Title/Name/Summary
Proposed Policy Change - Village of Orland Park Signage Requests - Road Improvement Construction Zones
History
The Village of Orland Park regulates signage through the Land Development Code (Section 6-307). The purpose of these regulations is to promote the use of signs in the Village which are safe, aesthetically pleasing and compatible with their surrounding uses. These regulations also reinforce the need for a well-maintained and attractive physical appearance of the community. Regulations also allow for adequate business identification for commerce and economic development. Staff consistently enforces the signage requirements out of fairness to all of our local businesses. However, because the signage code is enforced consistently throughout the zoning districts, accommodations cannot be made for businesses located within Road Improvement Construction Zones. As a result, staff is recommending the Village Board of Trustees adopt a policy that allows for some discretionary authority to be granted to allow additional signage for businesses directly impacted by these construction zones.
Recommended Policy Outline
Administrative authority be given to the Village Manager or his designee to grant/approve additional temporary signage requests.
Consideration can only be given to those businesses located in the immediate construction zone.
Signage must be safe and not distracting to drivers. Electronic signs will still be prohibited. No signs will be permitted in the ROW.
Signage must be removed within 14 days after completion of the construction impact.
Temporary signage permit fees will be waived for the impacted businesses.
Businesses must still submit the necessary permit information required by code, in order for administrative approval to be granted.
On July 20, the Development Services & Planning Committee recommended adoption of the Board Policy allowing additional signage for businesses located in Road Construction Zones ...
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