HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-12-1604 - 10/01/2012 - DELETING ART IX SIGNS AND ALL SIGN DEFINITIONS INDepartment of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
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ORDINANCE NO. ORD-12-1604
AN ORDINANCE DELETING ARTICLE IX SIGNS AND ALL SIGN
DEFINITIONS IN ARTICLE IX OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF
MCHENRY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
CHAPTER 7.50 ENTITLED 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.
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed by the City of McHenry requesting a text
amendment to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance Chapter IX Signs and Chapter XIX
Definitions; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on September 6, 2012 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a
result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend to the City Council
the granting of the requested zoning text amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the zoning and municipal code
text amendments currently requested and approved by this ordinance are consistent with the
objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public health, safety, morals
and general welfare of its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IVICHENRY,
MICHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance Article IX Signs is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
dmartin@ci.mchenry.il-us
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"Cross reference — Relocated to Chapter 7.50 "Signs" of the Municipal Code in Zoning
ordinance"
SECTION 2. That the City of McHenry Municipal Code shall be amended by adding
thereto a new Chapter 7.50 entitled "Signs" and include the language in attached Exhibit "A," as
well as all sign definitions in Article XIX of the Zoning Ordinance and the following new
definitions.
"Sign, Monument
Any permanent sign which is supported by a base of at least 75% of the sign width, eight -feet or
less in height and is independent from any building.
Sign, LED
Sign utilizing semiconductor light source bent to form letters, symbols, or other shapes.
Sign, Portable
A temporary freestanding sign not permanently anchored or secured to either a building or
ground.
Sign, Sandwich Board
A double face board carrying a sign or notice, especially one used to advertise a product, event,
etc., that does not exceed three feet in height and six square feet in area.
Sign, Neon
Add LED (Light Emitting Diode) to definition.
Sign, Feather Banner
A vertically oriented strip of flexible material supported by a single pole displaying a slogan or
advertisement."
SECTION 3. That the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance Article XIX Definitions shall be
amended by deleting all sign definitions.
Cross reference —Sign Definitions in Article XIX of the Zoning Ordinance relocated to
Chapter 7.50 of the Municipal Code entitled "Signs".
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
dmartin@ci.mchenry.il.us
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SECTION 4: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions
hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: 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 6: 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 I ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2012
AYES: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon
NAYS: Glab
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
APPROVED THIS 1' DAY OF OCTOBER, 2012
ATTEST:
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CITY C ERK
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Exhibit "A!'
CHAPTER 7.50 SIGNS
A. PURPOSE
Department of Community &
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McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
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The purpose of this section is to regulate commercial and noncommercial signs and advertising
displays designed to be visible outdoors in a manner that without restricting the content
thereof:
1. recognizes the mass communications needs of both businesses and other parties
2. protects property values and neighborhood character
3. creates a more attractive business climate
4. promotes pedestrian and traffic safety by reducing sign distractions, obstructions, and other
hazards.
5. protects the City's unique and rural character
B. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. APPLICABILITY
No sign as defined herein shall hereafter be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended,
enlarged, converted, or structurally altered except in conformance with the provisions of this
section and after issuance of a Sign Permit by the City, except as provided under Exempt Signs
and Exempt Changes to
Signs herein.
2. EXEMPT SIGNS
The types of signs listed below and any change thereto that does not convert them into non-
exempt signs, shall be exempt from:
• the requirement for a Sign Permit; and
• the Sign Standards provided in Table 1.
All other provisions shall apply to the following signs except as otherwise provided herein:
a. City -Sponsored Event Signs.
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Not to exceed 3 square feet in area. Such signs may be located in the public right-of-way.
b. Directional Signs.
Not to exceed 3 square feet in area or 3 feet in height. Not to have more than 50% of sign
area dedicated to the logo or name of the business.
c. Election Campaign Signs.
One per street frontage per lot that:
1. is not illuminated
d. Garage Sale Signs.
Not exceeding 2 square feet in area displayed for no more than 4 consecutive days and no more
than 4 days in any 90-day period.
e. Government and Utility Signs.
Such signs may be located in the public right-of-way.
f. Govern ment-Manclated Signs.
Such signs may be located in the public right-of-way.
g. Help Wanted Signs. I
One per business, not to exceed 5 square feet and only in the window of an establishment.
h. Memorials.
i. Name Plates.
Not to exceed 2 square feet in area.
j. Non -Profit Organization Displays.
One per street frontage, not to exceed 32 square feet in size and 8 feet in height, for a
maximum of 15 day before and 3 days after the event.
k. Real Estate Signs.
Real estate signs, as defined herein, that:
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Residential
1. advertise I to 5 residential units or no more than 1 vacant residential lot; and
2. do not exceed 5 square feet in area; and
3. are displayed a minimum of 5 feet from all lot lines; and
4. are removed one week after the consummation of the sale or rental of all property to which
the sign pertains.
Non-residential
1. not more than one sign is posted per street frontage per lot; and
2. do not exceed 32 square feet in area; and
3. do not to have more than two facings with the angle for any "V" shaped sign not
exceeding 60-clegrees; and
4. does not exceed six -feet in height; and
5. are displayed a minimum of 5 feet from all lot lines; and
6. are removed one week after the consummation of the sale or rental of all property to
which the sign pertains.
No other real estate signs are exempt.
1. Scoreboards.
m. Seasonal Decorations.
1. Seasonal decorations shall be installed not more than 45 days before a holiday and shall be
removed within 45 days after such holiday; and
2. comply with city adopted building and electric codes.
n. Under Canopy Signs.
One per tenant, not to exceed 4 square feet, with a maximum width of 75% of the canopy
projection, a minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet, and shall not project more than I foot
below.
o. Warning Signs.
A maximum of 2 No -Trespassing, No -Dumping, No -Hunting signs or the like per lot, each no
larger than 2 square feet in area.
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
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p. Window Signs (except interior neon window signs; (see Section IX (B) (9) and Table 1).
Shall not have an aggregate area greater than 50 percent of the total display window area of a
business.
q. Contractor Signs
1. not to exceed 18 X 24-inches (three square feet in area); and
2. displayed while work is actively being conducted on site; and
3. located a minimum of five feet from all property lines; and
4. no more than one sign permitted per street frontage per zoning lot.
Sandwich Board Signs
1. Maximum of one per business or per business frontage; and
2. Maximum size of 24" X 36"; and
3. Sign must be removed at the end of the business day; and
4. Shall not impede pedestrian traffic or cause pedestrians to have to walk in the street.
3. EXEMPT CHANGES TO SIGNS
No Sign Permit shall be required for the following changes to exempt or non-exempt signs, but
such changes must conform to all applicable sign regulations of this Ordinance:
a. A change in the copy on a Display Board sign.
b. Painting, cleaning, repairs, maintenance, or face replacement of a sign not involving
structural change and made necessary by breakage or deterioration but not by a change in
advertiser.
4. PROHIBITED SIGNS
The following signs and displays as defined herein are prohibited in all zoning districts, subject
only to the exceptions stated herein:
a. Flashing signs
b. All Moving Signs. Certain moving signs may also constitute a public nuisance. See Sections 3-3
and 3-4 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code (MC-09-981)
c. Projecting signs, except in the C-4 Downtown Commercial District.
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McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
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Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
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d. Roof -mounted signs.
e. Signs on otherwise vacant land other than real estate signs, construction signs, or outdoor
advertising signs, as defined and regulated herein.
f. Vehicle signs.
g. Signs using visible neon tubing or light emitting diodes, except for interior window signs (see
Section IX (B) (9) and Table 1).
h. Pennants, streamers, balloons, helium filled and inflatable objects, search lights, beacon
lights, except as otherwise permitted by or exempted from these regulations, but not to include
public notice signs required under this Ordinance.
I. Any sign advertising a product, service, business and the like, that is not located on the
premises upon which the sign is located.
j. Video screen signs.
k. All other signs not expressly permitted by this Ordinance.
1. Flashing, blinking or strobe lights visibly located either inside or outside the building and used
to attract attention to a product, service or business which may cause a distraction.
S. NONCONFORMING SIGNS
a. Temporary Signs
All non-exempt temporary signs shall be either removed or brought into full conformity with
the requirements of this Ordinance within 45 days of the adoption thereof or of any
amendment thereto.
b. Other Signs (MC-06-892)
All other non-exempt signs lawfully existing, or holding Sign Permits issued, prior to the date of
adoption of this Ordinance, but which are not in conformance with these regulations, may be
Department of Community &
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McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
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Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
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continued as nonconformities until 8/07/2015. Prior to 8/07/2015 they must be brought up to
the new standards or pay an annual permit fee as outlined below. If a property having a
nonconforming sign is vacant for a period of 90 consecutive days, or has any change in
occupancy or use, any new sign on the property must meet the requirements of this Section.
No nonconforming sign may otherwise be replaced with another nonconforming sign.
Nonconforming signs shall be subject to all the requirements governing the continuation of
nonconforming structures as provided in the regulations governing Nonconformities in this
Ordinance.
Sign Type AnnualFee
Freestanding commercial sign < 15' high $400.00
Freestanding commercial sign > 15' high $800.00
Freesta nd i ng/bi 11 board off -site sign $ 1500.00
Portable signs $200.00
The annual fee will be used to pay for annual re -inspections of the nonconforming signs and to
fund City improvements to aesthetically enhance certain important roadways and/or the
adjacent areas to the non -conforming signs by locating street trees, installing sidewalks, under
grounding utilities, or other improvements beneficial to the public.
6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIRED
The appearance and safety of a sign shall be maintained at all times. The sign shall be repainted
as necessary to prevent rust, corrosion, rotting, or other deterioration in the appearance or
structural safety of the sign. The source of illumination shall be kept in safe working order at all
times.
7. ATTACHMENTS TO BE SECURED
All letters, figures, and characters on a sign shall be safely and securely attached to the sign
structure.
8. SERVICE STATION/AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP SIGNS AND DISPLAYS
In addition to other signs and displays permitted herein, the following displays are permitted as
accessory to automobile service stations:
a. Product Displays and Temporary Signs
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Items for sale on the premises openly displayed within 20 feet of the principal building but not
within any required yard, as well as under pump island canopies or between pumps within the
area of the pump island base.
Up to 2 temporary signs within 20 feet of the principal building advertising products for sale on
the premises with a combined sign area not greater than 30 square feet.
b. Pricing Signs
Free standing signs providing only pricing information that have a sign area not greater than 12
square feet and that conform to all other requirements for main free standing signs in
commercial areas in Table 18.
9. NEON SIGNS
Neon Signs are only permitted in non-residential zoning districts on interior windows in
accordance with the following provisions and Table 1.
a. Only one neon sign is permitted per window pane;
b. Visible Neon tubing shall not be used to outline windows and doors, accentuate or
trim architectural features or outline borders of signs or buildings; and
c. Neon signs shall not cover more than 50% of any window pane.
C. ADMINISTRATION
1. PERMITS
a. Contents of Sign Permit Application
An application for a Sign Permit shall be made upon forms provided by the Zoning
Administrator. In addition landscapes plan as outlined in Chapter Vill. Landscaping and
Screening in the Zoning Ordinance shall be filed for all free-standing/monument signs.
b. Issuance of Sign Permits
The Zoning Administrator shall issue a Sign Permit for any sign for which a complete and
accurate Sign Permit Application has been filed when he or she has determined that the sign is
in compliance with this and other applicable City ordinances.
c. Suspension, Revocation, and Denial
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McHenry Municipal Center
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A Sign Permit shall become void if the sign authorized thereby has not been completely
installed within 6 months of the date the Permit was issued.
The Zoning Administrator shall give written notice to the applicant of denial of a Sign Permit
Application together with the reasons for the denial.
The Zoning Administrator may suspend or revoke, in writing to the permittee, any Sign Permit
issued on the basis of misstatement of fact.
d. Removal of Unsafe, Abandoned, or Unlawful Signs (MIC-10-1023)
Any sign as defined herein that no longer identifies a business, activity, event, service
conducted or product, service, or entertainment sold on the premises where the sign is located,
shall be considered abandoned. An abandoned sign shall be removed in its entirety by the
property owner within 60 days after such business, activity, event, or service ceases operation,
or product, service or entertainment is no longer sold on the premises. In lieu of removing an
abandoned sign in its entirety, a property owner must remove all identification on the sign
pertaining to the former business and shall install a blank, "Neutral color" panel "consistent
with the existing sign structure" in the area containing the sign's message.
If upon inspection the Zoning Administrator finds that a sign is unsafe, or in any way not in
compliance with City ordinances, he or she shall issue a written order to the property owner
stating the nature of the violation and requiring the repair, replacement, or removal of the sign
within three days of the date of the order.
if after three days of issuance, an order has not been complied with, or if a sign constitutes an
immediate hazard to the public safety, the matter shall be referred to and addressed in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.25 Administrative Adjudication of the Municipal
Code.
2. RELIEF
Petitions for relief from the sign regulations herein shall be heard and decided by the City
Council. Submission requirements shall be as determined by the Council, and no public notice
shall be required. There shall be a $175 application fee. (MC-07-907). The Council shall grant
such relief only by a vote of a majority of its members and only if it finds that such relief:
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a. will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the
vicinity;
b. will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, increase the danger
of fire, endanger public safety, or substantially impair property values in the neighborhood;
c. shall not give the property owner or business an unfair advantage over a similar business;
and
d. will not cause a hazard to the public's safety by being distracting because of size, location, or
being located within rights -of -way.
D. SIGN STANDARDS
All exempt and non-exempt signs shall conform to the following standards, except as otherwise
provided herein:
1. LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
a. Within Public Right -of -Way
No sign or associated light fixture shall be located within, project into, or overhang a public
right -of way, such as a sign upon a tree or utility pole therein, except as otherwise permitted
herein.
Except:
Temporary signs posted by non -for -profit, charitable or philanthropic organizations
located within the City of McHenry, advertising a particular event subject to the
following conditions.
A. City Council approval required; and
B. A sign permit is obtained; and
C. The required $30.00 temporary sign deposit is made; and
D. The size of each sign cannot exceed 18 X 24 — inches (three square feet); and
E. May be displayed up to two weeks prior to the event and must be removed no later
than two days following the event; and
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McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
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Fax: (815) 363-2173
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F. A city issued permit sticker is displayed on each sign; and
G. The overlap on the display of two or more temporary signage permits shall not exceed
one week; and
H. One sign may be posted at each the following ten locations
• Chapel Hill and Route 120 (S/W Corner Only)
• Richmond Road and Elm Street (South side of Elm Street only)
• Crystal Lake Road and Elm Street (North side of Elm Street only)
• Ringwood Road and Elm Street (One corner of intersection only)
• Ridge Road (west city limits) and Route 120 (In close proximity to City
welcome sign)
• Richmond Road and Diamond Drive (One corner only)
• Richmond Road and Blake Blvd. (One corner only)
• Richmond Road and McCullom Lake Road (One corner only)
• Crystal Lake and Bull Valley Road (One corner only)
• Bull Valley Road and South Route 31 (One corner only)
b. Obstructions
No sign may obstruct a fire escape, door, window, or other entrance or exit, or any window
surface required for ventilation by any City code.
c. Traffic Hazards
No sign may by reason of location, or location and size, obstruct the vision of drivers or obstruct
or detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic signal or control device.
d. Proximity to Electric Wires
No metal sign shall be located within a vertical distance of 8 feet, or a horizontal distance of 4
feet, of electric wires or conductors, even if such wires or conductors are insulated or otherwise
protected.
e. Clearance for Metal Electrical Signs
A minimum sign clearance of 1.5 feet shall be maintained for all metal signs with electrical
wiring.
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Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
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Fax: (815) 363-2173
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f. Vision Clearance
Any sign located within the vision clearance triangle as defined herein shall have a minimum
sign clearance of 8 feet unless the sign height is 2.5 feet or less.
2. ILLUMINATION
a. Bare Bulb or Flame Illumination
Illumination by bare bulbs or flames is prohibited, except that bare bulbs are permitted on
changing signs or on theater marquees.
b. Projecting Light Fixtures
Gooseneck reflectors or other arms projecting from the sign mounted with lights to illuminate
the sign are permitted on freestanding and wall signs.
c. Constant Illumination
Sign illumination shall be constant in intensity and color.
d. Non -Glaring
The light for any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded, or directed so as not to cause glare
in surrounding properties or in public streets.
e. Traffic Hazards
No direct or reflected light from a light source for an illuminated sign shall create a traffic
hazard for operators of motor vehicles.
f. Neon
No sign shall use visible neon tubing, except for interior window signs. (see Section IX (B) (9)
and Table 1).
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
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3. SIGN DESIGN
a. Resemblance to Traffic Devices
No sign shall by reason of shape, color, content, or use of lighting be similar in appearance to
any traff ic signal or traffic sign in a way that may interfere with traffic movement or safety.
b. Obscenity
No sign or display shall contain words or pictures of obscene, indecent, or immoral character
that offend the public morals and decency of the City.
c. Area Limitations for Changing Electronic Message Signs and Display Board Signs
The area of a business sign devoted to a changing electronic message or a display board shall
not exceed 33% of the total sign area.
d. Permit Number
The Sign Permit number shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on every non-exempt sign.
4. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
a. Building and Electrical Codes Apply
All signs shall conform to the Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance of the City, including
the Electrical Code adopted therein. Any required Building or Electrical Permits shall be
obtained at the same time as the Sign Permit. Conductors for all illuminated signs shall be
enclosed in rigid conduit or other approved raceways and shall be controlled with an external
disconnect. All sign circuit conduit shall where possible be concealed from public view.
b. Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements
All non-exempt signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less
than 30 pounds per square foot of surface area and to receive dead loads as required in the City
Building Regulations Ordinance or other City ordinances.
c. Structural Safety
All non-exempt signs shall be designed and constructed in a safe manner and shall be free of
any exposed extra bracing, angle iron, guy wires, or cables.
d. Glass Requirements
Any glass used on a non-exempt sign shall be heavy safety glass at least 1/4 inch thick. All single
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pieces of glass over 3 square feet in area shall be wired glass.
e. Framework
All non-exempt signs shall be designed so that all frameworks for the lateral support of the sign,
other than supporting poles for a free standing sign, shall be contained within or behind the
face of the sign, or within the building to which it is attached, in such a manner as not to be
visible to public view.
5.OTHERSTANDARDS
All non-exempt signs shall conform to the applicable standards in Table 1.
TABLE 1
Sign Type Number
n i j
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Max Area (Sq. Ft)
Max Ht Min Setba4
ft (ft)
ALL UbtZl
Directional
Wall or FS
I
I per entrance/
exit location
5
3
Wall or FS
Other Locations
10
3
Real Estate
Wall or FS
1
32
8
5
Construction
Wall or FS
1
32
8
5
RESIDENTIAL USES
Development Entrance Wall or FS 1 Per Entrance [a] 32
Home Occupation Wall
INSTITUTIONAL USES
ii. I 1 1 32 6 5
E:O1VI1V1k:KUAL UbL5
Business
Wall
2
Wall - 1.5 sf. per foot of business frontage [ij
Canopy
Canopy -not to exceed 2/3
face of canopy
FS [k]
1
0.5 sf. per foot of lot
Frontage, 200 sf. Max.
15
5
Projecting
I (C-4 Dist. Only)
5
Menu Board
Wall
I (drive-thru only)
32
32
8
[b]
FS
Temporary [c)
Wall
32
32
8 [h]
5
FS
Department of Community &
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McHenry Municipal Center
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Neon or LED Wall I [g] 0.25 sf. per foot of business frontage [g] [Ij I I
Sign Type Number Max Ht Min Setbai
RA- A- C+1 (ftl (ft)
snopping Lerners-
Development Entrance
FS
1 [d)
Developments with 100,000 sf. or
7
or less - 100 sf. max
1 [d]
Developments with more than
25
7
100,000 sf. - 250 sf. Max.
Business
In -Line Tenant
Single -User Out Parcel
Wall
1 [e] [f]
1.5 sf. Per foot of business frontage [ij
Canopy
not to exceed 2/3 face of canopy
FS
1
32
6
7
Neon or LED
Wall
1 (g]
0.25 sf. Per foot of business frontage [i]
Menu Board
In -Line Tenants
Single -User Out Parcel
Temporary [c]
Wall
I (drive-thru only)
1
32
32
32
8
-
[b]
FS
Wall
32
8 [h]
5
FS
OFFICE, INDUSTRIAL
Development Entrance
Business
FS
Wall
1 per street Entrance
100
1.5 sf. per foot of building frontage
6
5
FS
0.5 sf. per foot of business frontage [i]
100 sf. max.
6
5
-
Temporary [c]
Wall
32
32
8 [h]
5
FS
Neon or LED
Wall
I IgI
0.25 sf. per foot of business frontage Jgj Ill
- - J
BUSINESS PARK
Development Entrance
Business
FS
Wall
1 per street entrance
1
140
1.5 sf. per foot of business frontage
15
5
FS
1
0.5 sf. per foot of frontage
100 sf. max.
6
Temporary [c]
Wall
I max
32
32
8 [h]
FS
Neon or LED
Wall
I [g]
0.25 sf. per foot of business frontage [g] lil
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
dmartin@ci.mchenry.il.us
www.ci.mchenry.1l.us
HEALTH CARE
Development Entrance
FS
I per street entranc
140
15
5
Business
Wall
1
1.5 sf. per foot of business frontage [il
6
5
FS
1
7
32
6
5
Temporary [c]
Wall
32
FS
32
1 8 [h]
5
Neon or LED
Wall
1 [g]
0.25 sf. per foot of business frontage [g] [I]
building frontage (g)
BED
Business
NOTES:
[a] Shall be non -illuminated and contain only the name of the subdivision, development or apartment complex.
[b] Shall be located in a side or year yard only.
[c] Shall be allowed for a maximum of 4-occasions per year, with a maximum display period of 30-days each occasion
and a maximum cumulative total of 60-days per calendar year. A minimum of 30-days must elapse between each occasion.
[d] Shopping centers with frontage on two streets may substitute one sign per street frontage, with a maximum height
of eight -feet, 100 sf. In area and setback a minimum 7-feet from property line.
[e] Tenants located in a corner unit shall be allowed two wall signs.
[9 Tenants located in an outlot building having two or more principal uses shall be allowed one (1) additional wall sign.
The additional wall sign shall be of the exact same appearance as the tenant's main business sign on the front fagade,
shall be located on the rear (opposite of the front) fagade of the tenant space, and shall be 1/2 of the sign area of the
main business sign on the front fagade.
[g] Only one neon sign is permitted per window pane; see additional regulations in Section IX (13)(9)
[hj Feather Banners as defined herein shall be permitted with a height not -to -exceed ten -feet measured from ground level and located within five -feet
of the building on private property.
[i] Business Frontage - The linear length of the front wall of a single business, excluding walls that abut loading areas and service drives exclusively.
U] Home Occupation Sign —shall be affixed to door or window and only permitted if required by Illinois State law and proof of such is required ; Cross
Reference Article IV Residential Districts (A)(1) in Zoning Ordinance.
[k]-Forthe C-4 zoning district only no minimum setback is required.