HomeMy WebLinkAboutHandouts_Workshop_Tab 01_03/24/2010Ordinance No. 19-08
Article XI. Signs
Sec. 78-732 Prohibited Signs Generally
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Concern: Only signs specifically allowed by this article. Doesn't
give room for exception of any kind by anyone for any reason.
Sec. 78-733 Permit Required
Concern: Repair and maintenance- if we needed to put new
screws in or shore up signs and can't even keep the sign looking
good without first getting a permit and paying permit fees.
Sec. 78-734 Applications for Permit
Concern: Two (2) sealed plans and specs with stress sheets
and calculation for wind pressure. Does this also mean screwed
on or glued lettering or painted signs on windows?
Sec. 78-735 Issuance of Permit
Concern: (b) ...without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
Would like to see a number of days put in here
Sec. 78-737 Painting
Concern: change to painting of signs is required at the
discretion of from the date of the issuance of the
permit, or more often if deemed advisable by the Village.
Sec. 78-738 Wind pressure and dead load
Concern: All Signs to withstand a wind Ioad...What about signs
on windows or doors.
Sec. 78-740 General restrictions
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Concern: (2)..not including properties within shopping center,
not sure what that means as it relates to this section. (3) fixed
ceiling-mounted signs on shopping center walkways will be
allowed..this contradicts itself
Sec. 78-741 Technical requirements
Concern: (b)(1)b. There maybe a sign over head, but if you are
walking under an eve or awning you can't see what business is at
the store front. Businesses should be able to have a sing on the
wall or window in addition to the overhead sing. The overall sign
sq. ft that is allowed may have to be increased.
Sec. 78-742 Exemptions
Concern: (k) this only allows for basically a 20"x24" sign
(m) Temporary signs announcing a new business
should be 1/3 the size of the window with a provision for "Coming
Soon" to also be 1/3 the size of the window.
Sec. 78-745 Prohibitions in all zoning categories
Concern: (c) outline lighting, would like to be able to have
rope lighting.
Concern: (e) would like to have same thing as the VOT.
What happens when there is no rear parking in the commercial
district.
Concern: (r) would like to allow at least 3 days for a special
event.
IN ADDITION;
1. Would like to be able to have OPEN" signs outside the
store.
2. Would like to be able to have a sandwich type sign of a
certain size not to impede traffic.
3. Would like to be able to have at least one item outside
store that would coincide with what is sold on the inside.
Questions:
1. Is it true that the Village is going to all green lettering for
signs
2. What about corp. logos and coloring
Suggestions:
1. A sign on US#1 that points to Village Hall, Lighthouse
Center for the Arts, etc.
2. Allow temporary signs while the bridge is under
construction.
3. Allow banner for Grand Opening" for new businesses for 30
days.
4. Enforce removal of signs that are still up long after
businesses have closed.
5. Sidewalk sales allowed at least once a year.