Zoning Board of Appeals Packet 2006 09-06-06 J� oT United City of Yorkville
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ESE Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Telephone: 630-553-4350
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AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
7:00 P.M.
City Council Conference Room
REVISED 8/31/06
Meeting called to order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Previous Meeting Minutes (Corrections/Approval): August 2,2006 and August 8,2006
Public Hearings:
Old Business:
1. ZBA 2006-58 - Paul and Susan O'Brien, petitioners, have filed an application with the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois requesting a variance from Yorkville
City Code. The real property's address is located at 207 W. Ridge St. The petitioner is
requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance 10-6C-4:B for a request to reduce the minimum
side yard setback from ten(10) feet to three (3) feet.
Additional Business:
1. Draft Sign Code
Adjournment:
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
YORKVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 2,2006
Chairman Bill Davis called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. Roll call was taken. There
was not a quorum.
Board Members in Attendance
Bill Davis, Ralph Pfister, and Ryan Woods.
City Staff in Attendance
Anna Kurtzman, ICCI.
Guests
Cullen Brown, Chuck Gilmann, and Paul Bertie, Atwell-Hicks; William Woodward,
KLOA,Inc.; Katie Cunningham, Gardner, Carton and Douglas; Richard Hayes,John
Waggoner and Pamela Nunley, PB2; and John Borneman, Kendall County Record.
Because there wasn't a quorum,the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals opened the
meeting and decided to reconvene at 7 p.m. Aug. 8.
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RAFT
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
Tuesday,August 8,2006, 7PM
City Conference Room
Board Members in Attendance
Bill Davis Harold Feltz
Mike Skinner Ryan Woods
Ralph Pfister Ben Moe
Other City Staff in Attendance
Anna Kurtzman, ICCI
Travis Miller, Community Development Director(approx.9:45 following City Council meeting)
Guests:
Paul Bertie, Wal-Mart
Katie Cunningham, Gardner, Carton&Douglas (Wal-Mart)
Chuck Gilmore,Atwell-Hicks/Wal-Mart
William Woodward, KLOA (traffic engineer)
John Waggoner,Wal-Mart(PB2)
Richard Hayes, Wal-Mart(PB2)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Bill Davis. Roll call was taken
and a quorum was established.
Previous Meeting Minutes July 5,2006
Ryan Woods and Mike Skinner respectively moved and seconded to approve the minutes
as read.
Old Business:
On a motion and second by Mike Skinner&Harold Feltz, Old Business 2006-41 was
opened. Carried on a voice vote. Ms. Kurtzman said that this is a continuation of the
request from July (variance requests for Wal-Mart) and Mr. Davis so noted.
Ms. Katie Cunningham then introduced herself as an attorney with Gardner, Carton&
Douglas from Chicago on behalf of Wal-Mart and Atwell-Hicks, engineers for Wal-Mart.
She introduced the others present.
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Paul Bertie of Atwell-Hicks reviewed 2 parking and 3 signage variances being requested
at this meeting:
1. Variance to maximum width of a drive entrance to a site, from 25 feet to 36 feet.
He said 25 feet is for a residential driveway.
2. Variance to standard parking stall dimensions from 19 feet x 9 feet for angled
parking and 8 feet x 18.5 feet for straight parking TO 9.5 feet x 18.5 feet in the
customer-preferred angled parking.
3. They are requesting 3 rather than 2 signs for their corner lot. Two would be
"Wal-Mart Supercenter, open 24 hours" signs and one directional.
4. Sign height being requested is 30' tall, 10' taller than allowed.
5. Requesting 140 square feet rather than 100 square feet allowed on signs
Mr. Bertie also demonstrated where the signs would be located and said 2 would be at the
entrances, while the 3rd is a 20-foot tall directional sign for Tire &Lube Express.
John Waggoner, Sr. Design Architect then addressed the committee. He is requesting the
following:
1. A variance in the height of the building from 30.8 feet to 41.8 feet due to the
articulation of the entrances.
2. A variance in the number of directional signs on the building facade.
The committee then discussed the requests. Mr. Skinner asked about similar requests on
other Wal-Mart projects. Mr. Bertie answered that in the surrounding states where Wal-
Mart projects have been completed, no variance requests have been disapproved. He
added that Wal-Mart has two types of signs: the pole signs and the monument signs.
Mr. Skinner noted that the height of the building is already going to be taller than normal
and he is in favor of a monument style sign. The outlot buildings will not be as tall as the
Wal-Mart and those buildings would be limited to a height of 35 feet.
The surrounding zoning was discussed and Ms. Kurtzman said there is a request coming
before the Plan Commission to zone all of the property being discussed, as commercial.
Due to the number of variance requests, Chairman Davis suggested that the committee
should consider each one separately. The first one discussed was the variance for the
building height. Mr. Feltz asked if the Fire Department could service a building this
height; they can service up to 5 stories.
The next consideration was the variance for the number of free-standing signs from 2 to 3
signs. Mr. Woods recommended the monument signs at the entrances and also lowering
the tire and lube sign by 10 feet. There was further discussion of sign heights and related
visibility. It was noted that the signs will be more difficult to see once the area is more
developed and that Wal-Mart is creating that situation by selling the outlots. Speed on
Rt. 34 is also a factor in the visibility of the signs.
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A motion was made by Ryan Woods and seconded by Ralph Pfister to close the Public
Hearing. Carried on a voice vote.
New Business:
Harold Feltz moved and Ben Moe seconded to enter into New Business. Carried on
voice vote.
The following comments regarding the signs were made by committee members: there
are many signs between the building and pole signs,visibility is not an issue. Local
people will know where Wal-mart is located, signs are for benefit of out-of-town visitors,
should not go against standards in place
Chairman Davis asked Mr. Bertie about the parking stall size changes. Customers prefer
angle parking and the ease of maneuvering carts between cars parked in this manner. It
was noted that there will be more paving with angle parking and therefore more water to
collect there when it rains,however,there will be a retention pond for drainage.
The building height was addressed again and Ms. Kurtzman said there is nothing in the
code regarding the height as it pertains to final approval. The committee agreed to
recommend the height variance request. Mr. Davis suggested the height could be tied to
the monument signs. He said the size of the building and fagade has visual awareness,
thereby negating the need for the pole signs. He added that the ZBA committee is
looking at a shift to erect all monument signs and noted that Montgomery is asking their
businesses to remove pole signs over a 2-year period.
Mr. Bertie said he would be comfortable with 15 foot signs, except for the tire and lube
sign and he requested that it not be a monument sign. A bricked-in pole sign was also
suggested and Menards' sign was cited as an example. Mr. Moe said a pole sign would
be ok providing it were made more appealing and to not allow the tire and lube sign
could create a hardship. Several committee members said 15 feet was too high for this
sign and that it should not be any higher than IDOT uses for directional signs. The tire
and lube sign was also mentioned as presenting too much clutter,however, it was noted
that this sign is considered directional.
There was no further discussion in New Business so Ms. Kurtzman said it would be
appropriate to review the Finding of Fact and she briefly reviewed each of the variance
requests; the first 3 being zoning requests and the last 4 are signage requests. The
variance requests were discussed in the order they appeared on Ms. Kurtzman's memo
included in the agenda packet and are as follows:
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1. Increase the maximum height of a principal building from 35 feet to 41 feet 8
inches (Section 10-7D-6).
2. Increase the maximum width of a curb cut from 25 feet to 36 feet (Section 10-11-
3:E)
3. Reduce the length of a parking stall from 18.5 feet for 90 degree parking stalls
and from 19 feet for 60 degree parking stalls to 18 feet(Section 10-11-3:C)
FINDING OF FACT [for zoning]:
1. ...any unique physical property of the land involved?
Comments: Wal-mart could follow strict letter of ordinance,but these requests are to suit
Wal-Mart's needs.
2. ...conditions.. are unique to property and not applicable to other properties...
Comments: Each property is unique,property is on a corner
3. ...difficulty not created by any person having interest in property..
Comments: Alleged hardship is created by Wal-Mart,not past title-holders,hardship by
design of property
4. ...granting of variation not detrimental to public welfare..
Comments: wider turn lanes and parking stalls would be helpful, height could be visual
nuisance,but no public objecting that it is detrimental
5. ...proposed variation does not impair adequate supply of air...
Comments: no public present saying this variation diminishes property values
Recommendations on 1St three zoning requests:
1. Mr. Woods moved to accept variance for maximum height of the principal building
from 35 feet to 41.8 feet. Chairman Davis added to this recommendation that the height
is being allowed, but balanced with the signage. Mr. Skinner seconded,then added that
there was no consensus about the signs yet. It was suggested that there be an addendum
to the Council regarding the signage. The motion was then rephrased to exclude the
signage portion. Mr. Skinner seconded the amended motion. On a roll call vote,the
motion carried unanimously.
2. Ryan Woods then moved to increase the maximum width of the curb cut from 25 feet
to 36 feet and Harold Feltz seconded. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
3. It was moved and seconded by Mr. Woods and Mr. Moe respectively, to reduce the
length of the parking stalls from 18.5 feet for 90 degree parking stalls and from 19 feet
for 60 degree parking stalls to 18 feet. Carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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Remaining 4 variance requests:
4. Have a free-standing sign located interior to the lot(Section 8-11-4-C2 stipulates
that signage is to be located along the perimeter of the property)
5. Increase the maximum height of a free-standing sign from the allowable 20 feet
to 30 feet for two signs (one at the southeast corner of property adjacent to Route 34
and one along Countryside Parkway) (Section 8-11-4-C2)
6. Increase the maximum allowable area of a free-standing sign from 100 sq. ft to
140.5 feet for two free-standing signs (Section 8-11-4-C2)
7. Increase the number of signs located on a facade from the maximum allowable of
2 per facade(total maximum of 4) to 19 along the south facade,5 along the east
facade and 8 along the west facade (Section 8-11-4-C3a)
FINDING OF FACT [for signage]:
1. ...any unique physical property of the land involved...
Comments: not unique, it is corner lot
2. ...available locations for signage on this property...
Comments: very adequate
3. ...effect of proposed sign on pedestrian and motor traffic..
Comments: All traffic will be able to see signs based on board's recommendations
4. ...cost to applicant of complying...as opposed to detriment
Comments: not an issue
5. ...detriment to public from granting of variance
Comments: granting this variance would be doing disserve to City by allowing so much
signage
6 ...general intent of chapter...
Comments: to keep signage under control
Recommendations on remaining 4 variance requests:
1. A recommendation was made by Woods to accept free-standing sign located interior
of lot(the 3rd sign). Pfister seconded that recommendation. The roll call vote was split
evenly.
2. A new motion was made by Pfister to accept a free-standing sign located interior to
the lot,to be located along the perimeter of the property. Second by Woods. Motion did
not carry on a roll call vote.
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3. Another motion was made by Woods to accept the maximum height of the free-
standing height from the allowable of 20 feet to 30 feet for 2 signs. Second by Skinner.
Motion did not carry on a roll call vote.
4. Motion by Woods to increase the maximum allowable area of a free-standing sign
from 100 sq. ft. to 140.5 sq. ft. for 2 free-standing signs. Second by Pfister. Not carried
on a roll call vote.
5. Motion by Woods to increase number of signs located on a fagade from maximum
allowable 2 per fagade to signage based on exhibit by PB Engineering of April 7t , later
revised on May 17, 2006. Second by Moe. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Mr. Skinner then asked to address the guests. He said the Board has a responsibility to
the Yorkville citizens to create a more appealing look in signage,but a compromise is
needed from Wal-Mart. He added that the signs reflect the look of their signs 15 years
ago, but there is a new type of consumer.
He asked each Board member to state their opinions on the signs. The following
comments were made:
1. Suggestion of 100 sq. ft. monument sign for perimeter, matching brick on
building,no higher than 8 feet,prefer interior illumination, accept 3rd sign as
monument sign at 32 sq. ft.,height of 8 feet from curb
2. Carry design of building to monument sign with capstone, exterior lighting,
height of 8 feet from curb, same for tire/lube sign-no lighting
3. Prefer taller signs-same signs as in past
4. Likes large brick base with sign on top,pillars to match building, ok with 100
sq. ft., 8 ft. high, overhead lighting, 16 sq. ft on 3rd sign, 8 ft. high
5. Tire & lube sign too high at 30 feet, 20 foot sign is ok with pillars, 3rd sign not
as effective at 8 ft. and needs to have brick around to conform to building
Mr. Waggoner added that the monument signs would utilize lighting from above for ease
of maintenance,to reduce vandalism and to maintain a subdued look.
Mike Skinner then made a recommendation: 2 perimeter signs of monument style,
matching brick to reflect style of building including brick column,to be no higher than 8
feet above top curb, 100 sq. ft maximum square feet of signage, overhead illumination.
Second by Woods. There was a brief discussion and Skinner withdrew that motion.
Mr. Davis asked the petitioner for their opinion and Mr. Bertie said he would need to
consult with Wal-Mart.
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Mr. Skinner then reintroduced his recommendation and Mr. Woods seconded. It was
noted by Mr. Feltz that it was acceptable to not have a unanimous vote since the Council
will make the final decision. Ms. Kurtzman added that there could be a final vote with all
the requests tied together. Roll call was taken on Skinner's motion. Motion passed,
however,not unanimously.
A recommendation was made regarding the tire and lube sign. Woods moved that it be
monument style, matching brick, maximum 32 sq. ft., 8 ft. height from top of curb.
Second by Skinner. Passed on roll call vote, but not unanimously.
Mr. Woods made a final recommendation: tie together the recommendations of the
perimeter signs as well as interior signs with the original variance request#1 and original
#7 as a total package [height of building &number of signs] as a compromise for
granting variances that exceed the standards. Skinner seconded. Motion carried on a roll
call vote with Feltz abstaining.
On a motion by Pfister and second by Feltz,New Business was closed. Carried on a
voice vote.
Additional Business:
Additional business opened on a motion and second by Pfister and Skinner. Carried on a
voice vote.
1. Sign Ordinance Update— Verbal presentation by Ms. Kurtzman
Ms. Kurtzman said the City has hired an Urban Planner and one of his first duties will be
to draft a sign code. She had samples from Montgomery and Oswego to be given to the
Planner and Ms. Kurtzman will be working with him. She added that the sign code is not
part of the zoning code so a Public Hearing is not required,but the draft will be presented
to the Zoning Board for their opinion.
(Mr. Miller joined meeting following City Council)
Mr. Miller stated the staff members had drafted a survey regarding the sign ordinance,
out of concern for maintaining high standards.
Mr. Skinner recommended that Yorkville determine a policy independent of neighboring
towns. The policy should provide for pleasing signs and set the standards for other
towns. Mr. Pfister concurred with this opinion. Skinner also suggested that signage
should not be tied into or based on a P.U.D.
Pleasing, effective and lower height were some of the desirable signage characteristics
suggested to Mr. Miller. He cautioned that any changes put in place should be well-
thought out to anticipate challenges.
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The next meeting will be held on September 6. Prior to the meeting, Mr. Miller will
provide a draft of the sign ordinance in the packets to allow time to review.
Woods moved and Feltz seconded to close Additional Business. Carried on voice vote.
A motion to adjourn was made by Woods and seconded by Skinner at 10:07pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
United City of Yorkville
County Seat of Kendall County
EST. 1636
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APPLICATION
VARIANCE REQUEST
Date of Submission: 9 (.10 _
1. Name ofPetitioner(s):
Address:
Phone Number: ;? S Fax Number:
2. Name of holder of legal title, if different from#1:
3. If legal title is held in a land trust, list the names of all holders of any beneficial interest
therein:
4. a. Street address and physical location of subject property: 907
b. Proposed name of subdivision(if any):
c. Legal description of property for which zoning variance is sought:
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(If more space is needed, attach as "Exhibit A".)
d. Kendall County Parcel Number(s) of property for-which variance is sought:
an a.,
5. Names and addresses of any adjoining or contiguous landowners and property owners within
250' of subject parcel for which variance is requested entitled to notice of petition under any
applicable City ordinance or State Statute: (Attach a separate list as "Exhibit B".)
6. State the variance requested and the City ordinance including the section numbers to be
varied:
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United City of Yorl-ville Variance Request Application Revised: 227104
7, Name, address, phone number and fax number of person to whom inquiries regarding this
petition may be directed:
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Attorney: Name:
Address:
Phone Number: Fax Number:
8. Submit application with a filing fee in the amount of$85.00.
Note: Owner/Developer will be responsible for payment of recording fees and
costs, public hearing costs including a written transcription of public hearing and
outside consultant costs (i.e. legal review, land planner, zoning coordinator,
environmental, etc.). Should Owner/Developer not pay these fees directly, they will
be responsible for reimbursing the United City of Yorkville for the aforementioned
fees and costs.
9. Submit 35 copies of each of the application,proposed drawings, location map, site plan, and
any other pertinent materials to the Clerk's Office. Large items must be folded to fit in a 10"
x 13" envelope.
In witness whereof the following petitioner(s) have submitted this application under oath and
verify that to the best of their knowledge its contents are true and correct:
titionM err(s) (Legal property owners signature must appear on this application.) 4;
Subscribed and sworn before me this AIW day of , 200
SHARON M STEPHENSON
OFFICIAL SEAL Not Public
Notary Public,State of Illinois
My Commission Expires
May 03, 2010
Notary Stamp
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE NOTARIZED.
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United City of Yorkville variance Request Application Revised: 2/27/04
VARIANCE REQUEST
PETITIONER ROUTE
Step 1: Petitioner must submit a completed application, fees and all pertinent materials to the
Deputy Clerk. Upon receipt the variance request will be forwarded to the Zoning Official for
review and to coordinate setting a meeting date for the public hearing in front of the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Note: You must present your request at each of the meetings below as indicated
Step 2: Zoning Board of Appeals: The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on an as needed basis in
the City Council Chambers. The Zoning Board of Appeals will make its recommendation to the
City Council in writing within 30 days of the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals
consists of 7 members appointed by the Mayor.
A Public Hearing will be held at this time for the variance request. Notice'sAU be given by
publication by the United City of Yorkville in the Kendall County Record and certified mail by
the Petitioner to adjacent property owners within 250 feet of the subject property no less than
fifteen days and no more than 30 days prior to the public hearing date. A certified affidavit must
be filed by the petitioner with the City Clerk's office containing the names, addresses and
permanent parcel numbers of all parties that were notified.
Step 3: Committee of the Whole: The Committee of the Whole meets the first and third
Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.ni in the Conference Room at City Hall. The request will be
discussed in an informal atmosphere at the Committee of the Whole where no formal voting
takes place. This session is to discuss and consider recommendations of prior committee
meetings.
Step 4: City Council: The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. This is where all City Council voting takes
place.
Agreement:
I understand and accept all requirements, fees as outlined as well as any incurred Administrative
and Planning Consultant Fees which must be current before this project can proceed to the next
scheduled committee meeting.
Please sign and return this original(retaining a copy for your records) to the Deputy Clerk,
United City of Yorkville, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, Illinois 60560.
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United City of Yorkville variance Request Application Revised: 227/04
United City of Yorkville
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EST 1836 Yorkville, Illinois, 60560
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August 16, 2006
TO: Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: Anna B. Kurtzman, AICP4le
SUBJECT: Zoning Variance Request
207 West Ridge Street
PC 2006-58 ZBA
HEARING DATE:
The City has received an application for a variance from the City's Zoning Code. A public
hearing has been scheduled before the Zoning Board of Appeals to be held on Wednesday,
September 6, 2006, at 7:00 pm at the City's Council Chambers (located at 800 Game Farm
Road).
REQUEST:
The applicants, Paul and Susan O'Brien, own Lots 1 and 2 of Block 20 of the original Village of
Yorkville,with a common address of 207 West Ridge Street. This improved lot is zoned R-2
(one-family residence district). When the current house was built it was built approximately 8.5
from the south property line with a covered porch that extended closer to the property line. At
some point in time the covered porch was removed. The applicants are asking to construct a
covered porch that will extend closer to the southern property line. The applicant has indicated
that they need a variance to Section 10-6B-4A to reduce the front yard setback. The information
that was submitted does not indicate exactly how close to the property line they will to extend.
CONDITIONS:
This 10,100 sq ft property is zoned R2 and is improved with a single-family detached house with
a detached garage.
The surrounding properties are zoned and used as indicated below:
Zoning Use
North R2 Single-family detached housing
South R2 Single-family detached housing
East R2 Single-family detached housing
West R2 Single-family detached housing
STANDARDS FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE:
Section 10-14-5(C) of the Municipal Code indicates that the Zoning Board of Appeals shall not
vary(or make a recommendation to vary) the regulations of the Zoning Code unless it has made
Zoning Board of Appeals
207 W. Ridge St—PC 2006-58 ZBA
July 17, 2006
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findings based upon the evidence presented to them for each specific case based upon the
following:
1. Because the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of
the specific property involved,,a particular hardship to the owner would result, as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations was
carried out.
2. The conditions upon which the petition for a variation is based are unique to the
property for which the variation is sought and are not applicable, generally,to other
property within the same zoning classification.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this Title and has not been created by
any person presently having an interest in the property.
4. The granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is
located.
5. The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property, or substantially increase the congestion in the public streets, or increase the
danger to the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within
the neighborhood.
NEXT STEPS
Upon closing the hearing, staff requests that the Zoning Board of Appeals make findings based
upon each of the standards listed above for each variance being sought. (Section 10-14-5(D)
outlines occasions when the Zoning Board of Appeals may make a final decision. Subsection la
indicates that the Zoning Board of Appeals may grant the variance if the variance is less than
25% of a setback standard. While a specific dimension has not been provided we do know that
the existing house is already located 8.5 feet from the property line,which is a 71.6%reduction
in the front yard setback. Therefore the variance would exceed the 25% and any decision the
ZBA makes would become a recommendation that is forwarded to the City Council.
As you know,you make recommend to approve, deny or approve the request with conditions.
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To: Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Charles Wunder, AICP
Date: August 31, 2006
Subject: Revised Sign Ordinance Draft
The City of Yorkville's sign regulations are currently located in the Building Code. The
proposed sign regulations would put them in Chapter 12 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
The proposed revised sign regulations are, for the most part,based on the current sign
regulations. Most of the standards and limits used in the currant regulations
are also being used(or only modified slightly). The new sign regulations have been
organized in a slightly different way.
The first notable change is that the"Principles"and"General Purpose" sections have
been added as new sections of the sign regulations. The first section, "Principles",
outlines the concepts and ideas used in developing the revised sign regulations. The
second section, "General Purposes"
The third section of the sign regulations is also a new addition to the sign regulations.
The"Scope" section identifies the actions relating to signs that are governed by these
regulations. The first three sections are useful in helping future staff and decision makers
interpret these regulations.
The fourth section lists signs that are exempt from the sign regulations in the Zoning
Ordinance. It should be noted that this section does not exempt the signs from any other
City sign regulations or Building Code requirements. A sign permit is not needed to put
up an exempted sign. As you may notice,many of the signs listed in this section have
size limits.
The next section of the sign regulations is titled"General Provisions". This section
establishes how sign area and sign height is measured. It also stipulates how signs may be
illuminated and governs where signs may be located. This section contains requirements
that signs be properly maintained. The last two provisions of this section determine when
signs are considered abandoned and under what circumstances a sign must be removed.
The sixth section of the proposed sign regulations defines and describes the various types
of signs referred to in the text of the regulations. The types of signs are grouped into two
categories, structural types of signs and functional types of signs. The structural types of
signs category lists the physical descriptions of the various signs. The functional types of
signs category lists the various purposes of the signs mentioned in the sign regulations.
This differentiation is necessary because the regulations control both the functions of the
sign and the physical location/appearance of the signs.
The next section of the sign regulations in the Zoning Ordinance lists the signs that are
prohibited in Yorkville. Most of the signs on this list are prohibited under the current sign
regulations. The signs that have been added to the prohibited sign list tend to fall in a
category that can be described as having to do with public safety concerns. For example,
one of the new provisions prohibits any sign that blocks an ingress or egress from a fire
escape, door or window.
The next three sections deal with the signs that are permitted in the City's residential,
business and manufacturing zoning districts. Each of these sections is divided into
regulations dealing with permanent and temporary signs.
The eleventh section covers the subject of nonconforming signs. This section defines
what a nonconforming sign is and under what circumstances it has to be brought into
conformance with the zoning ordinance's sign regulations. With one exception these
provisions are identical to those in the current sign regulations. The one additional
provision, and it is a significant addition, is that nonconforming signs are required to be
brought into compliance within a set period of time. In the current regulations a
nonconforming sign can exist indefinitely. The new provisions have introduced an
amortization schedule based on the value of the sign. The more valuable the
nonconforming sign is,the longer it can be maintained. This period ranges from one year
for the least expensive signs to five years for the most expensive signs.
The last section of the proposed sign regulations describes the sign permit procedures for
both permanent and temporary signs. These provisions establish that the City Council
sets the sign permit fees and lists the items of information that are needed to get a sign
permit.
CHAPTER 12
SECTION:
10-12-1 Principles
10-12-2 General Purpose
10-12-3 Scope
10-12-4 Signs Exempt from this Chapter
10-12-5 General Provisions
10-12-6 Sign Types
10-12-7 Prohibited Signs
10-12-8 Permitted Signs—Residential Zoning Districts
10-12-9 Permitted Signs—Business Zoning Districts
10-12-10 Permitted Signs—Manufacturing Zoning Districts
10-12-11 Nonconforming Signs
10-12-12 Permitting Procedures
10-12-1 PRINCIPLES
The provisions of this Article recognize that:
A. There is a significant relationship between the manner in which signs are
displayed and public safety and the value, quality of life and economic
stability of adjoining property and overall community.
B. The reasonable display of signs is necessary as a public service and
necessary to the conduct of competitive commerce and industry.
C. Signs are a constant and very visible element of the public environment
and as such should meet the same high standards of quality set for other
forms of development in the community.
10-12-2 GENERAL PURPOSE. The regulation of signs by this Article is intended
to promote and protect the public health,safety and welfare by:
A. enhancing the economic condition of the City by promoting reasonable,
orderly and effective use and display of signs.
B. enhancing the physical appearance of the City.
C. protecting the general public from damage and injury which might be caused
by the faulty and uncontrolled and inappropriate construction and use of
signs within the City.
D. protecting the public use of streets and rights of way by reducing
advertising distractions that may increase traffic accidents and congestion.
E. preserving the value of private property by assuring the compatibility in
design and scale of signs with adjacent properties and uses.
Accordingly, it is deemed necessary and in the public interest to regulate signs.
To this end, this Article:
1. Establishes minimum standards for the display of signs in direct
relationship to the functional use of property and to the intensity of
development as permitted within the zoning districts which are
provided in this Ordinance.
2. Regulates the size, location,height, installation and other pertinent
features of new signs.
3. Requires the removal of derelict signs and the amortization of
nonconforming signs.
4. Provides for the effective administration and enforcement of these
regulations.
10-12-3 SCOPE. The regulations of this section shall govern and control the
erection, enlargement, expansion, alteration, operation, maintenance,
relocation and removal of all signs within the City and any sign not expressly
permitted by these regulations shall be prohibited.
The regulations of this section relate to the location of signs,by function and
type, within zoning districts and shall be in addition to provisions of the City
of Yorkville Building Code and the City of Yorkville Electrical Code.
10-12-4 SIGNS EXEMPTED FROM THIS CHAPTER. Nothing in this shall be
construed as exempting the following signs from the Building Code or those
portions of the Municipal Code applicable to signs. The following signs are
otherwise exempt from regulations by the Zoning Ordinance:
A. Flags, symbols or crests of nations, states, cities or political, fraternal,
religious or civic organizations. One logo flag of a business shall be
permitted on a lot provided that it is flown with the American flag and shall
not be larger than the American flag..
B. Decorations customarily and commonly associated with a national, local or
religious holiday, celebration or anniversary provided that such decorations
shall not be displayed for more than sixty(60) consecutive days.
C. Signs four(4) square feet or less in area and five (5) feet in height or less on
private property regulating on-premise traffic and parking.
D. Bulletin boards, message boards, and similar devices no greater than thirty-
two (32) square feet in area, five (5) feet high and not in the vision triangle,
used solely to give information about and accessory to a public, charitable,
educational or religious institution located on the lot.
E. Legal notices, identification, informational, directional, traffic or other sign
erected or required by governmental authority under any law, statute or
ordinance.
F. Memorial signs or tablets eight (8) square feet or less in area, containing the
names of a building and the date of construction,when cut into any masonry
surface so as to be part of the building or when constructed of bronze or
some other non-combustible material and permanently attached to a
building.
G. Non-illuminated window signs painted on or covering no more than 50% of
the window area, excluding glass doors.
H. Real estate signs four (4) square feet or less in area, provided that no more
than one (1) such sign shall be permitted in each yard abutting a street. Real
estate signs shall be freestanding signs and set back a minimum of five (5)
feet from any lot line and shall be five (5) feet or less in height and shall not
be illuminated.
I Menu boards accessory to a restaurant drive-up window facility, provided
such sign s are thirty-six(36) square feet or less in area.
I Signs used to identify the type of model home when used in conjunction
with a developing residential subdivision. Each type of model home is
allowed one (1) sign not to exceed eight (8) square feet in area and five (5)
feet in height. Such sign shall be located on the lot where the model home is
located and shall be removed upon occupancy of the home for normal
residential use.
K. "No Trespassing,""Beware of Dog"and other similar warning signs four(4)
square feet or less in area..
L. Name and address plates which give only the name and address of the
resident(s) o f the building less than three (3) square feet on single and two
family dwellings and five(5) square feet for multi-family dwellings.
M. Garage sale, farm produce sale signs provided there is only one sign per lot and it is
present only during the duration of the sale and is less than four(4) square feet in
area..
N. Building interior signage
O. Political signs. Signs sixteen (16) square feet or less in area and announcing
candidates for political office or political issues, provided that such signs
shall not be displayed more than sixty(60) days before any election and shall
be removed within five(5) days after said election.
P. Construction signs under eight(8) square feet.
10-12-5 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Sign Area. 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, rectangle, circle, 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.. It does not include 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.
B. Sign Height. The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the
finished grade at the base of the sign to the top of the highest attached
component of the sign.
C. Yard Requirements. Except as otherwise provided, signs shall be located at
least five (5) feet from any driveway and lot line. Furthermore,no sign shall
be erected or located in a public right-of-way except as established by the
authorized public entity responsible for the right-of-way. No sign having a
height more than thirty (30) inches shall be located within that part of the
yard or open area of a corner 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 corner lot
D. Illumination of Signs. 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
sign is located. Exposed light bulbs, neon tubing, flashing, blinking,
traveling and similar illumination, including illuminated canopies are not
permitted.
Illuminated signs permitted in or adjacent to Residential areas shall not be
illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless the use
to which the sign pertains is open.
E. Sign Maintenance The owner of a sign and the owner of the premises on
which the sign is located shall be jointly and severally liable to maintain such
sign or signs subject to the following standards
1. Signs shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition and good
working order, including illumination sources, at all times.
2. Signs shall be properly painted unless galvanized or otherwise
treated to prevent rust or deterioration.
3. Signs shall conform to maintenance provisions of the Building and
Electrical Codes as adopted by the City of Yorkville.
F. Abandoned Signs Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, any
temporary sign installed for a 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. Permanent signs applicable to a business 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 within thirty(30)days.
G. Removal of Signs Any sign found to be improperly maintained, abandoned
or otherwise in violation of this ordinance which is not removed or repaired
within thirty (30) days of written notice of the Code Official may be
removed by the Code Official. 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.
10-12-6 SIGN TYPES
A. STRUCTURAL TYPES
For purposes of this Article, signs shall be classified according to their
structural types of signs defined as follows:
1. Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign. A sign that is mounted or
painted on, or attached to, an awning, canopy or marquee that is
otherwise permitted by this Article. The construction materials and
the manner of construction of all awnings, canopies and marquees
shall be in accordance with the Yorkville Building Code.
2. Wall Sign. A sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building or
structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting
structure for, or forms the background surface of, the sign and which
does not project more than twelve (12) inches from such building or
structure.
3. Window Sign. A sign which is applied or attached to or located
within three (3) feet of the interior of a window, which sign may be
seen through the window from the exterior of the structure.
4. Portable Sign. A sign attached to or mounted upon a frame intended
to be moved from place to place.
5. Ground Mounted/Monument Sign. A sign that is supported on a
base that is equal in width and depth to the frame of the sign itself. A
ground mounted/monument sign must be constructed of materials to
match the principal structure.
6. 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.
B. FUNCTIONAL TYPES
For purposes of this Article, signs shall be classified according to their
function,defined as follows:
1. Billboard. An off-premise advertising sign which directs attention to
a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold, or
offered at a location other than the lot on which the sign is located.
2. Business Sign. A sign which directs attention to a business or
profession conducted, or to a commodity or service sold, offered or
manufactured, or to an entertainment offered, on the premises where
the sign is located or to which it is affixed. A business sign shall be a
wall, canopy, awning,marquee,or window sign.
3. Identification Sign. A sign giving the name and address of a
residential building, business, development, industry, or other
building or establishment. Such signs may be wholly or partly
devoted to a readily recognized symbol. An identification sign shall
be a freestanding,wall, canopy, awning,or marquee sign.
4. Construction Sign. A sign erected on a lot on which construction is
taking place, indicating the names of the architects, engineers,
landscape architects, contractors, and similar artisans, and the
owners, financial supporters, sponsors and similar persons or firms
having a role or interest with respect to the structure or project. Said
sign shall be erected only so long as construction is occurring on the
lot. A construction sign shall be a wall or freestanding sign.
5. Real Estate Sign. A sign indicating the sale, rental, lease, or
development of the lot, a portion of the lot,or a building on the lot on
which the sign is located. A real estate sign shall be a wall or
freestanding sign.
6. Temporary Signs. Any sign, banner, pennant, streamer, or
advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
cardboard, wallboard, or other lightweight material without a frame.
A temporary sign shall be a wall,awning,marquee or canopy sign.
7. Cold air Inflatable Device. An inflatable device, without a frame,
used as a portable sign for promotions, sales or special events. A
cold air balloon shall be ground mounted.
10-12-7 PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following signs shall not be permitted:
A. Flashing signs, except electronic message boards which show temperature
and time.
B. Signs which are wholly dependent upon a building for support or mounted
on the roof,which project more than six(6)inches above the highest point of
a building or roof to which they are attached.
C. Signs which are, in whole or in part, dependent upon a building for support
and project more than twelve 02) inches from such building, except
canopies, awnings and marquees, unless such signs are part of an approved
design concept of a development.
D. Vehicle signs
E. Signs which constitute a hazard to public health or safety.
F. Signs which obstruct ingress or egress from any fire escape, door, window,
or other exit or entrance.
G. Signs which, by reason of size, location, content, color, or manner of
illumination,obstruct the vision of motorists or interfere with the visibility or
effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on public streets.
H. Signs which make use of words such as "Stop," "Look," "One-way,"
"Danger," "Yield" or any similar word, phrase, symbol or light so as to
interfere with or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
I. Billboards
J. Portable signs
K. Searchlights, except searchlights for grand openings and special civic events.
L. Non-governmental signs in a public right-of-way or attached to a traffic sign,
traffic control device, utility pole, tree or other permanent or temporary
fixture in the public right-of-way.
M. Signs displaying obscene or indecent matter.
N. 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 utilized only to identify a hair cutting
establishment
10-12-8 PERMITTED SIGNS—AGRICULTURAL, FLOOD ZONE&RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS
A. PERMANENT SIGNS
1. Free standing identification or business sign. All non-residential uses
in the agricultural, flood zone and residential zoning districts may
have one free standing business or identification sign per street
frontage with an entrance. Said sign shall be thirty-tw0o (32) square
feet or less in area and five(5) feet or less in height.
2. Building mounted identification or business sign. All non-residential
uses in the agricultural, flood zone or residential zoning districts shall
be permitted to have identification signage for each exterior wall of
that part of the building in which it is located, provided said wall
contains a public entrance..
3. Subdivision and residential complex identification signs. Two
permanent subdivision or residential complex identification signs,
one on each side of the street, at primary entrances to a residential
subdivision or complex containing no commercial advertising is
permitted. Such signs shall be thirty-two (32) square feet or less in
area and eight (8) feet or less in height and constructed out of
premium building materials such as brick or stone. For the purposes
of this provision this sign may be installed in two components, one
on each side of the street.
B. TEMPORARY SIGNS
1. Real estate signs. On non single family residential lots one real estate
sign per street frontage no greater than thirty-two (32) square feet in
area or five(5) feet in height.
2. Residential Marketing signs at major entrances to residential
subdivisions not to exceed one hndred (100) square feet and twelve
(12) feet in height.
3. Residential off-site marketing signs, no greater than one hundred
(100) square feet in area and twelve (12) feet in height, shall be
allowed at no more than four(4) off-site locations within the City of
Yorkville to call attention and give directions to the development.
Signs for a given development may be located in any zoning district
provided that there is at least one quarter (1/4) mile separation from
each other and that no sign be closer to a residence than one hundred
(100) feet. Off-site marketing signs for different developments must
be at least 250 feet from any other off-site marketing sign.
4. Construction signs. One construction sign per non single family lot
not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and ten (10 ) feet in
height.
10-12-9 PERMITTED SIGNS—BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS
A. PERMANENT SIGNS
1. Free standing Business Sign
On lots less than three (3) acres or on lots that face a residentially
zoned or used lot, one (1) free standing business sign fifty (50)
square feet or less in area and eight (8) feet or less in height shall be
allowed.
On lots three acres or larger, one (1) free standing business sign
eighty (80) square or less feet in area and fifteen (15) feet or less in
height shall be allowed on each frontage of a public right-of-way. On
lots with a frontage on a public right-of-way greater than five
hundred (500) feet two free standing business signs eighty (80)
square feet or less in area and fifteen (15) feet or less in height shall
be allowed on that street frontage..
2. Building mounted Business/Identification Signs
a. Single—use building. A business having a public entrance in
an exterior building wall of a building on a lot shall be
permitted to have Building mounted identification signage or
building mounted business signage for each exterior wall of
that part of the building in which it is located, provided said
wall contains a public entrance.. The maximum area of such
sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet for each one (1)
lineal foot of the facade of the building with a public
entrance.
b. Multi-tenant buildings. Each tenant having a public entrance
in an exterior building wall of a building on a lot shall be
permitted to have building mounted business or building
mounted identification signage for each exterior wall of that
part of the building in which it is located, provided said wall
contains a public entrance.
The maximum area of such sign(s) shall not exceed two (2)
square feet in area for each one (1) lineal foot of the facade of
that portion of the building of which the tenant or owner-
occupant is in possession and to which the sign is attached.
B. TEMPORARY
1. Searchlights. Searchlights for a grand opening only for a period of
time not to exceed seventy-two (72)hours.
2. Cold air inflatable devices. One cold air inflatable device for a grand
opening only for a period of time not to exceed seventy-two (72)
hours.
3. Real estate signs. On commercial lots one real estate sign per street
frontage no greater than thirty-two (32) square feet in area and five
(5) feet in height.
4. Construction signs. One construction sign per lot not to exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet in area and five(5) feet in height.
10-12-10 PERMITTED SIGNS—MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICTS
A. PERMANENT
1. Free standing business Sign
On lots less than three (3) acres or on lots that face a residentially
zoned or used lot, one free standing business sign shall be allowed.
Said sign shall be fifty (50) square feet or less in area and eight (8)
feet or less in height.
On lots three acres or larger, one(1) free standing business sign shall
be allowed on each street frontage. Said sign shall be eighty (80)
square feet or less in area and fifteen (15) feet or less in height. On
lots with street frontage greater than five hundred(500) feet two free
standing business signs shall be allowed on that street frontage. Said
signs shall be eighty (80) square feet or less in area and fifteen (15)
feet or less in height.
2. Building mounted Business/Identification Signs
a. Single—use building. A business having a public entrance in
an exterior building wall of a building on a lot shall be
permitted to have building mounted identification signage or
building mounted business signage for each exterior wall of
that part of the building in which it is located, provided said
wall contains a public entrance.. The maximum area of such
sign shall be two (2) square feet or less in area for each one
(1) lineal foot of the facade of the building with a public
entrance.
b. Multi-tenant buildings. Each tenant having a public entrance
in an exterior building wall of a building on a lot shall be
permitted to have building mounted identification signage or
building mounted business signage for each exterior wall of
that part of the building in which it is located, provided said
wall contains a public entrance.
The maximum area of such sign(s) shall be two (2) square
feet or less in area for each one 0)lineal foot of the facade of
that portion of the building of which the tenant or owner-
occupant is in possession and to which the sign is attached.
All business and identification signs shall be wall, awning,
canopy or marquee signs.
B. TEMPORARY
1. Real estate signs. On industrial lots one real estate sign per street
frontage no greater than thirty-two square feet in area or five (5) feet
in height.
2. Construction signs. One construction sign per industrial lot not to
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and ten(10) feet in height.
10-12-11 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
A. Any sign for which a permit has been lawfully granted prior to the effective
date of this or any subsequent amendment to the sign ordinance 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 completed within sixty (60) days after beginning
construction.
B. Whenever a nonconforming sign has been discontinued for a period of six
(6) months, or whenever there is evidence 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 ordinance.
C. 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.
D. No structural alteration, enlargement or extension shall be made in a
nonconforming sign except when the alteration will actually result in
eliminating the nonconformance.
E. If a nonconforming sign is damaged or destroyed by any means to the
extent of fifty (50) percent or more of the 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 ordinance. 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
condition and the use may be continued which existed at the time such
partial destruction until the nonconforming sign is otherwise abated by the
provisions of this ordinance. In either event, a permit for restoration or
repair must be applied for within a period of thirty (30) days from the date
of damage or destruction, and be completed within sixty (60) days after
beginning restoration or repair.
F. Existing temporary signs shall expire at the termination date specified on the
permit, but in no case later than six (6) months from the passage of this
ordinance. New temporary signs shall be allowed only in conformance with
the provisions contained in this ordinance. Such signage must be removed by
the close of business of the day the temporary sign permit expires.
G. The Code Official shall, after the passage of this sign ordinance, notify each
owner of a nonconforming sign and the manner in which such sign is not in
compliance with this ordinance.
H. Termination by Amortization.
Any nonconforming sign, or any nonconforming element of a sign capable
of change or discontinuance separate from other elements of the sign, that
has not been terminated pursuant to any other provision of this Ordinance
shall be terminated no later than the date provided in the following
schedule:
Original Sign Value Time Allowed Until Removal
Less than $1,000 1 year
$1,001 to $3,000 2 years
$3,001 to $5,000 3 years
$5,001 to $7,000 4 years
More than $7,000 5 years
Where no original value can be established, the Zoning Administrator's
estimate of current replacement cost shall be used.
10-12-12 PERMITTING PROCEEDURES
Permits for Permanent and Temporary Signs
A. No sign shall be erected, enlarged, expanded, altered or relocated
unless the person proposing to erect, alter or move such sign shall
obtain a permit from the Code Official. Such permit shall be issued
only when the sign complies with all of the applicable provisions of
this ordinance. The fee for granting such a permit shall be established
by the City Council. The schedule of fees shall be posted in the City
offices and may be amended only by the City Council. Routine sign
maintenance, changing of parts designed for change or changing the
content of a sign in any manner which does not change the functional
classification of the sign shall not, standing alone, be considered an
alteration of the sign requiring the issuance of a permit, unless such
change of parts or content relates to or is occasioned by a change in
the ownership or nature of the activity to which the sign relates or
which is conducted on the premises on which the sign is located.
B. Any person desiring a permit for a permanent sign shall file a permit
application which shall contain or have attached the following
information:
1. A copy of plans and specifications showing the method of
construction, illumination, if any, and support of such sign.
Calculations showing the sign is designed for dead load and
wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by
other applicable laws and ordinances of the City may be
required.
2. An plat of survey showing the location of the sign(s) on the
lot and a drawing indicating the location of the sign(s) on any
building or structure on the lot.
3. A sketch, drawn to scale, showing sign faces, exposed
surface areas and the proposed message and design, ac-
curately represented as to size, area,proportion and color.
4. The written consent of the owner(s) or agent of the building,
structure,or land on which the sign is erected.
5. The name, address and phone number of the applicant.
6. The name of the person, firm, corporation or association
erecting, altering or moving the sign.