Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, relocate or maintain within the City of Amherst any sign or advertising structure without first obtaining a permit from the Building Official as herein prescribed.
(a) Before any permit is granted for the erection of any exterior signage, plans shall be filed with the Building Department showing the sign dimensions, materials, setback dimensions and any required details of construction as requested by the Building Official showing the sign dimensions, materials setback dimensions and any required details of construction as requested by the Building Official including, but not limited to loads, anchorage and a registered engineer’s seal. The application shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is to be erected.
(b) No sign shall be enlarged or relocated except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. The changing of movable parts of an approved sign that is designed for such changes, or the repainting or repositioning of display matter shall not be deemed an alteration provided the conditions of the original approval and the requirements of this chapter are complied with.
(c) A permit fee shall be paid to the Building Department for each permanent sign and each temporary sign not meeting the requirements to Section 1149.06.
(Ord. 16-16. Passed 5-9-16.)