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DISCUSSION SIGN REGULATIONS S1 Phase 3 of the project will entail preparation of updated Sign Regulations, particularly to: Integrate best practices in modern sign standards Provide standards that are consistent with Homer Glens

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SIGN REGULATIONS

Phase 3 of the project will entail preparation of updated Sign Regulations, particularly to:

STEERING COMMITTEE METING #2 | JULY 16, 2019 | HOMER GLEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

DISCUSSION

▪ Integrate best practices in modern sign standards ▪ Provide standards that are consistent with Homer Glen’s identity and its design expectations ▪ Comply with the landmark Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court case regarding content-based signs

Gather committee input on the current Sign Regulations and what you would like to see in the updated standards

DISCUSSION

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▪ Establish context-sensitive signs that are appropriately sized for each district or corridor of the community ▪ Ensure signs are located and sized so that “the intended audience, generally the passing motorist, can react and make necessary traffic maneuvers safely” ▪ Remember that signs impact the image of roadway corridors, including how safe and welcoming a space is to pedestrians and bicyclists ▪ Strike a balance ensuring sign standards respect all perspectives, including property owners, neighbors, and the overall community

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

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SIGN REGULATIONS

As the Village updates its Sign Regulations, the following general concepts should be kept in mind:

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▪ The case clarified when municipalities may impose content- based restrictions on signage ▪ Primarily associated with freedom of speech protected by the 1st and 14th Amendments, including content relating to religious, political, or ideological messaging ▪ Since the 2015 court decision, many municipalities have taken steps to ensure their Sign Codes comply with the ruling by amending any language that may impose content-based restrictions on signage

CONTENT-BASED SIGNS | Reed v. Town of Gilbert

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SIGN REGULATIONS

Compliance with the 2015 landmark U.S. Supreme Court case will be critical to updating the Village’s Sign Regulations

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FREESTANDING SIGNS

SIGN TYPE S4

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UNIQUE SIGNS IN HOMER GLEN

SIGN TYPE S5

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FREESTANDING SIGNS

SIGN TYPE S6

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MULTI-TENANT SIGNS

SIGN TYPE S7

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MULTI-TENANT SIGNS

SIGN TYPE S8

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ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS

SIGN TYPE S9

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ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS

SIGN TYPE S10

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LANDSCAPING

SIGNAGE ELEMENT S11

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LIGHTING

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▪ Continue to review the Village’s current sign regulations ▪ Research best practices in modern sign standards ▪ Evaluate sign standards that are consistent with Homer Glen’s identity and its design expectations ▪ Assess Village’s compliance with the Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court case findings regarding content-based signs ▪ Research evidence-based revisions to on-premise signage

[Promote greater sign flexibility for existing and future commercial tenants without diminishing the community’s character and visual appeal]

NEXT STEPS

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STEERING COMMITTEE METING #2 | JULY 16, 2019 | HOMER GLEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

SIGN REGULATIONS

In preparation for the Sign Regulations Workshop on August 28th, the consultant team will: