§ 64-16. Temporary special community event signs.  


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  • Special community event signs are allowed in accordance with the following standards. A special community event is an event involving the public participation on a community wide basis sponsored by the village, school district or community organization. The special community event may involve several businesses and organizations, but an individual business shall not be highlighted on any temporary special community event sign.

    (a)

    Temporary special community event signs not requiring permit. Certain temporary signs advertising a special community event shall be allowed without permit, but with registration with the zoning administrator office, for two weeks prior to the event and shall be removed two days following the end of the advertised event. Such signs shall only be placed in the village with the consent of the property owner. Temporary signs advertising special events shall be limited to a total of six signs not to exceed 18 square feet each. Temporary special community event signs, other than those exempted from permit under this section, are required to obtain a permit pursuant to section 64-16(b).

    (b)

    Temporary special community event sign requiring a permit. One temporary sign over 18 square feet but not exceeding 32 square feet per sign advertising a special community event shall require a permit. A permit fee is not required. Sign placement under this category shall be valid for two weeks prior to the event and shall be removed two days following the end of the advertised event. Such signs may be located on private property within the village other than the event site with the consent of the property owner. Temporary signs advertising special events shall be limited to a total of six. One temporary sign for any special community event may exceed 18 square feet; all others shall be a maximum of 18 square feet.

    (c)

    Temporary special event sign for business . See section 64-20(a) for standards for a temporary on-site special event sign for a business.

(Ord. No. 854, § III, 12-20-11)