The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context otherwise requires:
AWNING: Any collapsible structure with a frame attached to a building and projecting over a thoroughfare when the awning is so erected as to permit its being raised to a position flat against the building when not in use.
CANOPY: Any structure, other than an awning, made of cloth or metal frames attached to a building, projecting over a thoroughfare.
DOUBLE FACE SIGN: A sign manufactured in the form of a box or sphere with equipment installed therein providing for the illumination thereof or of a single material maintaining a sign on each side.
ERECT: To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix, and includes the painting of wall signs.
FACING (SURFACE): The surface of the sign upon, against or through which the message is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
GROUND SIGN: Any sign supported by uprights or braces placed on the ground and not attached to any building.
HORIZONTAL PROJECTING SIGN: Any projecting sign which is greater in width than in height.
ILLUMINATED SIGN: Any sign that has characters, letters, figures, designs or outline illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as a part of the sign proper.
INCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL: Any material that will not ignite at or below a temperature of one thousand two hundred degrees Fahrenheit (1,200oF) and will not continue to burn or glow at that temperature.
MARQUEE: Any hood or awning of permanent construction projecting from the wall of a building over an entrance and extending over a thoroughfare.
PORTABLE SIGN: A transportable sign more than six (6) square feet in size designed for temporary use in compliance with the structural requirements of this chapter.
PUBLIC INFORMATION TYPE DISPLAY SIGN: Any timepiece erected upon a standard upon a sidewalk, or on the exterior of any building or structure for the convenience of the public and placed and maintained by some person for the purpose of advertising his place of business.
SIGN: Every sign, billboard, ground sign, wall sign, roof sign, illuminated sign, and projecting sign; and any temporary sign, marquee, awning, canopy and street clock; and shall include any announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia used to advertise or promote the interest of any person when the sign is placed out of doors in view of the general public.
STRUCTURAL TRIM: The molding, battens, capping, nailing strips, latticing and platforms that are attached to the sign structure.
TEMPORARY SIGN: Any sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a short period of time only. (Ord. 07-17, 10-9-2007)
No person shall engage in the alteration, construction, enlargement, removal, relocation, or repair of any sign or other advertising structure without having first obtained the necessary permits from the office of the city clerk-treasurer. Permits shall have the following information:
A. Name, address and phone number of the applicant.
B. Location of building, structure, or lot where sign will be erected or attached.
C. Position relation to nearby buildings or structures.
D. Blueprint or ink drawing of plans and specifications and method of construction and attachment to the building or in the ground.
E. Owner of sign with name, address and phone number. (Ord. 07-17, 10-9-2007)
A. No person shall erect, relocate or maintain a sign which prevents free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
B. No person shall attach any sign to a standpipe or fire escape.
C. No person shall erect any sign or other advertising structure at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of its position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words "stop", "look", "drive-in", "danger", or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic. (Ord. 07-17, 10-9-2007)
Political signs may be erected at any occupancy or upon any premises, provided such signs comply with all other applicable requirements. These signs shall not be placed in any right of way and shall only be placed on property for which permission from the owner has been obtained. Political signs shall be permitted for a period of thirty (30) days prior to any primary or general election and shall be removed within three (3) days after the election. (Ord. 07-17, 10-9-2007)
A. All signs requiring a permit: Ten cents ($0.10) per square foot with a minimum of fifteen dollars ($15.00).
B. Awning or auto canopy: Fifteen dollars ($15.00).
C. Marquee: Twenty cents ($0.20) per square foot with minimum of ten dollars ($10.00) and maximum of forty dollars ($40.00).
D. Public information signs: Twenty five dollars ($25.00). (Ord. 07-17, 10-9-2007)
Any sign which, for a period of six (6) months, no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold, shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure upon which such sign is located, within ten (10) days after written notification by the city. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified, the city is hereby authorized to cause the removal of such sign, and any expense incidental thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building or structure to which such sign is attached. (Ord. 07-17, 10-9-2007; amd. Ord. 22-09, 6-14-2022)
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