HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #2077 ORDINANCE NO. 2077
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 15
(GENERAL PROVISIONS), SECTION 10-15-24 (SIGNS) OF THE CANTON
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the existing City ordinance (10-15-24(K)(9)) does not allow political signs
to be posted more than thirty one (31) days prior to an election and requires signs to be removed
within forty eight (48) hours; and
WHEREAS, Public Act 96-604 (65 ILCS 5/11-13-1(12)) amended the municipal zoning
statute to eliminate municipalities' authority to impose durational limitations of political
campaign signs on residential property; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to modify its ordinance to bring it into compliance with the
state statute; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2012, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of
Canton held a hearing to consider the proposed amendment, with notice given pursuant to 65
ILCS 5/11-13-4; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee has determined the determination of
the Planning and Zoning Commission and has determined that the zoning code for the City of
Canton should be revised to reflect the change in state statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County,
Illinois as follows:
SECTION 1: That Section 10-15-24(K) of the Canton Municipal Zoning Code shall be
amended to read as follows:
10-15-24(K): Regulations For Specific Types Of Signs:
1. Flashing Sign:
(a) Flashing signs shall not be used in a manner that will create a traffic hazard or where their use may
be confused with traffic control devices or emergency vehicle signals.
(b) Revolving beacons shall not be used where they will conflict with traffic signals or emergency
vehicles.
(c) The flashing bulb in a flashing sign shall not be larger than a forty (40) watt incandescent bulb.
(d) The bulb in a traveling light sign shall not be greater than a forty (40) watt incandescent bulb.
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2. Illuminated Sign:
(a) All illuminated signs shall be constructed in accordance with the standard for electric (UL 48) of
Unden~vriters Laboratories, Inc.
(b) No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes with the effectiveness or obscures an official traffic
sign, signal or device.
(c) Signs which are not effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays from being directed at any portion
of traveled ways and are of such intensity or brilliance to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver
of any motor vehicle or which otherwise intertere with any driver's operation of a motor vehicle are
prohibited.
3. Portable Sign: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, no portable sign shall be
erected or displayed in this city.
(a) Signs of this nature shall be a~lowed only in commercial districts (B-1, B-2 and B-3) with the
exception of temporary portable signs in residential districts as set forth in this section. In any district
where allowed, portable signs may not obstruct parking spaces or vehicle or pedestrian travel lanes.
Such signs shall not be located so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic vision and lighting shall be of
a type that cannot be confused with traffic control devices and cannot cause distraction of vehicle
operators. All connections to an energy source for lighting shall be in accord with all city codes and
shall not be exposed in any way that may constitute a safety hazard to the public. All signs must
conform to placement standards for freestanding signs. Placement of signs on the terraces or
sidewalks is strictly forbidden. The police department shall be empowered to remove summarily any
sign which is in violation of this section. Although desirable, notice to the property owner and request
for removal shall not be required before removal by the police department.
(b) Temporary portable signs in residential districts (R-1 through R-4) shall be allowed provided that all
of the provisions in subsection (K)3(a) of this section concerning placement, safety and removal
shall apply. Location of signs on terraces or sidewalks is strictly forbidden. Sign illumination, if any,
shall not be permitted befinreen ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. local time. At no
time shall any sign in a residential district advertise, in whole or in part, any commercial venture or
direct the public to a separate location.
4. Projecting, Awning, Canopy Or Marquee Sign:
(a) A clear space of not less than eight feet (8') shall be provided between the lowest portion of the sign
and the ground surface.
(b) Projecting signs shall be securely attached to buildings or structures by bolts, anchors, chains, rods
or guys.
(c) No nails or staples shall be used to secure any projecting sign to a building or structure.
5. Off Premises Signs: All off premises signs are to be discouraged; however, specific requests will be
considered by the city council and must conform to all erection standards and each will be
considered on its own merit.
6. Roof Sign:
(a) All roof signs shall be secured to masonry, bearing walls, columns, girders or roof joists.
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(b) A roof sign shall not extend above the roofline or top of a parapet wall by more than fifteen feet
(15').
7. Wall Sign:
(a) All wall signs shall be securely fastened to a wall by means of inetal anchors, bolts, expansion
screws or similar connectors.
(b) A wall sign which is attached to a wood wall must be anchored with wood blocks used in connection
with bolts and screws.
(c) An unbraced parapet wall shall not be used to entirely support a wall sign.
(d) The ends of a wall sign shall not extend beyond the ends of the wall surface.
(e) A wall sign shall not project out more than fifteen inches (15") from the wall surface.
(fl The top of a wall sign shall not extend above the top of the wall.
8. House Or Building Identification Sign:
(a) One sign per dwelling unit.
(b) Characters shall be at least three inches (3") high.
(c) Shall be affixed to structure.
(d) No permit required.
9. Rea+~+sal-a~Temporary Sign:
(a) Maximum sign area of eight (8) square feet per side.
(b) Maximum of two (2) sides per sign.
(c) Shall be located on premises and not in the public right of way. (Ord. 1599, 9-15-1998)
(d) No sign may be posted more than thirty one (31) days prior to the event and all signs must be
removed within forty eight (48) hours after the event provided, however, that the time for removal of
temporary signs may be extended by council resolution due to special extenuating circumstances.
(Ord. 1687, 2-6-2001)
(e) Any illuminated sign must be darkened between ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M.
(fl No permit required.
10. Signs on Utility Poles: No sign or handbill is allowed on a utility pole or traffic control device at any
time. Police and enforcement personnel can remove so positioned sign or handbill immediately. Any
person responsible is subject to fines under this section.
11. Contractual Signs:
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(a) Signs advertising contractual work are permitted while the work is being pertormed.
(b) Maximum of eight (8) square feet.
(c) Maximum of two (2) sides.
(d) Must be removed within fourteen (14) days of completion of work.
(e) No sign is to be located in the terrace.
12. On Premises Freestanding (Pole, Pylon, Etc.) Or Ground Sign: The following on premises signs
shall be permitted in the commercial zoning districts and erected in accordance with the following
standards:
(a) No sign shall extend over any public right of way more than eight inches (8") unless approved by
the city council. The base and standard of all freestanding signs shall be set back at least five feet
(5') from all public or private road right of way or easement lines and from all interior lot or property
lines. Any sign located within thirty five feet (35') of the intersection of any finro (2) street right of way
lines shall be so designed, located and constructed that a free and unobstructed view is provided
from the established grade to a height of ten feet (10') above the established grade.
(b) Signs in commercial and industrial districts (exterior signs) must relate solely to the business activity
carried on in the structure. The size of all signs shall be limited in area to the linear street frontage of
the particular occupancy expressed in square feet. Signs shall not extend above the roofline of the
building. Except as hereinafter provided, each local commercial district or commercial planned unit
development, may erect one freestanding sign, the area of which shall be included in the total area
of permitted signs. Corner lots may erect two (2) freestanding signs, one on each frontage.
(c) Maximum of finro (2) sides per sign. (Ord. 1599, 9-15-1998)
(d) "Entrance" only and "exit" only signs shall not be counted as a sign, providing they contain no more
than ten (10) square feet of display surface on each side. (Ord. 1665, 8-15-2000)
13. Real Estate, Contractor Or Developer Sign:
(a) One sign per development one hundred (100) square feet which must be removed upon the
completion of seventy five percent (75%) of the total development.
(b) One directional sign six (6) square feet nominal.
(c) Lot and directional signs must be removed immediately upon closing of sale, lease, or rental.
(d) No permit required.
(e) Shall be located on premises and not in the public right of way. (Ord. 1599, 9-15-1998)
14. Political Siqns
(a) Maximum siQn area of eiqht (8) sauare feet in area on residential property and thirt~o (32) square
feet in area on non-residential oropertv.
(b) Maximum of two (2) sides per sign.
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(c) Shall be located on rivate ro ert and not on ublic ro ert or in the ublic ri ht of wa includin
the terrace larea between curb and sidewalk) or medians Si ns on private propertv cannot be
placed m a manner that obstructs vehicular traffic (either by physical obstruction or sight lines) or
pedestnan traffic.
(d)_Anv illuminated siqn must be darkened between ten o'clock (10~00) P M and six o'clock (6 00) A M
(e) No permit reauired
SECTION TWO: All ordinances or portions thereof in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
SECTION THREE: Should any provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect the same as
if the invalid provision had not been a part of this Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its approval, passage
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting
this 17 day of April 2012.
AYES: Aldermen Schenck, Pasley, Fritz, West, Nelson, Ellis, Pickel, Hartford
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
APPRO D •
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' ' Kevin R. eade, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Diana Pavl~y; City Cler
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