31-43   General Provisions
   A.   No off-premise sign shall be constructed which resembles any official marker erected by a governmental entity, or which by reason of position, shape, or color would conflict with the proper functioning of any official traffic control device.
   B.   Off-premise signs shall be constructed in accordance with local and state building and electrical codes. Stamped structural engineering plans shall accompany sign permit applications and shall be subject to wind speed requirements as set forth in the latest edition of the adopted Building Code.
   C.   Off-premise signs shall be regularly maintained in good and safe structural condition.
   D.   No off-premise sign shall be located on a property without the consent of the property's owner or legal representative.
   E.   The general area in the vicinity of any freestanding sign on undeveloped property shall be kept free and clear of sign materials, debris, trash and refuse.
   F.   Signs located on the property as the principal use require that landscaping regulations are provided as part of the permit to erect the sign.
   G.   Sign applications must include a copy of a lease sufficient to provide a description of the tract of land and the location of the sign on the land.
(Added by Ordinance No. 8866, effective 11-19-2003)