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Sign Permit
Description: A sign permit is required prior to the establishment of a new sign, except for those specifically exempted in s. 510-134 of the zoning code.

Decision-maker(s):
   Existing premises: Zoning Administrator
   New premises and all signage in Downtown Design District: Plan Commission
































Submittal deadline:
  Zoning Adminstrator review: None - applications can be submitted daily
  Plan Commission review: At least 20 days in advance of the Plan Commission meeting, which is typically the second Monday of the month

Review process for existing premises:
  1. Submittal of application materials. The applicant shall submit a completed application and other required materials to the Zoning Administrator along with the application fee as may be established by the Village Board.
  2. Staff review. Within 30 days of submittal, the Zoning Administrator shall either approve or deny the application  based on compliance with all zoning requirements.
  3. Applicant notification. Within a reasonable time following his or her decision to approve or deny the application, the Zoning Administrator shall mail the decision notice to the applicant by regular mail.
  4. Public record copy. A duplicate copy of the decision notice is retained as a public record.

Review process for new premises and Downtown Design District:
  1. Pre-submittal meeting. Before submitting an application, the applicant or the applicant's agent may meet with the Zoning Administrator to review applicable regulations and procedures, and the proposed project.
  2. Submittal of application materials. The applicant submits an application and other required materials to the Zoning Administrator along with the application fee as may be established by the Village Board.
  3. Determination of completeness. The Zoning Administrator reviews the submitted materials to determine if the application is complete. If the application is not complete, the Zoning Administrator will notify the applicant of incomplete or missing requirements.
  4. Staff report. The Zoning Administrator prepares a staff report and provides a copy to each member of the Plan Commission, the applicant, and any other interested person upon request.
  5. Decision. The Plan Commission makes a decision based on the decision criteria to (1) approve the application, (2) approve the application with conditions, or (3) deny the application.
  6. Final decision document. The Zoning Administrator prepares the decision document as approved by the Plan Commission.
  7. Written decision sent to applicant. The Zoning Administrator sends a copy of the decision to the applicant.
  8. Public record copy. A duplicate copy of the decision notice is retained as a public record.

​Note: This description is intended to highlight the key steps in the review procedure, and may not include all of the details. Please refer to the above referenced section of the zoning code for a complete description of the process and related requirements.
 
Application Fee
$75.00
Upcoming Meetings
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
Application Materials
document icon Sign Permit application
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Do you have a PDF of your completed application form and other required materials?
If no, the application form is posted on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primary Staff Contact
Orrin Sumwalt, Zoning Administrator
(414) 336-7915
Typical time to complete this application
20 to 30 minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Village Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with Village regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.