[Added 12-11-1978 by L.L. No. 1-1978]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated.
AWNING
An unenclosed rooflike structure supported entirely by the
commercial building to which it is attached and which may be of a
stationary or retractable type.
[Added 11-8-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
AWNING SIGN
Any lettering and/or numbers sewn, attached, painted, inscribed
or otherwise directly applied on an awning.
[Added 11-8-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
CANOPY
A permanent rooflike shelter or shade attached to a building
or on freestanding supports, or both.
[Added 11-8-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
DROP AWNING
A retractable awning.
[Added 11-8-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
WINDOW SIGN
A sign which is either temporarily or permanently attached
or affixed to the interior or exterior surface of a display window
and is used for advertisement, announcement, or notice, directional
matter, company name or trade name which is relative to the business,
products or services provided.
[Added 5-11-1998]
All sign fabrication, erection and attachment
shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of the New
York Stte Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and other applicable
codes and regulations.
[Amended 10-20-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986]
A. No billboards, signs, sandwich signs, flashing signs,
rotating signs, neon signs, movable signs, illuminating signs, spot
light signs or other sign devices shall be erected, constructed or
used on any public highway, street, private road, public or private
lot or house, store or building, whether permanent or temporary, except
as provided in this chapter or as authorized by the Village Board
of Trustees.
B. No rooftop and drop awning signs shall be erected
or maintained on commercial establishments.
[Added 11-8-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
[Added 11-14-2011 by L.L. No. 2-2011]
Signs shall not be attached to fences, trees, utility poles
or similar sign-supported devices, or to vacant or unoccupied structures.
Signs shall not be located so as to obstruct the vision of pedestrians
or vehicle operators or create a hazard or disturbance to the health
and welfare of the general public.
[Amended 11-14-1973; 2-9-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998]
Any person or corporation who shall violate
any of the provisions of this chapter, or fail to comply therewith,
or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall build or alter
or use any building or land in violation of any detailed statement
or plan submitted and approved hereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each day's continued violation shall
constitute a separate additional violation. The owner or owners or
lessee of any building or premises, or part thereof, where anything
in violation of this chapter shall be placed, or shall exist, and
any architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation employed
in connection therewith, and who have assisted in the commission of
any such violation, shall each be guilty of a separate offense and
upon conviction thereof, shall be fined as herein provided.