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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 3876 - 11/19/2024 - SIGN REGULATIONS REEMOVING AND REPLACING TITLE 8ORDINANCE NO. 3876 AN ORDINANCE REMOVING AND REPLACING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 4 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE CODE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois as follows: Section 1: Amend Title 8, Chapter 4 Sign Regulations, of the Village Code as follows: CHAPTER 4 SIGNS 8-4-1 PURPOSE This Chapter defines regulations providing for design, construction, use, display, maintenance, alteration, location, and removal of signs that preserve the right of free speech and expression, and also: A. Promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the Village from signs that are unsafe, or interfere with drivers, bicyclists, or pedestrians; B. Enhance the appearance and economic vitality of the Village by avoiding sign clutter that can compromise the character, quality, and viability of the community; C. Are compatible with surroundings and not a nuisance to occupants of nearby property due to brightness, reflectivity, bulk, height, or other possible impacts; D. Assist in wayfinding; and E. Are aesthetically pleasing, of appropriate scale, integrated with the built environment, and in keeping with the Elk Grove Village Comprehensive Plan and other relevant statements of Village policy. 8-4-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Code Applicability. All sign elements shall meet the construction standards of this Chapter and requirements of Title 8, Chapter 1 Building Activity Code of the Village Code. B. Relationship to Other Regulations. Where any provision of this Chapter covers the same subject matter as other regulations, the more restrictive regulation shall apply. C. Permitted Locations. All signs shall comply with the following standards: 1. Public Property. Signs may only be placed on public property by a government agency or as authorized by this Chapter. Any sign placed on public property including, without limitation, utility poles, streetlights, fire hydrants, street signs and traffic control signals, parkways, street rights -of -way or sidewalks without authorization may be removed without notice. 2. Private Property. Signs may only be placed on private property with prior consent of the property owner and, if applicable, pursuant to an approved permit issued by the Director of Community Development or their designee. D. Maintenance, Inspection, and Removal. 1. Maintenance. The routine maintenance or changing parts of a sign is permissible without permit, provided that such change does not alter the surface area, height, or make the sign non -conforming. 2. All signs, support structures, and required landscaped areas immediately adjacent to a sign shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the approved plans, is safe and secure, and not a danger or nuisance to the public. 3. Dangerous Signs. If any sign is found to be unsafe or unsecured, or has been constructed or erected in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the Director of Community Development or their designee shall give written notice to the permittee or propertyowner that said sign is in violation. If the permittee or property owner fails to bring the sign into compliance with this Chapter and follow related directions by the Director of Community Development or their designee within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice, such sign may be removed by the Village at the expense of the permittee or property owner. 4. The Director of Community Development or their designated Village staff member may cause any sign improperly placed on public property, or which is an endangerment to persons or property, to be removed immediately and without notice. 5. Abandoned Signs. Any sign that has been abandoned, in that the business conducted, product sold, or service rendered on site is no longer in operation, shall be removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure or lot upon which such sign is located within thirty (30) calendar days of abandonment. If such sign is not removed, the Director of Community Development or their designee may issue a notice of noncompliance specifying a date upon which the sign shall be removed. If the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building or lot has not removed the sign by the cure date, the Village is authorized to remove the sign. Any expense incidental thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building, structure, or lot upon which such sign is located 6. Paint and Finishes. Paint and other sign finishes shall be maintained in good condition. 7. Identification Required on Signs: Every sign requiring a permit shall be plainly marked with the name of the person or company erecting and maintaining said sign. 8. The permittee and/or the owner of the premises on which a sign is located shall be the responsible party for the purpose of receiving notice under this Chapter. E. Illumination of Signs. 1. Illuminated signs located on a lot adjacent to or across the street from a R-1, R-2, R-3, R- 4, A-1, A-2, or A-3 Zoning District shall be turned off and not operated between the hours of eleven o'clock (11.00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. unless the premises on which the sign is specifically operating is engaged in the operation of the business; in which event, the sign shall not be operated past the hour of one o'clock (1:00) A.M. 2. All illuminated signs shall be in accordance with regulations as prescribed by Title 8, Chapter 3: Building Activity Code of the Village Code. 3. Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be permitted on Monument Signs and Wall Signs. 4. All external lighting of signs shall be directed only at the sign face and shall be shielded so that the light source is not visible Gooseneck from the property line or directly cast light or glare on any right- of-way or adjacent property. 5. No illuminated sign shall be placed within one hundred feet (100') of an illuminated traffic signal if, in the opinion of the Director of Community Development, said sign will interfere with, confuse or distract driver compliance with said illuminated traffic signal. Appeals from such rulings may be made to the Mayor and Board of Trustees. 6. Exposed neon tubing is prohibited on all signs. Neon tubing may be used only for the interior illumination of signage and shall be covered with permanent protective materials which prevent the neon tubing from being visible from the exterior of the sign upon its illumination. 7. No reflective material may be included in a sign so as to reflect light directly upon an adjacent right-of-way or property. 8. In no case shall the lighting intensity of any sign exceed the limit of one (1) foot candle at a B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, ITC or OT Zoning District property line and one-half foot (1/2) candle at a R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, A- 1, A-2, or A-3 Zoning District property line. 9. In no event shall the illumination of any sign, resulting from any internal or external light source, exceed fifty (50) foot-candles, when measured with a standard light meter held perpendicular to the sign face at a distance of four feet (4') from the sign. 10. Signs that are illuminated shall be in good working order. Signs with partially working lights shall not be illuminated until repaired. 11. Temporary signs may not be independently illuminated. F. Exemption for Addressing. The posting of building addresses in locations that are visible from the street is necessary for the effective delivery of public safety services; and the efficient and timely delivery of emergency services is a compelling governmental interest. Accordingly, the Village requires that street addresses be posted to be readily visible from adjacent rights- of - way. Because address signs are required, numbers and letters used for addressing are not included in the calculation of sign area so long as they are less than fourteen (14") inches in height in all but 1-1 and 1-2 Zoning Districts, or as otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. G. Non -conforming Signs: 1. All Signs: Any sign lawfully existing or under construction with permit on the effective date of this Chapter that does not conform to the provisions contained herein may be continued or maintained but may not be replaced, structurally altered, re-established (if abandoned) or continued if destroyed or damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement cost. 2. Pole Signs: Pole signs installed or issued a permit prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall be considered legally non -conforming and may continue provided that: a. The sign face of a legally non -conforming sign may be maintained, repaired, or replaced with an identical sign face. b. Any sign must be removed and replaced with a sign that conforms to the requirements of this Chapter if the support structure of the legally non -conforming signs requires significant repair. c. Any sign must be removed and replaced with a sign that conforms to the requirements of this Chapter if it is destroyed or damaged and requires repairs costing more than fifty percent (50%) of replacement value of such sign. d. Any pole sign must be removed and replaced with a sign that conforms to the requirements of this Chapter if the property on which such sign is located redevelops to the extent that; i. The principal structure on the same development site is removed or replaced, or ii. The principal structure on the same development site is enlarged by more than thirty percent (30%) of its existing square footage, or iii. Renovation is performed on more than fifty percent (50%) of the interior of the principal structure on the same development site. 3. Existing Electronic Message Signs: All electronic message signs installed or issued a Building Permit prior to adoption of this Chapter shall be permitted to be repaired or replaced provided that: a. The sign shall substantially conform to the original installation plans approved by the Village and b. All sign operation regulations set forth in this Chapter are met. H. Prohibited Signs: The following signs are prohibited in all areas of the Village: 1. A -Frame Signs; 2. Animated signs or signs supported by manufactured air pressure; 3. Attention getting devices, including but not limited to searchlights, pennants, propellers, spinners, streamers, balloons, and similar devices; 4. Billboards; 5. Feather signs; 6. Flashing signs and devices; 7. Signs lit by any revolving or rotating beams or beacons; 8. Moving signs (except barber poles, electronic message signs, flags, street clocks, and other signs as specifically permitted by this Chapter); 9. Off premises signs; 10. Painted wall signs; 11. Pole signs; 12. Portable signs; 13. Roof signs except signs painted flat upon the roof surface that can be seen only from the air are permitted in B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, ITC, OT, 1-1, and 1-2 Zoning Districts; 14. Vehicle signs; and 15. Other signs as may be prohibited in the Elk Grove Village Code. l C 40 V' ROOF L s SIGN a ,LA. r" A -Frame t' -- -- m lipSign ' NOT A VEHICLE SIGN' Pok VEHICI_F SIGN s SIGN I. Prohibited Locations. In addition to the setback requirements of this Chapter, and the other restrictions of the Village Zoning Ordinance, all signs shall comply with the following standards: 1. A minimum clear sight line distance at all intersections shall be provided in keeping with sight triangle requirements specified in Section 3-2-A of the Village Zoning Ordinance; 2. Signs may not obstruct traffic sight lines or traffic control signals at street intersections or railroad crossings; 3. No sign shall be permitted to obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress for any building or structure; 4. Signs that resemble or simulate official traffic control signs may not be visible from a street or right-of-way; 5. Signs may not be in or over public rights -of -way, except: a. Traffic control signs installed by a governmental entity, or which are required to be installed by a governmental entity and b. Signs posted by the Village. 6. No sign shall be posted, installed, or mounted on any of the following locations: a. Trees or b. Utility poles including, but not limited to, light poles or utility cabinets, except signs posted by the Village or the utility that are necessary for public safety or identification of the facility by the utility provider. J. Prohibited Design Elements. The following elements shall not be used as an element of signs or sign structures, whether temporary or permanent: 1. Flashing lights. 2. Motor vehicles, unless: a. The vehicles are functional, used as motor vehicles, and have current registration and tags; b. The display of signage is incidental to the motor vehicle use; and c. The motor vehicle is parked behind the principal building or in a manner not readily visible from a right-of-way. 3. Semi -trailers, shipping containers, portable storage units, or similar type structures unless: a. The trailers, containers, portable storage units or similar type structures are functional, used for their primary storage purpose, and, if subject to registration, have current registration and tags; b. The display of signage is incidental to the use for temporary storage, pick-up, or delivery; and c. The semi -trailer, shipping containers, portable storage units, or similar type structures are positioned in a loading or storage area designated and approved by the Village. 4. Spinning or moving parts. 5. Materials, including combustible material, not otherwise approved for signs by the Village Code. K. Prohibited Content. The following content is prohibited without reference to the viewpoint of the individual source (the narrow classifications of content that are prohibited by this subsection are either not protected by the United States or Illinois Constitutions, or are offered limited protection that is outweighed by the substantial governmental interests in protecting the public safety and welfare): 1.Text or graphics that present a clear and present danger due to their potential confusion with traffic control signs or signs that provide public safety; 2.Text or graphics of an indecent or immoral nature and harmful to minors; 3.Text or graphics that advertise unlawful activity; and 4.Text or graphics that are obscene, fighting words, defamation, incitement to imminent lawless action, or true threats. L. Variations: Variations to the requirements of this Chapter are considered and may be granted by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, as part of their exclusive legislative authority and jurisdiction, and the Village's home rule powers, provided that: 1. The procedures and standards for variations in the Village Zoning Ordinance, Section 8-3- C are followed. The Director of Community Development shall provide all relevant materials to the Mayor and Board of Trustees. 2. In addition to the unique physical condition standard for variations in the Village Zoning Ordinance Section 8-3-C-5-a, the Village shall consider the extent to which a sign installed per this Chapter is sufficiently visible from the adjacent right-of-way. Lack of visibility may be considered a unique physical condition hardship as part of the Village's determination in approving a variation. M. Amendments: Amendments to the provisions of this Chapter are considered and may be granted by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, as part of their exclusive legislative authority and jurisdiction, and the Village's home rule powers. The procedures and standards for amendments to this Chapter, shall follow those described in Section 8-3-D of the Village Zoning Ordinance. The Director of Community Development shall provide all relevant materials to the Mayor and Board of Trustees. N. Penalties: Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with, or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined a minimum of fifty dollars ($50) and up to seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) for each and every offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day a violation occurs or continues. 8-4-3 SIGN PERMITS A. Permit Required: No sign shall be erected, constructed, relocated, or structurally altered, within the Village without having obtained a permit as provided in this Chapter. B. Application: Application for sign permits under this Chapter shall be made upon forms approved by the Village Attorney and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information: 1. Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the premises and sign; 2. Location of building, structure or lot to which or upon which the sign or other advertising device is to be attached or erected; 3. A plat of survey of the property showing accurate placement thereon of the proposed sign; 4. Plans as to the specifications and method of construction and attachment to the building or in the ground; 5. A copy of the stress sheets and calculations prepared by or approved by an engineer licensed in the State of Illinois showing that the sign is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by the Village Code, unless exempted by the Director of Community Development; 6. Name of person or company erecting the sign; 7. A bond, when required by the Village; 8. Such other information as the Zoning Administrator may require showing full compliance with this and other Village regulations; and 9. The Village may require applicants to submit photometric plans demonstrating compliance with this Chapter as a condition of issuing a sign permit. C. Permit Fees: Every applicant, before being granted a permit per this Chapter, shall pay to the Village a sign permit fee. The fees for such permits shall be as prescribed from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Board of Trustees. D. Issuance Of Permit: It shall be the duty of the Director of Community Development or their designee, after examination of an application for a sign permit, to issue said permit if, in their opinion the application is complete, in good form and complies with all requirements set forth in this Chapter and other Village regulations. E. Expiration of Permit: If the work authorized under a valid sign permit has not been completed within one (1) year after date of issuance, said permit shall be null and void. F. All construction, relocation, enlargement, alteration, and modification of signs within the Village shall conform to the requirements of this Chapter, as well as all State and Federal regulations concerning signs and advertising, including but not limited to the following specific items- 1 . The structure supporting any sign shall be securely anchored to the ground in keeping with requirements of Title 8, Chapter 1 Building Activity Code of the Village Code; 2. All signs shall be constructed to withstand a wind pressure of thirty (30) pounds per square foot, except as may be required by other Village regulations, and except for signs for which no permit is required; and 3. Any glass forming a part of any sign shall be safety glass. 8-4-4 SIGN MEASUREMENT STANDARDS The following standards shall control the measurement of sign area. A. Sign Surface Area 1. Sign surface area is calculated as the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the surface on which the sign is located. 2. Sign surface area does not include any structural elements outside the limits of a sign and not forming an integral part of the display. 3. All sides of a multiple faced sign structure shall be used in computing total surface area, made to the contrary. B. Sign Face except where specific provision is 1. Wall Signs. A two-dimensional area on the facade of a building that describes the largest square, rectangle, or parallelogram which is free of architectural details. 2. Window Signs. The area of glass within a window frame. 3. Other Signs. The portion of the sign surface area designed to be used for text and graphics. The sign face does not include the sign's supporting frame or structure, provided that such frame or structure is not designed to display text or graphics. 8-4-5 PERMANENT SIGNS REQUIRING PERMIT D S C Wall signs B f---------------� A, -D- - i Sign Area Base (not included) Monument signs A*B=Sign Area C * D = Sign Face Permanent signs identified below shall be allowed in Elk Grove Village subject to the regulations of this Chapter, provisions of the Village Code, and receipt of a sign and / or Building Permit as may be required and approved by the Zoning Administrator. A. Awning Signs. Awnings that do not display signs are not subject to the regulations of this Section. 1. Location. Awning signs are allowed in the B 1, B-2, and B-3 Business Districts and in all Top Face - - - Residential Zoning Districts for multi -unit m�mso%of dwelling uses and non- residential uses. �-w�,4,,, / � Side Face 2. Size. valance - - 3 a. Valance - Eighty percent (80%) of the ---- awning valance area may be used for- signage. b. Top and Side Face - Fifty percent (50%) of the combined awning top and side face area may be used for . 04 signage C. No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the allowable wall sign area can be used on the awnings of the establishment. Additional Regulations. a. One (1) sign is permitted per awning top face,- b. Awning signs shall be displayed on awnings constructed out of durable, weather - resistant material such as canvas, nylon, vinyl -coated fabric, or metal, c. Awning with signs and awning signs shall be generally aligned with awning and awning signs that are attached to adjacent storefronts or buildings to maintaina sense of visual continuity; d. Awning signs shall not be backlit or otherwise internally illuminated-, and e. All awnings with signs and awning signs shall be erected to have a clearance of not less than seven and one-half feet (7.5') above the level of the adjacent sidewalk. B. Canopy -Mounted Signs 1. Location. Canopy signs are allowed in the B-1, B-2, and B-3 Business Districts and in all Residential Zoning Districts for multi -unit dwelling uses and non-residential uses. Maxi 2. Size. Front Face 3 a. Valence - Fifty percent (50%) of the canopy valence area may be used for signage. b. Front Face - Fifty percent (50%) of the front face of the canopy area be used 6' Maximum 7.5' Minimum for signage. c. Top Face - No signs may be located on the top face of a canopy. d. No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the allowable wall sign area can be used on canopies of the establishment. e. Canopy signs located at Fueling Station uses: i. Valence - Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total valance area of a fueling station canopy mad include signage. ii. Front Face - Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total front face area of a fueling station canopy may include signage. Additional Regulations. a. The canopy upon which the canopy sign is displayed may not project more than six feet (6) from the front, side, rear, or corner side fapade of the building to which it is attached unless greater restriction are required by the Zoning Ordinance. b. The canopy of a fueling station use upon which the canopy sign is displayed need not be attached to the principal structure on site. c. The canopy upon which the canopy sign is displayed shall have a clearance of at least seven and one-half feet (7.5') above grade, and the canopy sign shall not extend below the lowest point of the canopy on which it is displayed. C. Monument Signs 1. All monument signs shall comply with the following requirements: a. Monument signs shall be mounted on a monument style base that is at least as wide as the sign face, be a minimum of one and a half feet (1.5') in height, and composed of a natural masonry finish such as brick or stone matching the principal building or such other material approved by the Zoning Administrator as found to be of equal aesthetic value as the requirements of this subsection; b. Monument signs shall be located within a minimum two hundred (200) square foot landscape area, not including the area of the sign, and integrated into the overall site design, including use of berming, landscaping, and Monument decorative hardscape as approved by the Zoning Administrator; Sig c. Monument signs shall maintain a minimum front yard n setback of five feet (5'); d. Monument signs shall maintain a minimum side yard setback of ten feet (10'); e. In the case of corner lots, permitted monument signs shall be in keeping with sight triangle requirements specified in Section 3-2-A of the Village Zoning Ordinance. 2. Monument signs in the B-1, B-2, and B-3 Business Zoning Districts: a. Monument Signs on Single — Tenant properties shall meet thefollowing requirements: i. No monument sign shall exceed eight feet (8') in height from grade to the top of the sign; ii. No monument sign shall exceed ten feet (10) in width; iii. No monument sign shall exceed forty-five (45) square feet in area for single faced signs; iv. No monument sign shall exceed ninety (90) square feet in area for multi - faced signs; and v. One (1) monument sign shall be allowed per property. b. Monument Signs on Multiple — Tenant properties having an aggregate floor area of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet shall meet the following requirements: i. One (1) monument sign shall be allowed for a shopping center, as defined in this Chapter, unless the shopping center abuts more than one (1) public street, in which case up to two (2) monument signs may be erected provided that no more than one (1) such sign is erected per street frontage; ii. No monument sign shall exceed eighteen feet (18') in height from grade to the top of the sign; iii. No monument sign shall exceed ten feet (10') in width; iv. No monument sign shall exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in area if the sign is single faced; v. No monument sign shall exceed one hundred ninety-two (192) square feet in area if the sign is multi -faced; and vi. When a shopping center includes an outlot and is comprised of more than one (1) lot, a monument sign shall be permitted for a freestanding building located on an outlot that is contiguous to the mainshopping center lot, provided that the outlot is greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in area. Such signs shall meet the requirements of Section 8-4-5- C-1 and 8-4-5-C-2-a of this Chapter. c. Monument Signs on Multiple — Tenant properties having an aggregate floor area of less than one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet shall meet the following requirements: i. One (1) monument sign shall be allowed for a shopping center, as defined in this Chapter, unless the shopping center abuts more than one (1) public street, in which case up to two (2) monument signs may be erected provided that no more than one (1) such sign is erected per street frontage; ii. No monument sign shall exceed forty-five (45) square feet in area for single faced signs; iii. No monument sign shall exceed ninety (90) square feet in area if the sign is multi -faced signs; iv. No monument sign shall case exceed a total height of twelve feet (12') from the ground to the top of the sign; and v. When a shopping center includes an outlot and is comprised of more than one (1) lot, a monument sign shall be permitted for a freestanding building located on an outlot that is contiguous to the main shopping center lot, provided that the outlot is greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in area. Such signs shall meet the requirements of Section 8-4-5-C-1 and 8-4-5-C-2-a of this Chapter. 3. Monument Signs in the Innovation and Technology Center (ITC) Zoning District shall comply with the ITC Design Guidelines and meet the following requirements: a. One (1) monument sign shall be permitted per parcel; b. Any multi -tenant monument sign shall have signage divided equally among the available tenant space; c. Shall be internally illuminated; d. No monument sign shall exceed fifteen feet (15') in height from grade to the top of the sign; e. No monument sign shall exceed fifteen feet (15') feet in width; and f. No monument sign shall exceed eighty (80) square feet per face; 4. Monument Signs in Residential Zoning Districts shall meet the following requirements: a. One (1) monument sign shall be permitted per multiple -family development and nonresidential uses in Residential Zoning Districts; b. No monument sign shall exceed six feet (6) in height from grade to the top of the sign; c. No monument sign shall exceed forty-five (45) square feet in area for single faced signs; d. No monument sign shall exceed ninety (90) square feet in area for multi - faced signs; and e. One (1) monument sign shall be allowed per property. 5. Monument Signs in OT Zoning Districts shall meet the following requirements, unless otherwise indicated in this Chapter: a. One (1) monument sign shall be permitted per property; b. No monument sign shall exceed six feet (6) in height from grade to the top of the sign; c. No monument sign shall exceed thirty-nine (45) square feet in area for single faced signs; and d. No monument sign shall exceed ninety (90) square feet in area for multi -faced signs. 6. Monument Signs in 1-1 and 1-2 Industrial Zoning Districts shall meet the following requirements: a. Single Tenant Properties: i. No monument sign shall exceed six feet (6') in height from grade to the top of the sign; ii. No monument sign shall exceed thirty-nine (39) square feet in area for single faced signs; iii. No monument sign shall exceed seventy-eight (78) square feet in area for multi -faced signs; and iv. One (1) monument sign shall be allowed per property. b. Multiple Tenant Properties: i. No monument sign shall exceed twelve feet (12') in height from grade to the top of the sign; ii. No monument sign shall exceed forty-five (45) square feet in area for single faced signs; iii. No monument sign shall exceed ninety (90) square feet in area for multi - faced signs; and iv. One (1) monument sign shall be allowed per property. Monument signs in the Elk Grove Technology Park shall meet the standards set in the Elk Grove Technology Park Design Guidelines. D. Projecting (Blade) Signs 1. Projecting signs are permitted on properties in the B-1, B-2, and B-3 Business Zoning Districts and in 1-1 and 1-2 Industrial Zoning Districts; 2. One (1) projecting sign is allowed per ground floor tenant and shall be located above the main entry door or a main window of said tenant space; 3. Projecting signs shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in size; 4. Projecting signs shall not extend more than three feet (3') from the building; 5. Projecting signs shall not extend above the fascia or parapet line of the structure on which they are mounted; and 6. Projecting signs shall have minimum clearance of seven and one half feet (75) from grade to the bottom of the sign. Projecting Sign a E. Wall Signs Wall signs are permitted on properties in the B-1, B-2, B-3, I- 1, 1-2, ITC, and OT Zoning Districts; 2. Wall signs in the ITC Zoning 1� — -- �� ` r— District shall comply with they -I I rCE- below requirements along with i the standards set in the ITC - Design Guidelines; 1 3. Wall signs for parcels in the Elk Grove TechnologyPark shall I 6FMUVA _.—Bfi1�IN6FNEkfrA6F-XLinear Fed , comply with the standards set in the Elk Grove Technology Park Design Guidelines; 4. The total area of all wall signs on a property shall not exceed three (3) square feet for each linear foot of building frontage. Any portion of a principal structure fronting or facing toward a street shall be computed as store frontage; 5. Wall signs shall not extend above the fascia or parapet line of the structure on which they are mounted; and 6. Wall signs may be internally or externally illuminated. F. Window Sign Max. square footage shall not exceed 3 sq. ft. per each Linear foot of Building Frontage 1. Location. Window signs are allowed in the B- 1, B- windowslgn 2, and B-3 Zoning Districts. / Maximum 25%of Window Are" 2. Size. Window signs: Window Area a. May occupy a maximum of twenty-five --- _ --- percent (25%) of the total ground floor F1(�!l window area on each building fagade or a total of forty-five (45) square feet in size, whichever is less. L b. Total window area on which to define permitted sign area shall include all glazed window areas. 3. Additional regulations: a. Window signs shall not be located above the ground floor level. b. Signs or other attention getting devices inside a structure and designed to be viewed from the outside, and which are located within twenty-four inches (24") of any window that are visible from outside of the structure shall be considered window signs. G. Manual Changeable Copy Signs 1. Location. Manual changeable copy signs are permitted only in a Residential or OT Zoning . - 8' Maximum - District as an accessory to a principal building _ - on property used as: Government Buildings and MAXIMUM Facilities, Schools, Religious Institutions, or SIGN FACE AREA g �CH'A N G,E A'B L E Public Recreational Uses. (50 sq. ft.) "'j- _ 2. Size. Manual changeable copy signs shall: a. Not exceed fifty (50) square feet per face, excluding architectural elements 8'Maximum that do not contain signage; - -- ------- b. Not exceed eight feet (8') in height;` c. Not exceed eight feet (8') in width; and d. Be allowed to be ten feet (10') in height if located along the following corridors: ( Y Biesterfield Road, Meacham Road, Arlington Heights Road, Rohlwing Road, Devon Avenue, Landmeier Road, Higgins Road (IL-72), and Busse Road (IL-83). 3. Additional Regulations: a. Manual changeable copy signs shall be designed as a single sided monument sign. b. Manual changeable copy signs shall be mounted on a monument style base that is at least as wide as the sign face, be a minimum of two feet (2') in height, and composed of a natural masonry finish such as brick or stone matching the principal building or such other material approved by the Zoning Administrator. c. Manual changeable copy signs shall be located within a minimum two hundred (200) square foot landscape area, not including the area of the sign, and integrated into the overall site design, including use of berming, landscaping, and decorative hardscape as approved by the Zoning Administrator. H. Electronic Changeable Copy Signs Electronic Changeable Copy Signs for Multi -Tenant Buildings a. Location. Electronic changeable copy signs shall be permitted: i. In any Commercial, Industrial or Office Zoning District provided that it is on a property abutting the right-of-way of one (1) of the following roadways: Biesterfield Road, Meacham Road, Arlington Heights Road, Rohlwing Road, Devon Avenue, Landmeier Road, Higgins Road (IL-72), and Busse Road (IL-83); ii. In a Residential or OT Zoning District as an accessory to a principal building on property used as: Government Buildings and Facilities, Schools, Religious Institutions, or Public Recreational Uses; or iii. On a Commercial or Industrial Zoned property that includes at least one (1) multi -tenant building consisting of six (6) or more tenants. iv. Size. Electronic changeable copy signs shall: 2 v. Not exceed fifteen feet (16) in height; 40% of Total Sign Face vi. Not exceed fifteen feet (16) in width; vii. Not exceed eighty (80) square feet per sign face when located as permitted in a Residential or OT Zoning District; viii. Not exceed forty (40) square feet per sign face if located along one (1) of the roadways specified in subsection H-1-a above. ix. Not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet of electronic message area per sign face if located in any Commercial, Industrial or Office Zoning District, but not along one (1) of the Electronic Changeable Copy Signs corridors specified in subsection H-1-a above; x. Not take up more than forty percent (40%) of electronic message area for each sign face; and xi. The square footage of each sign face shall be included in the calculation of the total area of monument signs allowed for the property b. Additional Regulations. Electronic changeable copy signs for multi -tenant buildings shall comply witl the following requirements: i. The sign shall meet the setback, landscaping, and size regulations in this Chapter; ii. The electronic message portion shall be located below the fixed identification section; iii. The sign shall not include flashing, blinking, chasing, strobe features, sounds, animations or other attention -seeking effects; iv. The sign shall be equipped with both a programmed dimming sequence as well as an additional overriding mechanical photocell that adjusts the brightness of the display to the ambient light at all times of day. Such programming and mechanical equipment shall be set so that the electronic sign, at night or in overcast conditions, will be no more than forty percent (40%) of the daytime brightness level; v. The sign shall be extinguished from eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. to six o'clock (6:00) A.M., except for businesses licensed to operate later than eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M., the end time shall coincide with their close of business; vi. Signs located on properties abutting Residential Zoning Districts shall be turned off between eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M.; vii. The sign shall be constructed as a Monument Sign; viii. The sign shall not share the structure of any Manual Changeable Copy Sign; ix. Sign placement shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator so as to not create a hazardous traffic condition on the site or in relationship to an intersection; x. Sign size limits do not include architectural or structure elements that do not contain signage; and xi. Signs shall not have more than two (2) sign faces. xii. Signs shall not display any video, animation or moving pictures or simulate any movement or the optical illusion of movement of any part of the sign text, design or pictorial segment, including the movement of any illumination or the flashing or varying of light intensity; xiii. Transition from one (1) message to another shall be instantaneous, without movement or other transition effects between messages, and xiv. Messages shall not change more frequently than once every ten (10) seconds. Electronic Changeable Copy Signs for Single Tenant Properties a. Location. Electronic changeable copy signs shall be permitted: i. In single lot properties in Business Zoning Districts with no more than one (1) tenant. 3 2 b. Size. Electronic changeable copy signs shall; 25% of total sign face i. Not exceed ten feet (10') in height; H. Not exceed eight feet (8 ) in width, iii. Not exceed eight (80) square feet permit sign face; iv. Not take up more than twenty-five percent (25%) of electronic message area for each sign face. c. Additional Regulations. Electronic changeable copy signs for single tenant properties shall comply with the following requirements: i. The sign shall meet the setback, Electronic Changeable Copy Signs landscaping, and size regulations in this Chapter; ii. The electronic message portion shall be located below the fixed identification section; iii. The sign shall not display any video, graphics, animation or moving pictures or simulate any movement or the optical illusion of movement of any part of the sign text, design or pictorial segment, including the movement of any illumination or the flashing or varying of light intensity; iv. The electronic message portion shall be monochromatic. The background of the electronic message portion must remain black at all times and the messages text color shall be white; v. The sign shall be equipped with both a programmed dimming sequence as well as an additional overriding mechanical photocell that adjusts the brightness of the display to the ambient light at all times of day. Such programming and mechanical equipment shall be set so that the electronic sign, at night or in overcast conditions, will be no more than forty percent (40%) of the daytime brightness level; vi. The sign shall be extinguished from eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. to six o'clock (&00) A.M., except for businesses licensed to operate later than eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M., the end time shall coincide with their close of business; vii. Signs located on properties abutting Residential Zoning Districts shall be turned off between eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M.; viii. The sign shall be constructed as a Monument Sign; ix. The sign shall not share the structure of any Manual Changeable Copy Sign; x. Sign placement shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator so as to not create a hazardous traffic condition on the site or in relationship to an intersection; xi. Sign size limits do not include architectural or structure elements that do not contain signage; and xii. Signs shall not have more than two (2) sign faces. xiii. Transition from one (1) message to another shall be instantaneous, without movement or other transition effects between messages; and xiv. Messages shall not change more frequently than once every one (1) minute. Operation and Use: All electronic changeable copy signs shall be equipped to override commercial messages for emergency situations such as an "Amber Alert" or such other public emergency. The sigr owner shall provide the Village with contact people who can activate the override upon request by the Village. Design: a. Signs shall be mounted on a monument style base that is at least as wide as thesign face, be a minimum of two feet (2') in height, and composed of a natural masonry finish such as brick or stone matching the principal building or such other material approved by the Zoning Administrator as found to be of equal aesthetic value as the requirements of this subsection; b. Signs shall be located within a minimum two hundred (200) square foot landscape area, not including the area of the sign, and integrated into the overall site design, including use of berming, landscaping, and decorative hardscape as approved by the Zoning Administrator; and c. Each electronic sign face shall be antiglare. 5. Existing Signs: All electronic changeable copy signs granted approval prior to adoption of this Chapter shall be permitted to repair or replace the sign under the following conditions: a. The sign shall substantially conform to the original installation plans approved by the Village and b. All sign operation regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply. 6. Fueling stations may have an electronic changeable copy sign for that portion of a sign that displays the price of fuel in keeping with the following: a. The sign is divided into no more than three (3) separate displays; b. The total sign dace that incorporates the three (3) displays shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet; c. The sign area shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in total nor four (4) square feet per display; d. Digits in the displays shall not exceed twelve inches (12") in height; e. Each display is limited to four (4) numerical digits or fractions; and f. All electronic messages must remain static. I. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall require a Building Permit and be allowed in non - single -family residential properties, subject to the following conditions: 1. One (1) temporary sign may be displayed on a property at anytime; 2. Temporary signs shall not exceed forty-five (45) square feet in MAXIMUM area. If a multi -faced sign is erected, the combined areas of all SIGN FACE AREA signage shall not exceed forty-five (45) square feet in area; (45sq. ft.) 3. Temporary signs may be displayed for no more than thirty (30) calendar days in a twelve (12) month period; 4. Temporary signs shall be prohibited within the Banner Sign Biesterfield/Arlington Corridor as defined in this Chapter; 5. Temporary signs shall be installed completely on private property and comply with the sight triangle requirements specified in Section 3-2-A of the Village Zoning Ordinance; 6. Approval of the Zoning Administrator shall be required for all temporary signs to be displayed for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days in a twelve (12) month period. In evaluating whether such an extension may be granted the Zoning Administrator shall find that all the following exist: a. Conditions related to the request are based upon unique conditions of the building/property and b. The sign shall be removed within three (3) days after the sign no longer meets its intended purpose, but in no event shall the sign be up longer than one year. 7. For any temporary sign approved to be displayed for more than thirty (30) calendar days in a twelve (12) month period, a maintenance agreement shall be provided by the property owner or sign permit applicant to outline regular sign maintenance. Such maintenance shall be performed at not less than thirty (30) calendar day intervals; and 8. In the B-3 Business Zoning District, up to two (2) temporary signs may be permitted provided each sign meets the requirements of this Chapter. 8-4-6 SIGNS NOT REQUIRING PERMIT This Section sets out the forms of signs not requiring a permit from the Village, the signs allowed in certain Zoning Districts and the standards that apply to them. A. Temporary Window Signs Temporary Window Sign 1. Location. Temporary window signs are allowed in Maximum 25%of Window Area all Residential, Industrial and B-1, B-2, and B-3 Window Area - Business Zoning Districts. - 2. Size. '= I a. Temporary window signs shall not occupy p Y 9 Y more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total ground floor window area on each building faqade and b. Total window area on which to define permitted sign area shall include all glazed window areas. 3. Additional regulations a. One (1) temporary window sign shall be permitted per glazed window area; b. Temporary window signs shall not be located above the ground floor level; and c. Temporary window signs are limited to a display period of thirty (30) continuous calendar days no more than four (4) times per year, for a total of no more than one hundred twenty (120) days. B. Yard Signs 1. Location. Yard signs are allowed in all Residential and OT Zoning Districts. 2. Size. a. Yard signs shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in sign area; b. Yard signs shall not exceed six feet (6') in height; and c. If more than one (1) yard sign is erected, the combined areas of all signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. 3. Additional Regulations. a. Two (2) yard signs are allowed per street frontage; b. The display of temporary signs shall be limited to a cumulative total of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days per calendar year per premises; c. Yard signs shall be a minimum of five feet (5') from any property line; and d. Yard signs shall not create a hazard for any person or property. C. Signs Adjacent to Drive Thru Lanes Location a. Signs Adjacent to Drive Thru Lanes are allowed as 7.5' Maximum Sign Height part of any drive-thru establishment in the B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-5 Business Zoning Districts. Sign Area b. Signs Adjacent to Drive Thru Lanes shall be located a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from any Moo lot Line of a property located in a Residential Maximum Zoning District. 2. Size. Signs Adjacent to Drive Thru Lanes shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area and seven and one-half feet (7.5') in height. 3. Additional Regulations. a. Signs adjacent to Drive thru lanes signs may be displayed as wall signs, monument or pole signs; b. Up to two (2) signs adjacent to drive thru lanes are allowed per drive-thru lane, and when added together shall not exceed the size allowed for one (1) such sign; c. Internally illuminated signs adjacent to drive thru lanes are allowed only in accordance with Section 8-4-2-E.; and d. Menu boards may include an electronic screen to display information to customers. D. Other Signs not Requiring a Sign Permit 1. Interior Signs. Signs, four (4) square feet or less, intended to provide information for interior Use of a property and that are not visible from abutting property or public rights -of -way; 2. Official and Legal Notice. Official and legal notice signs that are issued by any court, public body, person, or officer in performance of a public duty, or in giving any legal notice; 3. Signs with De Minimis Area. Signs no greater than three -fourths (3/4) of a square foot in area that are affixed to a building or structure even if wall signs are not permitted in the Zoning District or for the use, or affixed to machines, equipment, fences, gates, walls, gasoline pumps, public telephones, or utility cabinets; 4. Traffic Control Signs. Traffic control signs and other signs related to public safety installed by or at the direction of the Village or other government agency having jurisdiction over a right-of-way; and 5. Window Displays. Merchandise, fixtures or models of products incorporated into a window display. 8-4-7 SIGN RELATED DEFINITIONS A. BIESTERFIELD/ARLINGTON CORRIDOR: That area of land abutting Biesterfield Road, between Wellington Avenue on the West and Arlington Heights Road on the East lying within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the centerline of Biesterfield Road and that area of land abutting Arlington Heights Road located within the shopping center located at the southwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road, and within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the centerline of Arlington Heights Road. B. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL: Any material more than one -twentieth inch (1/20") in thickness which burns at a rate of not more than two and one- half inches (21/2") per minute when subjected to ASTM standard test for flammability in sheets of six one -hundredths inch (0.06") thickness. C. ILLUMINATED SIGN, EXTERNAL: A sign illuminated by a source of light that is cast upon the surface or sign face to illuminate by reflection only. D. ILLUMINATED SIGN, INTERNAL: A sign illuminated by a source of artificial light that emanates through transparent or translucent material from the interior of the sign structure or individual letters as may comprise the sign face. E. OUTLOT: A parcel of land located within a shopping center, as defined in this Chapter, that may share a common parking lot with the other buildings and establishments within that shopping center, but is separated from the principal building(s) and establishment(s) by a parking or landscape area. F. SHOPPING CENTER: Any concentration of two (2) or more retail stores and/orservice establishments in one (1) or more buildings, or on one (1) or more adjacent lots, under single ownership or management and sharing facilities such as parking, utilities, and ingress/egress. G. SIGN: Any object or device containing letters, figures and/or other means of communication or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, of which the effect produced is to advertise, announce, communicate, identify, declare, demonstrate, direct, display, and/or instruct potential users of a use, product and/or service. H. SIGN, A -FRAME. A type of portable sign that is intended to be placed on a hard surface, most commonly a sidewalk. I. SIGN, ANIMATED. Any sign, or any part thereof which changes physical position by means of movement, rotation or change in illumination to depict movement. J. SIGN, AWNING: A sign that is mounted, painted, or attached to an awning or other window or door canopy. Any projecting canvas or other material over a structural framework used for a small amount of shelter or shade on a facade that has signage displayed on the visible surface. K. SIGN, BANNER: Any printed sign or canvass used for attracting the attention of the public. All Banner Signs shall also be considered as Temporary Signs. L. SIGN, BILLBOARD: Any sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or activity not conducted, sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located. M. SIGN, CANOPY: A permanent advertising sign located on a canopy. N. SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY / ELECTRONIC (also, ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGNS): Any sign which uses changing (also known as traveling) lights to form a sign message or messages, wherein the sequence of the message and the rate of change is electronically, electrically or automatically programmed and may be modified by electronic, electric or automatic processes. O. SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY / MANUAL: A sign wherein a changeable message of graphics or letters is provided upon a surface area manually. P. SIGN, FEATHER: A sign typically supported on a single pole with the message on one (1) side of that pole and unsupported on the other. Q. SIGN, FLASHING: Any illuminated sign on which such illumination is not kept stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times. Illuminated signs which indicate the time, temperature, weather or other similar information shall not be considered "Flashing Signs". R. SIGN, ILLUMINATED: Any sign which is Illuminated by electric lights or luminous devices as part of the sign proper. S. SIGN, MONUMENT: A sign, not attached to any building or premises, which advertises or identifies the business conducted on the premises, in which the entire bottom is in contact with or close to the ground. T. SIGN, MOVING. Any sign that has any external or visible part or parts that move, rotate or spin. U. SIGN, OFF -PREMISES: A sign advertising a land use, business, product or service not located or available upon the premises whereon the sign is located. V. SIGN, PAINTED WALL: A sign that comprises only paint applied on a building or structure. W. SIGN, PERMANENT: A sign constructed of durable material and affixed, lettered, attached to or placed upon a fixed, nonmovable, nonportable supporting structure. X. SIGN, POLE: A sign that is affixed, attached, or erected on a pole or poles and that is not itself an integral part of or attached to a building or structure, and has no above ground structural base on which the sign is located. Y. SIGN, PORTABLE: A sign that is designed to be easily moved from one location to another, and when placed, is neither fastened to a permanent structure or building, nor mounted in the ground. Portable signs include signs mounted on trailers, wheeled carriers, or frames that are designed to be placed onto a surface without being secured to it. Z. SIGN, PROJECTING: A sign supported by a building or other structure which projects over any street, sidewalk, alley, or public way or public easement also known as "Blade" signs. AA. SIGN, ROOF: Any sign erected, constructed or maintained wholly or partially upon or above the fascia or parapet line of any building. BB. SIGN CLEARANCE: Sign clearance is the distance between the bottom of a sign face or structural element that is not affixed to the ground and the nearest point on the surface under it. CC. SIGN, TEMPORARY: A structure or device used for the public display of messages or images, which is easily installed and not intended or suitable for long-term or permanent display due to lightweight or insubstantial construction materials. Temporary signs shall be attached to a separate structure or suspended between two (2) poles per the approval of the Zoning Administrator. DD. SIGN, VEHICLE: A sign attached to or painted on a vehicle parked and visible from the public right -of way, unless said vehicle is used for transporting people or materials in the normal operations of the business and it is properly parked in a designated parking space. Signs attached to trailers or inoperable vehicles are presumed to be vehicle signs if they are parked in plain view from the right-of-way. Bumper stickers are not vehicle signs. EE. SIGN, WALL: A sign attached to, or erected against a wall of a building, whose display surface is parallel to the face of the building, structure, or fence, and whose height does not exceed the height of the wall, structure, or fence to which said sign is attached, or against which said sign is erected. FF. SIGN, WINDOW: A sign which is applied or attached to the exterior of a window, or applied to, attached to, or located within twenty-four inches (24") of the interior of a window, which can be seen through the window from the exterior of the structure. GG. SIGN, WINDOW / TEMPORARY: A sign made of paper that is attached to the exterior or interior of a window. HH. SIGN, YARD: A temporary, portable sign constructed of paper, vinyl, plastic, wood, metal or other comparable material, and designed or intended to be displayed for a short period of time. Also includes signs suspended from a horizontal support (a swing post) that is attached to a vertical support mounted in the ground. II. SIGN FACE: The area or display surface that contains the signage message. JJ. SIGN MESSAGE: The thought or idea conveyed or expressed by the words, letters, insignia, figures, designs, fixtures, colors, motion, illumination, sound or projecting images or any combination thereof. KK. SIGN STRUCTURE: A sign structure shall include, but not be limited to, the supports, uprights, braces, backing, Sign board, and framework designed to contain a sign message. Sign structure is not meant to include the message conveyed by the sign. LL. SURFACE AREA OF SIGN: The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the sign surface. It does not include any structural elements outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display. All sides of a multiple faced sign structure shall be used in computing total surface area except where specific provision is made to the contrary. Section 2: That the Village Clerk is authorized to publish the Ordinance in pamphlet form. Section 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 PASSED this 19" day of November 2024 APPROVED this 1911 day of November 2024 ATTEST: Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village PUBLISHED in pamphlet form this 21st day of November 2024.