MUNDELEIN S DRAFT SIGN CODE. Presentation to the Mundelein Business Alliance February 3, :30 a.m. Village Hall

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1 MUNDELEIN S DRAFT SIGN CODE Presentation to the Mundelein Business Alliance February 3, :30 a.m. Village Hall

2 Introduction 2 Victor Barrera, Director of Community Development, Village of Mundelein Amanda Orenchuk, Senior Planner, Village of Mundelein **Working with Arista Strungys and Chris Jennette with Camiros, LTD.**

3 Anticipated Timeline (**Subject to Change**) 3 February 3, 2015 Public Presentation February 2015 Legal Review/Edits March 9, 2015 Board Presentation March 23, 2015 Potential Passing of Ordinance Adopting Sign Code

4 Why a new Sign Code? 4 Adopted in 1978, few amendments Businesses, organizations, and sign contractors have difficulty using current Sign Code Many types of signs missing from the Sign Code Complaints regarding the temporary signs Need of a more comprehensive Sign Code to facilitate review of permits

5 Goals 5 The following are goals the Village hopes to address with a new Sign Code: Improve readability of the Sign Code Include changes in industry unaddressed in current Sign Code Provide clarity through tables and diagrams Match the Sign Code with changes in Zoning Districts Enhance the image of the Village of Mundelein Change regulations to meet the vision and goals outlined by the Village in recent planning efforts

6 Intent for Presentation 6 Educate the public regarding proposed signage in the Community Provide information regarding the Village s vision No business or property owner is being asked to immediately remove existing operational signs that have received a permit; however, amortization is proposed for nonconforming signs over a period of at least 5 years

7 Benefits of New Sign Code 7 Multiple sign types per business New methods for calculating square footage Increased amounts of square footage, based on linear feet More periods for display of temporary signs/attentiongetting devices (four) More types of temporary signs Changes relating to Zoning Districts and use types Multi color and images for electronic message signs A Frame signs year round Easier to read Less need for Sign Variances

General Standards 8 Permits required for most signs Allow a maximum of 6 items Content neutral Specifies wall sign calculations Exempt address # from count Electronic

8 General Standards 8 Permits required for most signs Allow a maximum of 6 items Content neutral Specifies wall sign calculations Exempt address # from count Electronic message components & gas station prices count as one Directory signs, menuboards, A frame, real estate signs exempt from item limitations Landscape required around monument signs

9 General Standards 6 items 9 *Exception: C-5-Village Center 4 items of information

10 # of Items of Information 10 Example: Long wall: 7 items Short wall: 3 items

Portable readerboard signs Home occupation signs Strobe lights, spotlights, & floodlights Off premise signs

11 Prohibited Signs 11 Balloon & inflatable signs Flashing or animated signs Moving signs (Barber poles & clocks exempt) Changeable readerboards (except places of worship and gas stations), same as the current Code Portable readerboard signs Home occupation signs Strobe lights, spotlights, & floodlights Off premise signs temporary& permanent Traffic hazard signs Vehicle mounted signs Rotating Signs Attention Getting/Inflatable Signs

12 Prohibited Signs 12 Key Prohibitions Cabinet box wall signs Pole signs (excludes scoreboards and menuboards) LED/Neon around windows and doors Roof signs

13 Permitted Signs 13

Commercial/Mixed Use Districts Requires a permit, yearly

14 A Frame Signs 14 Not currently allowed by Sign Code Proposed Code allows in Commercial and Downtown Commercial/Mixed Use Districts Requires a permit, yearly renewal (Jan 1 Dec 31) Decreased separation requirement in latest draft

Attention Getting Device (Temp Signs) 15 Sails, pennants, banners, temporary pole signs, and similar devices Allowed one wall mounted & ground mounted simultaneously Freestanding: Single Tenant: One

15 Attention Getting Device (Temp Signs) 15 Sails, pennants, banners, temporary pole signs, and similar devices Allowed one wall mounted & ground mounted simultaneously Freestanding: Single Tenant: One per street Multi Tenant: Two per street, 20 between signs Pennants allowed in place of freestanding or wall banner Display 4 periods of display, 30 days between Applies to establishment, not lot In latest draft increase in square footage for ground and wall signs

16 16 Attention Getting Device (Temp Signs)

17 Awning & Canopy 17 Added language for structure/non structural canopies

18 Electronic Message Centers 18 No change to location permissions Commercial, Institutional Uses Sites 2.5 acres and 250 ft of frontage Proposed draft allows multicolor sign Static image permitted (No animation or special effects) Operate between 6:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Now allow wall signs to be electronic message instead of just ground monument signs Window electronic message signs are still prohibited

19 19 Electronic Message Centers

20 Ground Signs 20 Single/Double Tenant, Multi Tenant, and Residential Subdivision One per street frontage, except where over 200 feet of frontage Decorative posts are allowed with regulations Height & area by district Smaller signs in C 5 VC Landscape required

21 Menuboard 21 Allows for preview menu and toppers Maximum of 75 sf

22 Projecting Sign 22 Great for areas with pedestrians Businesses with parallel traffic more easily seen

23 Public Information/Event Signs 23 Institutional, open space, and civic uses Non commercial message for public event/information Approved as a package On private property: Village Administrator On public property/row: Village Board Timeframe set in approval

24 Places of Worship 24 Changeable message portion still available Can have electronic message sign if on qualifying site Cannot have both changeable message AND electronic message sign on same site

25 Institutional/Open Space/Park Signage 25 Treat like a multi tenant space Each primary building/structure can have a wall or ground sign Community Park Chalet Barefoot Bay Big & Little Parkview Fitness Center Can also have a directory sign

26 Wall Signs 26 All businesses allowed 50 sf (or less if desired), but larger storefronts can exceed 50 sf 100 linear feet of frontage = 100 sf sign 30 linear feet of frontage = 50 sf sign Exception: C 5 VC allows max 32 sf

27 Nonconforming Signs 27 Cannot be enlarged or increase the nonconformity If damaged by more than 50% of value, cannot be restored Appraisal within last 2 years Amount insured prior to damage Depreciation schedule from tax returns Alternate method Sign face may be changed (permit required) Temporary signs must come into compliance within 30 days of effective date Nonconforming permanent sign on property vacant for one year or more is abandoned; must come into conformance or be removed Certain sign upgrades eligible under Village s new Property Enhancement Grant Program Amortization requires all nonconforming signs to come into compliance with a specified timeframe

28 Benefits of Proposed Sign Code 28 Existing Code Proposed Code X X X X

29 Benefits of Proposed Sign Code 29 Existing Code Proposed Code X X

30 Benefits of Proposed Sign Code 30 Existing Code Proposed Code X XX X X X X X XX X

31 Benefits of Proposed Sign Code 31 Existing Code Proposed Code X X X X X

32 Benefits of Proposed Sign Code 32 Existing Code 50 sf max X X X Proposed Code

33 Recap of Benefits of New Code 33 Current Code Proposed Code 1. No tables, minimal images 1. Tables and images to make clear districts and sign types 2. Max 2 signs per lot single-tenant, or 1 sign multi-tenant 2. Allows more signs types per lot. (Example: Awning sign, wall sign, and projecting sign all allowed on a sign face) 3. Sign height one-size-fits-all 3. Sign height designated by districts. 4. Sign area one-size-fits-all. (Example: Target and Subway would have same sign size criteria) 5. Temporary signs allowed up to 2x in a calendar year, 20 square feet maximum 6. Signs not allowed on awnings and canopies if there is a wall sign 4. Sign area designated by sign type and a ratio based on building frontage 5. Temporary signs allowed up to 4x in a calendar year. Increase in size requirements 6. Signs allowed on awnings and canopies 7. Amortization of nonconforming signs 5 yrs

34 Conclusion 34 Questions/Comments? If you would like to discuss this further, please contact Amanda Orenchuk, Senior Planner, at or (847) Thank you!

Sign Ordinance Update

Sign Ordinance Update 2010 11 11 Village of Niles Staff January 3, 2011 Discussion Overview Purpose & Design Guidelines Measurement of Sign Copy Area Prohibited Signs Exempt Signs Signs Requiring Permits