VILLAGE OF
A VERY SPECIAL PLACE
7660 County Line Rd. • Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630)654-8181 • Fax (630) 654-8269 • www.burr-ridge.gov
Gary Grasso
Mayor
Karen J. Thomas
Village Clerk
J. Douglas Pollock
Village Administrator
SIGN REQUEST
Dear Petitioner:
This packet contains descriptions of the procedures and the required forms relative to a request
for a conditional approval or sign variation. Village staff have prepared these documents to
assist you in the Village's public hearing process with the least amount of procedural
difficulties. These documents are intended for your review but do not replace the need to
consult with the staff throughout the public hearing process. If you have any questions
regarding your request or regarding the public hearing process, please contact me directly
through either of the methods listed below, and I would be happy to assist you in your petition.
A copy of the Village's Zoning Ordinance and other relevant documents is available on the
Village's web site at www.burr-ridge.gov.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this process!
Sincerely,
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Evan Walter
Assistant Village Administrator
Village of Burr Ridge
Phone: (630) 654-8181, ext. 2010
Email: ewalterfSlburr-ridge.sov
VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE
PETITION FOR PUBLIC HEARING
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
GENERAL INFORMATION (to be completed by Petitioner)
PETITIONER (All correspondence will be directed to the Petitioner): _____________________________________________
STATUS OF PETITIONER: _______________________________________________________________________________
PETITIONER'S ADRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: ______________________________________________________________________
PHONE: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
PROPERTY OWNER: ____________________________________________________________________________________
PROPERTY OWNER'S ADDRESS: ________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________
PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED: _____ Special Use _____ Rezoning _____ Text Amendment _____ Variation(s)
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PROPERTY INFORMATION (to be completed by Village staff)
PROPERTY ACREAGE/SQ FOOTAGE: ___________________________ EXISTING ZONING: ____________________________
EXISTING USE/IMPROVEMENTS: ______________________________________________________________________________
SUBDIVISION: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
PIN(S) #_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The above information and the attached Plat of Survey are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand the information
contained in this petition will be used in preparation of a legal notice for public hearing. I acknowledge that I will be held responsible
for any costs made necessary by an error in this petition.
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Petitioner’s Signature Date of Filing
FINDINGS OF FACT
FOR A VARIATION PURSUNT TO THE VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE
SIGN ORDINANCE
The Plan Commissions recommendation to approve or deny a Sign Variation request is
determined by the following standards (as per section 55.39 of the Burr Ridge Sign
Ordinance). The applicant must provide a response to each of the following findings by
indicating the facts supporting such findings.
a) The variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Sign Ordinance.
b) The plight of the petitioner is due to unique circumstances.
c) The variation is necessitated by practical difficulties or particular hardships created by
the requirements of the Sign Ordinance;
d) The variation will not alter the essential character of the locality
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FINDINGS OF FACT
FOR CONDITIONAL SIGN APPROVAL PURSUNT TO THE
VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE SIGN ORDINANCE
The Plan Commissions recommendation to approve or deny a Sign Variation request is
determined by the following standards (as per section 55.41 of the Burr Ridge Sign
Ordinance). The applicant must provide a response to each of the following findings by
indicating the facts supporting such findings.
a) The conditional sign request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Sign Ordinance.
b) The sign will not adversely impact or be a detriment to the surrounding area.
c) The sign will be in character with the site design and building architecture of the
property on which it is located.
d) The variation will not alter the essential character of the locality.
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VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE
PLAN COMMISSION
PROCEDURES FOR SIGN VARIATIONS
AND CONDITIONAL SIGN APPROVAL
The Village of Burr Ridge Plan Commission is responsible for reviewing and making
recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding sign variations and conditional sign approvals.
The Plan Commission typically meets the first and third Mondays of each month. The procedures
for review of sign variations and conditional sign requests are as follows;
1. Pre-Applicafion Review - Three Weeks Prior to Meeting: At least three weeks prior to
the Plan Commission's consideration of a sign variation or conditional sign, the proposed sign
elevations and a survey or plan indicating sign locations must be submitted to the Community
Development Department for pre-application review.
2. Submittal of Request - Two Weeks Prior to Meeting: A sign variation or conditional sign
approval application, a $200 sign fee, 25 copies of a Plat of Survey, 25 copies of the sign
elevations, and other appropriate supporting information must be received by the Community
Development Department at least two weeks prior to the Plan Commission meeting. The
Plan Commission meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. All oversized plans
must be folded, collated, and accompanied by a reduced copy.
3. Staff Summary: Approximately 3 to 5 days prior to the public meeting, a staff summary
and report will be published. The summary will be provided to the Plan Commission and to
the applicant. At the Plan Commission meeting, the applicant should be prepared to discuss
the issues described in the staff summary.
4* Plan Commission Consideration: At a regularly scheduled meeting, the Plan Commission
will consider the request. The Plan Commission's recommendation Is based upon
compliance with standards established by the Sign Ordinance (see attached Findings of Fact -
please complete Findings for a sign variation and/or conditional sign approval as may be
appropriate to your request - check with Village staff if you are not sure).
5. Board of Trustees Final Decision: The Plan Commission's recommendation will be
scheduled for final consideration by the Board of Trustees at the next regularly scheduled
Board meeting (usually one week after the Plan Commission meeting). The Board of Trustees
has sole authority to grant or deny a sign variation or a conditional sign.
6. Proceedings After Approval: Upon approval of a sign variation or conditional sign, any
authorized representative of the property owner may submit an application for a sign permit
consistent with the Board of Trustees approval. If the Board denies the request, no further
action is needed.