permitted but not completed within
three months of the date damage occurred, such sign shall be removed
timely upon notice from the Village or replaced in a manner as will
conform with all specifications of this article.
C.
At any such time as the owner of any building or lot, on which a
nonconforming sign is located, requests Planning Commission approval
for any change to the use, site plan, building/architecture, or lot
configuration, the Planning Commission may require that any nonconforming
sign(s) located upon such property be removed or made to conform with
this article as a condition of building, site, architecture or use
approval.
A.
Structure design.
(1)
All signs shall be constructed, erected and maintained to safely
withstand wind and live load pressure as specified by Wisconsin State
Statutes and applicable building and administrative code.
(2)
The design, construction and erection of all signs shall be by a
competent professional in the sign design and construction industry.
(3)
Wall signs attached to exterior building walls shall be anchored
or attached in such a manner as will ensure stability and safety.
(4)
Signs attached to buildings shall not cover, conflict or interfere
with the architectural features of the building facade(s).
B.
Aesthetic design. The design of all signs shall fulfill the purpose cited in § 550-54 above. Those signs located in the VC-D zoning district specifically, shall reflect the historical character and qualities of the immediately surrounding architecture and neighborhood ambiance respectively. (References "Village of Slinger Downtown Vision & Strategy.")[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The referenced document is on file in the Village
offices.
The Village may cause any sign, sign structure or sign device
that is, by the Village's professional judgement, an immediate peril
to persons or property, to be summarily removed without notice.
A.
Appearance requirements.
(1)
All signs as defined and regulated by this article are required to
be properly maintained by the sign owner as to the appearance of all
parts and supports of their sign as directed by the Village.
B.
Removal of certain signs.
(1)
Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona
fide business, product, or service, or which is dilapidated, out of
repair, unsafe, insecure or has been constructed, erected or maintained
in violation of the provisions of this article, shall be taken down
and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use
of the building or land upon which such sign may be found. If within
10 days after written notification from the Village the sign owner
fails to comply with such notice the Village may remove such sign.
Any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building
or land to which such sign is attached. If such costs and expenses
are not paid within 30 days from the date of billing, then the costs
and expenses incurred for such removal shall be assessed against the
real estate upon which such sign is located and collected as other
taxes are collected on such real estate.
(2)
Any sign that is constructed without proper approval and permit shall
either be removed or issued a proper permit within five days of the
owner receiving notice from the Village. If the owner of such sign
is not issued a proper permit or fails to remove such sign, the Village
may remove, or contract for the removal of, such sign. Any expense
incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building or land
to which such sign is attached. If such cost and expenses are not
paid within 10 days from the date of billing, then the costs and expenses
incurred for such removal shall be assessed against the real estate
upon which such sign is located and collected as other taxes are collected
on such real estate.
(3)
If the owner of an illegal sign cannot be ascertained by the Village, then notice as indicated in Subsection B(1) above of this section shall be given to the owner of the real estate upon which the sign is located. If the owner of the real estate is not issued a proper permit or does not remove the sign within 10 days then the Village may remove, or contract for the removal of, such sign. Any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building or land to which such sign is attached. If such costs and expenses are not paid within 10 days from the date of billing, then the costs and expenses incurred for such removal shall be assessed against the real estate upon which such sign is located and collected as other taxes are collected on such real estate.
(4)
The cost of removing or relocating any signs located in the road
right-of-way at such time as the Village may need the right-of-way
cleared of such sign(s) for any public purpose whatsoever, shall be
paid by the sign owner.
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this article
is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remainder of this article shall not be affected thereby. If an
application of this article to a particular sign or structure is adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such judgment shall not be applicable to any other sign or structure
not specifically included in such judgment.
