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(A) General. If required, plans and specifications shall be filed with the building official showing the dimensions, materials, and required details of construction, including loads, stresses, and anchorage.
(B) New signs. A new sign shall not hereafter be erected, constructed, altered, or maintained except as herein provided and until after a permit, if required, has been issued by the building official.
(C) Alterations. A sign shall not be enlarged or relocated except in conformity to the provisions of this chapter for new signs, nor until a proper permit has been secured. 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.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02) Penalty, see § 90.99
(A) Application for a sign permit required by §§ 90.21 or 90.22, shall be made in writing on a form provided by the city. The application shall include such information as may be required for a complete understanding of the proposed work. Only those applications for sign permits signed by the land owner or occupant or authorized agent shall be accepted, and the application shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the land owner or occupant and sign owner.
(2) Location of building, or lot to which, or upon, which, the sign or other advertising structure is to be attached.
(3) Drawing or blueprint of the plans and specifications and method of construction and erection.
(4) Such other information as the city shall require to show full compliance with this chapter.
(B) A sign permit will not be issued for any sign that is part of a master or comprehensive signage plan until such plan is approved by Planning Commission.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)
The city shall have the right to inspect at such times as is deemed necessary each sign and appurtenant structures covered by this chapter for the purpose of ascertaining whether the sign is in need of removal, repair or alteration in accordance with this chapter.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)
The application for a permit for erection of a sign or other advertising structure in which electrical wiring and connections are to be used shall be submitted to the electrical inspection agency of the city. This agency shall examine the plans and specifications as to all electrical work to determine if the same complies with the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) published by the National Fire Protection Association and issue the required electrical permit. All internal and external sign wiring shall be field inspected, except that internal wiring bearing the label of the Underwriters Laboratories or other approved testing agency need not be re-inspected.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)
In the case of special circumstances or conditions where the strict application of the requirements of this chapter would deprive a property owner of a reasonable right to have signage, the Planning Commission shall have the power to vary or adapt the requirements of this chapter. In granting a variance the Planning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to ensure conformity with the surrounding neighborhood. A variance may only be granted if the Commission finds the following:
(A) Special circumstances and conditions. There are special circumstances or conditions, fully documented in the findings, that are peculiar to the land and/or building and do not generally apply to land and buildings in the surrounding neighborhood.
(B) Minimum variance. The variance granted by the Planning Commission shall be the minimum variance needed to accomplish the purpose.
(C) Absence of detriment. The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the chapter, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
(D) Not of a general nature. The condition or situation of the specific piece of property is not so general as to make reasonably practical the formulation of a general regulation for the condition or situation.
(E) Action of applicants. That the special conditions or circumstances did not result from the actions of the applicant.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear and rule on appeals filed in relationship to this chapter.
(A) Administrative review. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have the power to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is error in any order, requirement, decision, grant or refusal made by the administrative official or the City Planning Commission in the interpretation of the provisions of this chapter. A hearing shall occur within 14 days after the Board of Zoning Appeals receives the written appeal. A written decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be made within 14 days after close of the appeal hearing. Any further appeal shall be to a court of competent jurisdiction, and shall be filed with that court within 30 days after the date of the Board's decision.
(B) All applications and appeals to the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be made on forms provided by the Administrative Official and shall be accompanied by such data and information as will assure the fullest practicable presentation of the facts for the permanent record.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)
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