Ordinance 1995-16 STATE 017 ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF KENDALL
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF
SIGNS IN THE UNITED CITY OF THE
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE
1995- /�
WHEREAS THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE IS in need of
an Ordinance regulating the use of Signage in the VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE; and
WHEREAS THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE by and through
its Mayor and City Council deem it to be in the best interest of the CITY OF YORKVILLE to
enact such an Ordinance;
NOW THEREFORE THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE acts
as follows:
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That all signage from this day forward shall conform with this Ordinance in all respects.
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DEFINITIONS
1. BANNER - Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is displayed on a pole or
a building. National flags, state or municipal flags, or the official flag of any institution or
business shall not be considered banners.
2. CORNER LOT - A lot with property lines of two (2) streets bisecting on an angle.
3. FACADE - The face or wall of a building as it is presented to view; the apparent width and
or height of a building as viewed from streets, driveways, and parking lots. Minor changes in
wall elevations do not constitute the creation of additional facades.
4. FLAG - A fabric or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns or symbols used as a
symbol of a government, political subdivision, or other entity.
5. MESSAGE BOARD - A panel which uses changing and/or flashing lights to electronically
communicate copy. A panel with lights flashing time and temperature only is not a message
board.
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6. PENNANT - Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, whether or not containing a
message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire or string.
7. SIGN - Any structure, vehicle, device or any part thereof, which shall be used to identify,
advertise, or attract attention to any object, product, place, activity , person, institution,
organization, firm, group, commodity, profession, enterprise, industry, or business and which
shall display or is intended to.display or include any letter, word, model, number, banner, flag,
pennant, insignia, device or representation used as announcement, direction, or advertisement,
and which is intended to be seen by persons in the public right-of-way. The definition of
"sign" shall not, however, be interpreted as prohibiting any structure, vehicle, device or any
part thereof used for the purpose of disseminating political, economic, social, or philosophical
ideas entitled to constitutional protection as non-commercial speech. In any instance where this
code would prohibit any such activity, the conditions of this code shall be interpreted as
permitting the utilization of a sign to express such non-commercial speech subject to such
other limitations as are included in this code,
a) Animated Sign - Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to
depict action or create a special effect or scene.
b) Business Sign - A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity,
service, activity, idea, slogan or entertainment conducted, sold, offered or .
available upon the premises where such sign is located or to which it is
affixed.
c) Canopy Sign - Any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy,
or the fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance,
window or outdoor service area. A marquee is not a canopy.
d) Commercial Sign or Sign of Commercial Nature - Any sign, the content of
which advertises or publicizes any business, commodity, service, activity,
idea, slogan, or entertainment conducted, sold, offered or available by a
person, corporation or entity which has as its goal or effect the distribution
of profits to the owners of the advertising enterprise.
e) Freestanding Sign - Any sign supported by structures or supports that are
placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that are independent from any
building or other structure.
f) Ground Sign - A permanent sign which is supported by uprights or braces
securely anchored in the ground, with no more than two (2) feet of clear
space between the bottom of the face of the sign and the grade beneath the
sign face.
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g) Identification Sign - A sign used to display and identify the name of the
individual, business, profession, organization, or institution occupying the
premise upon which sign is located.
h) Marquee Sign - A sign attached to any permanent roof-like structure of
rigid materials supported by and extending from the facade of a building.
i) Permanent Sign - Any sign which is not a temporary sign, and which is
designed to be in compliance with the most current BOCA Basic Building
Code.
j) Pole Sign - Any business sign having a supporting structure with a size
less than 25 percent of the total width of the sign with more than two (2)
feet of clear space between the bottom of the face of the sign and the
grade beneath the sign face.
k) Portable Sign - Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other
permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not
limited to, signs designed to be transported by trailer or means of wheels; menu
and sandwich board signs or balloons used as signs;
1) Projecting Sign - Any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its
leading edge extends more than twelve inches beyond the surface of such
building or wall.
m) Residential Development Sign - A permanent ground sign placed at the major
entrances to and identifying a residential development.
n) Real Estate Sign - A temporary business sign placed upon a property advertising
that particular property for sale, rent or lease.
o) Roof Sign - Any sign erected and constructed wholly on and over the roof of a
building and supported by the roof structure.
p) Temporary Sign - A sign intended to be displayed a limited length of time and is
not permanently mounted.
q) Vehicle Sign - Any vehicle primarily situated to serve as a sign rather than as
transportation. An automobile, van or truck displaying the name and/or other
information regarding the related establishment used for normal business
operation or for employee transportation is not a vehicle sign.
r) Wall Sign - Any sign attached parallel to, but within twelve inches of, a wall,
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painted on the wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limits of an
outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or
building and which only sign surface.
S) Window Sign - Any sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to
communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or
service, that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and is
visible from the exterior of the window.
t) Street Frontage - The distance for which a lot line of a zone lot adjoins a public
street, from one lot line intersecting said street to the furthest distance lot line
intersecting the same street.
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COMPUTATIONS OF SIGNAGE
1. Computation of Area of Individual Signs The area of the sign face, which is also the
sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face shall be computed by means of
the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof that will
encompass the extreme limits of the writing representation, emblem, or other display,
together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the
display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against, which it
is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing or decorative fence or
wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and is
clearly incidental to the display itself. A double-faced sign shall count as a single sign.
2. Computation of Heights The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from
the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the
sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of(1) existing grade prior to
construction or (2) the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any
filling, beaming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign. In
cases in which the normal grade cannot reasonably be determined, sign height shall be
computed on the assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at the base of the
sign is equal to the elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a public street or
grade of the land at the principal entrance to the principal structure on the zone lot,
whichever is lower.
3. Computation of Maximum Total Permitted Sign Area for a Zone Lot The permitted
sum of the area of all individual signs on a zone lot shall be computed by applying the
formula contained in Section . to the building frontage, or wall area, as
appropriate, for the zoning district in which the lot is located. Lots fronting on two or
more streets are allowed the permitted sign area for each street frontage. However, the
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total sign area that is oriented toward a particular street may not exceed the portion of
the lots's total sign area allocation that is derived from the building, or wall area
frontage on that street.
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PERMITTING PROCEDURES
1. PERMITS FOR PERMANENT SIGNS
Permits to build new permanent signs or to alter or move existing permanent signs:
A. No permanent sign shall hereafter be erected, altered, or moved until the
person proposing to erect, alter, or move such sign shall have obtained a
permit from the zoning officer. Such permit shall be issued only when
the sign complies with all of the applicable provisions of this section.
The fee for granting such a permit shall be established by City Council.
The schedule of fees shall be posted in the
City offices and may be altered or amended only by the City Council.
B. Any person desiring such a permit shall file application therefore upon a
form which shall contain or have attached thereto the following
information:
1 . Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
2. A map drawn to scale showing the location of the building,
structure, or lot to which the sign is to be attached or erected, and
showing the position of the sign in relation to nearby buildings
and thoroughfares.
3. A plan drawn to scale showing the design of the sign, materials
used, and the method of construction and means of attachment to
the building or ground.
4. The name of the person, firm, corporation, or association erecting,
altering, or moving said sign.
S. Written consent of the owner of the land on which the sign is to
be erected, altered, or relocated.
6. Any other information as the building/code enforcement officer
shall be required in order to show full compliance with this and
all other applicable ordinances of the City.
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2. PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS
A. All-temporary signs, except those enumerated in this section, shall have a permit.
Possession of a valid permit for a temporary sign shall entitle the owner to
display such sign for the time period specified thereon.
B. Duration of temporary signs shall be as follows:
1. Residential marketing signs on-and-off site: as enumerated in
section
2. Commercial or industrial real estate signs: six (6) months,
renewable on a six (6) month basis.
3. Banners: not to exceed fourteen (14) days and only six (6) times
each year.
4. All other signs: advertising a special sale or event not to exceed
fourteen (14) days and only three each year. No temporary
portable sign shall exceed 32 square feet in the area.
5. Searchlights: for grand openings, not to exceed seventy-two (72)
hours in duration.
Application for a permit for a temporary sign shall be made on a
form provided by the City Clerk. Permits for temporary signs
must be kept on the premises where signs are displayed.
A temporary sign permit shall entitle the holder thereof to display
such sign for the time period specified therein. The fee for
granting such a permit shall be established by period specified
therein, The fee for granting such a permit shall be established by
the City Council. The schedule of fees shall be posted in the City
office and may be altered or amended only by the City Council.
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PROHIBITED SIGNS
1. Advertising signs or billboard (NOTE: This prohibition relates to residential and
commercial zoning districts and commercial signs only).
2. Moving, rotating, or animated signs, except traditional barber poles not exceeding two
(2) feet in height and projecting not more than twelve (12) inches from the building,
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utilized only to identify a hair cutting establishment. In authorizing the latter
exemption, the corporate authorities find it in the public interest to retain this historic
symbol of American commerce.
3. Searchlights: Searchlights permitted for grand openings and regulated with temporary permit.
4. Flashing signs and message boards (except that time and/or temperature signs).
5. Free standing panels or flags used to advertise products, prices and services or attract attention.
6. Illumination which is not steady and constant.
7. Windows painted in excess of 50 percent.
8. Roof sign.
9. Vehicle sign.
10. Pennants.
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PLACEMENT OF SIGNS
1. ON LOTS: Signs shall be placed no closer than five (5) feet to any lot line. Gasoline prices, one
per street frontage, not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, may be placed within one (1) foot
of the lot line where it does not obstruct the view of traffic nor exceed fifteen (I 5) feet in height
when mounted on light standards.
2. ON CORNER LOTS: Within that part of a yard or open area of a comer lot included within a
triangular area of twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection of two (2) street right-of-
way lines forming such a comer lot, no sign shall be constructed having a height of more than
thirty (30) inches or as required to provide necessary sight distance.
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ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS
1. The illumination of all signs shall be diffused or indirect and shall be so arranged that there will
be no direct rays reflecting into the public way or any lot on the perimeter of the premises on
which the signs are located. Exposed light bulbs, neon tubing, flashing, blinking or traveling and
similar illumination is not permitted. Neon tubing and illuminated canopies require review and
approval of the sign review board.
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PERMITTED SIGNS
1. ALL DISTRICTS
Unless otherwise stated, signs listed in this section are permitted in all zones and shall not require
a sign permit, and they shall not be counted when calculating the number of signs or square
footage on a premise. However, such signs shall conform with the general regulations; e.g.,
height, area, setback, clearance, etc., for signs enumerated in the remainder of this article.
A. Name and address plates- which give only the name and address of the resident of the
building, and which are not more than one (1) square foot in sign area.
B. Memorial signs or tablets and Signs denoting the date of erection of buildings, no larger than five
(5) square feet.
C. No trespassing signs or other such signs regulating the use of a property, not more than two (2)
square feet in sign area in the general residential zone and six (6) square feet in all commercial,
office and industrial zones.
D. Real Estate not exceeding six (6) square feet per side in sign area in the residential zone, Such
real estate signs shall be removed within five (5) days after the premise or lot advertised has been
sold, rented, or leased.
E. Signs regulating, on-premises traffic and parking, and signs denoting section of a building such as
lavatory facilities and public telephone areas, when less than six (6) square feet in area and
bearing no commercial advertising. Signs must conform to the state uniform sign code.
F. Signs erected by a governmental body or under the direction of such a body, and bearing no
commercial advertising, such as traffic signs, railroad crossing signs, safety signs, and signs
identifying public schools and playgrounds. Signs must conform to the state uniform sign code.
G. Signs identifying, places of worship when located on the premises thereof.
H. Bulletin boards for public, charitable, or religious institutions, when it has a sign area of no more
than thirty-two (32) square feet, if used exclusively for noncommercial announcements.
I. The flag, pennant, or insignia of any government, or of any religious charitable, or fraternal
organization.
J. One logo flag of a company shall be allowed provided that it is flown with the American flag
and shall not be larger than that flag.
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K. Temporary Sims no larger than thirty-two (32) square feet in area advertising the sale of edible
farm products on the premises, advertising auctions, political candidates, or special events of
charitable or public service groups. Such signs may remain for thirty (30) days and must be
removed upon close of the event.
L. Garage sale signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area, may be placed at the curbs in
Residential Districts. Only one sign per street frontage per event is permitted. Such signage may
only be placed on the property upon which the sale is conducted only for the duration of the sale.
M. Window signs of paper or similar material shall be allowed in Business Districts, provided that
such signs are to be used to notify the public of special sales or current prices and further
provided that such signs do not take up more than fifty (50) percent of the total window area.
Window signage pertaining to business hours and/or health regulations shall be limited to a
maximum of four (4) square feet.
N. Sims advertising company or group engaged in on-site construction or rehabilitation not
exceeding six (6) square feet in area for all zones, such signs may remain for the duration of
such work.
0. Temporary signs, advertising, City sanctioned special events as approved by the building
code/enforcement officer.
2. PERMT17ED SIGNS - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
A. Nameplates and identification signs, subject to the following:
I . For one and two-family dwellings, there shall be not more than one (1)
nameplate, not exceeding one and one half (1 1/2) square feet in area, for
each dwelling unit, indicating the name and address of occupant or a
permitted occupation, provided that on a corner lot two (2) such nameplates
for each dwelling unit, one (1) facing each side of the street shall be
permitted.
2. For multiple-family dwellings, for apartment hotels, and for buildings other
than dwellings , a single identification sign not exceeding nine (9) square
feet in area and indicating only the name and address of the building and
the name of the management thereof may be displayed provided that on a
comer lot two (2) such signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted.
B. Identification signs for non-residential uses, e.g., public and quasi-public buildings,
churches, cemeteries, golf courses, private nonprofit recreational areas, provided
that such signs are limited to one sign per building entrance, and provided that
each such sign be limited to thirty-two (32) square feet of area, and six (6) feet in
height if a ground sign.
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C. Permanent residential development signs at entrances to a residential development
or residential planned unit development and containing no commercial advertising,
constructed of material which is the same or of a more permanent nature than the
material used in the buildings and as approved by the sign review board.
D. Temporary residential marketing signs at major entrances to planned unit
developments or residential subdivisions; not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet
in area or ten (10) feet in height, containing the name of the overall development
and the names of builders or units therein. Number, location and duration of these
signs shall be approved by the sign review board. In determining the number and
location of such signs, the sign review board shall consider the following factors:
I) The location of the development;
II) The size of development;
III) The visibility which the sign will achieve at the particular entrances at which
signage is sought:
IV) The proximity of existing residences;
V) The size of the proposed signage both with regard to individual signs and-with
total signage requested.
Such signs shall be considered temporary and have a temporary sign permit as outlined in Section
E. Temporary residential off-site marketing signs shall be allowed at not more than four (4)
off-site locations within the City of Yorkville to call attention and give directions to the
development. Each sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and shall not
have a total height of more than ten (10) feet. Each sign may be located in any zoning
district, provided that there is one-quarter(1/4) mile separation from each other, and that
no such sign shall be closer to an existing residence than one hundred (100) feet.
Location, construction, and duration shall be approved by the Sign Review Board. Such
signs shall be considered temporary and have a temporary sign permit as outlined in
Section
3. PERMITTED SIGNS - BUSINESS DISTRICTS
A. All signs permitted in residential districts.
B. Ground or pole signs one (1) per street frontage, not to exceed one hundred (100) square
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feet in area or six (6) feet in height, for a ground sign or twenty (20) feet in height for a
pole sign unless said establishment is directly accessible by car and provides a minimum
of four (4) parking spaces on the premises where such sign is displayed.
C. Wall Signs
1) Single use buildings - two (2) signs per facade, but not to exceed a total of four
(4) such signs.
2) Multi-tenant buildings - one (1) sign per individual business or enterprise, two (2)
signs per corner unit, one on each facade. A wall sign may be placed on any face
of a building oriented to a public street, the main parking lot of the parcel, or a
major access road.
D. Total sign area per lot - The total square foot area of all signs erected or maintained upon
a building or lot of record shall not exceed two (2) square feet for each lineal foot of
frontage of building thereon. Buildings having frontage on more than one dedicated street
will be allowed signage for frontage on each street in accordance with the above formula.
The above signs are limited to an area equal to ten percent (10%) of the facade upon
which the sign is to be mounted.
3. PERMITTED SIGNS - MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
A. All signs permitted in residential districts and business districts.
B. Ground or Pole Signs - one (1) per street frontage, not to exceed
100 square feet in area or twenty (20) feet in height.
C. Wall Signs - Wall signs are limited to an area equal to ten (10%) of the facade area upon
which the sign is to be mounted.
D. Billboards, advertising signs, and poster panels, provided the total area of all such
billboards, advertising signs and poster panels do not exceed two hundred seventy-five
(275) square feet.
E. No advertising sign or billboard shall project higher than twenty (20) feet above the
ground level beneath it.
F. No advertising sign shall be located within five hundred (500) feet of any public park of
more than five (5) acres in area, or any freeways, expressways and toll roads designated
as such in the records of the governing authorities.
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G. No advertising sign shall be located within five hundred fifty (550) feet of any property
located in a Residence District.
H. Real estate signs as follows: one (1) per street frontage, not to exceed twenty (20) square
feet of sign area per face for each one (1) acre of contiguous land area, but not to exceed
a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet of area per sign face; not to exceed ten (1
0) feet in height. Such signs shall be considered temporary and have a temporary sign
permit as outlined in Section
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NONCONFORMING SIGNS
1. All permanent signs which are in existence at the time of passage of the section, but which do
not conform to one or more provisions of this code, shall be deemed to be a legal nonconforming use
and may be continued only as provided in this code.
2. Any nonconforming sign rendered nonconforming by the provisions of any subsequent
amendment to the sign code may be continued in use for a period of three (3) years after the effective
date of that amendment, provided there is no physical change other than necessary maintenance and
repair, except as otherwise permitted. Any nonconforming sign which has not been removed or rendered
conforming on or before the date of its required abatement shall be deemed a nuisance and may be
abated as provided by law or ordinance provided, however, that any such nonconforming sign, the value
of which is less than $500.00, may be continued in use for a period of six (6) months after the effective
date of this amendment. Provided further, that any owner of property containing a sign which was
granted a variance under prior versions of the sign regulations of the City may only display signs upon
their premises as shall be accordance with the terms of the variance granted. In the event that the terms
of the variance previously granted is not complied with, such signs which were nonconforming uses
pursuant to the comprehensive amendment shall be discontinued immediately; the corporate authorities
have found that the expiration of the previously granted abatement period has expired.
3. - Any sign for which a permit has been lawfully granted prior to the effective date of this or any
subsequent amendment to the sign code and which does not comply with the provisions of such
amendment may nonetheless be completed in accordance with the approved plans; provided construction
of the sign is started within ninety (90) days after the passage of the ordinance amendment, and is
diligently pursued to completion.
4. Whenever a nonconforming sign has been discontinued for a period of six (6) months, or
whenever there is evident a clear intent on the part of the owner to abandon a nonconforming sign, such
sign shall not, after being discontinued or abandoned, be re-established, and the sign hereafter shall be in
conformity with the regulations of this code.
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5. Normal maintenance of a nonconforming sign is permitted, including necessary
nonstructural repairs or incidental alterations which do not extend or intensify the nonconforming
features of the sign.
6. 6. No structural alteration, enlargement or extension shall be made in a nonconforming sign,
except when the alteration will actually result in eliminating the nonconforming use.
7. If a nonconforming sign is damaged or destroyed by any means to the extent of fifty (50) percent
or more of its replacement value at the time, the sign can be rebuilt or used thereafter only for a
conforming use and in compliance with the provisions of this code. In the event the damage or
destruction is less than fifty (50) percent of its replacement value based upon prevailing costs, the sign
may then be restored to its original conditions and the use may be continued which existed at the time o
f such partial destruction until the nonconforming sign is otherwise abated by the provisions of this code.
In either event, restoration or repair must be started within a period of six (6) months from the date of
damage or destruction, and diligently prosecuted to completion.
8. Existing temporary signs shall expire at the termination date specified on the permit, but in no
case later than six (6) months from the date of passage of this amendment. New temporary signs shall
be allowed only in conformance with the provisions contained in this amendment.
9. Building/code enforcement officer shall, after passage this sign code, notify each owner of a
nonconforming sign, and the manner in which such sign is not in compliance with this code. He shall
further notify each owner of a nonconforming sign that such sign must either be brought into compliance
with this code or removed prior to its required abatement date.
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SIGN REVIEW BOARD
A. A Sign Review Board is hereby established which shall consist of five (5) members, to be
appointed by the mayor with the consent of City Council, one of whom shall be designated by the
Mayor as Chairman.
B. Terms - The Review Board Members shall be appointed for a term of four years, or until their
respective successors are appointed, and qualified; except that of the initially appointed Review Board,
two members shall serve for one year, two members for two years, two members for three years, and
one member for four years.
C. Qualification of Members - At least three members shall be businessmen who have not less than
three years experience as a businessman in the City of Yorkville and shall maintain such status; and four
members shall be appointed at large. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall have the same general
qualifications required for their predecessors.
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D. Meetings - Meetings of the Review Board shall be held at the call of the
Chairman, or as prescribed by its rules. Four members shall constitute a quorum.
E. Rules and Records - The Review Board shall adopt its own rules and regulations and keep
minutes of its meetings.
F. Authority:
The Committee shall have the duty to:
I . Review and decide where it is alleged there is an error in any order,
requirement, decision or determination made by the building commissioner
and zoning enforcement officer in the enforcement of this article and to
make recommendations to the city council; and
2. Review all applications for projecting signs, canopies, awnings, marquees,
neon tubing, temporary residential marketing signs (on and off site),
permanent residential development entrance signs, and to recommend action
by the City Council based on guidelines established by the committee and
amended from time to time.
3. Review and decide all variation requests and to recommend action-by the
City Council.
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VARIATIONS
1. Right to Appeal for Variation. Any person found in violation of this ordinance by any decision of
the Zoning Officer may take an appeal from the decisions or apply for a variation from the requirements
of this ordinance to the Sign Review Board. Applications for variations may also be made in the
absence of a finding of violation.
2. Time for Filing Appeal or Application. The appellant or applicant must file with the City Clerk no
later than thirty (30) days after receiving notice of such violation, a Notice of Appeal or Application for
Variation, directed to the Sign Review Board, specifying the grounds thereof and relief sought.
3. Right to Public Hearing. The Review Board shall grant to each appellant or applicant a public
hearing, and shall have power to administer oaths to persons testifying at such hearings.
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A. Date of Hearing - The Review Board shall, within thirty (30) days after the date of filing
of the appeal or application, set a date for the hearing.
B. Notice of Hearing - The Review Board shall give not less than fifteen (1 5) nor more than
thirty (30) days notice of the hearing. Such notice shall contain the address of the
property in question, the owner of the property and the nature of the application or appeal.
A copy of the notice shall be mailed to the appellant or applicant, and also the
complainant if the hearing arises from the complaint of a person other than the Director.
4. Continuances. The Review Board may, in its discretion, grant continuances, and shall notify the
appellant or applicant and any complainant with respect to the appeal or application, or any continuance.
5. Review Board's Decision. After hearing an appeal, the Review Board shall affirm, modify or
reverse the decision of the building/code enforcement Officer or order him to act; after hearing an
application for variation, the Review Board shall grant or deny the relief applied for or shall grant such
other relief as it deems proper. The decision shall be binding on the Zoning Officer and the appellant or
applicant.
6. The Sign Review Board may require from the applicants such sketches, drawings, or photographs
as shall be necessary to indicate the present condition of the property or sign and the condition of the
property or sign after the variation is granted. The Review Board may impose reasonable restrictions or
conditions which the applicant shall be required to observe if the variance is granted. In considering the
application for variance, the Sign Review Board shall consider any unique physical property of the land
involved, the available locations for adequate signing on the property, the effect of the proposed sign on
pedestrian and motor traffic, the cost to the applicant of complying with the sign code as opposed to the
detriment, if any, to the public from the granting of the variance and general intent of the sign code.
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MAINTENANCE
1. The owner of a sign and the owner of the premises on which said sign is located shall be jointly
and severally liable to maintain such sign or signs subject to the following standards:
A. Signs shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition and good working order,
including illumination sources, at all times.
B. Signs shall be properly painted unless galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent rust or
deterioration.
C. Signs shall conform to maintenance provisions of the Building and Electrical Codes as
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adopted by the City of Yorkville.
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ABANDONED SIGNS
1. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, any temporary sign installed for period of thirty (30)
days or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no longer applies, shall be
removed.
2. Permanent signs applicable to a business suspended because of change in ownership or
management of such business shall be deemed abandoned if the property remains vacant for a period of
six (6) months or more. An abandoned sign is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign
or owner of the premises.
XIV
REMOVAL OF SIGNS
Any sign found to be improperly maintained, abandoned or otherwise in violation of this Article which
is not removed or repaired within thirty (30) days of written notice of the building/code enforcement
officer may by removed or repaired at the order of the . Any expense incidental to such removal or
repair shall be charged to the owner of the property upon which the sign is located and shall constitute a
lien upon the property.
PASSED AND ENACTED THIS SAY OF t0 , 1995.
T—C'-LERK\-
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MAYOR
Law Office of
Daniel J. Kramer
1107A. S. Bridge St.
Yorkville, EL 60560
(708)553-9500
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