T3-94 (111 Ordinance No. T3-94
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SIGNS WELCOMING AND DIRECTING VISITORS TO
THE CITY OF ELGIN, VARIOUS CIVIC AND CULTURAL SITES, AND THE
GRAND VICTORIA CASINO
WHEREAS, Section 19 . 50 . 010 of the Elgin zoning ordinance
provides as follows :
The purpose and intent of the provisions for
signs is to encourage the effective use of signs as
a means of communication in the city; to maintain
and enhance the aesthetic environment and the a
city' s ability to attract sources of economic growth
and development; to promote vehicular and pedestrian
traffic safety; to minimize the possible adverse
effect of signs on nearby property; and to promote
the purpose and intent of this title.
and
WHEREAS, Section 19 . 50 . 040 (A) of the Elgin zoning
ordinance provides for the exemption of certain signs located
within the public right of way from the control of the sign
ordinance as follows :
Exempted Signs. Nothing in this section shall
apply to the installation and maintenance of the
following "signs" [SR] within a public right of
way: street and traffic signs or public information
signs installed by or at the direction of the
appropriate public body; road or utility
construction signs; signs or "banners" [SR] on a
permanent or temporary basis approved by the City
Council; or the painting of house numbers on curbs
in accordance with the provisions of this code.
and
WHEREAS, Section 19 . 90 . 675 . 35 of the Elgin zoning
ordinance provides as follows :
Public Sign. "Public Sign" shall mean a sign
which identifies, informs, or directs, and which is
erected or required by a governmental body, or
authorized for a public purpose by a law, statute,
or ordinance. Public signs may be of any type,
number, area, height, location, illumination, or
animation, as authorized by the law, statute, or
ordinance under which such signs are created.
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to permit the
erection of additional signs in the nature of public signs to
welcome and direct visitors to the City of Elgin, various
civic and cultural sites, and the Grand Victoria Casino.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS :
Section 1 . That each public sign authorized by the
ordinance shall be located and designed in substantial
conformance with the attached Public Sign Package, dated
August 4, 1994, locating and describing said signs .
Section 2 . That the cost of manufacturing and erecting
the signs authorized by this ordinance shall be borne by Elgin
Riverboat Resort.
Section 3 . That each public sign authorized by this
ordinance shall comply with all other applicable codes and
ordinances regulating the size, type, and location of said
signs and any applicable laws or regulations of the state of
Illinois .
Section 4 . That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage. ?
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George/ anDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: August 10, 1994
Passed: August 10, 1994
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded: August 11, 1994
Published:
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
PUBLIC SIGN PACKAGE
PUBLIC SIGNS WELCOMING AND DIRECTING
VISITORS TO THE CITY OF ELGIN,
VARIOUS CIVIC AND CULTURAL SITES,
AND
THE GRAND VICTORIA CASINO
AUGUST 4, 1994
Tollway to site via Type and Directions Provider\Issues
Route 25 and Dundee
Ave.
*Route 25 & Tollway exit Single sided brick. Grand Victoria Casino
Welcome to Elgin on the
right. Riverboat, City
Center & Hemmens on the
left, with arrow and
distance.
Dundee & Summit Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead and DOT style with state logo
Center City straight ahead. for consistency.
Summit & Liberty Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead DOT style with state logo
and Center City straight for consistency.
ahead.
Dundee & Park Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead. DOT style with state logo
for consistency.
Dundee & Dexter Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead, DOT style with state logo
Civic Center to the right. for consistency.
Dundee & Division Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead, DOT style with state logo
Civic Center Parking for consistency.
right.
Dundee & Highland Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead, DOT style with state logo
Business District to the for consistency.
right.
Dundee & Chicago Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead. DOT style with state logo
for consistency.
Dundee & Dupage Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead, DOT style with state logo
ECC to the right. for consistency.
Dundee & Fulton Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat straight ahead. DOT style with state logo
for consistency.
Dundee & Prairie Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat and Downtown DOT style with state logo
parking to the right. for consistency.
Dundee & Lake Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat Parking to the DOT style with state logo
right. for consistency.
Route 20 to site via Type Issues
Villa to National
Street.
Westbound US 20 directed Standard DOT highway Provided by DOT
to westbound Villa Street. sign.
Liberty and Villa Upright on stoplight with This is the intersection of a
directional information to state route and a city street.
Riverboat and at least one Where can the city authorize
city service. signs.
Villa and National Street, in Upright logo. Must be approved by city
island. for location in island.
Pedestrian Walkway over S. Grand Victoria Casino on Must be approved by city.
Grove pedestrian overpass.
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Tollway to site via Type Issues
Route 31 to Chicago
Street.
*Route 31 just south of Lee Single sided brick. Grand Victoria Casino
Wards.
Riverboat and Center City
straight ahead with mileage.
Chicago Street & Grove Reserved Street not open.
Chicago Street & Douglas Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat and Children's DOT style with state logo•
Discovery Museum to the for consistency.
right.
Chicago Street & Spring Upright on traffic signal. Grand Victoria Casino
Riverboat and ECC to the DOT style with state logo
right. for consistency.
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