§ 121-328. Construction specifications.  


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  • (a)

    All ground-mounted sign structures shall be self-supporting and permanently attached to sufficient foundations with proper frost protection not less than four feet below grade.

    (b)

    No sign shall be suspended by chains or other devices that will allow the sign to swing due to wind action. Signs shall be anchored to prevent any lateral movement that could cause wear on supporting members or connections.

    (c)

    Supports and braces shall be an integral part of the sign design. Angle irons, chains, or wires used for supports or braces shall be hidden from public view to the extent technically feasible.

    (d)

    All signs shall be marked with the manufacturer's name in a size to be clearly visible by personal inspection. All electric signs shall be listed by Underwriter's Laboratories or another nationally recognized testing laboratory.

    (e)

    All signs, except those attached flat against the wall of a building, shall be constructed to withstand wind loads of at least 30 pounds per square foot with correct engineering adjustments for the vertical height of the sign.

    (f)

    The village has the authority to request structural calculations be prepared by a Wisconsin registered architect or engineer. A certified report of said calculations shall be filed with the permit application indicating that the proposed method of installation is structurally adequate.

    (g)

    Individual letter wall signs shall be installed directly on the wall or with a raceway of color to match the existing elevation of the building to which it is affixed.

    (h)

    All ground signs requiring electricity shall be provided with the electricity through underground wiring.

(Ord. No. 06-04, § 1(8-8.08), 3-20-2006)