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Signs
- A permit application must be completed for each sign, with two
(2) sets of drawings showing dimensions and construction details
of proposed sign attached.
- Provide two (2) Plats of Survey indicating location of
proposed sign on each plat.
- If changes are being proposed for an existing sign, include a
photograph of existing sign.
- Licensed electrical contractors must install illuminated
signs.
- Every sign installer must be licensed per the attached
requirements.
- Wall signs for a building which fronts on a public street may
have three (3) square feet of signage for each lineal foot of
building frontage with a maximum of 100 square feet. Corner
buildings fronting on two (2) streets will be allowed two (2)
signs - each not to exceed 100 square feet. Surveys must be
submitted locating signage and showing measurements for lot
frontage.
- Pole (ground) signs are based on lot frontage and "determined
frontage." Minimum lot frontage is 75 lineal feet. A lot with
between 75 lineal feet and 120 lineal feet may have one ground
sign, not to exceed 75 square feet. Lot frontages in excess of 120
lineal feet may have a sign up to a maximum of 90 square feet. A
variance is required if the lot frontage is between 67 ˝ and 75
lineal feet; if less than 67 ˝ lineal feet no variance can be
applied for or granted.
- Pole and monument signs are required to provide and maintain
landscaping in a 3’ width on each side of the sign’s base.
- The leading edge of ground signs must be five feet (5’) from
the frontage property line. Maximum height of a pole sign is 20’
0". Maximum height of a monument sign is 5’. 0".
- Temporary signs are allowed four times per year, with 60 days
in between. They are valid for 30 days only. A $200.00 refundable
bond is required. Such signs include banners, pennants and tents,
etc. Tents must have a flame rating certificate.
- Additional items covered under the Sign Ordinance include
awnings, canopies, marquees and street clocks. However, these
structures will require an Application for Development Permit. For
items with lettering, a Sign Permit Application will also be
required.
- See the Sign Ordinance for details, or contact the Plan
Examiner at 847-391-5372.
- Call JULIE, Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators,
at 800-892-0123, for the utility line location information. JULIE
is a free service.
- Be advised that the above-mentioned are guidelines. Each
permit is treated individually and certain other requirements may
apply. Once the above-mentioned information is submitted, the
correct determination can be made.
- Sign variations are limited; please see the
Sign Ordinance.
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