HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-14-1089 - 04/07/2014 - Signs Community and Economic Development Department
City of McHenry 333 S Green Street
Community and Second Floor-McHenry Municipal Center
Economic Development McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815)363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
ced@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
ORDINANCE NO. MC-14-1089
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING VARIOUS TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY OF MCHENRY, MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS AND
CHAPTER 7.50 SIGNS
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as
contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of
this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions as granted in the
Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.2(B) (2) Directional Signs is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 2: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.2(B) (18) is hereby amended by adding the following
language thereto:
"e. Sign must be placed within ten (10)feet of the building".
SECTION 3: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.2(1) Neon Signs Subsection (2) is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following language:
112) Visible Neon tubing and use of light emitting diode (LED)technology shall not be used to
outline windows and doors, accentuate or trim architectural features or outline borders of signs or
buildings".
SECTION 4: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.2 (General Provisions) is hereby amended by adding
thereto new subsection 7.50.2(J)Grand Opening Signs consisting of the following language:
"J. New Business Grand Opening Signs. In addition to other signs and displays permitted
herein, the following shall be applicable solely for grand opening signs for new businesses, as
defined herein. This section does not apply to grand reopenings. Any business, as defined
herein, conducting a grand reopening must comply with the temporary sign regulations in Table
1 of the Sign Ordinance:
1. Grand opening sign permits must be obtained within one-hundred eighty (180) days of
receipt of a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy;
Community and Economic Development Department
�CityofMcHenry 333 S Green Street
Community and Second Floor-McHenry Municipal Center
Economic Development McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
ced@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
2. Grand opening signs are permitted one-time for a maximum of fourteen (14) consecutive
calendar days;
3. One banner, maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet, located a minimum of five (5) feet
from all property lines shall be permitted;
4. Two (2) feather banners, in accordance with the regulations in Table 1 of the Sign
Ordinance, are permitted;
5. One (1) inflatable(e.g. balloon,dancing figure) is permitted;
6. In accordance with Sec. 7-3 Table B-1 Non-Residential Construction (D)(24)(C)A a non-
refundable permit fee of $100 in addition to a temporary/portable sign permit deposit of
$100 is required for all grand opening sign permits."
SECTION 5: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.4(C) (3) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following language:
"3)Changing Electronic Message and Display Board Signs, as defined herein are permitted in accordance
with the following provisions in addition to those set forth in Table 1 of the Sign Ordinance:
1. Changing electronic message and display board signs must be free standing. Changing
electronic message wall signs are expressly prohibited;
2. All electronic messages displayed must be provided with automatic dimming software or
solar sensors to control brightness for nighttime viewing and varying daytime lighting
conditions;
3. All electronic or manually displayed messages on the sign shall only direct attention to a
business, product, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered on the premises on
which the sign is located. Community emergency alerts such as inclement weather, or
amber alerts, are exempt;
4. All electronic messages displayed must be programmed so the electronic message change
occurs instantaneously, without use of scrolling, flashing, blinking, or other similar
transitions. All electronic message signs must contain static messages only, changed only
through dissolve or fade transitions, but which may otherwise not have movement or the
appearance or optical illusion of movement varying light intensity, including any part of the
board, design or pictorial segment."
SECTION 6: That Sec. 7-3 Table B-1 Non-Residential Construction (D) (24) (C) is hereby
amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with following language:
"C. Portable/temporary $30 fee plus $30 deposit*: Following the expiration of the
portable/temporary sign permit the applicant to whom the permit was issued must contact the
Community and Economic Development Department, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Monday thru Friday, excluding recognized holidays which the office is not open), at(815) 363-2170,
within five (5) business days to schedule an inspection to verify its removal. If the sign has been
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Community and Economic Development Department
City of McHenry 333 S Green Street
Community and Second Floor-McHenry Municipal Center
Economic Development McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815)363-2173
ced@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
removed the permit will be closed and the ($30) deposit will be refunded to the applicant. If the
applicant does not contact the Community and Economic Development Department within five (5)
business days following the expiration of the portable/temporary sign permit, the deposit will be
permanently retained by the City.
*A portable/temporary $100 fee plus $100 deposit shall be required exclusively for grand
opening signs. Grand opening signs must comply with all other provisions outlined in Section 7-3 Table
B-1 Non-Residential Construction (D)(24)(C) in addition to all regulations included in Section 7.50.2(J)
Grand Opening Signs of the Sign Ordinance."
SECTION 7: That Chapter Sec. 7.50 Signs Table 1, Note (c) is hereby amended by adding the
following language thereto:
"...unless otherwise permitted herein."
SECTION 8: That Chapter Sec. 7.50 Signs Table 1, Note (h) is hereby deleted and replaced
with the language:
"Feather banners, as defined herein, shall be permitted with a height not-to-exceed twelve (12)
feet measured from ground level."
SECTION 9: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.5 Sign Definitions is hereby amended by adding thereto
the following language:
"Sign Business New: Any business not previously occupying the current space that requires a
certificate of occupancy prior to opening to the public. Change of ownership and construction projects
requiring a new occupancy certificate are excluded (i.e.,additions, alterations, etc.). New businesses are
those which have never been located within the City of McHenry Corporate limits or alternatively
businesses which have previously been located within the City's corporate limits but have moved to a
different address within the City."
SECTION 10: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.5 Sign Definitions is hereby amended by adding thereto
the following language:
"Sign, Feather Banner: A light weight portable advertising medium, mounted on a pole that
resembles a sail and not exceeding twelve (12)feet in height."
SECTION 11: That Chapter Sec. 7.50.5 Sign Definitions is hereby amended by adding "Screen"
following"Video"to the heading"Sign,Video".
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Community and Economic Development Department
00 Ci�ofMcHenry 333 S Green Street
Community and Second Floor-McHenry Municipal Center
Economic Development McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815)363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
ced@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
SECTION 12: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions hereof are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 13: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of
the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
SECTION 14:This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval,
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED THIS 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 2014
AYES: Santi,Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson,Condon
NAYS: Glab
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 2014.
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