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Home My WebLink About6. NEW BUSINESS 09/04/2007 MEMORANDUM .... ~ qJ~/b1 Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: AUGUST 24, 2007 SUBJECT: LONGEVITY OF PZ-25-05 TEXT AMENDMENTS (DOWNTOWN SIGN REGULATIONS), VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT In, 2005 the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing to review the application by the Village of Mount Prospect (the "Petitioner") regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 7 of the Village's Code, concerning sign regulations for the B5 and B5C zoning districts (Sections 7.205, 7.325, and 7.335). The P&Z then recommended to the Village Board several changes to the zoning code, each of which was supported by the Downtown Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Recognizing that businesses in the B5 and B5C zoning do not always have the same opportunity for signage as businesses in other zoning classes, on September 6, 2005, the Village Board adopted ordinance 5507 amending the Village Code to allow freestanding sidewalk signs downtown (Area defined in Exhibit I). The ordinance also expanded the use of projecting signs downtown in the same Special Control Area. A summary sheet is attached detailing the parameters under which sidewalk signs can be used. (Exhibit 2) To monitor for any aesthetic or safety concerns, the ordinance adopting the change created a two (2) year sunset clause for the pedestrian signs: SECTION 7.325.11. Expiration Of This Subsection: This subsection J, "Sidewalk Signs", shall expire on December 31, 2007, and thereafter shall be of no further force and effect unless extended by action of the village president and board of trustees. (Ord. 4519, 1-19-1993; amd. Ord. 5507, 9-6-2005) A variety of downtown businesses have utilized these signs in the past 18 months. The only code enforcement issue which has arisen was too many signs being placed and this was quickly resolved by Village Code Enforcement Inspectors. To date, no complaints have been received related to safety or aesthetics. Therefore, staff recommends the Village Board approve the following motion: "to approve deletion of 7.325.11, which allowed sidewalk "Sidewalk Signs" as a conditional use only through December 31, 2007." ~ l., Wp~t, William 1. Cooney, Jr., AICP ~ REMOVING THE SUNSET CLAUSE FOR DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SIGNS August 24, 2007 Exhibit 1 f-l:~: l-={I~~~:fl.~~j.~-'i: 1 r-~:~ l ~-+:~;J~T:~; :-; ~i .: : -'-:1 ~~~:-~ :~~:I 'I---! z~ "1--1- n' : 1)'----... f-'-' IT' -"l---',-- "f'-" "--'-4 '---'. t' _ :::j~l=1-}-: ~t:'-1ii-="~ '~;.:--. q:.:.; . ::=z~_:-~ !~-:::-:: ' .1 r--:' -...! L+. 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If,':--_-...=:l_.,.:!,~.=_~,~.<.1.':~1, --: '----"., i , 'r"', .", ~ -r" I, ,-' I I I '-t " -., ~~,' --, ; I~"~;=j L.~-~.,= ,~.=:=I' ,- "j-,. ~'-'-"1""~ 1:-: -' ~J ~~.-\ ---I j I 1'- ..--: 1-;--" f...-~ r----:-. ! "'~'~~-I ..:::::::::c:.-=J ! , I i I )'. L __ fSJ Exh:bit 1 Downtown Area Mount Prospect, Illinois ~g .",:;1 =~=J -~~ " i. 1-' i I) L; !-"-- D.CS 0' 0,1: 0] C ,5 1;; I Miles "r ;-'J__i . . I--~' .. .---, , '-j ,--~ REMOVING THE SUNSET CLAUSE FOR DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SIGNS August 24, 2007 Exhibit 2 SIDEWALK SIGN DISPLAY REGULATIONS Businesses located in a pedestrian-oriented downtown neighborhood do not always have the same opportunity for signage as businesses in other districts. The audience they are targeting also differs. Just as a sidewalk sign will not attract the attention of a motorist traveling at 40 mph, a passing pedestrian may not see a large fa<;ade sign. Recognizing that businesses in the downtown district (B5 and B5C zoning classifications) have unique restrictions and needs, the Village Board has adopted a modification to the Village Code Sign Regulations to allow sidewalk signs. NUMBER PERMITTED: One (1) per business. PERMITTED lOCATION: Sidewalk signs are only permitted in the 85 (Central Commercial) and 85C (Core Central Commercial) zoning districts and shall be placed no more than one foot (1 ') from the building. PERMITTED FRAMES: Downtown businesses can choose from three (3) pre-approved frame types. These include Signcade, Flex Stand, and Swinger frames. Removable lettering is not allowed. Sign faces must be printed or made of chalk- or dry erase board. PEDESTRIAN CLEARANCE: A minimum of five feet (5') of unobstructed sidewalk is required. CLEAR VISION AREA: Sight triangle regulations as outlined in the Sign Code must be followed (see Section 7.801). SIZE: Sidewalk signs shall not exceed four (4') feet in height and each sign face shall not be greater than six square feet (6 sq. ft.). Only two (2) sign faces are permitted. DISPLAY TIMES: Sidewalk signs shall only be displayed during business hours. Signs shall also not be displayed during times of high winds, snow, or when it will impede pedestrian movement. IllUMINATION: Sidewalk signs shall not be illuminated. PERMIT: A permit is required for all sidewalk signs placed on public property. Permit applicants shall provide a plat of surveyor site plan showing the location of the sign. Sidewalk signs placed on private property do not require a permit. INSURANCE: All applicants for sidewalk sign permits shall provide proof of insurance at the time of application. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence and one million ($1,000,000) for any single injury is required and worker's comprehensive in the statutory limits. The applicant must also name the Village as an additional insured party and indemnify the Village. REMOVING THE SUNSET CLAUSE FOR DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SIGNS August 24, 2007 ALLOWABLE SIDEWALK SIGN FRAMES Allowable sign frames include the following examples. Learn more about each of these frame types below, which are sold by local and on-line vendors. ''"'~:f 1 - 't'lq i."':t;;.- -- :.- -;.. V Of.J I'" L{';j'tt.e f'~ ng .or gl"aphic::::i he F-!C' l ) I /-- SIGNCADE / PLASTICADE Sizes: 24 x 36 Materials: Plastic- white "SWINGER" STYLE Sizes: 32 x 42 x 24 Sign Area: 24 x 38 or 24 x 36 Materials: Steel and hard plastic white or black Note: Sign swings slightly in the wind to prevent tipping FLEX STAND Sizes: 24 x 36, 30 x 36 Materials: Black metal Note: Wind resistant- springs back into place during high winds ~~/ne '~TO SCAN 0, ' ~ ..... . < ~ A L.I. .Kay -liTO R-E .~. _.~.~~~lY" . ~-~-~~--7:.;~~'b';:~ ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 ENTITLED 'SIGN REGULATIONS' OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: Subsection J, entitled "Sidewalk Signs" of Section 7.325, entitled "Special Signs", of Article III, entitled "General Provisions", of Chapter 7 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect; as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting 11, "Expiration of this Subsection." SECTION TWO: 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: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this day of September, 2007 Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H\CLKO\files\WIN\ORDINANC\Ch 7, Deletesection7.325.11.doc