PCR1979114RESOLUTION #P. C. 114-79
(As Amended)
APPROVAL OF GUIDELINES FOR SIGN APPROVAL
WHEREAS the architectural subcommittee of the Plan
Cormnission has reviewed proposed Guidelines for Sign Approval,
and
WHEREAS general objectives and standards have been dis-
cussed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Plan Com.ission of the
City of Muskego does hereby approve the attached Guidelines
for Sign Approval.
City of Muskego
Plan Commission
Adopted August 7, 1979
Defeated
Deferred
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GUIDELINES FOR SIGN APPROVAL
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
A. Maintain safety by discouraging and eliminating signs that
1. Distract drivers
2. Create confusion in their numbers and in the presen-
3. Impair vision either by their size or location
4. Distract in themselves or in the manner they are
tation of their message
illuminated, by moving lights, by flashing lights,
by excessively bright lights that are temporarily
blinding in nature
5. In any other manner operate against safety
B. Discourage and eliminate signs that disturb the peace by
causing :
1. Irritation, bother or annoyance because of:
a. Shape
b. Size
c. Color
d. Message
e. Illumination
C. Discourage and eliminate signs that cause visual disorder
or unaesthetic appearance and confusion by:
2. Helter-skelter appearance
1. Messy arrangement
4. Untidy appearance
3. Irregular appearance
5. Dowdy appearance
6. Contribute to the depreciation of property values.
GENERAL STANDARDS
A. Signs shall be limited in movement and in illumination in
ways that will carry out the general objectives set forth.
B. Illuminated signs shall be regulated as to the light cast
off so that light will not be excessive in terms of the
will result that could create distraction or disturbance.
objectives set forth and so that no overspill of light
C Vision - A freestanding sign shall be no less than 10' from the lower edge of the sign to the grade and no ground sign
shall be over 3' in height.
D. Freestanding signs for multi-business buildings shall be
for identification of the building only.
Plan Commission
August 7, 1979
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