§ 155.2310 ILLUMINATION.

   (A)   No illumination involving movement or causing the illusion of movement by reason of the lighting arrangement or other services shall be permitted which may cause confusion or hazard to traffic or conflict with traffic control signs or lights.

   (B)   Signs which perform a public service function, indicating time, temperature, stock market quotations, or similar services will be allowed.

   (C)   An approved electrical permit shall be required for any sign that includes any type of illumination.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

§ 155.2311 APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMIT; FEES.

   (A)   A separate sign permit shall be required for the installation or replacement of any sign regulated in this Code.

   (B)   Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by a drawing showing the design proposed, size, method of illumination, exact location of the sign in relation to the building and property, and details and specifications for construction. Fees for sign permits shall be in accordance with Council resolution.

   (C)   When any sign is installed on any property prior to obtaining all necessary permits, the normal fee for that sign shall be doubled. This late fee shall not relieve the petitioner of the sign from complying with all other provisions of this Code.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

§ 155.2312 EXEMPTIONS.

   Official governmental signs and notices are exempt from provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)

§ 155.2313 PROHIBITED SIGNAGE.

   Billboard signs as defined in § 155.2801 are prohibited in all zoning districts.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS

§ 155.2401 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.

   Consistent with the objectives established in this section, landscaping shall be provided with the new construction of any principal building according to the following standards for the following districts:

   NC      Neighborhood Commercial

   OMC       Office/Medical/Commercial

   GSC      General Service Commercial

   CI      Community Industrial

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

§ 155.2402 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

   The city shall recognizes that in some cases the landscaping requirements may be difficult or impractical to meet due to specific site characteristics. In these cases, an alternate landscaping plan may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission as part of the site plan review process.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)