No sign shall be erected or existing sign structure expanded without first securing a permit from the city, except when changing only the face of the sign without altering the area, height, or location of the sign.
(A) The content of the message or speech displayed on the sign shall not be reviewed or considered in determining whether to approve or deny a sign permit.
(B) Application for a sign permit shall be filed by the property owner or designated agent with the Zoning Administrator on forms to be provided by the city.
(C) The Zoning Administrator shall process and review the application and related materials and shall determine whether the proposal is in compliance with all applicable evaluation criteria, codes, ordinances, and applicable performance standards set forth in this title within 60 days of submission of a complete application.
(D) The application shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the city fee schedule.
(E) The Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant, in writing, of an incomplete application within 10 days of the date of submission.
(F) Application for a permit shall contain the following information unless waived by the city:
(1) Names and addresses of the applicant, owners of the sign, and lot.
(2) The address at which any signs are to be erected.
(3) The lot, block, and addition at which the signs are to be erected and the street on which they are to front.
(4) Type and size of sign (e.g., wall sign, pylon sign).
(5) A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines, building structures, parking areas, existing and proposed signs, and any other physical features.
(6) Plans, location, and specifications and method of construction and attachment to the buildings or placement method on the ground.
(7) Copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the structure is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by this and all other laws and ordinances of the city.
(8) Written consent of the owner or lessee of any site on which the sign is to be erected.
(9) Any electrical permit required and issued for the sign.
(10) A detailed description of any electronic or electrical components that are proposed to be added to the sign.
(11) Other information to demonstrate compliance with this and all other ordinances of the city.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)