Subd. 1. Applicability. Permanent and temporary sign structures shall require a sign permit in all districts.
Subd. 2. Application.
1. A sign permit application shall be submitted for all signs requiring a permit.
2. All sign permit applications shall be accompanied by a permit fee according to the adopted fee schedule.
3. A sign permit application shall be accompanied by the following items:
a. A site plan and/or building elevations showing the position, height, and dimensions of the sign(s) in relation to all nearby existing or proposed buildings, structures, and property lines;
b. Written consent of the property owner of the building or site upon which a sign is to be erected, constructed, or maintained; and
c. Such other information as the Zoning Administrator requires to show full compliance with this and all other laws and ordinances of the city.
Subd. 3. Review. Sign permits are reviewed administratively by the Zoning Administrator with a determination made within ten days from the time an application has been deemed complete.
Subd. 4. Appeals.
1. Applicants wishing to appeal a determination by the Zoning Administrator shall do so in writing within 30 days of said determination.
2. Appeals from the Zoning Administrator’s determination shall be heard by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals and a recommendation made to City Council.
3. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall consider the appeal within 45 days of filing of said appeal by the applicant.
Subd. 5. Nullification. A sign permit shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was issued has not been completed within a period of six months after the date of the permit. A permit may be renewed, and no additional fee shall be collected for the renewal.
Subd. 6. Revocation. The city may revoke a permit when a sign is in violation of this chapter or any other ordinance in the city. Any signs installed under a revoked permit shall be removed within ten days of written notice of the revocation. If the owner or lessee fails to remove the sign, the Zoning Administrator shall give the owner 30 days’ written notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with the notice, the Zoning Administrator may have the sign removed at the owner’s expense.