(b) Fees. The fee for a sign permit is forty dollars ($40.00) and shall be doubled if a sign is installed prior to issuance of a permit; however, your payment of these fees shall not relieve you from complying with other provisions of this chapter or from the penalties prescribed by law.
(c) Permanent Signage Permit Application. The application for a permit shall be available electronically on the City's website and physical copies are available at the municipal building. The application shall establish the exact location of the sign, the height and area of the sign, and shall be accompanied by structural design drawings prepared by a person competent to design such structure.
(d) Temporary Signage Permit Application. The application for a permit shall be available electronically on the City's website and physical copies are available at the municipal building, but in every instance the application shall establish the exact location of the sign and the date when it will be put up and taken down. There shall be no cost for a temporary sign permit.
(e) Permit Issuance. The Zoning Department shall examine the proposed sign's plans, specifications and premises as provided by the applicant in a complete and accurate permit application. Unless the applicant applies for a variance from a provision in the Code in order to erect a sign as proposed, or the applicant engages in other conduct which directly causes delay, the Department shall make a determination on the permit application within thirty calendar days. In case of an extenuating circumstance, the Department may apply to the City Manager for an extension of the time in which to complete its review, not to exceed an additional ten business days. In determining whether to grant this extension, the City Manager shall consider the reasons offered in explanation of the delay and balance them against the hardship to the applicant arising from an extended time for determination. In the event no determination, a permit will be granted.
If the proposed sign complies with this and all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City, the Department shall issue the requested permit upon receipt of the appropriate fees. If the work authorized by a permit is not completed within six months after the date of issuance, said permit shall become null and void.
The Department may revoke a permit where there has been a violation of the provisions of this chapter or a misrepresentation of fact on the permit application. The Department shall issue a written statement contemporaneous with its decision explaining the reasons for revocation. A sticker with date of permit approval and voltage of all electrical apparatus used, if any, shall be attached to the sign in an accessible location. Sticker will be included with permit and is no additional cost.
(Ord. 3227. Passed 4-23-18.)