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ORDINANCE NO. 0 -88 -49
1'2
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
Published in pamphlet form this
3rd day of October , 1988,
by the President and Board of
Trustees of Deerfield.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -88 -49
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 in the
Industrial Zoning Districts; 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 PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION That Article 9.2 -3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
ONE: Village.of Deerfield, as amended, be and the same is
further amended by renumbering said Article to 9.2 -4
and changing the title thereof to "I -2 Limited Industrial District."
SECTION That Article 9.2 -3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
TWO: Village of Deerfield,.as amended, be and the same is
hereby further amended by deleting therefrom
subsections 9.2- 3,1,'a(2)(a), 9.2 -3, 1,h�(2)(a), 9:2- 3.,.1,d -(2):; (a):;
9.2 -3., 2; b and the . reference to hotel; signage .:appearing in 9.2-3,2
and- by> >r'enumber -ing- subsection 9.2 -3,5 to 9.2 -3,7.
SECTION That Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village
THREE: of Deerfield, as amended, be and the same is further
amended by adding Section 9.2 -3 as follows:
"I -1 Office, Research, Restricted Industrial District. In the
I -1, Office, Research, Restricted Industrial District other than
as provided for I -1 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -88 -49
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
1. Business Identification Signs, subject to the following:
a. Number & content
(1) Wall Signs
(a) Separate 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 -of -way, easement for access or
parking, an additional wall sign may be
located on that wall for each business
occupying portions of the building behind a
wall which fronts on 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.
(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 contain the name
of the building or the name of a tenant in
the building or the name of the
development. Such signs may include a
logo. Example: "600 Building." See
Article for directory ground signs.
(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
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
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 Entrance Buildings
The maximum surface area for each wall sign
shall not exceed 16 square feet.
(b) Common Entrance Buildings
The maximum surface area for a wall sign
shall not exceed 25 square feet or to of the
gross surface area of the wall to which it
will be affixed, whichever is lesser.
(2) Ground Signs
The maximum 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.
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.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(2) Ground Signs
Ground signs
front yard,
rear yard.
d. Height
(1) Wall Signs
shall not be located in required
corner sideyard, interior sideyard or
Wall signs shall not project higher than the
parapet line of the roof of a building.
(2) Ground Signs
Ground signs shall not project higher than 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 adjacent lot, the
topography of the lot, and any other factor which
bear upon the health, safety and general welfare
of the Village.
2. Temporary Signs
Subject to the provisions of Article 9.3, the following
temporary signs shall be permitted in the I -2 Limited
Industrial District:
a. Real Estate signs.
b. Construction signs.
C. Political signs.
d. Quasi - public signs.
3. Signs, Accessory to Parking -Ar.eas....,.. , a:
Shall be permitted as regulated in Article 9.2 -1,3.
I -1 Office,.Research, Restricted Industrial District, Planned
Unit Developments.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -88 -49
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
Because of the unique nature of Planned Unit Developments in the
I -1 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 -1 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. Number & Content
(1) Wall Signs
(a) Separate 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 -of -way, easement for access or
parking, an additional wall sign may be
located on that wall for each business
occupying portions of the building behind a
wall which fronts on 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.
(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
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
or the name of the development. Such
signage may include a logo. Example: "600
Building." See Article for directory
ground signs.
(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 public 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 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 16 square feet.
(b) Common Entrance Buildings
The maximum surface area for a wall sign
shall not exceed one percent (1 %) of the
gross surface area of the wall to which it
will be affixed, or 100 sq.ft., whichever is
lesser.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(2) Ground Signs
The maximum 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.
C. Location
(1) Wall Signs
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
Ground signs may not be located in any required
perimeter setback.
d. Height
(1) Wall Signs
Wall signs shall not be located higher than the
parapet line of the roof of the building.
(2) Ground Signs
Ground signs shall not project higher than 6 feet
of the level of the curb nearest to the sign. If
no curb is within 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, easement for
access or parking, buildings located on the lot
as well as buildings on adjacent lots, the
topography of the lot, -and any other factors
which bear upon the health, safety, and general
welfare of the Village.
2.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
Directory Signs
a. Number and Content
One additional ground sign shall be permitted, which
sign shall indicate only the name and location of
Planned Unit 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 recommendation by either the Plan Commmission 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
greater 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.
Commmission or the Board of Zoning Appeals.
3. Building Identification Signs
One building identification ground sign for each building
located within an I -1 Office, Research and Restricted
Industrial District, Planned Unit Development, shall be
permitted.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
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) feet
as measured at the grade at the sign base.
4. Temporary Real Estate /Leasing.Signs
Because I -1 Planned Unit Developments are usually larger
than developments permitted by applying Zoning District
regulations, the Village acknowledges that these
developments may have special needs in regard to Real
Estate and leasing. Therefore, the Village will permit the
following signage in an I -1 Planned Unit Development:
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.
(2) Area
The maximum surface area for a temporary real
estate /leasing sign shall not exceed twenty (20)
square feet per face nor shall there by more than two
(2) exposed faces.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
b. Internal Real Estate /Leasing Sign
(1) Number and Content
One internal temporary real estate /leasing sign may be
permitted for each development. Such sign may indicate
any information necessary for the leasing of the property.
(2 ) Area
The maximum surface area for an internal real estate/
leasing 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 access to a
separate entrance building.
Approval of the specific location of the internal real
estate /leasing signs shall be subject to the approval
of the Director of Community 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 necessary to protect
the health, safety and general welfare of the Village.
(5) Time
Temporary real estate /leasing signs may be erected for
a period of one year with renewals of time permitted of
up to one year.
(6) Angle
The Director of Community Development shall determine the
maximum angle permitted if the two sign faces are not
parallel to each other. In no event shall such angle
exceed 900.
(7) Height
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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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
(3) Location
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 by the Director of Community Development
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
than 50 feet from either the property line 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 Development may permit the sign to be
located within the required setback, but only to the
minimum 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 illumination as deemed
necessary to protect the health, safety, and general
welfare of the Village.
(5) Time
Temporary real estate /leasing signs may be erected for
a period of one year with renewals of time permitted
of up to one year.
(6) Angle
The Director of Community Development shall determine
the maximum angle permitted if the two sign faces are
not parallel to each other. In no event shall such
angle exceed 900.
(7) Height
Such temporary'r .eal:estatel.leasing...sign. shall not
pro j pct -'higher.�than,�e.i.jht-.foet"� above the grade at the
base of the sign.
ORDINANCE NO. 0- 88-49
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 following temporary signs shall be permitted in the I -1
Office, Research Restricted Industrial District:
a. Construction signs.
b. Political signs.
c. Quasi - public signs.
SECTION That Articles 9.1 -1,8 and 9.3- 2,2(b) of the Zoning
FOUR: Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield, as amended, be
and the same are hereby further amended by adding the
phrase "Subject to the provisions of Article 9.2 -3 hereof" at the
beginning of each of said Articles.
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 definitions
thereto.
"Business Identification Sign: A sign which identifies the
business, profession, office, or development in the
I -1 District.
Common Entrance Building: Any office building which utilizes a
limited number of entrances to access the offices
within the building. Such buildings provide internal
access to the individual offices by means of a lobby,
atrium area, elevator, or corridor.
Separate Entrance Building: Any office building which utilizes
separate entrances from the outside to access the
individual businesses within the building or for a
limited number of businesses within the building but
in no event more than four (4) such businesses."
SECTION That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish
SIX: this Ordinance in pamphlet form.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -88 -49
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 9 AND 14
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
SECTION That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
SEVEN: from and after its passage, approval and publication
as provided by-law.
AYES: MAROVITZ, MARTY, ROSENTHAL, SEIDMAN, SWANSON, YORK (�)
NAYS: NONE (0)
ABSENT: NONE (0)
PASSED this 3rd day of October A.D. , 1988.
APPROVED this 3rd day of October A.D. , 1988.
ATTEST:
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