The purpose of this article is to establish minimum standards
to safeguard life and property and promote public welfare and community
aesthetics by regulating the appearance, construction, location and
maintenance of all signs, awnings, canopies and billboards. The provisions
herein contained shall be binding alike upon every owner of a building,
every lessee and every person in charge or responsible for or who
causes the construction, repair, relocation or alteration of any outdoor
sign and other advertising structures in the Village of Randolph;
painting, posting and general maintenance are excepted.
The following definitions are used in this article:
The perimeter which forms the outside shape, but excluding
the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign may be placed
unless they are designed as part of the sign. If the sign consists
of more than one section or module, all areas will be totaled. The
area of an irregularly shaped sign shall be computed using the actual
sign face surface. The area of the irregularly shaped sign shall be
the entire area within a single continuous rectilinear perimeter of
not more than eight straight lines.
A temporary hood or cover which projects from the wall of
the building, which can be retracted, folded or collapsed against
the face of a supporting structure.
A sign which advertises goods, products or facilities or
services not necessarily on the premises where the sign is located
or directs persons to a different location from where the sign is
located.
The unreasonable obstruction of view of a sign caused by
the placement of another sign.
A shelter, with or without a sign, attached to or connected
with a building and extending into a setback or over the public sidewalk.
Shall be designated as a period of time in terms of calendar
days.
Any sign designed to give any artificial light directly through
any transparent or translucent material from a source of light originating
within or on such sign.
Any sign on which the names and locations of occupants or
the use of a building is given. This shall include office and church
directories. Directory signs shall be encouraged for use with advertising
of multiple-occupant commercial and industrial buildings.[1]
Any sign whose message may be changed by electronic process,
including such messages as copy, art, graphics, time, date, temperature,
weather or information concerning civic, charitable or other noncommercial
activities or the advertising of products or services for sale on
the premises. This also includes traveling or segmented message displays.[2]
Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign on which artificial
light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color
at all times when in use.
Any sign which is supported by structures or supports in
or upon the ground and independent of support from any building.
Any sign which carries only the name of the firm, major enterprise,
institution or principal products offered for sale on the premises
or combination of these.
A sign that is illuminated from a source outside of the actual
sign.
A permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building
wall at an entrance to a building or extending along and projecting
beyond the building wall and generally designed and constructed to
provide protection against weather.
Any sign attached to and made part of a marquee.
Any sign which does not conform to the regulations of this
article.
Any sign, device or display which advertises goods other
than those commonly available or services other than those commonly
performed on the premises on which the sign is located.
Any sign displaying a candidate for an election or a current
election's subject matter.
Any sign not permanently attached to the ground which is
designed to be easily moved from one location to another.
Any sign extending more than 18 inches but less than four
feet from the face of a wall or building; such sign may not extend
more than three feet into the right-of-way.
Any sign which is used to offer for sale, lease or rent the
property upon which the sign is placed.
Any sign erected upon or over the roof or parapet of any
building.
Includes anything that promotes, calls attention or invites
patronage (or anything similar to the aforementioned) to a business,
location or product.
Any sign which is erected or displayed for a limited period
of time not to exceed 28 consecutive days or which is displayed only
during regular business hours and removed for storage at other times.
A temporary sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area. Examples
of temporary signs include banners and decorative-type displays. For
purposes of this chapter, a portable sign is not a temporary sign.
Any sign attached to, erected on or painted on the wall of
a building or structure and projecting not more than 12 inches from
such wall.[3]
Any sign located completely within an enclosed building and
visible from a public way. For purposes of this chapter, a window
sign shall not include any sign permanently attached in the window
or directly painted on the glass.
A.
Application. Except for those specified in § 375-51, no signs, billboards, awnings or canopies shall hereafter be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted or structurally altered without a sign permit and without being in conformity with the provisions of this article. The sign shall also meet all other structural requirements of other applicable codes and ordinances of the Village of Randolph. If the sign will affect the structural strength of a building, is large enough to require structural supports and bracing, or is to have electrical wiring, a building permit from the Building Inspector shall also be required. Signs shall not be erected or altered until a permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator. "Altered" shall be defined as any modification in the size, height, dimensions, location or mounting of a sign other than routine maintenance.
B.
Required information. Application for a sign permit shall be made
in writing upon forms furnished by the Village which contain the following
information about the sign: dimensions, including display surface;
materials; illumination; wiring; height above grade; distance from
lot lines; and the person, firm or corporation erecting or altering
the sign. A permit is not required for a copy change when no change
in business name is involved.
C.
Permit fees. Required permit fees shall be paid to the Clerk-Treasurer
for each sign permit issued under this article; provided, however,
that a fee shall not be charged for putting an existing sign in conformity
with this article or for a copy change when no change in business
name is involved.
D.
Insurance. Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business
of erecting, repairing, maintaining or relocating any sign shall maintain
in effect at all times a policy of liability insurance with limits
of $100,000 for bodily injury and $200,000 aggregate and $100,000
for property damage. Proof of insurance shall be presented to the
Zoning Administrator before the sign permit is granted.
E.
Inspection. The applicant shall, upon completion of the installation,
relocation or alteration of the sign, notify the Zoning Administrator,
who will assure the sign complies with the regulations of this article.
If a building permit was also required, the applicant shall also notify
the Building Inspector.
F.
Appeals. The Zoning Administrator may, at any time for a violation
of this article, revoke a permit or require changes so the sign conforms
with this article. The holder of a revoked permit shall be entitled
to an appeal before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Any person, firm
or corporation aggrieved by any permit denial or decision by the Zoning
Administrator relative to the provisions of these sign regulations
may appeal and seek review of such decision to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.[1]
The following signs do not require a sign permit, provided that
they are not located over a public road right-of-way or in, on or
over public water:
A.
Commercial, industrial, planned unit development (commercial/industrial)
and adult entertainment overlay districts:
(1)
Warning signs, not to exceed four square feet, located on the premises.
(2)
Memorial signs, tablets, names of buildings and date of erection
when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and
affixed flat against the structure.
(3)
Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restriction, information
and notices.
(4)
Rummage or garage sale signs, not to exceed eight square feet in
area, but use of this type of sign shall be limited to 72 hours per
sale.
(5)
Signs designating entrances, exits, service areas, parking areas,
restrooms and other such signs relating to functional operation of
the building or premises shall be permitted without limitation other
than reasonable size and necessity.
(6)
Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property
numbers, post box numbers or names of occupants of premises.
(7)
Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection
with commercial promotion.
(8)
Legal notices, identification information or directional signs erected
by governmental bodies.
(9)
Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings, except
letters, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights.
(10)
Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property,
but bearing no advertising matter.
(11)
Political signs during an election campaign period, as defined
in § 12.04(1), Wis. Stats., limited to one per premises,
and subject to the Village Board's authority to regulate size,
shape and placement for the public safety. Political signs may be
posted 60 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days
after said election. Said sign shall be a maximum of 32 square feet.[1]
(12)
Window signs are allowed with no permits.
(13)
Bills, posters and banners shall be allowed with no permits.
B.
Residential, planned unit development (residential), conservancy,
public and agricultural districts:[2]
(1)
Signs over show windows or doors of a nonconforming business establishment
announcing, without display or elaboration, only the name and occupation
of the proprietor and not to exceed two square feet.
(2)
Memorial signs, tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection
when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and
affixed flat against a structure.
(3)
Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restrictions, information
and notices.
(4)
Awnings or canopies servicing only a particular single-family dwelling
unit, provided the same shall conform to the regulations applicable
to the zoning district in which the same are located.
(5)
House numbers or signs identifying parks or country clubs or official
bulletin boards.
(6)
Political signs during an election campaign period, as defined in
§ 12.04(1), Wis. Stats., limited to one per premises, and
subject to the Village Board's authority to regulate size, shape
and placement for the public safety. Political signs may be posted
60 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after
said election. Said sign shall be a maximum of eight square feet.
(7)
Rummage or garage sale signs, not to exceed eight square feet in
area, but use of this type of sign shall be limited to 72 hours per
sale.
(8)
Real estate signs, not to exceed 10 square feet in area, which advertise
the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which such signs are
temporarily located.
(9)
Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions,
not to exceed eight square feet in area, located on the premises.
A.
Permitted signs. The following signs shall require a permit to be
issued by the Village of Randolph. Signs may be permitted in specific
zoning districts, subject to the following restrictions in this section.
B.
Permitted locations of signs.
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Zoning District
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Type of Signs Permitted
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|---|---|---|
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R-1, R-2, R-3 and PUD
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1 and 3
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B-1, B-2, AEO and I-1
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
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A-1
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1, 2, 3, 8 and 9
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C-1
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1 and 9
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P-1
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1, 3 and 9
|
C.
Types of signs; maximum size, number and location.
(1)
Type 1. Official traffic control signs, and informational or directional
notices erected by federal, state, or local units of government. Official
signs may be placed within the highway right-of-way. No permit is
required.
(2)
Type 2. Directory signs advertising a business or activity conducted,
an area of interest or a service available at a specific location.
Such signs shall be not more than 24 square feet in gross area. There
shall not be more than two such signs relating to any one such use
in the approaching direction along any one highway. No such sign shall
be more than 10 miles away from the location to which it relates.
Such signs may be placed at the right-of-way line of the highway.
A larger number of signs may be permitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals
if the Board shall find it necessary for directing the traveling public.
A permit is required.
(3)
Type 3. Signs advertising a customary home occupation or professional
office. Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in gross area,
shall comply with the setbacks established for structures of that
district of this section, and, if illuminated, shall be indirectly
lighted. No permit is required.
(4)
Type 4. Wall signs on and parallel to the exterior wall of a building
or structure and not extending more than 12 inches from the wall surface
shall not exceed in gross area for any one premises 100 square feet
in a B-1 Central Business or AEO District; 200 square feet in a B-2
Highway Commercial District; or 400 square feet in an I-1 Industrial
District. Such signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height measured from
mean center-line street grade.[1]
(5)
Type 5. Projecting signs fastened to, suspended from, or supported
by a building or structure shall not exceed in gross area for any
one premises 40 square feet on each of two faces in B-1 Central Business
or AEO Districts; 60 square feet on each of two faces in B-2 Highway
Commercial Districts; and 80 square feet on each of two sides in I-1
Industrial Districts. Such signs shall not extend more than five feet
into any required yard nor more than two feet into any public right-of-way;
shall not be less than 10 feet from any side lot line; shall not exceed
a height of 20 feet above the mean center-line street grade; and shall
not be less than 10 feet above a pedestrian walk nor less than 15
feet above a road, street, alley or driveway.
(6)
Type 6. Ground signs and their supporting structure shall comply
with all yard requirements of the district in which they are located
and shall not exceed in gross area for any one premises 80 square
feet on each side in B-1 Central Business or AEO Districts; 120 square
feet on each side in B-2 Highway Commercial Districts; or 160 square
feet on each side in I-1 Industrial Districts. Such signs shall not
exceed 20 feet in height above mean center-line street grade.
(7)
Type 7. Roof signs shall comply with all yard and height restrictions
of the district in which they are located and shall not exceed in
gross area for any one premises 80 square feet per side in B-1 Central
Business or AEO Districts; 160 square feet per side in B-2 Business
Districts; or 300 square feet per side in I-1 Industrial Districts.
Such signs shall not extend more than 12 feet above the roof level
at the sign and shall be properly mounted, braced, and secured against
snow and wind loads.
(8)
Type 8. Window signs may be placed in the windows of business establishments,
provided their combined area does not exceed 50% of the gross area
of all windows on the same side of the building.
(9)
Type 9. Recreational directory signs indicating the direction to
a cottage, resort, residence or similar use. Such signs shall not
be more than 12 square feet in gross area. Where a common posting
standard is provided, all such signs shall be attached to the standard
recreational directory. The resulting composite signs shall not exceed
32 square feet in gross area. Signs may be placed at the right-of-way
line of a highway. A permit is required.
D.
Facing. No sign, except those permitted in Subsection A, shall be permitted to face a residence district within 100 feet.
E.
Lighting. Business and industrial signs may be internally lighted
or illuminated by a hooded reflector; provided, however, that such
lighting shall be arranged to prevent glare and no sign shall be lighted
by a lighting of intermittent or varying intensity. Animated signs,
or signs having moving parts, or signs which may be mistaken for traffic
signal devices, or which diminish the visibility or effectiveness
of such traffic signal devices are prohibited.
F.
Signs causing obstruction prohibited. Any sign so erected, constructed
or maintained as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, window,
door or opening used as means of ingress or egress, or for firefighting
purposes, or placed so as to interfere with any opening required for
legal ventilation is prohibited.
G.
Signs at intersection prohibited. No sign or advertising device shall
be erected or maintained at the intersection of streets in such a
manner as to obstruct clear vision of the intersection.
H.
Canopy signs restricted. Signs shall be permitted to hang from canopies
or covered walks in business or industrial districts, provided that
there shall be only one sign, not to exceed five square feet, for
each business and that the sign shall be at least 10 feet above ground
level.
In addition to those permitted signs not requiring a permit pursuant to § 375-51B, the following nonflashing, nonilluminated signs are permitted under the conditions specified in all residential and planned unit development (residential) districts established by this chapter:
A.
Nameplate and identification signs, subject to the following:
(1)
Area and content; residential. There shall be not more than one nameplate,
not exceeding two square feet in area, for each dwelling unit, indicating
the name or address of the occupant or a permitted home occupation.
On a corner lot, two such nameplates for each dwelling unit (one facing
each street) shall be permitted.
(2)
Projection. Such signs shall be affixed flat against the wall of
the building.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above
curb level, whichever is lower.
B.
"For sale" and "to rent" signs, subject to the following:
(1)
Area and number. There shall be not more than one sign per zoning
lot, except that, on a corner zoning lot, two signs (one facing each
street) shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed eight square feet
in area nor be closer than 12 feet to any other zoning lot.
(2)
Height. No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above
curb level, whichever is lower, when attached to a building; detached
or freestanding signs shall not be more than four feet in height,
measured from the soil grade to the top of the sign post.
C.
Signs accessory to parking area, subject to the following:
(1)
Area and number. Signs designating parking area entrances or exits
are limited to one sign for each such exit or entrance and to a maximum
size of two square feet each. One sign per parking area, designating
the conditions of use or identity of such parking area and limited
to a maximum size of nine square feet, shall be permitted. On a corner
lot, two such signs (one facing each street) shall be permitted.
(2)
Projection. No sign shall project beyond the property line into the
public way.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than seven feet above curb level.
D.
Signs accessory to roadside stands, subject to the following:
(1)
Content. The signs shall be only for the purpose of identification
of the roadside stand and advertising the agricultural products for
sale therein.
(2)
Area and number. The signs shall be on the same zoning lot (either
zoned agricultural or with a conditional use permit) as the roadside
stand, and there shall be not more than two signs per lot. No sign
shall exceed 12 square feet in area nor be closer than 50 feet to
any other zoning lot.
(3)
Projection. No sign shall project beyond the property line into the
public way.
(4)
Height. No sign shall project higher than 15 feet above curb level.
(5)
Permit. A sign permit is required for this type of sign.
E.
Temporary signs accessory to subdivision developments or other permitted
improvements in residential districts, subject to the following:
(1)
Content. The signs shall be only for the purpose of identification
of homes for sale or rent in the subdivision under construction or
for the identification of other nonresidential uses under construction.
(2)
Area, number and setback. Such signs shall not exceed two in number
for each subdivision nor 50 square feet each in area. They shall observe
the front yard requirement of the principal use and shall be located
at least 50 feet from all other boundaries of the site.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than eight feet above curb level.
(4)
Time limitations. The sign or signs shall be removed by the applicant
or property owner within two years of the date of the issuance of
a sign permit.
F.
Subdivision identification signs, subject to the following:
(1)
Content. The signs shall bear only the name of the subdivision or
development.
(2)
Area and number. There shall be not more than two signs located at
each entrance to a subdivision. No sign shall exceed 32 square feet
in area. Such identification signs shall only be erected after review
and approval by the Zoning Administrator.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than 12 feet above curb level;
the Village Board may, however, temporarily authorize a larger sign
for a period not to exceed two years.
(4)
Permit. A sign permit is required for this type of sign. Drawings
showing the specific design, appearance and location of the sign shall
be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for approval. The location
of any such sign shall be at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator
based upon the character of the area, the type and purpose of the
sign and the length of time permitted.
G.
Nonflashing, illuminated church bulletins, subject to the following:
(1)
Area and number. There shall be not more than one sign per lot, except
that, on a corner lot, two signs (one facing each street) shall be
permitted. No sign shall exceed 16 square feet in area nor be closer
than eight feet to any other zoning lot.
(2)
Projection. No sign shall project beyond the property line into the
public way.
(3)
Height. No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above
the curb level, whichever is lower.
Landscape features such as plant materials, berms, boulders,
fencing and similar design elements unincorporated or in conjunction
with the freestanding signs are encouraged and shall not be counted
as allowable sign area.
A.
Traffic interference. Signs shall not resemble, imitate or approximate
the shape, size, form or color of railroad or traffic signs or devices.
Signs, canopies and awnings shall not obstruct or interfere with the
effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices or
the safe flow of traffic. No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained
so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or
fire escape. No sign, awning or canopy shall be placed so as to obstruct
or interfere with traffic visibility.
B.
Moving or flashing signs. No sign shall be erected which has any
flashing, rotating or brilliant intermittent parts or lights or bare
reflecting-type bulbs, except those giving public service information
such as time, date, temperature, weather or similar information or
where allowed by conditional use permit. No signs, billboards or other
advertising media which creates a hazard or dangerous distraction
to vehicular traffic or a nuisance to adjoining residential property
shall be permitted in any district.
C.
Signs on public rights-of-way. Signs shall not be permitted on public
rights-of-way, except for municipal traffic control, parking and directional
signs and as otherwise specified in this chapter, or be located within
five feet of a property line.
A.
Removal of dangerous signs. All signs shall be removed by the owner
or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located when a business
which it advertises has not been conducted for a period of six months
or when, in the judgment of the Zoning Administrator, such sign is
so old or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous
or unsafe, whichever occurs first. If the owner or lessee fails to
remove it, the Zoning Administrator may remove the sign at cost of
the owner, following adequate written notice. The owner may appeal
the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the Village Board.[1]
B.
Abandoned signs. Except as otherwise herein provided, all sign messages
shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which
an off-premises sign is located when the business it advertises is
longer conducted where advertised. If the owner or lessee fails to
remove the sign, the Zoning Administrator shall give the owner 60
days' written notice to remove said sign and thereafter, upon
the owner's or lessee's failure to comply, may remove such
sign, any costs for which shall be charged to the owner of the property
or may be assessed as a special assessment against the property, and/or
the Zoning Administrator may take any other appropriate legal action
necessary to attain compliance.
C.
Violations. All signs constructed or maintained in violation of any
of the provisions of this article after the date of adoption are hereby
declared public nuisances within the meaning of this Code. In addition
to the penalty provisions for violations of this article, the Zoning
Administrator or Village Board may bring an action to abate the nuisance
in the manner set forth in the Wisconsin Statutes.
Variances or exceptions to these sign regulations may be granted
by the Zoning Board of Appeals following a recommendation from the
Village Board and Zoning Administrator, pursuant to the standards
of this chapter.
A.
Installation. All signs shall be properly secured, supported and
braced and shall be kept in reasonable structural condition and shall
be kept clean and well painted at all times. Bolts or screws shall
not be fastened to window frames. Every sign and its framework, braces,
anchors and other supports shall be constructed of such material and
with such workmanship as to be safe and satisfactory to the Zoning
Administrator and/or Building Inspector.
B.
General requirements.
(1)
Construction standards. All signs, except flat signs and those signs
weighing less than 10 pounds, shall be designed, fastened and constructed
to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square
foot of area and shall be constructed, attached, fastened or anchored
to adequately support the dead load and any anticipated live loads
(i.e., ice, snow) of the sign.
(2)
Illuminated signs. Any illuminated signs shall not interfere with
surrounding properties or traffic.
(3)
Roof signs. No sign shall be located so as to project above the parapet
line, unless approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(4)
Projection. Signs, including supports, shall not interfere with surrounding
properties or traffic.
(5)
Prohibited mounting. No signs shall be painted on, attached to or
affixed to any trees, rocks, or other similar organic or inorganic
natural matter, including utility poles or apparatus.
(6)
Blanketing. Blanketing of signs on buildings shall not be allowed.
(7)
Maintenance. All signs, including supports and attachments, shall
be properly maintained and have an appearance that is neat and clean.
All signs shall be kept in good structural condition, well painted,
and clean at all times, and the immediate premises shall be maintained
in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive condition and kept free and clear
of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds.
(8)
Annexed areas. All signs in newly annexed areas shall comply with
this article within five years of annexation.
A.
Electronic message unit signs.
(1)
Such signs may be used only to advertise activities conducted on
the premises or to present public service information.
(2)
Segmented messages must be displayed for not less than 1/2 second
and not more than 10 seconds.
(3)
Traveling messages may travel no slower than 16 light columns per
second and no faster than 32 columns per second.
B.
Portable signs/message boards. Such signs shall be limited in use
to 15 days at a time following approval by the Zoning Administrator;
provided, however, that the Zoning Administrator shall not give approval
for placement of a portable sign/message board if it presents a vision
obstruction; such signs shall not be displayed more frequently than
four times per calendar year at any one location, not more than 15
days each time. The maximum size of a portable sign/message board
shall be 10 square feet on each face, back-to-back. Portable signs/message
boards shall not be located in any public rights-of-way and shall
be securely fastened to prevent any hazardous condition.
C.
Searchlights. The Zoning Administrator may permit the temporary use
of a searchlight for advertising purposes in any district, provided
that the searchlight will not be located in any public right-of-way,
will not be located closer than 10 feet to an adjacent property and
will not cause a hazard to traffic or adjoining properties. Searchlight
permits shall not be granted for a period of more than five days in
any six-month period.
A.
Signs eligible for characterization as legal nonconforming. Any sign
located within the Village of Randolph limits on the date of adoption
of this article or located in an area annexed to the Village hereafter
which does not conform to the provisions of this article is eligible
for characterization as a legal nonconforming sign and is permitted.[1]
B.
Loss of legal nonconforming status.
(1)
A sign loses its nonconforming status if one or more of the following
occurs:
(a)
If said sign is damaged by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, war,
riot or act of God, or structurally altered in any way, except for
normal maintenance and repair, the sign may be reconstructed and used
as before if it is reconstructed within three months after such calamity,
unless the damage to the sign is 50% or more of its replacement value,
in which case the constructed sign shall comply with the provisions
of this article, except where restoration is authorized by § 62.23(7)(hc),
Wis. Stats.[2]
(b)
The sign is relocated.
(c)
The sign fails to conform to the Village requirements regarding maintenance
and repair, abandonment or dangerous or defective signs.
(2)
On the date of occurrence of any of the above, the sign shall be
immediately brought into compliance with this article, with a new
permit secured therefor, or shall be removed.
C.
Legal nonconforming sign maintenance and repair. Nothing in this
article shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign
or the owner of the property on which the sign is located from the
provisions of this article regarding safety, maintenance and repair
of signs.
A.
Permitted awnings. No awnings (noncollapsible type) shall be erected
or maintained, except such awnings as comply with the following requirements,
and then only if the permit required hereunder is first obtained and
the same conform to the regulations of the zoning district in which
the same are to be located:
(1)
Support. Awnings shall be securely attached to and supported by the
building and shall be without posts or columns beyond the setback
line.
(2)
Height. All awnings shall be constructed and erected so that the
lowest portion thereof shall be not less than seven feet above the
level of the public sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
(3)
Setback from curbline. No awning shall extend within one foot of
the curbline.
B.
Permitted canopies. No canopies shall be erected or maintained, except
such canopies as comply with the following requirements, and then
only if the permit required hereunder is first obtained and the same
conform to the regulations of the zoning district in which the same
are to be located:
(1)
Support. The structural support of all canopies shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator as in compliance with the Building Code of the Village and shall meet state building codes. All frames and supports shall be of metal and designed to withstand a wind pressure as provided in § 375-58 of this article. All canopies shall be attached to a building, and no supports shall exist beyond the setback line between the canopy and the sidewalk or ground below.
(2)
Height above sidewalk. All canopies shall be constructed and erected
so that the lowest portion thereof shall not be less than eight feet
above the level of the sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
(3)
Setback from curb. No canopy shall extend beyond a point two feet
from the curbline.
A.
Construction without permit. Any person, firm or corporation who
begins, erects or completes the erection or construction of any sign,
awning or canopy controlled by this article prior to the granting
of a sign permit shall pay a penalty double the amount of the permit
otherwise required.
B.
Compliance notice.
(1)
If the Zoning Administrator finds any sign, awning or canopy regulated
herein unsafe or insecure or is a menace to the public, he shall give
written notice to the sign owner and to the property owner.
(2)
If such sign, awning or canopy owner fails to remove or alter the
sign, awning or canopy so as to comply with the standards herein set
forth within five days after such notice, the Zoning Administrator
may cause such sign, awning or canopy to be removed or altered at
the expense of the owner of the sign, awning or canopy or the owner
of the property upon which it is located so as to comply with the
provisions of this article.
C.
Violations; penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a penalty which shall be as follows:
(1)
Any person found guilty of violating any part of this article who has previously been notified of being in violation or been convicted of violating the same article within one year shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a forfeiture as prescribed by § 1-4 of this Code for each such offense, together with costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs, shall be imprisoned in the county jail until such forfeiture and costs of prosecution are paid, but not exceeding six months.
(2)
Each violation and each day a violation continues or occurs shall
constitute a separate offense. Nothing in this article shall preclude
the Village from maintaining any appropriate action to prevent or
remove a violation of any provision of this article.
