No person shall erect, alter or relocate a sign without first obtaining appropriate permits from the Building Inspector. The following information shall be provided with any permit application:
(A) Name, address and telephone numbers for the applicant, property owner, sign owner and sign contractor or person, firm, corporation or association erecting the sign;
(B) Street address, parcel identification number or location of the property on which the sign is to be located;
(C) Type of sign, as defined in this subchapter;
(D) Plot plan. A plot plan shall include a parcel survey, easements, dimensions, locations of all structures, and location all proposed and existing signs on the parcel. Elevation drawings of all buildings on the site shall be provided showing the location of all existing and proposed building-mounted signs;
(E) Construction drawings. Plans, specifications, materials, designs, dimensions, structural supports, electrical components, methods of construction and type of illumination for each sign;
(F) License and insurance. Every person who engages in the business of erecting, altering or dismantling signs in the city shall first submit proof of appropriate licenses and a liability insurance policy that indemnifies the city, and its prior, present and future officials, representatives and employees from all damage suits or actions of every nature brought or claimed against the erector for injuries or damages to persons or property sustained by any person or persons through any act of omission or negligence of said erector, his servants, agents or employees. The policy shall contain a clause whereby it cannot be canceled or changed until after written notice has been filed with the City Clerk at least 30 days prior to the date of cancellation;
(G) Removal agreement or bond. The Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator may require a signed removal agreement, bond or other acceptable surety to guarantee the future removal of a sign;
(H) Copy of stress sheets and calculations showing the structure is designed in accordance with applicable dead load and wind pressure standards. The Building Inspector may require approval of the structural design by a registered architect or engineer; and
(I) Written and notarized consent of the property or sign owner, or their agent or manager, to perform the proposed work.
(Ord. 10-013, passed 1-11-10)