(A) Application for permit. Except as provided in this code, a permit is required prior to the display and erection of any sign.
(1) An application for a permit shall be filed with the Zoning Officer on forms furnished by the city. The applicant shall provide sufficient information to determine if the proposed sign is permitted under this code and other applicable law. An application for a temporary sign shall state the dates intended for the erection and removal of the sign. All applications shall demonstrate that the materials used for the sign are appropriate for the particular sign type; the submission of manufacturer’s specifications is sufficient to demonstrate the use of appropriate materials. An application for an electronic message display shall include the manufacturer’s statement that the sign has been pre-programmed, to the extent possible, to conform to the requirements of this code. Such manufacturer’s statement shall include, where applicable, the pre-stacked sign settings related to text and graphic features, message change features, message change time intervals, day and night lighting requirements, and any other settings capable of limiting the electronic message display such that the sign conforms to this code.
(2) The Zoning Officer shall promptly process the permit application and approve the application, reject the application, or notify the applicant of deficiencies in the application within 20 business days after receipt. Any application that complies with all provisions of this code, the building code, and other applicable laws shall be approved.
(3) If the application is rejected, the Zoning Officer shall provide a list of the reasons for the rejection in writing. An application shall be rejected for noncompliance with the terms of this code, building code, or other applicable law.
(B) Permit fee. A nonrefundable fee shall accompany all permit applications. The permit fee schedule shall be set by the city. If the sign is part of a new construction or renovation project, the cost of the permit fee shall be included in the total project permit fee.
(C) Duration and revocation of permit. If a sign is not installed within six months following the issuance of a permit or the time period stated within the permit, or within 30 days for a temporary permit, the permit shall be void. The permit for a temporary sign shall state its duration, not to exceed 30 days unless otherwise provided in this code. The Zoning Officer may revoke a permit under any of the following circumstances:
(1) The information in the application was materially false or misleading;
(2) The sign as installed does not conform to the permit application; or
(3) The sign violates this code, building code, or other applicable law.
(D) Appeals. Appeals from the denial or granting of a permit shall be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to the process set forth in this code.
(Ord. 301, passed 8-18-2022) Penalty, see § 152.999