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APPLICATION A7: SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
SIGN APPEARANCE REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESS
1. An application and associated plans/documents (identified below) must be submitted electronically by
using the Village’s File Upload Page, available at: http://vow. wheelingil. gov/uploads/upload. asp. A
separate permit application is required for each sign.
Required materials:
a. Completed and signed permit application (one permit application is required per sign). All parties
must be identified clearly on application form. The sign installer and electrician (if needed) must
have a current license on file with the Community Development Department. To confirm a
current license is on file, please call (847) 459-2620.
b. Please refer to the next page, SIGN DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION SHET INFORMATION, for
additional information on sign design and specification requirements.
2. Plan Commission sign appearance review is required for every sign prior to the issuance of a sign
permit. Most signs are eligible for Consent Agenda review (the Commission approves multiple items in
a single vote without discussion). Attendance is not required for Consent Agenda review. If a sign is
placed on the regular agenda, Staff will inform the petitioner that attendance is required.
3. Permit processing.
a. Final drawings must be submitted, if design modifications are required during Plan
Commission appearance review.
b. Payment of sign permit fees. Permit fees are calculated based on the total sign area. Signs
requiring any electrical work other than directly connecting to a power source will be
assessed an electrical fee.
4. Schedule inspection. An inspection must be scheduled prior to the sign installation to allow the Village
Inspector to be present during the sign installation. Signs installed without inspection may need to be
removed in order for wiring and mounting technique to be inspected. Please contact J.U.L.I.E. for
freestanding signs requiring new structures to be erected.
5. Winter installations (November-March). Any landscaping or facade work not able to be completed at
the time of original installation due to unfavorable weather must be completed by June 1st. Failure to
complete the required work will result in a fine of $1,000 per week or portion thereof. These fines will
be assessed first to the applicant listed on the permit form and then to the owner of the property.
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APPLICATION A7: SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
SIGN DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION SHEET INFORMATION
The following supplemental information shall be provided at the time of application submission. Failure to
provide any of the following information will cause delays in the review process.
The Sign Code (Title 21 of the Municipal Code) includes sample landscaping plans and sign drawings, please
refer to Chapter 21. 09: Appendix A for additional information.
All Signs: The sign drawings must include the following for each sign:
Sign plans must be in full color (black and white copies will not be accepted) and include construction
materials of the sign.
Illumination method clearly identified on the sign plan and specifications, including electrical wiring and
components. For external illumination, details/specifications on the lighting fixture(s) must be provided.
Dimensions of the sign(s).
Each sketch for a proposed sign must be marked as “Approved” by the property owner.
The initial drawing date, and any subsequent revision dates, must be clearly shown on the plan.
Wall Signs:
Cabinet style wall signs (can/box signs) are prohibited.
Wall signs including a graphic element or a tagline are eligible for a sign area bonus. A wall sign
incorporating a graphic element may receive up to a 50% bonus, so that the total sign area could be
equal to 1.5 square feet for every lineal foot of building/unit frontage for the wall on which the sign is
located.
A photo of the exterior building elevation with a rendering of the proposed sign installation location.
The building wall(s) where the proposed sign(s) is to be mounted shall include the length and height
dimensions of the wall.
Any existing wall signs on the building.
Wall sign permits will be issued only following Village inspection of the subject wall to confirm that wall
has been patched and painted to repair holes and stains from previous sign installations. For signs
installed in late fall or winter, the facade repairs shall be completed prior to the first day of June following
sign installation.
Freestanding Signs:
Monument style signs are preferred. Use of materials such as stone and wood is encouraged.
Scaled site plan or plat of survey indicating the sign location, property lines, and setback distance
between the sign and the property line.
Landscaping plan which includes a table with plant species name, quantity and size meeting the
landscaping requirements for freestanding signs in the Village Code (21.06.500(b)(1)(D).
Structural foundation plan.
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APPLICATION A7: SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Separate application required for each sign
Business Name:
Address:
WALL SIGN
FREESTANDING SIGN
(sq. ft.)
Total Sign Area:
(sq. ft.)
Sign Location:
Sign Location:
(i.e., north façade wall)
(i.e., east property line, etc.)
Illuminated:
Yes
No
Illuminated:
Yes
No
Lineal footage of building facade:
ft.
Setback (from sign to property line):
ft.
Replacing a sign in the same
location:
Yes
No
Landscaping Plan
prepared by:
Describe method
of installation:
Size of Landscaped Area:
sq. ft.
I understand that failure to complete required facade
repairs will result in $1,000 per week fine:
I understand that failure to complete required landscaping
or other sign features will result in $1,000 per week fine:
(Print Name of Party responsible for facade repairs)
(Print Name of Party responsible for landscaping)
(Signature)
(Signature)
Petitioner: All correspondence will be sent only to the Petitioner identified below.
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Email:
I, as the Petitioner, hereby acknowledge that I have completely read and understand the requirements of this application
and confirm that this application has been completed truthfully to the best of my ability.
Signature
PERMIT INFORMATION (OFFICE USE ONLY)
SCBA Docket No.
PC Approval Date:
Façade Inspection:
Yes
No
N/A
Structural Review Required?:
Yes
No
**For Internal Use**
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APPLICATION A7: SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Business Owner/Manager:
Phone:
Address:
Email:
Sign Installer:
Phone:
Address:
Email:
Electrician:
Phone:
Must supply license & $10,000 bond
Address:
Email:
Property Owner:
Phone:
(required)
Address:
Email:
The undersigned, being duly sworn on oath, does state that he/she is the owner of the property as set forth herein and
that the Petitioner, identified as __________________________________________, has been authorized to submit an
application for sign appearance review upon the property located at:
______________________________________________________ and that the proposed work and all related
inspections are hereby authorized. A copy of the sign design has been reviewed by the undersigned Owner (attach copy
of design with Owner’s initials).
Property Owner
Signature of owner
SUBSCRIBED and SWORN
to before me this _____ day
of ____________________.
Notary Public
Note: For properties held in a trust, a letter of authorization is required from the trust officer.
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