G8-14 Ordinance No. G8-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.50 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "STREET GRAPHICS"
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the Elgin Zoning Ordinance
regarding the manner in which street graphics are regulated; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning the
proposed amendments after due notice in manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has forwarded the proposed
amendments to the City Council with a recommendation for approval; and finding that the
proposed amendments:
Will enhance the effectiveness of the zoning ordinance;
a) Will provide additional flexibility to businesses and other entities with frontage along
North State Street without risking the existing character along this stretch of road;
b) Will not negatively affect city efforts to promote a positive image; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommends the requested
amendment be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 19.50.090I of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Electric Changeable Copy Graphic" be and is hereby further amended by amending
subparagraph 3 thereof to read as follows:
"3. Maximum Size: Except as otherwise provided for electronic changeable
copy graphics on a zoning lot [SR] with frontage along Randall Road or
with frontage along that portion of Illinois Route 31 (North State Street)
from Interstate 90 North to the city limits as provided for in subsection
I5f(2)(A) of this section, the maximum size of the total electronic display
panel(s) of an electronic changeable copy graphic shall be no more than
twenty five percent (25%) of the total allowable maximum surface area for
the monument graphic in which the electronic display area is to be located,
provided that all the other requirements of this chapter are followed. The
maximum number of electronic display panel(s) of an electronic
changeable copy graphic shall be no more than four (4) separate electronic
display panel(s). The maximum size of each electronic display panel of an
electronic changeable copy graphic shall be determined by the speed limit
of the public right of way adjoining the yard within the zoning lot on
which the electronic changeable copy graphic is located in accordance
with the following requirements:
a. Speed limit of thirty (30) miles per hour or less: Each electronic
display panel shall not exceed sixteen inches (16") in height and
forty eight inches (48") in length.
b. Speed limit of thirty five (35) miles per hour to fifty (50) miles per
hour: Each electronic display panel shall not exceed twenty inches
(20") in height and sixty inches (60") in length.
c. Speed limit of fifty five (55) miles per hour or greater: Each
electronic display panel shall not exceed twenty four inches (24")
in height and seventy two inches (72") in length."
Section 2. That Section 19.50.090I of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Electronic Changeable Copy Graphic" be and is hereby further amended by amending
subparagraph 5b thereof to read as follows:
"b. Except as otherwise provided for electronic changeable copy
graphics on a zoning lot [SR] with frontage along Randall Road or
with frontage along that portion of Illinois Route 31 (North State
Street) from Interstate 90 North to the city limits as provided for in
subsection I5f(2)(B) of this section, the rate of change for any
image shall be for a minimum period of two (2) hours, i.e., each
image displayed shall be displayed for a minimum period of two
(2) hours."
Section 3. That Section 19.50.090I of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Electronic Changeable Copy Graphic" be and is hereby further amended by amending
subparagraph 5f(2) thereof to read as follows:
"(2) In conjunction with an authorized principal use [SR] upon a zoning
lot [SR] with frontage along Randall Road or with frontage along
that portion of Illinois Route 31(North State Street) from Interstate
90 North to the city limits. Such electronic changeable copy
graphics shall comply with the provisions of this subsection I,
except:
(A) The maximum size of the total electronic display panel(s) of an
electronic changeable copy graphic shall be the lesser of:
(i) No more than fifty percent (50%) of the total allowable
maximum surface area for the monument graphic in which
the electronic display area is to be located; or
(ii) Forty (40) square feet for a monument graphic; or
(iii) One hundred (100) square feet for a shopping center
identification monument graphic.
Said panel(s) is not limited to a specific height or length, except
that one measure cannot be less than twenty five percent (25%) of
the other measure.
(B) The rate of change for any image shall be for a minimum period of
ten (10) seconds, i.e., each image displayed shall be displayed for a
minimum period of ten (10) seconds.
(C) All freestanding graphics upon the associated zoning lot, including
directional graphics, shall be in compliance with all applicable
requirements of this chapter and other applicable requirements of
law unless those requirements have been previously varied by city
council approval of a planned development or an area of special
character. The monument graphic in which the electronic display
area is to be located shall include a masonry base."
Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
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Presented: February 12, 2014
Passed: February 12, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: February 12, 2014 n. .
Published: February 14, 2014
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