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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-27-2020 Special Meeting and COW Agenda and PacketSpecial Meeting and Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Monday, April 27, 2020 7:00 PM 24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 In the Boardroom/Virtual ALL MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Agenda A.CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE B.PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) - •Please email public comments by Monday, April 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. to publiccomments@goplainfield.com, please note Public Comments in the email subject line. •Village Meetings are livestreamed on the Village’s Website - https://plainfield-il.org/pages/agendasmeetings, click “in progress” when available. •Live meetings are broadcast on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. C.BUSINESS MEETING 1.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2.DISASTER PROCLAMATION 2a.Seeking Board consideration of a motion to authorize the Village President to execute a Disaster Proclamation proclaiming that a disaster exists in the Village of Plainfield, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, for a period not to exceed 30 days. Disaster Proclamation Staff Report and Proclamation D.ADJOURN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WORKSHOP A.CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL 1 Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Page - 2 B.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on March 9, 2020. 03-09-2020 COW Minutes C.PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS D.TRUSTEES COMMENTS E.PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) - •Please email public comments by Monday, April 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. to publiccomments@goplainfield.com, please note Public Comments in the email subject line. •Village Meetings are livestreamed on the Village’s Website - https://plainfield-il.org/pages/agendasmeetings, click “in progress” when available. •Live meetings are broadcast on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. F.WORKSHOP F1.REDWOOD AT PLAINFIELD CONCEPT PLAN Staff and the applicant are seeking input from the Board of Trustees regarding the concept plan for a 213-unit single-story apartment development on approximately 37 acres located at the southeast corner of Steiner Road and 143rd Street. The subject parcel is Pod 12 of a 673-acre development known as McMicken Assemblage. Redwood at Plainfield Staff Report, Location Map,and Plans F2.REVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CODES Staff will be providing an overview of a series of proposed amendments to the Zoning Code and Subdivision code for input and discussion by the Board of Trustees. Staff wishes to incorporate feedback and direction from the Village Board into the proposed amendments for formal adoption by ordinance in the near future. Zoning and Subdivision Changes Staff Report REMINDERS - •May 4 Village Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. •May 5 Plan Commission – 7:00 p.m. •May 11 Committee of the Whole Workshop – 7:00 p.m. •May 13 Coffee with the Mayor – Cancelled 2 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Collins and Trustees From: Chief John Konopek Date: April 22, 2020 Re: Proclamation Extending Proclamation of Disaster Background Findings Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, on March 16, 2020 Mayor Collins signed a Proclamation of Disaster (the “Proclamation”) for the Village of Plainfield, renewed the Proclamation on March 23, 2020, and again effective March 30, 2020. The current Proclamation expires on April 29, 2020. The Proclamation activated the Village’s emergency operations plan and authorized the furnishing of aid and assistance pursuant to that plan. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (the “Act”), grants authority to the principal executive officer of a political subdivision in the State of Illinois, to enact such local disaster proclamations in the event of certain disasters, including but not limited to, public health emergencies. Proclamations can be continued or renewed for a period of time longer than seven days, but generally not to exceed thirty days, with the consent of the municipalities’ governing board. The attached Proclamation extends the current Proclamation for an additional thirty days, for the purpose of continued activation of the Village’s emergency operations plan. This is necessary to make additional resources available to ensure the effects of COVID-19 are mitigated, so residents and visitors in the Village remain safe. Policy Considerations The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (20 ILCS 3305/1, et seq.) grants authority to the Village to enact and extend a Proclamation of Disaster. Financial Considerations The financial considerations for the Village include appropriating, expending and/or disposing of public funds/property for the purpose of combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, while also seeking assistance from the State and Federal governments for additional funds/resources. Recommendation The Proclamation of Disaster is brought forward for Village Board discussion and approval. 3 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION EXTENDING THE PREVIOUS PROCLAMATION OF A DISASTER IN THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD WHEREAS, in late 2019 a new and significant risk of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a novel severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among people through respiratory transmissions and present with symptoms similar to those of influenza; and WHEREAS, certain populations are at higher risk of experiencing more severe illness as a result of COVID-19, including older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or lung disease; and WHEREAS, despite efforts to contain COVID-19, the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicate it is expected to spread; and WHEREAS, in the State of Illinois and in Will and Kendall Counties there continues to be confirmed COVID-10 cases; and WHEREAS, the Village of Plainfield is continuing its efforts to prepare for any eventuality given that this is a novel illness with known health risks for many, especially the elderly and those with serious chronic medical conditions; and WHEREAS, the CDC currently recommends community preparedness and everyday prevention measures be taken by all individuals and families in the United States, including voluntary home isolation when individuals are sick with respiratory symptoms, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue, washing hands often with soap and water for at least twenty (20) seconds, and 4 routinely cleaning frequently touched surfaces and objects to increase community resilience and readiness for responding to an outbreak; and WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Village of Plainfield to be prepared to address any disasters and, therefore, it is necessary and appropriate to make additional Village resources available to ensure the effects of COVID-19 are mitigated and that residents and visitors in the Village of Plainfield remain safe and secure; and WHEREAS, by Proclamation effective March 16, 2020 the Village activated its emergency operations plan by proclaiming that a disaster existed within the Village of Plainfield, and that Proclamation was extended effective March 23, 2020 and again effective March 30, 2020; WHEREAS, the current Proclamation expires on April 29, 2020 and this Proclamation extends it to further assist the residents of the Village of Plainfield, by and through the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency, to coordinate county and municipal resources and response activities, in an effort to prevent and reduce further damage and hazards, protect the health and safety of persons, protect property and provide emergency response; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael P. Collins, President of the Village of Plainfield, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Village President, and pursuant to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305/11, proclaim that a disaster exists within the Village of Plainfield, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, requiring an extension of the previous Proclamation of Disaster. This Proclamation is effective April 29, 2020 and shall continue for period not to exceed thirty (30) days, unless extended by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Plainfield. ______________________________ Michael P. Collins, Village President 5 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on March 9, 2020 In the Boardroom Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Larson, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Benton, and Trustee Bonuchi. Board absent: Trustee Calkins. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Official; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 9 persons in the audience. Trustee Larson moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on February 24, 2020. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS No Comments. TRUSTEE COMMENTS No Comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS No Comments. WORKSHOP 1)REVIEW OF FEES Village Staff presented some suggested fee changes for the Board’s input. Staff reviewed suggested changes to solicitor permits, administrative fee schedule associated with violations, development and impact fees, Plainfield Library impact fees, permit fees, and water restore fee. There was some general discussion regarding solicitor permits and consensus to limit the hours from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There were no objections to the proposed violation fees. There was some general discussion and concern regarding impact fees for the Village and for the Plainfield Library District, staff will continue working on the impact fee schedule. There was some general discussion regarding permit fees, Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding raising fees on business licenses. There was some general discussion regarding the water restore fee, there were no objections. Staff will continue working on the fee schedule and bring it back to a future Board Meeting for consideration. 2) PROPOSED CODE UPDATES Staff presented recommended ordinance updates to the Village’s Code of Ordinances pertaining to the weeds and grass ordinance, obstruction ordinance, keeping of miniature pigs, and adoption of the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with amendments. Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding keeping miniature pigs outside and suggested a clear definition of miniature pigs. 6 Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – March 9, 2020 Page 2 3) FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET Staff reviewed the Financial Policies. Mrs. Pleckham stated that staff is not recommending any modifications to the polices. Mrs. Pleckham pointed out that the financial policies should be adopted by ordinance and an ordinance will be brought to a future meeting for formal approval. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk 7 8 9 Location Map - Redwood at Plainfield EagleView: Pictometry, Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community, Plainfield GIS Parcels Plainfield Municipal Boundary 4/22/2020, 3:26:46 PM 0 0.1 0.20.05 mi 0 0.2 0.40.1 km 1:11,000 Plainfield Staff County of Will, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA | EagleView: Pictometry | Plainfield GIS | Plainfield GIS | Will County GIS | NPMS National Repository | 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ARTICLE IX. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING Sec. 9-84. - Bicycle Parking. (1) Purpose. This section aims to encourage the use of bicycles to help alleviate traffic congestion and pollution, and increase public well-being and safety by providing sufficient, convenient and secure places to store bicycles. This chapter also aims to promote success in business operations by establishing uniform bicycle parking standards for developers in new development and major renovations across the village with improved access to employment, commercial destinations, and other transportation alternatives. (2) Required Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces. New bicycle parking plan is required for new residential, commercial, and industrial development or renovations and it shall comply with Table. (3) Required Design of Bicycle Facilities: i. Bicycle parking facilities must be placed on flat and paved surface such as concrete and asphalt; ii. Bicycle parking facilities shall be securely anchored on the ground, and well maintained to be able to resist rust, corrosion, hammers, and saws; iii. Bicycle parking facilities shall be designed in style of post and loop, inverted “U”-shape, “A”-shape, or wheelwell-secure (See Figure ); iv. The color and design of bicycle parking facilities shall be consistent with their environment and be able to incorporate into building or streetscape design; v. Bicycle parking facilities shall allow both the bicycle frame and the wheels to be locked with the bicycle in an upright position using a standard U-lock. (4) Required Location of Bicycle Facilities. Required bicycle parking facilities shall be located as follows: i. Bicycle parking facilities shall be located in convenient, highly visible, active, well-lighted areas; ii. Sufficient directness, street crossings, and security shall be provided to bicycle parking facilities; iii. Bicycle parking facilities shall not be located more than one hundred (100) feet away from the primary building entrance as measured from the nearest point of the building to the bicycle parking facilities location; iv. Bicycle parking facilities shall not interfere pedestrian sidewalks or vehicular lanes; v. When there are more than one (1) row of bike parking facilities proposed, an aisle, which is at least forty-eight (48) inches, shall be placed between multiple rows of bicycle parking facilities. At least thirty (30) inches of space shall be placed between every two (2) bike parking facilities for circulation purpose. The paved surface surrounding a proposed bicycle parking facilities site shall be no less than twenty-four (24) inches and the surrounding space shall be unobstructed. 19 Parking Standards Bicycle Parking Standards* Single-family dwelling 2 spaces per dwelling unit None Duplex 2 spaces per dwelling unit None Townhouse 2 spaces per dwelling unit None Multi-family dwelling 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit. At least 4 Group living 1 space per 4 beds 1 per 20 employees 1 space/300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 30 vehicle spaces 1 space/300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 30 vehicle spaces Stacking of 4 vehicles at each bay window, lane, ordering station or machine, with a minimum of 5 spaces per establishment plus additional use requirements; 1 stacking space per ATM when not associated with on- site financial institution. None Dry cleaning and laundry pick-up 1 space/300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 30 vehicle spaces Dry cleaning plant 1 space/500 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 50 vehicle spaces Brew-pub or microbrewery 1 space/250 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Cafe, coffee shop, soda fountain 1 space/200 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Restaurant 1 space/100 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Specialty food shop, carry-out 1 space/200 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Tavern or lounge 1 space/150 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Arcade, amusement, and billiard/pool hall 1 space/400 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Camp, Day or Youth No minimum requirement No minimum requirement Health club 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of exercise area 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Massage parlor 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Recreation facility, private, indoor 1 space per 600 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Tennis, squash, racquetball facility, indoor or outdoor 3 spaces per court 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Theater 1 space per 5 seats in the main auditorium 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Bank, credit union, savings and loan 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Brokerage or financial advising 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Money exchange or payday loan, or pawn shop 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of stall area 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Convenience store 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Grocery store, liquor store, supermarket 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 40 vehicle spaces 1 space per 600 sq. ft. of GFA and outdoor display area 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Bed and breakfast 1 space per guest room 1 space per 2 guest rooms Campground 1 space per campsite plus accessory use requirements 1 space per campsite plus accessory use requirements Hotel/motel 1 space per guest room 1 space per 2 guest rooms Youth hostel 1 space per 600 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 30 vehicles spaces 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of display area 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Car and light truck rental 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage and office area plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. interior display plus 3 per service bay 1 space per 40 employees Retail sales and service not otherwise specified in this schedule Roadside market Services, consumer Garden center Lodging Medical clinic or service Office (except as more specifically regulated) Personal service Entertainment and Recreation Financial services Flea market Food and beverage retail sales Funeral home or undertaking Adult use Animal services Drive-through facilities Dry Cleaning Eating and drinking establishments Table IX-1. Off-Street Parking Schedule Use Category RESIDENTIAL Household living COMMERCIAL 20 Car wash 6 stacking spaces per washing bay 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces Laundromat 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 30 vehicle spaces Per accessory use requirements Auto body and repair 3 per service bay 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Auto supply or auto accessory 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Automobile, light truck sales and service, motorcycle sales or service 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage and office area plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. interior display plus 3 per service bay 1 space per 40 employees Boat and RV sales, service, or storage, heavy equipment sales, service or rental 1 space per 7,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage and office area plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. interior display plus 3 per service bay 1 space per 40 employees Vehicle storage and towing 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of office area 1 space per 40 employees 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA up to 20,000 sq. ft., plus 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. in excess of 20,000 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 50 vehicle spaces 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA or outdoor area 1 space per 50 vehicle spaces Child care facility other than day care home and foster home 0.33 spaces per licensed capacity 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces Day care home and foster home No minimum requirement 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 400 sq. ft. GFA 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces School, kindergarten through high junior high school 3 spaces per classroom 3 spaces per classroom High school, college, trade school 5 spaces per classroom plus 3 spaces per office 5 spaces per classroom plus 3 spaces per office 1 space per bed at design capacity 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 10 vehicles spaces 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of GFA or 1 space per each 5 seats, whichever is greater 1 space per 10 vehicles spaces Negotiated during approval, but should be based on standards for specific uses in this schedule Negotiated during approval, but should be based on standards for specific uses in this schedule 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of GFA 1 space per 20 vehicle spaces 1 space per each 4 seats in the main assembly area 1 space per 10 vehicle spaces 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA or outdoor area 1 space per 50 vehicle spaces * The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces shall be three (3) per site. Lodge, fraternal and civic assembly Planned development Radio and television studio/station Religious use Utilities Child care facilities Community centers Educational facilities Hospital Library Wholesale establishments INDUSTRIAL Industrial, general Warehouse, storage, and freight transportation PUBLIC, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, OTHER Service station, automotive Vehicle sales and service 21 ARTICLE XI. - SIGNS Sec. 9-91. - Purpose and intent. These sign regulations are adopted for the purpose of: (1) Preserving, protecting, and promoting the public health, safety, and welfare; (2) Regulating outdoor advertising and signs of all types, in an effort to reduce visual confusion and restrict signs which increase the probability of accidents by distracting attention, obstructing vision, or otherwise affecting the public good; (3) Maintaining the inherent right of businesses to communicate reasonably and identify their products and services by promoting the reasonable, orderly, and effective display of signs and outdoor advertising; (4) Maintaining the inherent right of residents and organizations to effectively communicate through signage in a reasonable and orderly fashion; (5) Enhancing the physical appearance of the village; (6) Preserving the value of private property by assuring the compatibility of signs with surrounding land uses. Sec. 9-92. - Sign permit applications. (1) Sign [permit] permanent applications may be obtained from the following locations: a. Village of Plainfield Community DevelopmentPlanning Department; b. Village website. (2) An application for a sign permit shall be made upon forms provided by the village and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information: a. Name, address, email address and telephone number of the applicant/business; b. Name of the person, firm, corporation or association erecting the sign; c. A plat of survey showing the location of the sign structure to which or upon which the sign is to be installed; d. A drawing of the building elevation showing the location of the proposed wall sign; e. A drawing of the sign showing the method of construction and attachment to the building, other structure, or in the ground along with illumination specifications (if applicable); f. Written consent of the owner of the building, structure, or land to which or on which the sign is to be installed, if the applicant is not the owner; g. Such other information as the community development director of planning shall require to exhibit full compliance with this ordinance. Sec. 9-93. - General sign standards. All signs hereafter constructed, erected, relocated, or expanded shall comply with the following standards: (1) Sign area (depicted graphically in Figure XI-2): 22 a. Ground and projecting signs: The sign face area shall be calculated by determining the net rectangular area enclosing the sign face including the outer extremities of all letters, characters, and delineations. Architectural treatments surrounding the sign will not be counted as sign area, provided it does not exceed one hundred (100) percent of the total sign face. For double-faced signs only one face shall be considered in determining the sign area;. b. Wall, window, awning, and canopy signs: The sign face area shall be calculated by determining the area of the sign face including the frame, if any. The sign face area of wall, window, awning, or canopy signs consisting of individually-mounted letters shall be deemed to be the area of the smallest rectangular figure which can encompass all letters and graphics. (2) Setbacks: a. All ground signs shall be setback not less than five (5) feet from any lot line;. b. Any such sign located on a corner lot shall not be located within the vision triangle as defined in subsection (c) of this sectionsection (3);. c. Ground signs on adjoining lots must have a minimum separation distance of thirty (30) feet. Lots that develop before their bordering lots shall locate their ground sign(s) in such a way as to provide an opportunity for the adjacent lots to erect a ground sign that meet this requirement. (3) Vision triangle. No buildings or structures shall be erected or maintained, nor any landscaping exceeding thirty-six (36) inches in height shall be grown or maintained within a triangular area determined by a diagonal line connecting two (2) points measured along the property lines of the abutting streets twenty (20) feet equidistant from the intersection of those property lines, so as to obstruct or obscure the vision of drivers of motor vehicles on either or both street(s). ); Figure XI-1. Vision Triangle for Signs The figure illustrates the area where signs are prohibited on corner locations. The prohibition does not apply to signs in the B-5 district. (4) Traffic safety. No sign shall be maintained at any location where by reason of its position, size, shape, or color it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with any traffic control sign, signal, or device;, or where it may interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. The decision on the determination of a traffic hazard shall rest with the police chief, fire chief, or the director of public works. ; (5) Illumination: a. Location/design: . Wherever an external artificial light source is used to illuminate a sign, illumination shall be located, shielded, and directed so as to not be directly 23 visible from any public street or residentially zoned property at grade level. All illumination shall be so designed, located, shielded, and directed as it illuminates only the sign face and to prevent the casting of glare or direct light upon adjacent properties or streets.; b. Level of illumination: . The intensity of illumination for the sign shall not be excessively bright and shall be even over the face of the sign with no bright spots. ; c. Hours of operation: . Illuminated signs located on a lot adjacent to or immediately across the street from any residential district shall be turned off at all times between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Such signs may remain illuminated during such time as the activity to which the sign pertains is engaged if the hours of operation extend past 11:00 p.m. (6) Maintenance. The owner of a sign and the owner of the premises on which said sign is located shall be jointly and severally liable to maintain such sign or signs subject to the following standards: a. Signs shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition and good working order, including illumination sources, at all times; b. Signs shall be properly painted unless galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent rust or deterioration; c. Signs shall conform to maintenance provisions of the building and electrical codes as adopted by the Village of Plainfield. (Ord. No. 2615, §§ VI—VIII, 2-5-07) Sec. 9-94. - Exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from permit requirements. Although no permit shall be required for exempt signs, such signs shall be subject to the provisions of this ordinance concerning installation, maintenance, size, style, location, and illumination. Applicants shall submit either a hard copy or a digital copy of the proposed sign(s) including contact information, display period, sign location, and design to the planning department at least three (3) days before installation for record keeping purposes. The following signs are exempt from permit requirements: (1) Address numerals. Street address numerals in conformance with village regulations; (2) Civic event signs: a. Temporary: A temporary sign advertising a community event. ; b. Permanent: May be located in any zoning district and shall be no taller than ten (10) feet from gradefrom final grade to top of sign or larger than sixty (60) square feet. It must be located in a fully landscaped area. ; c. Approval: All civic event signs shall require approval by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent; 24 d. Installation: All signs shall be installed no earlier than one (1) one month before the event starts; c.e. Removal: All signs must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the event. (3) Construction identification signs. Signs identifying the architects, engineers, contractor and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, or the purpose for which the building is intended, up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet. Only one (1) sign is allowed per frontage per development. The sign shall be confined to the site of construction, and shall be removed within three (3) days after the beginning of the intended use of the project; (4) Informational signs. Not exceeding three (3) square feet per face, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, including signs identifying rest rooms, freight entrances, parking areas, parking lot directional signs, and the like; (5) Flags. Governmental, political, civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organization flags and corporation flags are permitted subject to the following: a. Location and size. Flags shall not be , which are no larger than fifty (50) square feet per face, and shall not extend beyond the property line of the lot on which they are installed. ; Flagpoles, which are no taller than thirty (30) feet, shall not be located within any right-of-way; b. All flags shall be mounted on flagpoles, which shall not be above twenty-five (25) feet in height. The mounting of flags on light standards or other poles not expressly made as flag standards shall be prohibited; c. Number. No more than three (3) flags allowed per site. Of the three (3) allowable flags, only one (1) corporate identification flag is allowed on commercially zoned properties where there are two (2) or more flag poles. (6) Garage sale and open house signs. Garage sale and open house signs are permitted subject to the following regulation: a. Such signs shall not exceed four three (43) square feet per face; b. All signs shall not be put up more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the event and must be removed upon the close of the event; c. Signs may be placed off-site on private property with the consent of the owner of the property on which the sign is placed; d. One (1) sign may be placed in the Village of Plainfield right-of-way in front of the house having the garage sale or in front of the house for sale; e. No more than four (4) such signs shall be erected and maintained per year. (7) Nameplates. ; (8) On-site directional signs. : a. Area: No single directional sign shall exceed three (3) square feet in area; b. Height: Directional signs shall have a maximum height of five (5) feet; c. Illumination: Directional signs in the central sign district shall not be illuminated. 25 (9) Plaques. Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical plaques, and similar designations displayed for non-commercial purposes; (10) Political signs. The following rules apply to signs identifying a political candidate, party, or issue subject to an upcoming election: a. Political signs shall have an area no more than thirty-two (32) square feet of total copy per zoning lot. No such sign shall exceed six (6) feet in height above grade; b. [Reserved.] c.b. Political signs shall not be attached to fences, trees, utility poles or light poles, similar structures, or placed within the public right-of-way. Such signs shall not be erected within sight vision triangle areas or other areas where safety concerns exist. (11) Real estate signs: a. No more than one (1) sign identifying property for sale, rent, or lease shall be installed per street frontage; b. Small real estate sign: i. Small real estate signs are limited to sites one (1) acre or less; ii. No such sign shall exceed six (6) square feet per face; iii. No such sign shall be illuminated; iv. All such signs must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of sale, rental, or lease of the property; c. Large real estate sign: i. Large real estate signs are limited to sites of greater than one (1) acre; ii. No such sign shall exceed ninety-six (96) square feet per sign face and ten (10) feet in height; iii. No such sign shall be illuminated; iv. All such signs must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of sale, rental, or lease of the property; v. Only ground-mounted signs shall be permitted. (12) Sidewalk signs located within the central sign district. All sidewalk signs shall not obstruct pedestrian passage on the sidewalk; (13) Traffic, municipal, or emergency signs. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger, and such temporary emergency or non- advertising sign designed for public safety or convenience that are either installed by the Village of Plainfield or the Illinois Department of Transportation or a designated agent or approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent; (14) Window signs. Window signs posted in public view shall not exceed forty twenty (4020) percent or six (6) square feet of each window or surface area through which or on which they are seen. Illuminated signs shall be no larger than six (6) square feet.; 26 (15) Signs inside a building, or other enclosed facility, which are not meant to be viewed from the outside and are located greater than three (3) feet from the window; (16) Building accents and decorations, art, and murals provided such signs do not contain any commercial messaging. (Ord. No. 2615, §§ IX—XII, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 2824, § I, 1-5-09) Sec. 9-95. - Prohibited signs. The following signs or specific locations are expressly prohibited: (1) Attention-getting devices,; .other than p (1)(2) Pennant flags that have been approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent (see "special events signs"). Pennant flags that have not been approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent shall be prohibited; (3) Inflatable signs, with the exception of balloons used in temporary situations that comply with the requirements in Section 9-101(7);located in the central sign district; (4) Blinking or flashing signs, or signs that display text or graphics in high-speed motion; (5) Mechanical movement signs, including revolving signs, or signs that have a rotating or moving part(s); (6) Feather signs; (7) Spinner signs or signs carried by human beings; (8) Box signs; (9) Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound, odor, or contain open flames; (10) Signs incorporating skylights/searchlights, beacon, laser lights, or festoon lights; (11) Reflective signs or signs containing mirrors; (2)(12) Backlit canopies or awnings; (3)(13) Billboards or other similar large outdoor advertising devices; (14) Icon signs or three-dimensional statue, caricature or representation of persons, animals, or merchandise shall not be used as a sign or incorporated into a sign structurelocated outside of residential zoning districts (see "Icon signs"); (15) Pole/pylon signs, except those that are located in unified shopping and business centers; (16) Snipe signs, or signs attached to trees, utility poles, public amenities, fences, fire hydrants, streetlights, and so forth other than that have been approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent; (17) Window signs that exceed forty twenty (20) percent or six (6) square feet, whichever comes first, of each window or surface area through which or on which they are seen; Illuminated window signs larger than six (6) square feet (except in the central sign district); 27 (18) Outline lighting. Lighting around the perimeter of window openings with a visible source of light, such as neon, fluorescent, LED, or similar lighting source; (19) Signs painted directly on the exterior covering materials of any exterior wall of any building; (20) Signs erected without the permission of the property owner, with the exception of those authorized or required by local, state, or federal government; (4)(21) Off-premises signs that have not been approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent (see "Temporary sign standards" and "Off-premises signs"); (5)(22) Off-site directional signs; (6)(23) Parking on public right-of-way, public property, or private property of any vehicle or trailer on public right-of-way, public property or private property, which contains signage for the purpose of advertising a product or service or directing people to a business or activity; (7)(24) Portable wheel-mounted/trailer-mounted signs that have not been approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent (see "Portable/trailer signs"); (8)(25) Signs that are above both top and bottom roof lines or parapetRoof signs; (26) Sidewalk signs located outside of the central sign district; (9)(27) Projecting signs located outside of the central sign district; (10)(28) Signs placed in an easement, except as permitted under these regulations; (29) Signs placed in or over the public right-of-way, except as permitted under these regulations; (11)(30) Signs that block fire escapes, exits, standpipes, stairways, doors, ventilators, windows, or similar opening; (12)(31) Signs that advertise a home occupation; (13)(32) Any sign determined to constitute a traffic hazard by reason of size, location, content, color, or type of illumination as determined by the police chief, fire chief, or the director of public works; (14)(33) Signs which move or assume a non-stationary position by mechanical means except as otherwise permitted under these regulations or authorized by the village, or under normal wind current except flags, banners, and barber poles as regulated herein; (15) Snipe signs; (34) Outline lighting: Lighting around the perimeter of window openings with a visible source of light, such as neon, fluorescent, LED, or similar lighting source; (16)(35) Any other sign not expressly permitted by way of this ordinance shall be prohibited. (Ord. No. 2615, §§ XIII, XIV, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 2823, § III, 1-5-09; Ord. No. 3042, § II, 3-5-12; Ord. No. 3281, § III, 11-7-16) 28 Sec. 9-96. - Removal/enforcement. (1) All prohibited signs and illegal signs must be removed within ten (10) days as of the date that written notice is sent to the owner by the Village of Plainfield. (2) All non-conforming signs, signs that compromise health, safety, or general welfare, or are otherwise in violation are subject to removal by public works department or code enforcement officials. (3) All non-conforming signs legally existing on the date of this ordinance shall be required to be removed or modified to conform to this ordinance only when: a. The building or store space within a building becomes vacant, non-conforming signage shall be removed or brought into conformance with these regulations within thirty (30) days of vacancy of the subject site or tenant space; b. The use or the ownership of the property or store space within a building changes; c. The sign structure is damaged or remodeled for over fifty (50) percent of its cost value; or d. The sign was not legally in compliance with the previous ordinance. (4) Non-conforming signs may not be enlarged or replaced in their entirety but may be modified to more closely meet current sign regulations. (5) Signs placed in the public right-of-way without approval shall be subject to immediate removal without prior notice to the sign owner. Sec. 9-97. - Permanent sign standards. Permanent signage (excluding permanent "prohibited" and "exempt" signs) must satisfy all other sign ordinance requirements in addition to the following: (1) Permits for permanent signs shall be approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent; (2) Only one (1) sign per lot at any one time unless otherwise allowed or indicated; (3) It must be safely anchored to the ground or building; (4) Internal electrical illumination is prohibited in residential districts; however, external illumination is allowed; (5) Permanent signs must be located on the premises of the permit holder unless otherwise indicated.; (6) Name duplication: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision or business shall not duplicate or mimic any existing subdivision or business name within the Village of Plainfield's planning boundaries. Similar sounding or similarly spelled names may be denied at the discretion of the village planner or his/her designee. (Ord. No. 2797, § I, 10-20-08) 29 Figure XI-2. Measuring Sign Height and Sign Area Sec. 9-98. - Residential use signs. (1) Residential subdivision entrance signs. Subdivision developments shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: 30 a. Location: Entrance signs are only permitted in easements or out lots specifically designed for such structure. No more than one (1) structure shall be erected on each corner on the perimeter of the subdivision. The sign(s) shall not be located within the vision triangle; b. Style and sSize: Subdivision entrance sign shall be monument in style. The sign may contain a single sided message area containing not more than twenty (20) square feet. The message area shall only contain the name of the subdivision. The sign structure shall not be more than six (6) feet in height as measured from the final grade for the structure's lot and shall contain no more than one hundred (100) square feet as determined by measuring the side of the structure fronting on a public street; c. Materials: The structure(s) may only be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar or other high qualityhigh- quality hardwoods as deemed appropriate by the village staff. Lettering, ornaments, or other graphics on the structure must be constructed of stone, wrought iron, anodized aluminum, or engraved into a quality hardwood like redwood or cedar; d. Landscaping: The area surrounding the entrance sign shall be landscaped in an attractive, dense cluster at the base of the sign that is equally attractive in winter and summer. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping will be required for every one (1) square foot of sign face; d.e. Declaration of covenants/easements: There shall be prepared, enacted, and recorded a declaration of covenants to run with the land of the subdivision of which the easement is a part, which shall minimally state: i. Provide for the organization of a homeowner's association which shall assess sufficient dues to provide for maintenance of the easement and structure; ii. Provide for the continued maintenance of the easement and structure; iii. The covenants shall pProvide that the village has the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the easement from an adjoining public street and demolish the structure if in the sole determination of the village the structure is not properly maintained. e.f. Name duplication: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision shall not duplicate or mimic any existing subdivision name within the Village of Plainfield's planning boundaries. Similar sounding or similarly spelled names may be denied at the discretion of the village planner or his/her designee. ; f.g. Illumination: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision may be externally illuminated via a spot lightspotlight or backlighting, so long as the illumination is amber or white in color. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and 31 discreet. Signs of similar nature may be permitted at the discretion of the village planner or his/her designee. (2) Multiple-family developments: a. Location and size: For multiple-family dwellings containing at least six (6) units, a single permanent ground sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in sign surface and ten (10) feet in height from the final grade for the structure's lot will be allowed. Where a building abuts two (2) or more streets, additional such signage—one (1) oriented to each abutting street—shall be permitted. Any such multiple-family dwellings shall be permitted two (2) such signs along a street frontage when the frontage available exceeds six hundred (600) feet with a minimum distance of four hundred fifty (450) feet between each sign; Any such multiple-family dwellings shall be permitted two (2) such signs along a street frontage when the frontage available exceeds six hundred (600) feet with a minimum distance of four hundred fifty (450) feet between each sign. b. Said sign(s) shall indicate only the name of the building, the management company thereof, and/or address of the premises;. c. Style: Sign(s) must be monument in design; d. Materials: The structure(s) may only be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar or other high-quality hardwoods as deemed appropriate by the village staff. Lettering, ornaments, or other graphics on the structure must be constructed of stone, wrought iron, anodized aluminum, or engraved into a quality hardwood like redwood or cedar; e. Landscaping: The area surrounding the monument sign shall be landscaped in an attractive, dense cluster at the base of the sign that is equally attractive in winter and summer. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping will be required for every one (1) square foot of sign face; f. Illumination: Signage proposed for any residential subdivision may be illuminated via a spotlight or backlighting, so long as the illumination is amber or white in color. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreet. Signs of similar nature may be permitted at the discretion of the village planner or his/her designee. (3) Home occupations. Signage that advertises a business in a residential district is prohibited;. (4) Restrictions. Permanent ground signs in residential zoning districts are prohibited in all instances except for subdivision signs, multiple-family dwelling signs, real estate signs, open house signs, garage sale signs for and uses such as churches, schools, government facilities, permitted business uses, and signage for any other uses that have been allowed through issuance of a special use permit. (Ord. No. 2797, § II, 10-20-08) 32 Sec. 9-99. - Non-residential use signs. (1) Wall signs. Permanent wall signs shall be regulated as follows: a. Location: Permanent wall signs shall not extend above the roofline or beyond the corners of the building. In no case shall the wall sign extend more than twelve (12) inches from the wall to which the sign is to be placed; b. One rear sign per building or per unit shall be permitted on any commercial building that backs up to an internal commercial streetdriveway or a public or private street. Rear signage on the rear of a commercial building that backs up to a residential development shall be prohibited;. c. Number: i. Only one (1) permanent wall sign per building or retail unit of a building will be permitted except for corner locations or locations adjoining internal driveways or private streets where one (1) wall sign for each wall facing the public or private street will be permitted. Wall signage facing access drives is prohibited. ; ii. Retail establishments with a floor area in excess of 40,000 square feet may identify the business and its major uses within the building with a maximum of four (4) wall signs on the primary facadefaçade. The Zoning Administratorvillage staff may approve up to two (2) additional wall signs for the Primary primary facadefaçade depending on exceptional design conditions. The sum of all signs, regardless of number, may not exceed the total allowable wall sign area for the facadefaçade. iii. In no case shall any building or retail unit of a building contain signage on more than two (2) walls facing a public or private street; d. Size: i. Permanent wall signage for buildings or units less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet shall not exceed one and one half (1.5) square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of façade frontage and no edge of such sign shall come closer than five two (52) feet from the edge of the façade on which it is installed; for the corner business units which may have side wall signage on buildings, it shall be in the same size with the front wall signage; rear wall signage on buildings shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each two (2) feet of rear façade frontage; in no case shall any such wall sign exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area; ii. Permanent wall signage for buildings or units between forty thousand (40,000) square feet and one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet shall not exceed one and one halfthree-quarters (1½1.75) of a square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of facadefaçade frontage; in no case shall any wall sign exceed four hundred (400) square feet in area; 33 iii. Permanent wall signage for buildings or retail units over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet shall not exceed two (2) square feet of sign area for each one (1) foot of facadefaçade frontage, in no case shall any wall sign exceed six hundred (600) square feet in area. e. Illumination: Internal or external illumination shall be allowed. (2) Ground signs. Permanent ground signs shall be regulated as follows unless otherwise indicated: a. Number: i. No more than one (1) permanent identification ground sign shall be installed per frontage per lot. If a lot has more than one (1) frontage, an additional permanent identification ground sign may be permitted, provided there is a minimum of eight hundred (800) feet of separation between the ground signs as measured along the right-of-way line; ii. No more than one (1) preview board and one (1) menu board ground signs shall be installed for any establishment granted a special use for a drive- thru through facility. Preview boards are limited to twenty (20) square feet using the same materials as the building it is advertising and shall adhere to the requirements in subsection (c) of this section. Menu boards shall adhere to the requirements in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. b. Size and style: Permanent ground signs shall be monument in style, no more than ten (10) feet in height as measured from the final grade for the structure's lot or the grade of roadway, whichever is higher, and no more than forty-eight (48) square feet in area. Permanent ground signs that are not of a monument, but pole, or pylon style that are located in unified shopping and business centers shall be permitted only with special approval upon approval of a sign variance permit application and shall be limited to no more than thirty two hundred and fifty (30250) square feet in area and ten fifty (1050) feet in height as measured from the final grade for the structure's lot. The sign structure(s) shall incorporate materials similar to the building it is advertising. ; c. Landscaping: Permanent ground signs shall be landscaped at their base in a method harmonious with the landscape concept for the whole site. Landscaping shall form an attractive, dense cluster at the base of the sign that is equally attractive in winter and summer. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping will be required for every one (1) square foot of sign face. ; 34 Figure XI-3. Ground Sign Separation The figure illustrates the separation between two (2) ground signs on a single development (e.g. multi-family residential building, unified business center, PD) when the site has frontage along two (2) public roads. (3) Attached Canopy canopy signs. A canopy without lettering or other advertising shall not be regulated as a sign. Lettering and business logo may be printed or otherwise affixed to any permissible canopy subject to the following regulations: a. A canopy signs and its structure shall not extend above the roofline or beyond the corners of the building. A canopy sign shall not extend outside the overall length or width of the canopy. However, a canopy sign may extend above or below the canopy, provided the clearance height is met In no case shall the wall sign extend more than twelve (12) inches from the wall to which the sign is to be placed; b. Canopy signs shall be centered within or over architectural elements such as windows or doors; c. Style. The color of the canopy shall be compatible with the overall color scheme of the façade; d. Size: i. No portion of any canopy sign shall be lower than nine (9) feet above ground level; ii. No portion of a canopy shall be permitted to extended beyond any point that is less than four (4) feet from the curb line; iii. Lettering shall not be taller than two (2) feet; iv. Width of lettering shall not be wider than 75% of the canopy width; e. No more than one (1) canopy sign shall be allowed per street frontage and shall be limited to the business name and/or logo; Illumination: A canopy sign may be externally or internally illuminated. However, it shall not be internally illuminated in the central sign district. a. No lettering or signage may be more than thirty (30) square feet in size. (4) Awning signs. An awning without lettering or other advertising shall not be regulated as a sign. Lettering and business logo may be painted or otherwise affixed to any permissible awning subject to the following regulations: a. Lettering and business logo shall not project above, below, or beyond the physical dimensions of the awning, provided that a nameplate or identification sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area may be suspended, perpendicular to the building wall, from any permissible awning; b. Lettering and business logo shall not be larger from top to bottom than nine (9) inches. Such lettering or logo shall be the minimum necessary to identify the name of the business, type of business, or address. If, however, the awning is to be used as primary signage for the site, area limitations shall be consistent with wall sign requirements; 35 Figure XI-4. Signage on Awnings c. Lettering shall not denote that nothing other than the type or name of business conducted on the premises and the address of the business; d. Lettering and business logo shall be permitted either on the front awning flap only or on both sides;. e. The maximum area of awning signage (lettering and logo) may not exceed the maximum allowed for wall sign areas. Awning signage shall be counted against permitted total wall sign area; f. Awnings shall be tailored to serve the opening into the building and positioned so that distinctive architectural features remain visible; g. Style: i. Colors of awnings shall be solid or striped; ii. The color of the awning shall be compatible with the overall color scheme of the façade; iii. Awnings shall be constructed out of canvas or canvas-like material, unless other material is approved by the village staff; h. Height: No part of the awning shall be lower than seven feet (7) feet above ground level, as measured from its lowest point; e.i. Backlit, metal, and vinyl awnings shall be prohibited in the central sign district. (Ord. No. 2615, §§ XV—XIX, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 2797, § IV, 10-20-08; Ord. No. 3112, §§ I, II, 6- 3-13) Sec. 9-100. - Special signs, districts, and uses. 36 (1) Permanent electronic message signs: a. Electronic message signs may be incorporated into a single- or multi-tenant sign face such that the electronic message sign face occupies less than fifty (50) percent of the total area of the sign face; b. The sign message shall periodically include information such as time, temperature or other messages of interest to the traveling public; c. The sign message shall not consist of flashing, oscillating, chasing or animated lights, and shall not change more frequently than once every two (2) seconds; d. The sign structure shall conform to all applicable regulations as specified in this ordinance. (2) Permanent manually changeable copy signs: a. Changeable copy may be incorporated into a single or multi-tenant ground sign face. ; b. A changeable copy face that has been incorporated into a single-tenant sign face may not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total area of that ground sign face. ; c. Changeable copy on a ground sign face shall be proportional to the entire sign face and shall be integrated into the ground sign face. ; d. Lettering of changeable copy shall be of a single, simple, easily legible lettering style and shall be uniform in color and in size throughout the changeable copy portion of the ground sign. 37 Map XI-1. Central Sign District (3) Central sign district. The central sign district is intended to recognize the unique character of development within its boundary by providing signage controls commensurate with historic commercial development. This area generally is developed with historic commercial structures on small lots. The area approximating the boundaries of the central sign district of the village is generally the central business district and is illustrated in Map XI-1. a. Requirements: A sign located within the central sign district boundaries must satisfy all other sign ordinance requirements in addition to the following: i. All signs must get special sign approval; ii.i. All permanent signs must be designed to be an integrated feature of the unique building style. The size, color, and placement of each sign must be compatible with the historic character of the district, and shall not obscure 38 or interfere with any distinctive architectural elements of the building or elements of the streetscape; iii.ii. Either one (1) ground sign or one (1) wall sign along with one (1) projecting sign per building or store space unit will be permitted; iii. External illumination and neon shall be permissible. Internally illuminated signs shall be prohibited. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreetdiscrete. ; iv. Internally illuminated signs generally shall be prohibited. For buildings in excess of 5,000 square feet that are not identified on the Historic Urban Survey as recommended for local landmark status nor identified as contributing to a local historic district, internal illumination may be permitted at the discretion of the village staff, provided it meets the following standards: 1. Only white illumination is permitted; 2. Illumination shall be designed to be halo lit in style; 3. Light intensity shall be limited to one hundred (100) NITS; 4. Appeals of the determination may be made to the Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to Section 9-149 of the Zoning Code. b. Ground signs: i. In the central sign district, a permanent ground sign shall be a maximum of four (4) feet from final grade in height and twenty (20) square feet in area.; b.ii. Freestanding post and panel signs shall be permitted in addition to monument signs with compliance with landscaping and setback requirements. c. Projecting signs: i. Projecting signs shall only be allowable in the central sign district. ; ii. Signs shall be not larger than twelve (12) square feet in area or not more than four (4) feet along any exterior dimension. ; iii. Projecting signs shall not project more than seven (7) feet from the building. ; iv. No part of the sign shall be lower than nine (9) feet or higher than thirteen (13) feet above ground level, as measured from its lowest point. ; v. Projecting signs shall not be internally illuminated. External illumination (such as floodlighting or indirect lighting) shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreetdiscrete. d. Alleyway signs: i. Alleyway signs shall only be allowable in the central sign district. ; 39 ii. Alleyway signs shall comply with all other sign ordinance requirements in regards to sign type, sign size, sign projection, and sign location. ; iii. Alleyway signs must get special sign approval in accordance with all other signs in the Central Sign District. iii. Should an alleyway sign be erected, appropriate action must be taken to make the area more pedestrian friendly and safe. Applicants will be required to install additional lighting, a decorative doorway/entrance, and appropriate demarcations as determined by the village planner and/or his/her designee. e. Sidewalk signs: i. Sidewalk signs shall be allowed only in the central sign district; ii. The sign shall be A-frame in style, no larger than twelve (12) square feet, and no higher than four (4) feet in height; iii. The sign location shall be restricted to the area immediately in front of the business, shop, or property which is being advertised; iv. The sign shall be located in an area so as to not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic or obstruct the view of vehicular traffic; v. The sign shall be removed at the end of each business day. (4) Special sign approval. Special approval shall be granted by the community development director or a designated agent as follows: a. Plans and specifications must be submitted along with completed sign permit or awning permit application material; b. The submittal must show that the special approval request is architecturally designed in a manner that is sensitive to the features of the subject site; c. The proposed sign ordinance shall be consistent with the size regulations of this ordinance and be of compatible scale and character to the subject site; d. The proposed sign shall not obscure or interfere with other characteristics defining elements of the site. (5)(4) Business transition district. The business transition district is intended to provide for the conversion of existing residential structures to low intensity professional and commercial uses on properties located along arterial streets and/or within a business district while still maintaining the existing, often historic, character of the neighborhood. Permanent signage in this district shall be permitted in accordance with the central sign district provisions with the following exceptions: a. Only ground signs shall be permitted. Ground signs shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from all property lines as measured to the nearest point of the sign and shall be located in front or corner side yards. Ground signs shall be landscaped to buffer and minimize the visual impact of the signs; b. No internal illumination and, neon, or other gas tube illumination shall be permitted; 40 c. Externally illuminated signs shall not project glare beyond the lot lines. (6)(5) Governmental facilities and churches. Permanent ground signs for governmental facilities and churches shall be regulated as follows: a. Signs must be monument style with materials to match or complement the building facadefaçades. Park sites shall be exempt from this requirement and may utilize pole-mounted signage; b. Landscaping must be provided per the requirements set forth for ground signs in section 9-99(2) of this ordinance; c. Governmental facilities with sites of up to ten (10) acres in area shall not exceed (48) square feet of sign area and ten (10) feet from final grade in height; d. Governmental facilities with sites of up to twenty (20) acres in area shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in sign area and twelve (12) feet from final grade in height; e. Governmental facilities with sites of more than twenty (20) acres in area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area and twelve (12) feet from final grade in height; f. Churches with sites of less than four (4) acres in area shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area and six (6) feet from final grade in height; g. Churches with more than four (4) acres in area shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in sign area and six (106) feet from final grade in height. (7)(6) Specific commercial uses: a. Design criteria for shopping centers, unified business centers, multi-tenant office or courtyard development, or industrial developments. ; i. All unified shopping and business centers shall submit a written sign criterion that will be used to carry out the intent of the sign proposal required in this section. Upon approval by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, the director of planning or a designated agent, this criterion shall be used in addition to the following guidelines to evaluate the design of all new signs in the business center. ; ii. There shall be architectural harmony and unity of signs within a unified business center on a property. Sign type, color scheme, lettering, size, placement of the sign, number of the lines of copy. and illumination shall be coordinated and shall be compatible with the architecture of the center. ; A sign proposal containing all of these factors in scaled elevation drawings shall be submitted to the community developmentplanning department. ; iii. Permanent ground signs identifying shopping centers, unified business centers, or multi-tenant office or industrial developments shall be monument or pylon in style and shall identify the name of the center or complex and the tenants within the complex. ; 41 iv. Permanent wall signs for individual tenants in shopping centers and business centers shall be in harmony with the overall architectural concept for the site and be compatible with each other and with the building facadefaçades. Separate permanent wall signs shall be located uniformly on a sign frieze, canopy, or other appropriate architectural element constant with the architectural concept for the center as a whole and shall be adequately separated from one another. b. Shopping centers and unified business centers. Permanent ground signs in shopping centers and unified business districts shall be regulated as follows: i. Signs for sites of up to four (4) acres in area shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet of sign area and ten (10) feet in height; ii. Signs for sites of more than four (4) acres but less than eight (8) acres shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet of sign area and twelve (12) feet in height; iii. Signs for sites of more than eight (8) acres in area shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet and fifteen (15) feet in height; iv. One (1) permanent ground sign per street frontage shall be permitted; v. Permanent ground signs shall be monument or pylon in style and shall be surrounded by masonry or other architectural materials to match the building facadefaçade; vi. Individual tenants of multi-tenant retail center shall not be permitted individual ground signage. c. Multi-tenant office or industrial development. Permanent ground sign face area for multi-tenant office or multi-tenant industrial developments shall be regulated as follows: i. Sites with less than five (5) acres in area shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet of sign area and twelve (12) feet in height; ii. Sites with more than five (5) acres in area shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in sign area and fifteen (15) feet in height. d. Gasoline stations. No more than one price sign per street frontage with a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet per face shall be allowed. Such signs shall be incorporated in the design and made an integral part of the permanent ground sign permitted in this ordinance. ; e. Courtyard development. All courtyard development signage shall be unified and shall face the central public space, pedestrian access way or public parking area serving the overall development. This signage would be in lieu of any other wall signage facing a public roadway. Signage for such developments shall be uniform in style. The village planner or his/her designee shall have final say over whether the proposed development meets the requirements of a courtyard development. ; 42 (8)(7) Village approved sign plazas. Village approved sign plazas located within the Village of Plainfield rights-of-way shall be allowed. Signs shall conform to the standards as outlined in the approved agreement governing their existence and shall be allowed under this ordinance so long as an approved agreement is in effect. ; (9)(8) Animated signs. Animated signs shall encompass tri-vision signs, digital programmable ink signs, video/LED (light emitting diode) signs, LCD (liquid crystal display) signs as well as any other sign with a static, animated, or intermittent display. a. The sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in size. b. The sign shall not consist of animation, flashing, oscillating, chasing, or animated lights, and shall not change more frequently than once every eight (8) seconds. c. Signs will require a minimum of four hundred (400) feet of separation so as not to distract drivers. d. Audio and/or pyrotechnics shall be prohibited. e. LED/video signs: i. All LED/video signs shall be installed with a dimmer control. ii. The average intensity of the LED display shall not exceed the levels specified in the chart below: Intensity Level (NITS) Daytime Nighttime 5,000 1,750 (Ord. No. 2742, § I, 3-17-08; Ord. No. 2797, § III, 10-20-08) Sec. 9-101. - Temporary sign standards. (1) General standards for temporary signs. Temporary signs must satisfy all other sign ordinance requirements in addition to the following: a. Permits for temporary signs shall be approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, the director of planning, or a designated agent; b. Only one (1) per lot at any one time unless otherwise allowed or indicated; c. It must be safely anchored to the ground or building; d. Electrical illumination is prohibited in residential districts (except for temporary subdivision project signs); e. Display of temporary signs shall be limited to twenty-one (21) day periods and is limited to five (5) such periods in a calendar year unless otherwise specified; f. Each subsequent twenty-one (210) day period of display requires renewal of the permit, which requires re-submittal of the application form, payment of applicable fees, and approval by the village; 43 g. Display of a temporary sign for less than twenty-one (210) days shall count as the full twenty-one (210) days; remaining days from a previous display period may not be applied to subsequent display periods; h. Temporary signs must be located on the premises of the permit holder unless otherwise indicated or allowed pursuant to this ordinance or to the permit application. ; i. Temporary signs are limited to thirty-two (32) square feet. (2) Promotional signs. Promotional signs shall conform to all relevant specifications regarding size and location with respect to sign type as defined in this ordinance. Such signs shall be prohibited in residential districts. Such signs shall be displayed for the length of time of display for temporary signs as set forth in this ordinance (see "Temporary sign standards"). (3) Model homes. Promotional signs and flagpole flags may be used by builders and developers to attract potential customers to model homes. Such devices shall be used to bring people into an area and navigate them through the area. All promotional signs and flagpole flags allowed herein shall be allowed until the day the final property is sold. Those that fail to comply with these regulations will be subject to penalties and fines as ordered by a village administrator or a designee. a. Prohibited signs. In accordance with the rest of the sign code, all streamers, decorative ribbons, garland, string pennant flags, feather signs, and other attention getting devices will be strictly prohibited. b. Subdivision containing model homes. i. A temporary and communal ground sign may be permitted at the major entrances to the subdivision accommodating the model homes. Each sign may be up to forty-eight (48) square feet in area, and no more than ten (10) feet in height. This entrance sign will need to comply with the setbacks and vision triangle as outlined in section 9-93, General sign standards. This sign will remain generic as it will represent the multiple builders/developers that have model homes within the subdivision. ii. Smaller aA-frame signs will be permitted throughout the subdivision for different builders/developers at key points determined by builder/developer to avoid cluttering and adversely affecting those that live in or visit the area. These locations may be changed by a village administrator for aesthetic or safety reasons. The signs shall be maintained based on the following standards: 1. The number of aA-frame signs per builder per subdivision will be no more than three (3). ); 2. Signs must be in the public right-of-way and cannot exceed thirty- six (36) inches (three (3) feet) in height. ; 3. The sign shall be no larger than six (6) square feet in area. ; 44 4. Signs may be erected at 6:00 a.m. and must be removed at the end of each business day or at 6:00 p.m., whichever is first. c. Front elevation. i. No more than two (2) flags of the builder's choice (in accordance with the rest of the sign code) will be allowed in the front yard of the model home outside of the public right-of-way. 1. Flag size will be limited to fifteen (15) square feet (standard American flag is three (3) feet by five (5) feet). 2. Flag pole will be restricted to twenty-five (25) feet in height. ii. A semi-permanent sign may be erected in the front yard in addition to the flag poles for further attraction and must be located outside of the public right-of-way. 1. This sign may be no larger than sixteen (16) square feet. 2. This sign may be double sided. d. Rear and side elevations. A banner or semi-permanent sign will be permitted on the rear or side elevation of the house only if it fronts a collector street, minor arterial street, major arterial street, or freeway/expressway. i. Banners will be rectangular in area and limited to sixty (60) square feet. Banners must be anchored to the model home. ii. Semi-permanent signs will be limited to thirty-two (32) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height. 1. They will be located outside of the public right-of-way and vision triangle (section 9-93, General sign standards). 2. These signs may be double sided. e. Vacant lots. Vacant lots will be allowed two (2) signs: One (1) realtor sign and one (1) builder sign, each not to exceed ten (10) square feet. (4) Grand opening signs. Grand opening signs shall be regulated as follows: a. The grand opening period shall mean the sixty thirty (6030) day period immediately after the opening of a new business or the reopening of a business, which has been closed for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days;. b. Grand opening signs shall be permitted only once for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days during the grand opening period of which all fourteen (14) days shall be consecutive; c. Grand opening signs shall be prohibited on any property where there is a residential use;. b.d. A grand opening sign permit shall be exempt from the five (5) temporary sign permits per year restriction; c. Grand opening signs shall be permitted for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days during the grand opening period of which all fourteen (14) days shall be consecutive. 45 d.e. The following grand opening signs shall be permitted: i. One (1) cold-air inflatable balloon device; and ii. One (1) ground sign not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet; or iii. One (1) banner not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet;. e.f. A maximum of two (2) such devices shall be allowed per lot with no more than one device being a balloon;. f.g. The application for a permit for a grand opening balloon must meet the following minimum requirements: i. For balloon signs, the applicant shall pay a refundable deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) made payable to the Village of Plainfield as a condition precedent to the issuance of the permit. In the event the inflatable device is not removed within the time period specified on in the permit, the applicant shall forfeit the deposit; ii. The top of the device shall not be more than forty (40) feet from the public right-of-way; iii. The device shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from the public right-of-way; iv. Any advertisements or signs attached to such device shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area; v. Compliance with safety measures prescribed by the community developmentplanning department; vi. Permit applicants for grand opening balloons in unified business centers, multi-tenant office buildings, or shopping centers must furnish a statement from the property owner consenting to a seven (7) day "rest period" between installation of balloons for units/tenants within the shopping center or building; vii. Under no circumstances shall balloon permits be issued simultaneously for businesses within the same unified business center, multi-tenant office building, or shopping center. ; viii. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the grand opening permit, all grand opening signs shall be removed from the premises. (5) Special event signs. The following regulations shall apply to special event signs: a. Special event signs shall conform to all relevant specifications regarding size and location with respect to sign type as defined in this ordinance. ; b. The community development directordirector of planning or a designated agent shall determine the permitted number, size, height, location, and construction, including consideration for approval of pennant flags for approved special events, with consideration given to the public safety and signage reasonable, necessary, and appropriate for the intended purpose. ; 46 c. Any special event sign which is permitted to extend over or onto a public right-of- way shall be erected and maintained in such a manner as to not interfere or obstruct access, activity, or vision along any such public right-of-way. ; d. Special event signs shall be erected and maintained for a period of time as approved by the village and shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the event. (6) Off-premises signs. a. The display of off-premises signs is limited to commercial zoning districts outside of the central sign district. b. Off-premises signs may only advertise a use, business, commodity, service, or activity offered on those properties that are adjacent to or in the same subdivision as the property on which the off-premises sign is to be installed. c. Off-premises signage shall conform to the relevant specifications regarding size and location with respect to sign type as defined in this ordinance. d. Applications for an off-premises sign must be accompanied by a letter of consent from the owner of the property on which the sign is to be installed. e. Such signage shall be displayed for the length of time of display for temporary signs as set forth in this ordinance (see "Temporary sign standards"). (7) Balloon signs. a. Balloon signs shall be allowed in all commercial zoning districts outside of the central sign district. b. Permit applicants for balloon signs in unified business centers, multi-tenant office buildings, or shopping centers must furnish a statement from the property owner consenting to a seven (7) day "rest period" between installation of balloons for units/tenants within the shopping center or building. c. Under no circumstances shall balloon permits be issued simultaneously for businesses within the same unified business center, multi-tenant office building, or shopping center. d. The application for a permit for a balloon sign must meet the following minimum requirements: i. The applicant shall pay a refundable deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) payable to the Village of Plainfield as a condition precedent to the issuance of the permit. This payment shall be made in addition to and separate from payment of applicable fees for temporary signage; ii. Compliance with safety measures prescribed by the community developmentplanning department; iii. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the grand opening permit, the balloon shall be removed from the premises; iv. In the event the device is not removed within the time period specified on in the permit, the applicant shall forfeit the deposit. 47 e. Display of all balloons is limited to fourteen (14) days. (8) Icon signs. a. Icon signs shall be allowed only in residential districts outside of the central sign district. b. Display of icon signs is limited to seven (7) days. c. The application for a permit for a cold-air inflatable icon sign must meet the following minimum requirements: i. Compliance with any safety measures prescribed by the community development department or a designated agent; ii.i. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the grand opening permit, all icon signs shall be removed from the premises. d.f. No deposit shall be required for non-inflatable icon signs. (9)(8) Subdivision project signs. Subdivision project signs displaying the name of the project, date of completion, amenities, etc., may be erected and maintained as ground signs on the subject property/parcel and shall be removed within two (2) years of the issue date of the permit. A twelve (12) month extension may be granted upon request and with the approval of the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent. a. Size: i. One (1) subdivision project sign of up to two hundred (200) square feet in area and twenty (20) feet in height may be permitted for subdivision projects with a site area of twenty (20) acres or larger. ; ii. One (1) subdivision project sign of up to three hundred (300) square feet in area and twenty-five (25) feet in height for projects of eighty (80) acres or more which front on an Interstate highway may be permitted. b. Illumination: Illumination of subdivision project signs shall be designed to be illuminated internally or by concealed fixtures so that no reflectors, extension arms, or fixtures are visible from the street. Illumination shall be designed to be unobtrusive and discreet. c. Landscaping: Subdivision project signs shall be landscaped with plants and shrubs to soften the visual impact. A landscape plan shall be submitted for village approval with the proper sign permit application prior to installation of project identification signs. (10)(9) Banners. a. All applications for banners shall be subject to review and approval by the village administrator, or the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent. b. Civic banners shall be allowed on street lights and poles only if they contain the village logo, seasonal messages, or if they are announcing a community event or special occasion. 48 c. Civic banners shall be erected and maintained for a period of time as approved by the village administrator, the village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent. d. One (1) advertising banner shall be allowed per wall of a commercial building that fronts a public street only if it advertises a temporary special on-site or adjacent site promotion or sale. e. Advertising banners shall be displayed for the length of time of display for temporary signs as set forth in this ordinance (see "Temporary sign standards"). f. Banners that are used as interim wall signs shall be permitted until the date that the permanent wall sign is installed and shall be exempt from the five (5) temporary sign permits per year restriction. Such interim wall signs shall be permitted for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days. e.g. (11) Sidewalk signs. a. Sidewalk signs shall be allowed only in the central sign district. b. The sign shall be no larger than twelve (12) square feet and no higher than four (4) feet in height. c. The sign location shall be restricted to the area immediately in front of the business, shop, or property which is being advertised. d. The sign shall be located in an area so as to not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic or obstruct the view of vehicular traffic. e. The sign shall be removed at the end of each business day. f. When necessary and appropriate, sidewalk signs shall be erected and maintained for a period of time as approved by the village administrator, village president and board of trustees, or a designated agent. (12)(10) Trailer-mounted/wheel-mounted signs. a. Display of trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted signs shall conform to the provisions set forth in this ordinance regarding size, height, and location with respect to ground signs. This shall be in addition to the provisions set forth in this section. b. Display of trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted signs is limited to two (2) display periods per calendar year, which shall last for the length of time specified in this ordinance and may be consecutive (see "Temporary sign standards"). c. Permit applicants for such signs in unified business centers, multi-tenant office buildings, or shopping centers within the specified areas of display must furnish a statement from the property owner consenting to a seven (7) day "rest period" between installation of such signs for units/tenants within the shopping center or building. 49 d. Under no circumstances shall permits be issued simultaneously for businesses within the same unified business center, multi-tenant office building, or shopping center. e. The display of trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted electronic message signs is limited to the following areas: i. Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 59 starting at the centerline of Route 126 and extending north to the northern village limits; ii. Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 59 starting at the centerline of Newkirk Drive and extending south to the southern village limits; iii. Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 30 starting at the centerline of Lockport Street and extending north to the northern village limits; iv. Commercial and industrial properties abutting Route 30 starting at the centerline of Renwick Road and extending along Route 30 to the centerline of Spangler Road;. f. Trailer-mounted or wheel-mounted electronic message signs shall conform to Federal Highway Administration and State of Illinois Department of Transportation regulations, and all applicable village ordinances regarding illumination and message change intervals. (Ord. No. 2670, § I, 8-6-07; Ord. No. 2824, § I, 1-5-09; Ord. No. 3042, § III, 3-5-12) 50 Section 9-149. Certificate of Appropriateness 2. Certificate of appropriateness —When required. a. Except as provided herein, a certificate of appropriateness is required prior to issuance of a permit for minor and major work involving any new and other construction, alteration, repair, demolition, relocation or other material change that may affect the exterior architectural appearance of any structure or site within an historic district or of any designated landmark building or site. b. An application for a certificate of appropriateness s hall not be required for certain projects. Projects which do not require a certificate of appropriateness include, but are not limited to, those listed below: i. Change in exterior paint schemes or colors; ii. Ordinary repair and maintenance of existing exterior architectural features which do not permanently alter or modify the features and do not require a building permit; iii. Replacement of existing outside storage sheds; iv. Installation, removal, or change in landscaping; v. Repairs to private concrete or asphalt sidewalks, and all sidewalks, curbs, streetlights, fire hydrants and street signs within the public right -of-way; vi. Replacement of existing mechanical and electrical service equipment; c. The requirement for a certificate of appropriateness may be waived in emergency circumstances which require immediate relief, repair, or demolition, where the fire chief or building official certifies that such conditions exist and that said conditions can be eliminated as quickly as is needed only if the certificate of appropriatene ss is waived. d. In the event any building, structure, or other feature should be damaged by fire or other calamity, or by Act of Nature, or by the public enemy to such an extent that, in the opinion of the aforesaid official or officials, it cannot reasonabl y be repaired and restored, it may be removed or demolished in conformity with normal permit procedures and applicable laws. Subsections (3) and (4) shall apply only in cases where it is impractical for the commission to review a certificate of appropriate ness. 3. Certificate of appropriateness —Procedure. a. Where a certificate of appropriateness is required, the community development planning department shall furnish applicants with an application for a certificate of appropriateness. b. Within ten (10) days following receipt by the community development department of an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the community developmentplanning department shall notify the chairperson of the historic preservation commission. b.c. The Zoning Administrator and the chairperson of the historic preservation commission shall determine whether the proposed project constitutes “Minor Work” or “Major Work.” When both the Zoning Administrator and chairperson of the historic preservation commission determine that the activity constitutes “Minor Work” then the project shall be reviewed administratively. c.d. The commission shall review an application for a certificate of appropriateness for projects determined to be “Major Work” within twenty-one (21) days after notification by the community developmentplanning department. Plans and specifications for exterior work submitted with the permit application shall be made available to the commission. The community development planning department shall notify the applicant of the time and place of the meeting. d.e. Tabling the application shall be considered action by the commission provided, however, that any such delay shall not exceed twenty -one (21) days unless the 51 Section 9-149. Certificate of Appropriateness applicant has not provided the additional documentation or expert technical advice requested. e.f. The commission may table the application for a certificate of appropriateness if it finds that additional documentation or expert technical advice from outside its membership is needed to properly evaluate the application. The commission may hold an additional meeting or meetings to consider the application not mo re than twenty-one (21) days from receipt of all requested documentation and technical advice. f.g. The commission shall approve planning department shall administratively review and approve an application for a certificate of appropriateness for projects where it is required and that meet the applicable criteria for "minor work." These projects include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: i. Addition of outside storage and mechanical and electrical service equipment not visible from a public street or sidewalk either because of location or landscaping; ii. Application or use of exterior roofing materials of the same kind, type, or texture as that already in use, if appropriate; iii. Improvements, alterations, and renovations that can be accomplished wi thout obtaining a building permit, including, but not limited to, screening and siding using the same material as when the building was first constructed; iv. Erection, alteration, or removal of features associated with a physical or medical condition of an occupant, clients or customers, but which do not permanently alter exterior features, including access ramps or lifts; v. Replacement of fences of the same type and material in the same location; vi. Installation of or change in, storm doors, storm windows, and scr eens; vii. Other such projects that are determined to be minor work, either through consistent interpretation of this ordinance, or by determination of either the chairperson of the historic preservation commission or the village board. g.h. If the commission finds that the work proposed in the application meets the applicable criteria of subsection (4) of this section, and is considered "major work" that will not impair the integrity of contributing structures within a historic district, it shall recommend to the village board approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The recommendation shall state its findings and reasonings, which will be forwarded to the village board. h.i. If the commission finds on a preliminary basis that the work proposed in the application does not meet the applicable criteria of this article, it may make recommendations to the applicant concerning changes that would cause the work proposed in the application to meet the applicable criteria and may confer with the applicant in an attempt to resolve any differences between the applicant's plan and the applicable criteria. i.j. If the commission finds that the work proposed in the application does not meet the applicable criteria and will therefore adversely affect or destroy historically or architecturally significant features of a landmark or of a building, structure, or site within a designated historic district, it shall recommend denial of a certificate of appropriateness. The recommendation shall state its findings and reasonings, which will be forwarded to the village board. Upon subsequent denial, the applicant may submit an amended application to address the findings and recommendations of the commission and the village board. If the commission finds that the amended application conforms to the findings and recommendations of the commission and the village board and to the applicable criteria set forth in this article, it shall issue a certificate of appropriateness, and no further action by the village board will be necessary. 52 Section 9-149. Certificate of Appropriateness j.k. A certificate of appropriateness shall be invalid if: i. Changes have been made to the plans subsequent to the approval of the commission or village board; or ii. The permit issued for the work becomes invalid. A certificate of appropriateness remains in force for the same period of validity as the permit. k.l. The applicant may submit an application for a certificate of economic hardship upon denial of a certificate of appropriateness pursuant to the following section. 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70