VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division 50 S. Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone 847.818.5328 FAX 847.818.5329 Sign Request Application The Planning & Zoning Commission has final administrative authority for all petitions for sign variations, Special Use Permits, and appeals from regulations of the Sign Code. PETITION FOR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REVIEW INDEX INFORMATION (Office Only) Case Number P&Z - - Development /Address Date of Submission Hearing Date Sign Request (Check all that apply): Special Use for Text Amendment: Sec (s) SITE INFORMATION Variation: Sec. (s) Common Address(es) (Street Number, Street) Tax I.D. Number or County Assigned Pin Number(s) Legal Description (attach additional sheets if necessary) Appeal: Telephone (day) Corporation Telephone (evening) APPLICANT Street Address City State Zip Code Email Interest in Property 1
PROPERTY OWNER Property owner same as applicant Telephone (day) Corporation Telephone (evening) Street Address City State Zip Code Email Sign Installer Address Telephone DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS Architect Address Landscape Architect Address Email Telephone Email Telephone Email Code Section(s) for which Special Use or Variation(s) is (are) Requested SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REQUESTED Summary and Justification for Request(s) 2
Summary and Justification for Request(s) Continued SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REQUESTED Please note that the application will not be accepted until this petition has been fully completed and all required plans and other materials have been satisfactorily submitted to the Community Development Department s Planning Division. It is strongly suggested that the petitioner schedule an appointment with the appropriate Village Staff so that materials can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness prior to submittal. In consideration of the information contained in this petition and all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be given to this request. The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the owner of the property. The petitioner and owner of the property grants employees of the Village of Mount Prospect, and its agents, permission to enter on the property during reasonable hours for visual inspection of the subject property. I hereby affirm that all information provided herein, and in all materials submitted in association with this application, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Applicant Date Print If applicant is not property owner: I hereby designate the applicant to act as my agent for the purpose of seeking the request described in this application and the associated supporting material. Property Owner Date Print 3
Submission Requirements 1) Completed original Application for Planning & Zoning Commission Review (15 copies). 2) Application Fee (see Fee Schedule). 3) Copy of deed. 4) Paid receipt of the most recent tax bill for the property. 5) Executed Ownership Affidavit 6) One (1) copy of a document indicating proof of ownership or intent to buy 7) Responses to each Special Use and/or Variation standard (listed in pages 8 & 9) (15 copies) 8) Plat of survey of the subject property dated within six months of the date of submission (15 copies). 9) Site Plan and Drawings indicating the following required information as applicable (15 copies): a. The name and/or address of the proposed development; b. Boundary lines, dimensions, lot numbers, and lot areas of the property; c. The location and dimensions of all existing and/or proposed signs; d. The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, parking lots and drives, sidewalks, bicycle paths, signs, fences, transformers, and electrical equipment, outdoor recreational facilities, light poles, and other freestanding structural features as determined appropriate by the Planning Division; e. The name, location, and width of all streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way within and adjoining the proposed development; f. Color elevations (to scale) for existing and proposed signs; g. Landscape Plans; and h. Other information, as determined necessary by the Director of Community Development. 10) One (1) Compact Disc (CD) with all required exhibits (plat of survey, drawings, etc ) submitted in PDF (electronic) format. Each exhibit should be saved as its own file; however, multiple files can be on one disc. Important Information for Submission All required items, including all plans, shall be folded not to exceed 8 ½ x 14 in area and shall prominently indicate the following basic information: 1. The development name and/or address; 2. The name of the preparer; and 3. The date of preparation and any subsequent revisions Any items requiring 15 copies should be collated and secured into complete packets prior to submittal; 1. Application 2. Plat of Survey 3. Site Plan and Drawing(s) 4. Additional Supporting Exhibits Sign Request Fee Schedule 1. Appeal... 250.00 2. Variation... 200.00 3. Special Use... 200.00 4. Text Amendment... 250.00 4
Planning & Zoning Commission Procedures The Planning & Zoning Commission review process generally involves a two-phase procedure that first requires staff review of the petition followed by a Planning & Zoning Commission approval. The process for those requests generally can be expected to require four to six (4-6) weeks from the time of initial application to final action by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Procedurally, this process involves the following: Pre-application Meeting Although this first step is optional, it is highly recommended that the petitioner schedule a meeting with the Planning Division and other appropriate Village staff. This meeting would be used to discuss the feasibility of the proposal and obtain a level of familiarity with Village requirements and procedures. Submittal of Petition This step involves the submittal of the petitioner s original application and fifteen (15) copies of the required documentation, the required application fee, and other required supporting materials listed in this packet. Staff Review Upon receipt of the petition as required herein, the proposal is reviewed by the Community Development Department staff and transmitted to other Village Departments. Upon completion, staff will submit its comments to the petitioner. Upon receipt of the comments, the petitioner shall make the necessary changes or revisions and/or submit any additional materials requested. When all required revised plans and other documentation have been submitted and found acceptable, a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting date will be assigned. The Planning Division will submit a written report explaining the petitioner s request and related staff comments, including comments from other Village Departments. A copy of the report will be forwarded to the petitioner before the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. This report will be distributed approximately five (5) days before the meeting. Planning & Zoning Commission Action At a regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) will conduct a public hearing of the request. All persons desiring to express an opinion regarding the application will be given an opportunity to be heard at the meeting. Upon the conclusion of its review, the P&Z, upon the majority vote of its entire membership, will approve or deny the petition. After a five-day appeal period the P&Z action is considered final. If an appeal of a P&Z action is filed during the appeal period, the Village Board of Trustees will act on the appeal at its next available meeting. Please Note The recommendations and technical assistance provided by Village Staff during the course of the review process is purely advisory in nature. The authority to approve or deny a petition for petitions for a Variation or Special Use lies with the Planning & Zoning Commission. The authority to approve or deny a text amendment lies with the Village Board. 5
Sign Request Review Process Preliminary Meeting with Planning Staff Initial Submission to the Community Development Department s Planning Division Staff Review of the Request Staff Review Comments to the Petitioner (if necessary) Revisions Submitted to Community Development Department s Planning Division (if necessary) Staff Recommendation Planning and Zoning Commission (P & Z) Review and Consideration (Final for Special Use and Variation requests) Village Board Consideration (Final for Text Amendments) Adoption of Ordinance upon Approval Application to Building Department for Permit 6
Affidavit of Ownership COUNTY OF COOK ) ) STATE OF ILLINOIS ) I,, under oath, state that I am the sole ) an ) owner of the property an authorized officer of the ) commonly described as and that such property is owned by as of this date. Signature Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of, 20. Notary Public 7 TDD 847.392.6064
Standards for Special Use The Planning & Zoning Commission is guided by standards listed in Zoning Code Section 7.720, 7.725, and 7.750. Those standards relate to conditions applicable to the property, for which the Special Use is requested, the owner s motives for requesting the Special Use and potential effects on nearby properties. The standards for Special Use are: 1. The special use will serve the public convenience at the location of the subject sign; or that the establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the visibility, public safety, comfort or general welfare. 2. The sign(s) will be in harmony and scale with the architecture of the building(s) in this development and with other signs in the neighborhood. 3. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity of the subject property for the purposes already permitted; nor substantially diminish and impair other property valuations within the neighborhood; nor impair the visibility of adjacent signs. 4. The nature, location and size of the sign(s) involved with the establishment of the special use will not impede, substantially hinder, or discourage the installation of signs on adjacent property in accordance with the Sign Ordinance. 5. The special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the Sign Ordinance except as such regulations may, in such instance, be modified as provided by this Chapter. 6. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances and the proposed special use will not merely serve as a convenience to the petitioner, but will alleviate some demonstrable and unusual hardship which will result if the strict letter of the regulations of this Chapter were carried out and which particular hardship or practical difficulty is not generally applicable to other comparable signs or properties The Sign Review Board may impose such conditions and restrictions upon the subject sign, the location, the construction and design, and use of the property benefited by such special use as may be necessary or appropriate to comply with the foregoing standards and to protect adjacent property and improve property values and the quality of development. The terms of the special use so granted shall be specifically set forth in a conclusion or statement which is supported from the findings of fact of the Sign Review Board. The subject property for which the special use has been granted shall not be used in violation of the specific terms and the findings of fact unless such use is allowed by further findings of fact or additional approval, pursuant to additional hearings or appeal therefor. (Ord. 4519, 1-19-1993) 8 TDD 847.392.6064
Standards for Variations The Planning & Zoning Commission is guided by standards listed in Sign Code Sections 7.720, 7.725 and 7.750. Those standards relate to conditions applicable to the property, for which the Variation is requested, the owner s motives for requesting the Variation and potential effects on nearby properties. The standards for Variations are: A. The Planning & Zoning Commission shall not recommend or grant a variation unless it shall make findings of fact based upon evidence presented at the hearing in any given case that: 1. The sign in question cannot reasonably identify the establishment if permitted to be used only under the conditions allowed by the regulations of the Sign Ordinance. 2. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances and the proposed variation will not merely serve as a convenience to the petitioner, but will alleviate some demonstrable and unusual hardship which will result if the strict letter of the regulations of this Chapter were carried out and which particular hardship or practical difficulty is not generally applicable to other comparable signs or properties. 3. The alleged hardship has not been created by any person presently having a proprietary interest in the subject sign (or property). 4. The proposed variation will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood. 5. The proposed variation will not impair visibility to the adjacent property, increase the danger of traffic problems or endanger the public safety. 6. The proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; and 7. The proposed variation is in harmony with the spirit and intent of this Chapter. B. The Planning & Zoning Commission may impose such conditions and restrictions upon the subject sign and property, the location, the construction, design and use of the sign benefited by such a variation as may be necessary or appropriate to comply with the foregoing standards and to protect adjacent property and property values, and ensure traffic safety. 9 TDD 847.392.6064