(a) Fees. Permit and any other fees as determined by Harrison City Council are posted in a fee schedule available through the Building and Zoning Department. The Application Fee is payable at the time of application and the Permit Fee is payable upon receipt of the Sign Permit.
(b) Re-inspection and Maintenance. All Signs for which a Permit shall be issued in accordance with this subchapter shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) The Director of Building and Zoning Department or its designee, shall inspect each Sign once every 24 months following erection of such Sign to determine its continued compliance with the approved permit and plans as they were issued and to insure proper operating conditions and maintenance in accordance with this subchapter. The Sign owner shall be solely responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety and structural integrity of the Sign at all times.
(2) Whenever the inspecting official finds a Sign in need of repair, support, replacement, cleaning, repainting, or any maintenance service necessary to maintain reasonable and proper appearance and public safety, he or she shall issue an order to the owner allowing 30 calendar days to affect needed repairs or maintenance. If the inspecting official determines that the existing condition of the Sign creates an immediate hazard to the health or safety of the general public, he or she shall issue an order to the owner requiring the Sign to be removed immediately.
(3) Failure of an owner to comply with the provisions listed above shall be cause for the inspecting official to order the Permit issued for the Sign void and issue an order for the Sign to be removed at the owner’s expense. If the property owner refuses to pay for the removal of the sign, the cost of such removal shall be assessed to the property owner's tax records.
(Ord. 51-08. Passed 11-14-08.)