(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to outline the procedure for issuing a permit for temporary uses which will permit limited use of temporary signs for commercial and institutional uses, to ensure that temporary signage of the Town of Fairmont does not constitute a visual blight on the landscape and character of the town, and to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. Consult §§ 154.195 through 154.202 for further information on types of signs permissible within the Town of Fairmont.
(B) Application. Requests for a sign permit shall be submitted by filing an application with the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Said application shall be on a form approved by the Town Board of Commissioners.
(C) Review by Zoning Enforcement Officer. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall issue the sign permit unless he or she finds, after reviewing the application and consulting with the applicant, that:
(2) The application is incomplete; or
(3) If completed as proposed in the application, the sign will not comply with one or more requirements of this chapter.
(D) Issuance. If approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, such approval shall be evidenced by the signature of the Zoning Enforcement Officer on the application form. The permit may be picked up at town hall. For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. § 160D-403(b).
(Ord. 23-241, passed 7-18-2023)