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The purpose of this Article VII of the city code is to authorize the issuance of permits and licenses for signs in the city in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996)
The definitions of § 21.304.07 shall apply to this Article VII.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
(a) Permit application form. Application for a permit under this Article VII shall be made in writing to the issuing authority and shall be on a form provided by the issuing authority. All sign permits shall be issued by the issuing authority.
(b) Site plan. An application for the installation of a new sign or for modification of an existing sign shall be accompanied by an accurate site plan to engineer’s scale locating the proposed new or modified sign and all other signs, along with the dimensions and type of all of the signs.
(c) Building identification signs. An application for a building identification sign shall include shop drawing(s), building elevation (to scale with dimensions) for all wall signs including the proposed sign, lease lines (if appropriate), surrounding tenant sign information (if applicable for a Comprehensive Sign Plan), and projection.
(d) Freestanding identification signs. An application for a freestanding identification sign shall include an accurate site plan to engineer’s scale with the curb, property line with a signature for verification, sign location, dimensions and north arrow, elevations with dimensions, and shop drawings. If determined as necessary by the issuing authority, the applicant shall stake the corners of the property.
(e) Directional and incidental signs. An application for directional and/or incidental signs shall include an accurate site plan to engineer’s scale with the curb, property line with a signature for verification, sign location, dimensions and north arrow, elevations with dimensions, and shop drawings. If determined as necessary by the issuing authority, the applicant shall stake the corners of the property.
(f) Permit application consideration. A complete application for a sign permit shall be presented to the issuing authority for review of applicable zoning and sign ordinance requirements and for a plan review of the proposed sign structure.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; amended by Ord. 2009-1, passed 1-26-2009; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
(a) Construction of sign not commenced. If construction of the sign for which a sign permit has been issued has not commenced within 180 days from the date of its issuance, the permit shall expire by operation of law and shall no longer be of any force or effect and a new permit shall be obtained. The Director of Community Development may, for good cause shown in writing, extend the validity of any such permit for an additional period which is reasonable under the circumstances, but in no event shall the continuance exceed a period of 60 days.
(b) Work suspended or abandoned on sign. If work authorized by a sign permit is suspended or abandoned for a period over 180 days, the permit shall expire by operation of law and no longer be of any force or effect. The Director of Community Development may, for good cause shown in writing, extend the validity of any such permit for an additional period which is reasonable under the circumstances, but in no event shall the continuance exceed a period of 60 days.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996)
If a sign entails electricity, an electrical permit pursuant to this code shall be required, and the electrical work shall be done by a licensed electrician.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996)
The fee for a sign permit under this Article VII shall be as detailed in Appendix A of this code and shall be submitted with the permit application.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; amended by Ord. 2009-15, passed 5-18-2009; Ord. 2009-34, passed 11-2-2009; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
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