O-89-66ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the Village of Deerfield has
heretofore held a public hearing on the application of the
corporate authorities of the Village of .Deerfield (hereinafter
referred to as "Applicant ") to consider certain text amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield relative to
Signage; and
WHEREAS, said hearing was held pursuant to duly published
notice thereof and was in all respects held according to law; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the Village of Deerfield,
after considering the evidence adduced, made written findings of
fact and recommended certain text amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield to achieve the objectives
sought by the Applicant; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Deerfield have determined that the recommendation of the Plan
Commission will serve the best interests of the Village of
Deerfield.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDE14T AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES,
ILL•INO_IS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION That Article 9.1 -2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
ONE: Village of Deerfield, as amended, be and the same
is further amended by adding Article 9.1 -2,8,e as
follows:
9.1 -2
8. Unlawful Signs
e. Time and Temperature Signs
Any sign which either simultaneously, or
alternately displays the time and temperature.
Clocks, either of the traditional type or the
digital type shall be permitted. No signage
will be permitted on the clock face or clock
face enclosure. If any signage is so placed
or the clock is incorporated into an otherwise
permitted business sign, the area of the clock
and clock enclosure will be included in the
gross surface area of the sign.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89-66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
SECTION That Article 9.1 -2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
TWO: Village of Deerfield, as amended, be further amended
by adding Article 9.1 -2,9 as follows:
9.1 -2,9 Limitation on the Orientation and Configuration of
Sign Faces
a. Maximum Number of Sign Faces
In no event shall the total number of sign faces
comprising a sign be more than two, unless otherwise
specifically provided for in this Ordinance. Unless
otherwise provided, where two (2) faces are allowed,
the backs of the sign faces must be parallel or
nearly parallel to each other. If sign faces are
located so they are in the same plane or nearly the
same plane, they will be counted as signage elements
of a single sign face.
b. Maximum Distances Between Sig: Faces
The m_nximum distance allowed between two parallel
or n-zarly parallel sign faces shall not exceed
twely- (1-3) inches unless ot: :erwise specifically
Provide.: f o_- in this ordina :ce . If the maximum
distance is to exceed twelve (12) inches, a sign
modification must be sought and approved by the
Board of Trustees. In such cases the areas of the,
two open sides or two side panels shall be included
in the computation of the gross surface area of the
s4gn.
C. "V "ing of Sign Faces
Unless specifically otherwise provided in this
Ordinance, two sign faces may not be "V "ed and must
be parallel or nearly parallel.
d. Orientation. of Sign Faces
Where a two faced sign is permitted by this
Ordinance, the two sign faces must be oriented so
that the backs of the sign faces are opposite each
other and the sign. faces face approximately 1800
from each other.
e. Orientation and Minimum Distance Between Signs -
Corner Lots
Where additional ground signs are permitted by this
Ordinance because a zoning lot has frontage on more
than one public street or public right -of -way, the
signs :rust be oriented toward the street or public
right -of -way which they are intended to serve so as
to be principally visible fror.: the street or right -
of -way along which they are located.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
If the lot on which the signs are to be located is
in a corner lot, each sign must be set back a
minimum of twenty five (25) feet from the building
setback lne /perimeter setback or the property line
of the intersecting frontage if the controlling
provisions permit the signs to be located within
the required setbacks. If possible, these signs
should be centered along the frontage they are
intended to serve. Such signs must be located at
least twenty five (25) feet from each other.
f. Configuration of Sign Face Surfaces.
The surfaces of the elements comprising a sign face
and the surface of any signage panel must be flat.
If a sign face is comprised of more than one element
or signage panel, then all of the elements or panels
must be located in the same plane. When individual
letters, numerals., and /or a logo are to be mounted
on a wall or backing, the surfaces of the letters,
numerals, and /or logo must all be located in the
sane plane and that plane *gust be parallel to the
wall or backing upon which they are mounted. No
spherical sign faces or concave or convex sign faces
are perritted or the equivalent shapes produced by
utilizing angles rather than curves.
SECTION
That Article 9.1 -5 of
the Zoning ordinance
of the
THREE:
Village of Deerfield,
as amended, be further
a-►ended
by deleting therefrom
Article 9.1 -5.
SECTION
That Article 9.1 -5 of
the Zoning Ordinance
of the
FOUR
Village of Deerfield,
as amended, and the
same is
further amended by adding Article 9.1 -5 as follows:
9.1 -5 Gross Surface Area of a Sign (See Appendix II)
1. Total Gross Area'of a Sion
The total gross area of a sign shall equal the sum
of the areas of the individual sign faces as
determined below. (See Art. 14 Definitions, Sign
Face.)
2. Gross Surface Area of a Wall Sign
a. Mounted directly on a wall
The gross surface area of a wall sign shall be
computed by finding the area of the smallest
single rectangle which encompasses all of the
signage panels and /or signage elements
comprising the sign face and any gaps or
spaces between any of the signage panels
and /or signage elements.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 and 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
b. Decorative Framing
Where a wall sign consists of signage panels
and /or signage elements displayed so that they
are either enclosed or partially enclosed by
a decorative frame, the gross area of the sign
face shall be computed by finding the ar-a of
the smallest single rectangle which
encompasses all the signage elements and /or
the signage panels, any gaps or spaces between
any of the signage panels and /or signage
elements, and the decorative frame.
C. Structural Supports /Sign Boxes
When a wall sign consists of signage panels or
elements displayed on a surface which is
mounted in a sign box or is mounted in some
type of a support is rounted on the
*.,all, the computation of the gross area :f the
sign face will not include those structural
supports or components unless such structural
supports or components are designed in such a
fray so as to constitute signage elements.
3. Gross Surfac:a Area of a Ground Sign Face
a. Pole or Post Mounted Sign
(1) Single Surface Area Sign Face
:'h- gross surface area of a sign face
w::ich is of signage panes or
elements displayed on a single su__fac--
shall be computed by determ -iring tae
gross surface area of the surface upon
which the signage panels or elements are
displayed. The structural supports or
co ponents shall not be included in
computing the area of the sign if
they are located on the perimeter cf the
sign face. All structural supports or
components will be included in the
computation of the area of the sign face
if signage elements are displayed
thereon.
(2) "Iultiple Surface Sign Face
If the sign face is ccm-rised of n- ultiple
surfaces or panels upon which signage
panels or elements are displayed, the
gross surface area of the sign face will
be computed by finding the area of the
smallest single rectangle which
encompasses all of the signage surfaces,.
panels, and /or elements, and any gaps or
spaces between the surfaces, elements or
4.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 and 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
panels. The structural supports or
components shall not be included in
computing the area of the sign face if
they are located on the perimeter of the
sign face. All structural supports or
components will !'z l: : -1uded In the
computation of the ar. a cf the sign face
if signage elements are displayed
thereon.
(3) Floating Letter Sign
When a.sign consists of letters, logos,
or other signage elements which are not
displayed or mounted on or against a
surface but are held in place by a bar or
other similar support device, the area of
the sign face s`:all be computed by
finding the area of th_ smallest s.ngle
rectangle which enco-.Casses all of the
letters, logos, decorative frames or
other signage elements comprising the
sign face. All gaps and spaces between
any of the letters, 'Loges, or other
signage elements are tc be included
• *r:iwhir: th'a rectangle.
(4) ',-'chitectural /Decor'at- = Ornamentation
If archite--tural; dec�rati :,- ornamentation
is made a part of a ground sign or is
::.ouI :tad on or attache' to ?.
that: the gross area cf *_he sign face
shall be computed :.I finding th.e area of
sm- allest sin;'_e rectangle which
signage c_le
•. :..e.ats
and / or Far. 1 s and t e
arc:.itectural /decorativd ornamentation.
b. Monument Sign - Mounted on a pedestal base or
footing
(1) General Method
The gross surface area of a monument sign
face shall be the area of the surface of
the r.on umient upon which the signage
elements and /or signage panels are
mounted or displayed as measured fron. the
top. of the sign f ace to the top of the
pedestal, base, reveal, or footing upon
which the sign is mounted. When a
monument sign is mounted on a pedestal,
base, reveal, or footing, the area of
such pedestal, base, reveal or footing
shall be excluded iii any computation of
the gross area of the sign unless signage
elements or signage panels are located
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ORDINANCE NO. 04 66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 and 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
thereon or such a pedestal, base, reveal,
or footing is designed in such a way so
as to constitute a signage element.
If any signage elements are displayed or
are in any way incorporated onto the
pedestal base, reveal, or footing, then
the area of the sign 'face will be
determined by computing the area of the
smallest single rectangle which
encompasses all of the surfaces
containing signage elements.
(2) Exception
If the pedestal, base, reveal, or footing
extends less than eighteen (18) inches
above grade and no signage elements or
panels are located less than eighteen
(18) inches above grade, the area of the
sign face which is less than eighteen
inches or less above grade at the base of
the sign will be excluded in computing
the area of the sign face.
.(3.) Structural Supports
Structural supports or components shall
not be included in computing the area of
the sign face if they are located on the
perimeter of the sign. face. All
structural supports or components will be
included in the computation of the area
of the sign face if signage elements are
displayed thereon.
(4) Cut -Cut Letter or Other Sicnaae Elements
When the signage displayed on a pedestal,
base, or footing consists of cut -out
letters or other signage elements, the
area of the sign face shall be computed
by finding the area of the smallest
single rectangle which encompasses all of
the cut -out letters and other signage
elements. If any signage elements are
displayed or are in any way incorporated
onto the pedestal, base, or footing, then
the rectangle must be drawn so as to
include all of the surfaces upon which
any signage is mounted.. (See Article 9.1-
5,3,b,(2) for exceptions pertaining to
the pedestal, base, reveal, or footing.
6.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 and 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
C. Signage Mounted on a Freestanding Wall
When signage elements are mounted on a
freestanding wall, the entire area of the side
of the wall on which the signage is mounted
shall be included in the computation of the
area of the sign face.. A freestanding wall
includes a wall which is not an integral part
of a building but is a wall which is designed
solely as an architectural 'amenity. (See
Appendix II)
SECTION That Article 14.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
FIVE: Village of Deerfield, as amended, be and the same
is further amended by adding the following:
14.2 DEFINITIONS
SIGN FACE: The surface of the sign upon, against or
through which the message of the sign is exhibited which
includes but is not limited to the area which contains
the elements of the sign such as any lettering,
representations, emblems, logos or other figures or
messages tcgether with any material or color which is an
integral part of the display or which is used to
differentiate the sign fro.: the background against which
it is placed. All signage elements and /or signage
panels comprising the sign face shall lie on the same
plane or on parallel planes facing the same direction.
Gaps or space between signage elements or signage panels
constitute part of the sign face. (See Appendix: II)
SECTION That the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of
SIX: Deerfield, as amended, be an..' the same is further
amended by adding Appendix II as set forth in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION That Article 9.2 -4 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
SEVEN: Village of Deerfield, as amended, be and the same
is further amended by deleting therefrom Article
9.2 -4.
SECTION That Article 9.2 -4 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
EIGHT: Village of Deerfield, as amended, be and the
same is further amended by adding Article 9.2 -4 as
follows:
7.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
9.2 -4 I -2 Office, Research, Restricted Industrial
District (Ord. 0 -89- )
In the I -2 Limited Industrial District other than as
provided for I -2 Planned Unit Development below in this
Section only the following signs are permitted and then
only if accessory and incidental to a Permitted or a
Special Use, but not including Planned Unit
Developments.
1. Business Identification Signs, subject to the
following:
a. N= —.ber & Content
(1) Wall Signs
(a) SE:�rarate Entrance Buildings
One wall sign for each business
shall be permitted. Where a side
wall of a building which contains
multiple uses fronts on a public
right -cf -way, easement for access
or parking, an additional wall sign
may be located on that wall for
each business eccupyir.y purti =as of
the building behind a wall which
fronts on any of the foregoing.
Su:h s= ^ ^a_ s'-ai' only identify the
b _,siness er r=cf :ssion or office
which is lo_ated i.n. the building.
Such sign age =ay inz' ud_ a l.��o.
(b; Commcn Entrance Buildings
Wall signage will be limited to one
sign for each wall which fronts on
a publi.: street, public
right -of -way, easement for access
or parking. Said sign shall
ccntain the name of the building or
the name cf a tenant in the
building or the name of the
development. Such signs may
include a logo. Example: "600
Building." See Article 9.2 -4 PUD.2
for directory ground signs.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(2) Ground Signs
Not more than one (1) ground sign shall
be permitted for each zoning lot. Where
a zoning lot has frontage on more than
one public street or public
right -of -way, an additional sign shall
be permitted on each frontage. Where a
zoning lot has a frontage on a public
street or public right -of -way in excess
of five hundred (500) feet, one
additional ground sign shall be
permitted on that frontage. Said signs
shall be located at least a distance
equal to one half of the length of the
frontage from each other except that if
said zoning lot is serviced by more than
one entrance drive and said drives are
closer than a distance equal to one half
of the length of the frontage, said
signs may be located at the entrance
drives. Such signs shall contain only
the name of the building or the name of
the development. Said sign may include
the address of the development.
b. Area
(1) Wall Signs
(a) Separate En *_ran_= Buildings
The maximu:-. surface area for each
wall sign shall not exceed sixteen
(16) square feet.
(b) Common Entrance Buildings
The maximu: n surface
signs shall not exc
(25) square feet or
surface area of the
it will he affixed,
lesser.
(2) Ground Signs
area for wall
eed twenty -five
1% of the gross
wall to which
whichever is
The maximum surface area for a ground
sign shalll not exceed forty five (45)
square feet for each exposed face nor
exceed an aggregate surface of ninety
(90) square feet. Such signs shall not
have more than two exposed faces.
9.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 and 14
QF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
C. Location
(1) Wall Signs
Wall signs may be located on any wall of
the principal building fronting on a
public street, public right -of -way,
easement for access or parking area.
(2) Ground Signs
Ground signs shall not be located in
required front yard, corner side yard,
interior side yard or rear yard.
d. Height
(1) Wall Signs
Wall signs shall not project higher than
the parapet line of the roof of a
building.
(2) Ground Signs
(a) Monument
Ground signs shall not project
higher than sir. (6) feet above the
level of the curb nearest to the
sign. If no curb is within fifty
(50) feet of the proposed location
of the sign, the Director of
Community Development shall
determine the elevation to be used
giving due consideration to such
factors as the elevations of the
nearest public street, public
right -of -way, easement for access
or parking, buildings located on
the lot as well as buildings on
an adjacent lot, the topography of
the lot, and any other factors
which bear upon the health, safety,
and general welfare of the Village.
10.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(b) Post - Mounted Signs
In addition to the provisions set
out above in Article
9.2- 4,1,d,(2),(a), the area between
the bottom of the sign and the
grade below must be landscaped if
the sign is post - mounted. Such
landscaping must be sufficiently
dense so as to completely screen
the area between the bottom of the
sign and the ground. The post or
posts supporting the sign must not
be visible.
e. Directory Signs
One directory sign shall be permitted subject
to the provisions of Art. 9.2 -4 PUD,2.
2. Temporary Signs
Subject to the provisions of Article 9'.4,. the
following temporary signs shall be permitted 'in
the I -2 Limited Industrial District:
a. Real Estate /Leasing signs as regulated
by Art.9.2 -4 PUD,4.
b. Construction signs.
C. Political signs.
d. Quasi - public signs.
3. Sig ns Accessory to Parking Areas
Shall be permitted as regulated in Art. 9.2 -1,3.
11.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
9.2 -4 PUD I -2 Limited Industrial District, Planned
Unit Development
Because of the unique nature of Planned Unit
Developments in the I -2 District, including location
within the Village, the tendency toward larger
developments, and their special needs, the Village
recognizes that exceptions to the strict application of
the following signage provisions may be necessary and
desirable to best serve the interests of the Village.
Therefore, upon the recommendation of the Plan
Commission or the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Village
Board of Trustees may authorize such exceptions to the
strict application of the following provisions as they
deem appropriate considering the signs in relation to
all aspects of the Planned Unit Development.
In all I -2 Planned Unit Developments only the following
signs are permitted and then only if accessory and
incidental to a Permitted and Special Use in such
district.
1.. Business Signs, subject *to the following:
a. 11unber & Content
(1) Wall Signs
(a) Separate Entrace Buildings
one hull sign for each business
shall be permitted. Where a side
wall of a building which contains
multiple uses fronts on a public
right -of -way, ease -lent for access
or parking, and additional wall
sign may be located on that wall
for each business occupying
portions of the building behind a
wall which fronts or any of the
foregoing. Such signs shall only
identify the business or profession
or office which is located in the
building_ Such signage may include
a logo.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(b) Common Entrance Buildings
Wall signage will be limited to one
sign for each wall which fronts on
a public street, public right -of-
way, easement for access, or
parking. Said sign shall only
contain the name of the building or
the name of a tenant or the name of
the development. Such signage may
include a logo. Example: "600
Building."
(c) Alternate Business Identification
Signs - Separate Entrance
Buildings.
Because there riay be
instances where the wall sign may
not b= desired, or appropriate,
ground signs may be utilized ir.
lieu of the wall signs permitted
in Art. 9.2- 4,1,a,(1),(a).
One sign is permitted per entrance
in lies of -the- business
identification: sign permitted in
Article 9.2- 4,1,a,(1),(a). Such
signs shall only identify the
businesses) which is (are) located
in the building accessed by the
entrance which the sign is intended
to serve. The sigh may include
logos and the address.
(2) Ground Signs
Not more than one (1) ground sign shall
be permitted for each frontage.
Where a Planned Unit Development has a
frontage on a public street or right-of-
way in excess of five hundred (500)
feet, one additional ground sign shall
be permitted on that frontage. Said
sign, shall be located at least a
distance equal to one half of the length
of the frontage from each other except
that if said Planned Unit Development is
serviced by more than one entrance drive
and said drives are closer than a
distance equal to one half of the length
13.
ORDINANCE NO. ,, 0 -89-66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
of the frontage, said signs may be
located at the entrance drives. Such
signs shall contain only the name of the
building or the name of the development.
Said sign may include the address of the
development.
b. Area
(1) Wall Signs
(a) Separate Entrance Buildings
The maximum surface area for each
wall sign shall not exceed sixteen
(16) square feet.
(b) Common Entrance Buildings
The maximum surface area for a wall
sign shall net exceed one percent
(1%) of the gross surface area of
the wall to whiCh it will be
affixed, or 100 square feet,
whichever is lesser.
(2 ) Ground Signs
(a) Separate and Common Entrance
Buildings
The ma::imur:: surface area for a
ground sign shall not exceed forty
five (45) square feet for each
exposed face nor exceed an
aggregate surface of ninety (90)
square feet. Such signs shall not
have more than two exposed faces.
(b) Alternative Business Identification
Signs - Separate Entrance Buildings
The maximum surface area for each
ground sign shall be limited to 16
sq.ft. per face with an aggregate
surface area of not to exceed 32
sq.ft. Such signs shall have not
more than two exposed faces.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
C. Location
(1) Wall Sign
(a) Separate Entrance Building
A business wall signs must be
located on the face of that portion
of the wall which is contiguous to
the floor space occupied by the
business the sign is intended to
serve.
(b) Common Entrance Building
Wall signs may be located on any
wall of any principal building
fronting on a Public street, public
right -of -way, easement for access
or parking area.
(2) Ground Signs
(a) Separate and Co amon Entrance
Buildings
Ground signs may not be located in
any required perimeter setback.
(b) Alternative Business Identification
Signs
The business identification ground
sign shall be located within 25
feet of the entrance of the
business(es) which the sign is
intended to serve.
d. Height
(1) Wall Signs
Wall signs shall not be located higher
than the parapet line of the roof of the
building.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(2 ) Ground Signs
(a) Monument
Ground signs shall not project
higher than six (6) feat above the
level of the curb nearest to the
sign. If no curb is within fifty
(50) feet of the proposed location,
the Plan Commission or the Board of
Zoning Appeals shall recommend to
the Board of Trustees an elevation
giving due consideration to such
factors as the elevations of the
nearest public street, public
right -of -way, ea -zement for access
or parking, buildings located on
the- lot as Y:cll as buildings on
adjacent lots, the topography of
the lot, and any other factors
which bear upon the health, safety,
and welfare of the Village.
(b) Post - Mounted Sign
In addition to the provisions set
out above in Article 9.2 -4
PU-,l,d,(2),(a), the area between
the 'bettor^ of the sign and the
grade below must be landscaped if
the sign is pest- mounted. Such
landscaping must be sufficiently
dense so as to completely screen
the area between the bottom of the
sign and the ground. The post or
posts supporting the sign must not
be visible.
(c) Alternate Business Identification
Signs - Separate Entrance
Buildings.
Subject to the provisions of Art.
9 -4,1,e business identification
ground signs may be provided in
lieu of the wall signs permitted in
Article 9 -4 PUD, 1, a,'(1),(a).
The business identification ground
sign shall not project higher than
4.5 feet from grade as measured at
the base of the sign.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
2. Directory Signs
a. Number and Content
One additional ground sign shall be
permitted, which sign shall indicate only the
name and location of the development and the
name and type of business of each occupant of
the Planned Unit Development.
For those developments which are comprised of
multiple buildings, additional directory
signs may be permitted as determined by the
Board of Trustees upon receipt of a
reco„::::andation by either t :e Plan Commission
or the Board of Zoning Appeals.
b. Area
Such directory signs shall have no more than
two exposed faces with a gross surface area
per face not gre-ater than fifty (50) square
feet.
C. Location
Such directory signs shall not be located in
any required perimeter setback. The location
of such signs shall take due consideration of
traffic safety.
d. Height
Such directory signs shall not project higher
than ten (10) feet above the curb nearest to
the sign or such elevation determined by the
Board of Trustees upon receipt of a
recommendation by either the Plan Com.,nission
or the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0789 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
3. Building Identification Signs
One building identification ground sign for each
building located within ar. I Office, Research
and Restricted Industrial District, Planned Unit
Development, shall be permitted.
a. Area
Such signs shall have no more than two (2)
exposed faces with a gross surface area per
face not greater than twenty seven (27)
square feet.
b. Location
Such signs shall not be located within the
perimeter setbacks of the Planned Unit
Development.
c. Height
Such signs shall not project higher than four
(4) feat as measured at grade at the sign
base.
4. Temporary Real Estate /Leasira Signs
The Village will only permit the following
r-e::porary real estate /leasing signs.
a. Perimeter Setback Signs
(1) Number and Content
One temporary real estate leasing sign
may be permitted for each frontage and
shall be located on such frontage. Such
sign may indicate the name of the
development and such information as
necessary for the leasing of the
property which may include but is not
limited to the name of the developer,
the name of the leasing agent, amount of
square footage available, phone number,
and occupancy date.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF 'SHE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(2) Area
The n.aximurr. surface
real estate/ leas ng
exceed twenty (20)
nor shall there be
exposed faces.
(3) Location
area for a temporary
sign shall not
square feet per face
more than two (2)
Temporary real estate /leasing signs may
be located in the required perimeter
setbacks. The location of such
temporary real estate /leasing signs
shall be determined ;:1 -`.:= Director of
Community Develeprr.ent taking into
consideration such factors which bear
upon the health, safety and general
welfare of the Village. Special
attention shall be given to traffic
safety concerns. In no event may the
sign be closer thar. fifty (50) feet from
either the property 1•ine or curb line,
whichever is a greater distance from a
dedicated right- of -way.
If the placement of the sign, as
permitted, is not feasible because of
the location of buildings, berms, swales
or other features of the development,
the Director of Community Develcp:rent
may permit th-- sign to be located within
the required setback, but only to the
minimur.. extent necessary.
(4) Lighting
Temporary real estate /leasing signs may
be illuminated either by external or
internal lighting sources. The Director
of Community Development may impose
restrictions of the hours of
illu:linaticn as deened necessary to
protect the health, safety, and general
welfare of the Village.
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ORDINANCE 110. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(5) Time
Temporary real estate /leasing signs r.ay
be erected for a period of one year with
renewals of time permitted of up to one
year.
(6) Angle
The Director of
shall determine
permitted if the
parallel to each
shall such angle
(7) Height
Community Development
the maximum angle
two sign faces are not
other. In no event
e::ce_d 90 degrees.
Such temporary real estate /leasing sign
shall not project hig?-. —er than Eight feet
above the grade at the base of the sign.
b. Internal Real Estate /Leasir.�g Sign
(1) Number and Content
One internal temporary real
estate /leasing sign may be permitted for
each development. Such sign ray
indicate any information necessary for
the leasing of the property.
(2) Area
The maximum surface area for an internal
real estat sign shall not
exceed fifty (50) square feet per face
nor shall there be more than two (2)
exposed faces.
(3) Location
An internal real estate /leasing sign may
not be located in the required perimeter
setbacks. Such signs shall be located
no farther than one hundred (100) feet
from the main entrance to a common
entrance building or from the closest
entrance to the public street azcess to
a separate entrance building.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
Approval of the specific location of the
internal real estate /leasing signs shall
be subject to the approval of the
Director of Comnunity Development.
Special attention will be given to
traffic safety concerns.
(4) Lighting
Temporary real estate /leasing signs may
be illuminated either by external or
internal lighting sources. The Director
of Community Development may impose
restrictions of the hours of
illumination as deemed n- cissary to
protect the health, safety and general
welfare cf the Village.
(5) Ti: -
Temporary real estate /leasing signs niay
be erected for a period of one year with
renewals of time pern.1tted of up to one
year.
(6 ) Angle
The Director of
shall deterine
permitted if the
parallel to each
shall such angle
(7) Height
Community Development
the maximum angle
two sign faces are not
other. In no event
90 degrees.
Such internal temporary real
estate /leasing sign shall not project
higher than fifteen (15) feet above the
grade at the base of the sign.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89-66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
5. Signs accessory to Parking Areas shall be
permitted as regulated in Article 9.2 -1,3.
6. The iolloi:ing ta::rLrary signs shall be pernitted
in the I -2 industrial D strict:
a. Real estate /leasing signs as regulated
by Article 9.2 -4 PUD,4.
b. Construction signs.
C. Political signs.
d. Quasi - public signs.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -89 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDIIIG PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 and 14
OF THE Z014IIIG_ ORDINANCE �OF,THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
SECTION That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to
NINE: publish this Ordnance in pa:nphlet form.
SE ^"_'ICI That this Ordinan:e shall be in full force
TEN: and effect _`_ .... and a` _ _r --:"-s passage,
=Tiy
AYE_: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
None (0 )
Marovitz (1)
18th day c'f December A • = ., 1989
AP`. ED this 18th :_ c_ December = .0 1989
17T? 1 ' I" M
TEST:
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