§ 13-1-88. Construction and maintenance regulation for signs.

(a)

Installation. All signs shall be properly secured, supported and braced and shall be kept in reasonable structural condition and shall be kept clean and well painted at all times. Bolts or screws shall not be fastened to window frames. Every sign and its framework, braces, anchors and other supports shall be constructed of such material and with such workmanship as to be safe and satisfactory to the building inspector.

(b)

General requirements.

(1)

Awnings. Lowest part of any awning shall be seven feet above the sidewalk. Signs are allowed directly on the awning or hanging on the frame but not below seven feet.

(2)

Animated signs. Signs with any moving parts, beacon lights or moving lights shall not be permitted, except revolving signs are permitted.

(3)

Flashing signs. Flashing signs are prohibited. Bare reflecting-type bulbs of any kind are not allowed for a flashing or non-flashing sign unless they are properly shaded so as not to interfere with surrounding properties.

(4)

Roof signs. No sign shall be located so as to project above the parapet line, unless approved by the village board, upon the recommendation of the plan commission.

(5)

Illuminated signs. Any illuminated signs shall not interfere with surrounding properties or traffic.

(6)

Projection [signs]. [Projection] signs including supports shall not project beyond five feet of the face of the wall to which attached.

(7)

Blanketing. Blanketing of signs shall not be allowed.

(8)

Maintenance. All signs, including supports and attachments, shall be properly maintained and have an appearance that is neat and clean.

(c)

Prohibitions.

(1)

No sign shall be erected so that any portion of the sign or its supports attached to or interfere with the free use of any fire escape, exit, any required stairway, door, ventilator or window.

(2)

No sign shall be erected that will interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic.

(d)

Search lights. The village board may permit the temporary use of a search light for advertising purposes in any district provided that the search light will not be located in any public right-of-way, will not be located closer than ten feet to an adjacent property and will not cause a hazard to traffic or adjoining properties. Search light permits shall not be granted for a period of more than five days in any six month period.

(e)

Signs on public rights-of-way. Signs shall not be permitted on public rights-of-way except for traffic control, parking and directional signs and as otherwise specified in this chapter.

(Code 1990, § 13-1-88)