Community Development
The Community Development Department is responsible for questions regarding...
- Commercial and residential development
- Zoning issues
- Special use permits
- Variances
- Subdivision of property and the Village's Community Development Plan.
We also:
- Assist residents in obtaining zoning permits for new construction, additions, remodeling and demolition
- Review building plans
- Issue sign and occupancy permits.
Winter Business Signs
Sign Design:
Amendment to section 16,004, Article 4. PERMANENT SIGNS PERMITTED IN SPECIFIC DISTRICTS (NO PERMIT REQUIRED).
Q. In all commercial districts it is permitted to display no more than one (1) Winter Business Sign per business during winter months with the intent to attract customers to an open business. Each eligible business must have posted business hours with at least 16 open hours during every week of the winter. This sign shall not be altered in any way from the approved Winter Business Sign design as approved by Village Council. The Winter Business Sign can extend over a sidewalk beyond the property line. Such sign can not obstruct pedestrians or snow removal equipment as operated by the Village or be displayed in a way which would cause any danger to public safety. The Village is not responsible for damage caused during snow removal to a Winter Business Sign which is improperly placed. These signs can be displayed only between November 1st and May 1st.