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 Glen’s identity and its design expectations ▪ Comply with the landmark Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court case regarding content-based signs DISCUSSION Gather committee input on the current Sign Regulations and what you would like to see in the updated standards STEERING COMMITTEE METING #2 | JULY 16, 2019 | HOMER GLEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
SIGN REGULATIONS GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS S2 As the Village updates its Sign Regulations, the following general concepts should be kept in mind: ▪ 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 STEERING COMMITTEE METING #2 | JULY 16, 2019 | HOMER GLEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
SIGN REGULATIONS CONTENT-BASED SIGNS | Reed v. Town of Gilbert S3 Compliance with the 2015 landmark U.S. Supreme Court case will be critical to updating the Village’s Sign Regulations ▪ The case clarified when municipalities may impose content- based restrictions on signage ▪ Primarily associated with freedom of speech protected by the 1 st and 14 th 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 STEERING COMMITTEE METING #2 | JULY 16, 2019 | HOMER GLEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
SIGN TYPE FREESTANDING SIGNS S4
SIGN TYPE UNIQUE SIGNS IN HOMER GLEN S5
SIGN TYPE FREESTANDING SIGNS S6
SIGN TYPE MULTI-TENANT SIGNS S7
SIGN TYPE MULTI-TENANT SIGNS S8
SIGN TYPE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS S9
SIGN TYPE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS S10
SIGNAGE ELEMENT LANDSCAPING S11
SIGNAGE ELEMENT LIGHTING S12
SIGN REGULATIONS NEXT STEPS S13 In preparation for the Sign Regulations Workshop on August 28 th , the consultant team will: ▪ 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] STEERING COMMITTEE METING #2 | JULY 16, 2019 | HOMER GLEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
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