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§ 153.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SIGNS.
   (A)   No sign shall be illuminated by other that electrical means and electrical devices and wiring shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code. In no case shall any open spark or flame be used for display purposes unless specifically approved by the Building Inspector for locations outside of the fire limits.
   (B)   No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exitway, window or door opening used as a means of egress or to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to another part thereof or access thereto. Likewise, shall be no obstruction to the free movement of traffic.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.010) (Ord. 198, passed - -) Penalty, see § 153.99
§ 153.02 GROUND SIGNS.
   (A)   No ground sign shall be set nearer to the street lot line than the established building line, unless it complies with the provisions set forth in § 153.03 of this chapter, as to portion of such signs projecting over a sidewalk or other public property.
   (B)   The bottom capping of all ground signs shall be at least 30 inches from the ground, but the intervening space may be filled with open lattice work or platform decorative trim.
   (C)   Structural frames may be erected of wood or other materials of similar combustible characteristics; provided, the sign facings are covered with metal or other approved noncombustible material, when not more than 35 feet in height and 75 feet in length.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.020) (Ord. 198, passed - -) Penalty, see § 153.99
§ 153.03 PROJECTING SIGNS.
   (A)   Projecting signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved non-combustible materials, except for ornamentations.
   (B)   No sign shall project into the public space five feet back of the face of the curb.
   (C)   A clear space of not less than ten feet shall be provided below all parts of such signs.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.030) (Ord. 198, passed - -) Penalty, see § 153.99
§ 153.04 MARQUEE SIGNS.
   (A)   Marquee signs shall be constructed entirely from metal or other approved non-combustible materials, except for ornamentation.
   (B)   Such signs shall not exceed seven feet in height, nor shall they project below the facia of the marquee, nor lower than ten feet above the sidewalk.
   (C)   Marquee signs may extend the full length, but in no case shall they project beyond the ends of the marquee.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.040) (Ord. 198, passed - -) Penalty, see § 153.99
§ 153.05 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND PERMITS.
   (A)   No new signs shall hereafter be erected, constructed, altered or maintained, except as herein provided.
   (B)   No sign shall be enlarged or relocated, except in conformity to the provisions of this chapter for new signs. The changing of movable parts of an approved sign that is designed for such changes or the repainting or reposting of display matter shall not be deemed an alteration provided the conditions of the original approval and the requirements of this chapter are not violated.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.050) (Ord. 198, passed - -; Ord. 357, passed 4-17-2024) Penalty, see § 153.99
§ 153.06 UNSAFE AND UNLAWFUL SIGNS.
   When any sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling or otherwise unsafe, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed, erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the owner thereof or the person or firm maintaining same, shall upon written notice of the Building Official, forthwith in the case of immediate danger and in any case within not more than ten days, make such sign conform to the provisions of this chapter or shall remove it. If, within ten days, the order is not complied with, the Building Inspector may remove such sign at the expense of the owner or lessee thereof.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.060) (Ord. 198, passed - -) Penalty, see § 153.99
§ 153.99 PENALTY.
   Any person or firm found violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25 or more than $100.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.070) (Ord. 198, passed - -)