(a) Any sign, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, to be erected within the boundaries of any zoning district shall be subject to the provisions of such district and the person intending to erect such sign shall obtain approval from the Board of Zoning and Planning or its designee prior to such erection. The provisions of this chapter with regard to the location, type, number and design of such signs shall be maximums for property within any district and the Board or its designee may further specify the location, type, number and design of such signs so as to insure reasonable compatibility with the goals of such district.
(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, no sign shall be constructed, erected, replaced, re-erected or remodeled within the limits of the City by any person until a permit for the same has been issued by the Building Department. Such permits shall be granted only upon the basis of representations indicating the exact size, all colors, samples of materials and the specific relationship of the sign to the property on which it is located and the surrounding properties. Permits for signs subject to the jurisdiction of the Board shall not be issued until approval has been obtained.
(c) The fee for each permit shall be as provided in Section 244.01 of the Administrative Code.
(d) Any request for a variance from the provisions hereof, or any request for a permit for a sign not specifically permitted hereunder shall be submitted to the Board for its final decision.
(e) No permit or approval shall be required for the following signs:
(1) All regulatory, informational, identification, or directional signs required by law or government entity;
(2) Signs which serve a public purpose and have been erected or approved by the City.
(3) Temporary signs in residential zoning districts, except off- premise signs;
(4) Identification signs in a residential district not exceeding two square feet in area provided that all of the provisions of this chapter have been met, except off-premise signs;
(5) Incidental signs in non-residential districts not exceeding a total of four square feet for all signs with no single sign greater than two square feet;
(6) Signs on equipment or machines used by the general public relating to their cost, operation and use not to exceed three (3) square feet;
(7) Temporary window signs, provided that all of the provisions of this chapter have been met, except off- premise signs.
(f) Incidental signs are permitted in any district listed in this chapter, and are subject to review by Zoning Official.
(Ord. 29-16. Passed 11-15-16; Ord. 08-20. Passed 7-14-20.)