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Chapter 19 – Signs

(b) A message may not be repeated or changes at intervals of less than 30
second intervals.

(c) No such sign shall be illuminated to a degree of brightness greater than
necessary for adequate visibility. Signs found to be too bright will be
adjusted accordingly.

(d) Traveling message signs are not permitted.

(e) Messages are subject to review and permission by the Village Planning
Commission.

19.15 WIND PRESSURE AND DEAD LOAD REQUIREMENTS.

All signs and other advertising structures shall be designed and constructed to withstand a
wind pressure of not less than 40 lbs. per square foot of area and shall be constructed to
receive dead loads as required in the building code or other ordinances of the Village.

19.16 EXISTING SIGNS.

(1) Signs existing on the effective date of this chapter need not conform to the
provisions of this chapter; provided, however, any such sign when removed from its
fast, except for routine maintenance or when the copy or facing is altered to the
extent of 50% or more, shall not be re-erected or maintained unless the sign,
location and erection thereof are made to conform with the provisions of this chapter
and other applicable ordinances of the Village.

(2) Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business
product or service associated with such business shall be taken down and removed
by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the premises upon which
such sign may be found, within 14 days after written notification of the Building
Inspector, and upon failure to comply with such notice, the Building Inspector is
hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incidental thereto
shall be paid by the owner of the premises on which such sign is located in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19.17(3).

19.17 MAINTENANCE.

(1) The owner of any sign shall keep it in good maintenance and repair.