HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6111 12/17/2013 Amending Chapter 7 Entitled "Sign Regulations"ORDINANCE NO. 6111
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 ENTITLED,
"SIGN REGULATIONS"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO ITS
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SECTION 1: Section 7.301, "Prohibited Signs ", of Article III, General Provisions,
of Chapter 7 of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by amending
paragraph (D) to read as follows:
D. Portable: Portable signs as defined herein, except sidewalk signs as
otherwise permitted under these regulations or authorized by the village board.
SECTION 2: Section 7.325, "Special Signs ", of Article III, General Provisions, of
Chapter 7 of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by adding
subparagraph (3) to paragraph E "Temporary Signs" to be and read as follows:
3. Sidewalk signs shall comply with the regulations in Section
7.325(H).
SECTION 3: Section 7.325, "Special Signs ", of Article III, General Provisions, of
Chapter 7 of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting paragraph
H "Sidewalk Signs" in its entirety and adding the following new paragraph H to be and
read as follows:
H. Sidewalk Signs: Sidewalk signs on public property or private
property are subject to the following conditions:
1. Purpose: Sidewalk signs may advertise only a business in a
building that directly abuts the portion of the sidewalk where the sign is placed.
2. Number Of Signs: Only one sidewalk sign shall be permitted per
business establishment, except that public service signs (i.e., signs indicating the
curb location of valet parking) may be permitted in addition to the one sign per
business establishment.
3. Use Of Signs: Sidewalk signs may only be displayed during
business hours and must be removed at the close of each business day.
Sidewalk signs may not be displayed during times of high winds, snow, or when
sidewalks are congested and the placement of a sign may impede pedestrian
movement.
4. Location:
a. The sidewalk sign shall not unreasonably interfere with
pedestrian or vehicular traffic or with access to parked vehicles, shall not
reduce the open portion of any sidewalk to less than five feet (5) in width,
and shall comply with all IAC accessible route restrictions.
b. The sidewalk sign shall be placed no more than one foot
(1') from the wall of the building, unless the director of community
development approves in writing another location due to other
obstructions in the right of way.
C. The sidewalk sign shall not be attached or affixed to the
sidewalk, parkway poles, trees or any other public facilities. Such signs
shall adhere to all sight triangle regulations as set forth in section 7.801 of
this chapter.
d. A plat of survey or a site plan, indicating the location of the
proposed sign, shall be submitted with the permit application.
e. Sidewalk signs located on public right of way shall be
permitted only in the B -5 (Central Commercial) or B -5C (Core Central
Commercial) zoning districts.
f. Sidewalk signs located on private property shall be
permitted only in the B -3 (Community Shopping), B -4 (Commercial
Corridor), B -5 (Central Commercial), or B -5C (Core Central Commercial)
zoning districts. Sidewalk signs on private property are placed at the sole
risk of the sign owner and /or the owner of the business being advertised.
5. Size: A sidewalk sign shall not exceed four feet (4') in height and
the sign area shall not exceed six (6) square feet per sign face with a maximum
of two (2) faces per sign.
6. Illumination And Attention Getting Devices: Sidewalk signs shall
not be illuminated. No attention getting devices, such as balloons, may be
attached to a sidewalk sign.
7. Aesthetics And Maintenance: Sidewalk signs shall be of high
quality and professionally constructed of durable materials. Sidewalk signs shall
be properly maintained as provided in section 7.505 of this chapter.
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SECTION 4: Section 7.801, "Definitions ", of Article VIII, Definitions and
Illustrations, of Chapter 7 of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by
adding the definition of "Sidewalk Sign" in alphabetical order and shall be and read as
follows:
SIDEWALK SIGN: Any sign placed on a sidewalk which contains a message on
one or both sides. Sidewalk signs may not be permanently attached to the
ground or structure.
SECTION 5: Appendix A, Division II, Fees, Rates and Taxes of the Mount
Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting the following fee from the table
under Chapter 7, Section 7.610 Permit Fees:
Sidewalk Signs (same as for temporary signs) - $50
SECTION 6: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 17 day of December, 2013
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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