1725.05 SIGN FEES.
   (a)    Sign Fee Assessment. In addition to the building permit fee required by Section 1725.03(a) and determined by Section 1725.03, there is hereby assessed, and shall be collected, an additional fee for a permit involving the demolition, renovation, construction, alternation, excavation or structural work of any kind being completed on any Sign located in the City as follows:
      (1)   An additional fee of $0.25 shall be imposed for each square foot of area for a non-electrical Sign.
      (2)   An additional fee of $1.00 shall be imposed for each square foot of area for an electrical Sign which is internally lit from a building or Structure.
      (3)   An additional fee of $0.50 shall be imposed for each square foot of area for a Sign that is illuminated by electrical lighting not located within the Sign itself.
      (4)   If the total additional fee assessed under subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this Section 1725.05(a) does not meet or exceed $20.00 then an additional fee shall be assessed in such amount as may be necessary to bring the total fee assessed under subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this Section 1725.05(a) to a total of $20.00.
 
   (b)    Collection. The City Building Inspector, or other authorized agent or officer of the City, shall be responsible for assessing and collecting all fees in accordance with the requirements and procedures of this Section.
 
   (c)    Liability of Property Owner for Demolition Fees. The Property Owner shall be liable to the City for all Sign fees assessed under this Section.
(Ord. 692. Passed 5-6-13.)