(a) It shall be the duty of the Building Commissioner upon the filing of an application to examine such plans and specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect the sign or other advertising structure. If the proposed sign is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and all other pertinent ordinances of the City and has been approved by the Planning and Design Commission, a permit shall be issued.
(b) In the event the proposed sign is not in compliance with the requirements of the City, the Commissioner shall not issue the permit until review and approval by the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals as well as review and approval by the Planning and Design Commission.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Commissioner may deny a permit to any person who has habitually or wilfully violated any of the provisions of this chapter or who has failed to comply within the time specified with an order issued by the Commissioner and served by him to cause compliance with any provision of this chapter.
(d) Monument signs shall be subject to a footing inspection and all signs shall, when illuminated, be subject to a final electrical inspection by the Commissioner.
(Ord. 03-37. Passed 11-3-03.)