All applicable provisions of Section 14-16-6-4 (General Procedures) apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Subsection 14-16-6-5(C).
6-5(C)(1)(a) This Subsection 14-16-6-5(C) applies to any sign that requires a Sign Permit pursuant to Subsection 14-16-5-12(D)(1).
6-5(C)(1)(b) This Subsection 14-16-6-5(C) applies to an application for an Alternative Signage Plan pursuant to the provisions in Subsection 14-16-5-12(F)(5) (Alternative Signage Plan).
6-5(C)(1)(c) This Subsection 14-16-6-5(C) applies to approving a sign for compliance with standards in the IDO as part of an application for a Master Development Plan or Site Plan.
1. The ZEO shall review the application and make a decision on the Permit - Sign.
2. All applications on properties in an HPO zone shall first be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Planner pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-5(B) (Historic Certificate of Appropriateness - Minor), and a recommendation sent to the ZEO.
3. All applications in an area with a City-approved architectural or design review body shall first be reviewed by that body and a recommendation sent to the ZEO.
4. Where owners of abutting premises create a Joint Sign Premises to apply for a sign that would not otherwise be allowed, the owners' signed agreement shall be included in the application for the Sign Permit.
In addition to the general requirements in this Subsection 14-16-6-5(C), all of the following requirements must be met for electronic signs.
1. A Permit - Sign for an electronic sign is required annually. A permit for a new electronic sign or the annual renewal of a permit for an existing electronic sign shall expire 1 year after the date of issuance.
2. In an application to renew a Permit - Sign for an electronic sign, the applicant shall state whether or not there have been changes to the sign in the preceding year and shall specify any changes.
3. The ZEO shall review and make a decision on each annual application for a Permit - Sign for an electronic sign.
1. The ZEO shall review the application and make a decision on the Alternative Signage Plan.
2. If approved, the Alternative Signage Plan shall be binding on the property for which the plan is approved until the Alternative Signage Plan is amended or rescinded.
3. An approved Alternative Signage Plan may be amended or rescinded through the same procedure used to approve the plan.
6-5(C)(3)(a) An application for a Permit - Sign shall be approved if it complies with all applicable standards in this IDO, in particular Section 14-16-5-12 (Signs); the DPM; other adopted City regulations; and any terms and conditions specifically applied to development of the property in a prior permit or approval affecting the property.
6-5(C)(3)(b) An application for an Alternative Sign Plan shall be approved if it meets all of the requirements in Subsection 14-16-5-12(F)(5) (Alternative Signage Plan) and both of the following criteria.
1. It reflects a distribution of available sign area on the site that will promote equal or greater public safety both on-site and when viewed from any adjacent public rights-of-way, when compared to the location and distribution of signs and sign area allowed under Section 14-16-5-12 (Signs).
2. It does not create levels of glare or adverse impacts on surrounding properties greater than those that would occur from the location and distribution of signs and sign area allowed under Section 14-16-5-12 (Signs).