[Amended 1-26-1982 by L.L. No. 2-1982; 5-25-1993 by L.L. No.
3-1993; 5-28-1996 by L.L No. 3-1996; 8-13-2002 by L.L. No. 5-2002; 1-11-2011 by L.L. No.
1-2011; 3-8-2011 by L.L No. 4-2011; 11-22-2011 by L.L. No. 7-2011; 4-10-2012 by L.L. No.
4-2012; 10-23-2012 by L.L. No. 6-2012]
The following schedule of permitted signs shall apply to each
premises according to the district in which it is located on the Zoning
Map, whether it be used for a permitted use or for a special exception
use:
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Permitted Signs
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Land Use Type
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Professional Announcement Signs
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Identification Signs
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Real Estate "For Sale" or "For Rent" Sign or
Construction Sign
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Temporary Signs
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Residential
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1 on each public street frontage pursuant to § 305-35
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Prohibited
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1 on each public street frontage for single lots or buildings; 2 subdivision signs on each public street frontage for each approved subdivision pursuant to § 305-39A
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Pursuant to § 305-39B
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Business B-4
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1 on each public street frontage pursuant to § 305-35
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1 wall sign and 1 detached pole or monument sign on each public street frontage pursuant to § 305-36
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1 on each public street frontage for single lots or buildings; 2 subdivision signs on each public street frontage for each approved subdivision pursuant to § 305-39A
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Business B-1, B-2, B-3 and MX
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1 on each public street frontage pursuant to § 305-35
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1 wall sign and 1 monument sign on each public street frontage pursuant to § 305-37
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1 on each public street frontage for single lots or buildings; 2 subdivision signs on each public street frontage for each approved subdivision pursuant to § 305-39A
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Industrial and OLI
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1 on each public street frontage pursuant to § 305-35
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1 wall sign and 1 monument sign on each street from which access is provided pursuant to § 305-38
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1 on each public street frontage for single lots or buildings; 2 subdivision signs on each public street frontage for each approved subdivision pursuant to § 305-39A
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A.
Professional signs or announcement signs for home professional offices
or home occupations shall bear only the name and profession or occupation
of the resident. Such sign shall have a maximum area of two square
feet and may be located on the building wall or in the required front
yard, provided that it is set back at least 15 feet from all property
lines and is not more than six feet above the natural ground level
at that point.
B.
A church or other place of worship may have one announcement sign,
not over 24 square feet in area, on each public street frontage of
its property, either fixed on the main wall of the building or located
in the required front yard, provided that it is set back at least
15 feet from the front property line and at least 25 feet from all
other property lines.
C.
A parish house, club, school or public or semipublic building may
have one announcement sign, not over six square feet in area, on each
public street frontage of its property, fixed on the main wall of
its building.
D.
Such signs may be double-faced.
The following supplemental regulations shall apply to identification
signs in the B-4 Business District:
A.
The cumulative square footage allowable for all identification signs
described below, excluding directional signs, shall be calculated
at the rate of three square feet per lineal footage of building frontage.
B.
A wall identification sign shall be attached to or incorporated in
the building wall. Such sign shall have:
(1)
A maximum area of two square feet for each horizontal foot of building
wall on which it is mounted.
(2)
A maximum width of 75% of the building wall's horizontal measurement,
except that, where such horizontal measurement is 20 feet or less,
the maximum width may be 90% of such measurement.
(3)
A maximum projection of six inches from the face of the building
wall to which the sign is attached.
(4)
Wall signs should be appropriate to the architectural character of
the buildings on which they are placed. Sign panels and graphics should
relate with and not cover architectural features such as the cornice
and lintel and should be in proportion to them.
(5)
Such signs shall only be externally illuminated.
(6)
Wall signs shall be removed within 30 days of a business closing.
C.
A detached pole or monument identification sign may be erected where
the building is set back from the street line a distance of 40 feet
or more. Such sign shall have:
(1)
A maximum area of 40 square feet.
(2)
A maximum height measured from the ground level of 18 feet.
(3)
At least three feet of clear space between the signboard and the
ground, provided that necessary supports may extend through such clear
space.
(4)
A setback of at least 20 feet from any property line, except that,
where the average front setback of existing buildings within the same
block is less than 10 feet, then the average setback so established
shall be applied to such sign.
D.
Identification signs may be illuminated externally by shielded floodlights
or with gooseneck lamps; provided, however, that red and green lights
shall be set back at least 75 feet from the point of intersection
of the street lines at a street corner, and further provided that
intermittent or flashing lights shall not be used on or in any sign.
Interior illuminated signs and/or moving and animated signs shall
be prohibited.
E.
Projecting signs shall be permitted by the Village, provided the
owner of such signs indemnifies the Village for injury to persons
or property and insurance is provided to the Village as evidenced
by a certificate of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. The Village
reserves the right to remove projecting signs that are not kept in
good repair or which lack proper insurance. The following standards
for projecting signs shall apply:
(1)
No more than one projecting sign per storefront facing on a street.
If the building has frontage on more than one street, one projecting
sign is allowed on each street.
(2)
Projecting signs shall not have more than two faces nor exceed nine
square feet.
(3)
The exterior edge of a projecting sign shall extend not more than
four feet from the building face or 1/2 the width of the sidewalk,
whichever is less.
(4)
No part of the projecting sign shall extend into vehicular traffic
areas, and any part extending over pedestrian areas shall have a minimum
clearance of eight feet.
(5)
Projecting signs shall not extend above the cornice between the second
and third floor of a building nor more than 15 feet above the ground
if there is no second floor.
(6)
No projecting signs shall be closer than 15 feet to the corner of
a building located at a street intersection.
(7)
Projecting signs shall be made of wood or composite material and
hung from metal brackets or braces.
(8)
Projecting signs shall be removed within 30 days of a business closing.
The following supplemental regulations shall apply to identification
signs in business and mixed use districts:
A.
The cumulative square footage allowable for all identification signs
described below, excluding directional signs, shall be calculated
at the rate of three square feet per lineal footage of building frontage.
B.
Identification signs may be illuminated externally by shielded floodlights
or with gooseneck lamps; provided, however, that red and green lights
shall be set back at least 75 feet from the point of intersection
of the street lines at a street corner, and further provided that
intermittent or flashing lights shall not be used on or in any sign.
Interior illuminated signs and/or moving and/or animated signs shall
be prohibited.
C.
A wall identification sign shall be attached to or incorporated in
the building wall.
(1)
Such sign shall have:
(a)
A maximum area of two square feet for each horizontal foot of
building wall on which it is mounted.
(b)
A maximum width of 75% of the building wall's horizontal measurement.
(c)
A maximum projection of six inches from the face of the building
wall to which the sign is attached.
(d)
Illumination by an external source.
(e)
Only the business name, address and telephone number.
(2)
Wall signs should be appropriate to the architectural character of
the buildings on which they are placed. Sign panels and graphics should
relate with and not cover architectural features, such as the cornice
and lintel, and should be in proportion to them.
D.
Projecting signs shall be permitted by the Village, provided the
owner of such signs indemnifies the Village for injury to persons
or property and insurance is provided to the Village as evidenced
by a certificate of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. The Village
reserves the right to remove projecting signs that are not kept in
good repair or lacking proper insurance. The following standards for
projecting signs shall apply:
(1)
No more than one projecting sign per storefront facing on a street.
If a building has frontage on more than one street, one projecting
sign is allowed on each street.
(2)
Projecting signs shall not have more than two faces nor exceed nine
square feet.
(3)
The exterior edge of a projecting sign shall extend not more than
four feet from the building face or 1/2 the width of the sidewalk,
whichever is less.
(4)
No part of the projecting sign shall extend into vehicular traffic
areas, and any part extending over pedestrian areas shall have a minimum
clearance of eight feet.
(5)
Projecting signs shall not extend above the cornice between the second
and third floor of a building nor more than 15 feet above ground level
if there is no second floor.
(6)
No projecting sign shall be closer than 15 feet to the corner of
a building located at a street intersection.
(7)
Projecting signs shall be made of wood, composite or other new material
and hung from metal brackets or braces.
(8)
Projecting signs shall be removed within 30 days of a business closing.
F.
Sign directories.
(1)
Freestanding off-premises sign directories owned by the Village shall
be authorized by the Village Board.
(2)
Sign directories shall contain identification of and direction to
several business enterprises in the Village but shall contain no advertising.
(3)
An administrative fee of $20 per business shall be required of all
businesses listed on the sign directories.
G.
Awning signs.
(1)
No sign shall project from an awning.
(2)
Awning graphics may be painted or affixed flat to the surface of
the front and shall indicate only the name, address, date established
and/or phone number of the enterprise or premises.
(3)
Awning graphics shall be a single line of lettering not exceeding 10 inches in height. Such lettering shall be counted toward the maximum allowable square footage of sign area for the building as described in this § 305-36A.
(4)
Awnings should be designed to complement the architecture of the
building and should not mask the architectural features such as the
cornice and lintel. Architectural details shall not be removed to
install awnings.
(5)
All awnings shall be made of a durable canvas or acrylic fiber.
(6)
The color of awnings must complement the building's facade and details.
(7)
No fluorescent colors shall be permitted.
(8)
Painting over existing awnings shall be prohibited.
(9)
Awnings shall be maintained and cleaned at least annually.
H.
A monument sign may be erected where the building is set back from
the street line a distance of 30 feet or more. Such sign shall have:
(1)
A maximum sign area of 30 square feet.
(2)
The top of the monument sign shall not be greater than six feet in
height.
(3)
No monument sign shall be located within 10 feet of a street line.
(4)
The ground area surrounding the monument sign shall be landscaped
with a vegetative cover and maintained year round.
(5)
Where a monument sign is mounted between two wood columns, at least
one foot of clear space between the signboard and ground shall be
maintained.
I.
A detached pole identification sign may be erected where the building
is set back from the street line a distance of 30 feet or more. Such
signs shall have:
(1)
A maximum sign area of 30 square feet.
(2)
A maximum height measured from the ground level of 18 feet.
(3)
At least three feet of clear space between the signboard and the
ground, provided that necessary supports may extend through such clear
space.
(4)
A setback of at least 15 feet from any property line, except that
if the front setback of existing buildings within the same block is
less than 10 feet, then the average setback so established shall be
applied to such sign.
The following supplemental regulations shall apply to identification
signs in industrial districts:
A.
One wall identification sign or one detached monument sign facing
each street from which access to the lot is provided, announcing the
name of the company and address. Such sign may be wholly or partly
devoted to a readily recognized symbol, trademark or logo. Such sign
shall have:
B.
One identification sign at each point of access to the lot, with
an area of not more than two square feet.
C.
Identification signs may be illuminated externally by shielded floodlights
or with gooseneck lamps; provided, however, that red and green lights
shall be set back at least 75 feet from the point of intersection
of the street lines at a street corner, and further provided that
intermittent or flashing lights shall not be used on or in any sign.
Interior illuminated signs and/or moving and animated signs shall
be prohibited.
A.
Real estate or construction signs shall be set back at least five
feet from the property line. Such signs shall have a maximum area
of eight square feet, except that subdivision signs shall have a maximum
area of 24 square feet and shall not be illuminated.
B.
Temporary directional signs indicating the location of a real estate subdivision shall be permitted as special exception uses under the provisions of § 305-52 for periods of one year during the active selling of subdivision properties. Additional periods of one year shall be the subject of an application to the Planning Board.
A.
All, regardless of size, signs are subject to review by the Architectural
Review Board.
B.
Signs should be designed to be compatible with the surroundings and
appropriate to the architectural character of the buildings on which
they are placed.
C.
Sign panels and graphics should relate with and not cover architectural
features and should be in proportion to them.
D.
Signs should be appropriate to the type of activities they represent.
E.
Layout of signs should be orderly, and graphics should be of simple
shape.
F.
Colors should complement the building color scheme.
G.
Exterior illumination should be appropriate to the character of the
building and the surroundings of the sign.
H.
Groups of signs on a single building with multiple tenants should
express uniformity and create a sense of harmonious appearance.
I.
Illumination shall only be by external methods.
A.
In no case shall any sign be so located that it constitutes a hazard
to vehicular traffic.
B.
The outlining by direct illumination of all or part of a building,
such as a gable, roof, wall, side or corner, shall be prohibited.
C.
Temporary or permanent signs resting on or attached to vehicles shall
not be used as a means to circumvent the provisions of this chapter.
D.
Sign permit required. Except as otherwise provided, no person shall
erect, alter, or relocate any sign without first filing an application,
obtaining the approval of the Architectural Review Board
E.
Application procedure. Application shall be made in writing to the
Building Inspector on forms prescribed by the Village and shall contain
the following information.
(2)
The location of the building, structure or land on which the sign
now exists or is to be erected.
(3)
If a sign is to be erected or changed, an elevation plan drawn to
scale should be included. In addition, a full description of the placement
and appearance of the proposed sign shall be included and shall cover
the following:
(a)
The location on the premises, specifically, its position in
relation to adjacent buildings, structures or property lines.
(b)
The method of illumination, if any, and the position of lighting
and a copy of the electrical permit related to the electrical connections.
(c)
Graphic design, including symbols, letters, materials and colors.
(d)
The visual message, text, copy or content of the sign.
(4)
Written consent, or a copy of the contract made with the owner of
the property permitting the sign to be erected or changed, if the
applicant is not the owner.
F.
Permit. Upon the filing of a complete application for a sign permit
and the payment of the required fee of $50, the Building Inspector
shall examine the plans, specifications and other data submitted and
the premises on which the sign is to be erected or now exists. The
Building Inspector shall refer the proposed sign to the Architectural
Review Board for approval. After approval, the Building Inspector
shall, within 15 days thereof, issue a permit for the erection of
the proposed sign or for an existing sign. The issuance of a permit
shall not excuse the applicant from conforming to the other laws and
regulations of the Village, and all signage must be kept in good repair.
If the erection of, or changes to, a sign authorized under any such
permit has not commenced within six months from the date of issuance,
the permit shall become null and void, but may be renewed within 30
days prior to the expiration, for good cause shown, for an additional
six months, upon payment of 1/2 of the original fee.
G.
Registration. Registration of all existing signs is required within
six months following the effective date of this article to establish
and document all existing conforming and nonconforming signs. The
Building Inspector shall notify all affected property owners within
30 days of the enactment of this article.
H.
Inspection. A record of registered and approved signs shall be kept
in the office of the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall
reinspect approved signs and their brackets every three years for
deterioration. The Building Inspector shall have the right to ask
for the removal of signage that is not kept in good repair.
I.
Nonconforming signs. In the event a sign lawfully erected prior to
the effective date of this article does not conform to the provisions
and standards of this article, then such signs, except those granted
by a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, shall be brought into
compliance or be removed upon subsequent applications for site plan
approval, amendment, modification or building permit. A nonconforming
sign shall not be enlarged or replaced by another nonconforming sign.
J.
Penalty for failure to apply for sign permit. Any person who proceeds to erect, reerect, construct or structurally alter any sign without first applying for and obtaining the necessary permit shall be considered in violation of a section or sections of this chapter pertaining thereto and shall be subject to prosecution according to Article X, § 305-65. Further, such person shall be required, upon receipt of a written notice from the Building Inspector, to file an application for the necessary permit or permits and shall be required to pay the fee of $25.
K.
Temporary signs shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1)
Term. A temporary sign or banner shall be allowed for one thirty-day
period per year.
(2)
The owner of the business for which the temporary sign is being erected
must file for a sign permit with the Building Inspector's office with
the date the sign is to be erected and the responsible contact person
for its maintenance and removal.
L.
Exempt signs (require no permits). The following types of signs may
be erected and maintained without permits or fees, provided that such
signs comply with the general requirements of this article and other
conditions specifically imposed by the regulations:
(1)
Sandwich board signs. One sandwich board sign is permitted for each
business. Said sign shall not exceed six square feet in area or two
feet in width and must be removed at the close of each business day.
Sandwich signs shall neither impede pedestrian nor vehicular traffic.
(2)
Historical markers, tablets, statues, memorial signs and plaques,
names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry
surface or when constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar
material, and emblems installed by governmental agencies or religious
or nonprofit organizations, not exceeding six square feet.
(3)
Flags and insignia of any government except when displayed in connection
with commercial promotion. Such flags or insignias shall not exceed
150 square feet per face in area.
(4)
On-premises directional signs for the convenience of the general
public identifying public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and
exits and similar signs, internally illuminated or nonilluminated,
not exceeding four square feet per face and four feet in height. Business
names shall not be allowed.
(5)
Nonilluminated "warning," "private drive," "posted" or "no trespassing"
signs not exceeding two square feet per face.
(6)
Number and nameplates identifying residents, mounted on a house,
apartment or mailbox, not exceeding 1 1/2 square feet in area.
(7)
Private owner merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions,
not exceeding four square feet, for a period not exceeding seven days.
(8)
Temporary nonilluminated "for sale," "for rent," real estate signs and signs of similar nature concerning the premises upon which the sign is located in accordance with § 305-39.
(9)
Holiday decorations, including lighting, are exempt from the provisions
of this article.
(10)
At gasoline stations, a sign attached on gasoline pumps displaying
the price of fuel, not exceeding two square feet.
(11)
Temporary on-premises directional signs for meetings, conventions
and other assemblies, not exceeding four square feet.
(12)
One sign, not exceeding 10 square feet, listing the architect,
engineer, contractor and/or owner on premises where construction,
renovation or repair is in progress.
(13)
On-premises analog clocks which do not exceed 24 square feet
in area and are mounted on a pole that does not exceed 20 feet in
height. Digital time-and-temperature signs are prohibited.
(14)
Political yard signs and banners.
(15)
Customary "open" or "closed" and "out to lunch" signs not exceeding
two square feet in size.
M.
Rear building signage. Signage on the rear of buildings may be permitted
in cases where the business has a public entrance through the rear
of the building. The following standards shall apply:
(1)
Only one rear building identification sign shall be permitted for
each business.
(2)
The cumulative square footage allowable for all identification signs
described above, excluding directional signs, shall be calculated
at the rate of one square foot per lineal footage of rear building
frontage.
N.
Prohibited signs.
(1)
Signs with intermittent or flashing lights.
(2)
Signs painted on the side of a building.
(3)
Off-premises billboards.
(4)
Off-premises signs except those specifically permitted by the Board
of Trustees.
(5)
Moving or animated signs.
(6)
Internally illuminated signs or awnings.
(7)
Signs which may obstruct Village security cameras.
(8)
Off premises real estate "for sale" signs.
O.
Special event signs.
[Added 8-13-2013 by L.L. No. 5-2013]
(1)
Signs
announcing special events shall be permitted subject to the approval
of the Village Board.
(2)
Applications
for a special event sign must be submitted to the Village Board no
later than 30 days prior to the date requested for the placement of
the special event sign. Exceptions to this thirty-day requirement
may be granted by the Village Board in the event special circumstances
are demonstrated by the applicant for such special event sign.
(3)
Upon
receipt of the request for the placement of a special event sign,
the same shall be referred to the Village Building Inspector and Village
Police Department for comment. Written comment shall be provided by
the Village Building Inspector and Village Police Department prior
to any action being taken by the Village Board.
(4)
The
application shall identify the size, number and location of the proposed
special event signs, and the organization proposing to erect said
signs shall further provide the name and phone number of the contact
person who shall be responsible for the installation and removal of
all special event signs after the event is held.
A.
Preexisting nonconforming signs are permitted, subject to the requirements
of this section.
B.
Maintaining and removing preexisting nonconforming signs. Preexisting
nonconforming signs may be maintained. Preexisting nonconforming signs
which are altered, relocated or replaced shall comply immediately
with all provisions of this bylaw.
C.
Records of preexisting Nonconforming signs. The Building Inspector
shall maintain files of preexisting nonconforming signs, as follows:
(1)
Files of signs erected prior to August 13, 2002, shall contain
documentation evidencing the pre-August 13, 2002 existence of such
signs.
(2)
Files of signs erected subsequent to August 13, 2002, shall
contain records of, or documentation evidencing, the issuance of a
sign permits for such signs.
D.
Documentation of preexisting nonconforming signs.
(1)
Permitted documentation. The documentation referenced in Subsection D shall include photographs, plans, drawings, news clippings, correspondence, affidavits, sworn statements or other materials sufficient to establish, to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector, that such sign existed prior to August 13, 2002, or that a sign permit was issued for such sign.
(2)
Responsibilities of sign owners; compliance date. Any person or entity owning or controlling any preexisting nonconforming sign shall be responsible for providing such documentation to the Building Inspector. All preexisting nonconforming signs must be in compliance with Subsections C and D no later than November 1, 2012. Thereafter, any preexisting nonconforming sign which does not comply with Subsections C and D shall be prohibited and must be removed.
[Added 10-15-2019 by L.L. No. 7-2019]
A.
Signs of any kind, including, but not limited to, all signs that are defined in § 305-3 of the Code of the Village of Walden, are prohibited in the Village-owned parks known and designated as Firemen’s Triangle Park located at Scofield Street and Orchard Street and McKinley Monument Park located at Orange Avenue and East Main Street.
B.
The
placement of a sign or signs in violation of this provision shall
be punishable by the imposition of a fine in an amount not to exceed
$250.
