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The purpose of this article is designed as follows:
1. To provide for the appropriate use and location of signs in a manner that will not adversely affect or impact property values, compatibility of land use, community appearance and identity, and to otherwise promote the general welfare and public safety of the city.
2. To establish standards and guidelines for the design, erection, and installation of signs.
3. To provide for the issuance, revocation, inspection of signs within the city.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 4-9-2024)
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SIGNS. An identification, description, illustration, or device which is affixed to or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure, or land and which directs attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution, or business.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 4-9-2024)
1. All permanent/commercial signs, which are permitted under this article, or any future amendments thereto shall be installed by licensed sign contractors in accord with the locations and plans approved at the time of application for a sign permit.
2. Applications for sign permits must include but are not limited to the following information:
a. Proof of ownership or written permission of the owner of the lot upon which the proposed sign will be constructed.
b. A detailed site plan of the property showing the proposed sign location and all structures and easements and driveways.
c. The proposed dimensions of the sign and a description of the method of supporting the sign.
d. The name and business address of the licensed sign contractor and the licensed electrical contractor or licensed electrical sign contractor if the sign is electrically powered.
e. The name and contact information of the sign owner.
f. Type of sign requested: ground/wall/projecting etc., permanent or temporary illuminated or not illuminated.
g. Sign permit fees are as per the fee schedule approved by the City Council.
3. Included in the permit fee is an inspection that is required by the city. It is the responsibility of the owner/erector of the sign to contact the City Clerk’s office for an inspection upon completion of the installation.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 4-9-2024)
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