(a) The term “projecting or vertical signs” shall apply to any sign projecting at an angle of 90 degrees, more or less, from the space of a wall with a frame or supporting member or cantilever-type construction. No portion of the sign shall project closer than two measured horizontally to the edge of a street with minimum vertical clearance of 16 feet over public driveways or alleys. No projecting or vertical sign shall have an area greater than 100 square feet; provided a projecting or vertical sign having an area greater than 100 square feet may be erected or altered upon application to and approval by the City Council.
(b) Any person desiring to erect or alter such a projecting or vertical sign having an area greater than 100 square feet shall make, or cause to be made, an application in writing, through the Division of Building and Safety Inspection, to the City Council, signed by the owner or person in control of the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or altered, stating the location thereof. Upon its approval of the City Council, the application shall be referred to the Division of Building and Safety Inspection for a permit in accordance with and upon compliance with the provisions of this article.
(c) No person, company or corporation shall put up, erect, keep, use or maintain on or in any City sidewalk any post or fixture for the support of any sign, awning or advertisement, or for any other purpose, without having first obtained the permission of the City Council upon the recommendation of the Director of the Department of Public Works.
(Ord. 2504, passed 6-23-1975)