The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the display, construction, erection, alteration, use, maintenance, and location of all signs within the town of Ennis. All signs that are displayed, constructed, erected, or altered after the date of adoption of this chapter shall conform to the provisions of these regulations. Any sign not addressed in this chapter shall be addressed with a conditional use permit.
A. Any sign that does not require a permit does not count against a property's allocation.
B. The zoning administrator shall enforce this chapter. The duties associated with administering and enforcing this chapter may also be combined with the duties of other existing positions in the town of Ennis.
C. Unless specifically exempted, it shall be unlawful to erect, place, construct, reconstruct, or relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the town of Ennis. Exemptions from the necessity of securing a permit, however, shall not be misconstrued to relieve the owner of the sign involved from responsibility for its erection and maintenance in a safe manner and in a manner in accord with all the other provisions of this chapter.
D. Before any permit is granted for the erection of a sign or sign structure requiring such permit, plans and specifications shall be filed at town hall. Plans must show the dimensions, list materials, and required details of construction including anchorage, and any other pertinent data. The permit application shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is to be erected. (See section 11-6-10 of this chapter for complete sign permit procedures.)
E. No sign shall be enlarged or relocated except in conformity to the provisions herein, and until a proper permit, if required, has been secured.
F. A schedule of permit fees to erect, alter, or relocate a sign shall be established by resolution of the town commission of the town of Ennis. (Ord. 139, 5-24-2015)