(a) Application and Permit Procedure.
(1) Applications for sign permits shall contain the following information:
A. Two copies of plans and/or blueprints to scale of signage including details of fastening, lighting, and any lettering, symbols or other identification which will be on the sign.
B. A site plan of a proposed ground sign location showing the distance from a public right-of-way and relationship to access drives, parking areas and buildings or a facade elevation of proposed wall or window signs showing the height and proportions of the signs.
C. Any information peculiar to a particular sign application which is necessary to uphold the provisions of this chapter.
(2) All applications for both temporary and permanent signs must be submitted to the Zoning Department. The Zoning Inspector shall have the right to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the application. The Zoning Inspector shall act on the application within 15 days of receipt of the completed application.
(b) Zoning Inspector.
(1) The Zoning Inspector shall regulate and enforce the requirements of this chapter and shall be in charge of issuing all sign permits.
(2) No sign except for municipally owned signs and signs authorized by the City for community events and programs which are sponsored by public, educational agencies, shall be placed in, on or above the public right-of-way including on utility poles. The Zoning Inspector or his designee may effect removal of any sign illegally placed within the right-of-way within the municipality. The Zoning Inspector shall maintain said sign for 5 days. If the owner fails to contact the Zoning Inspector or claim the same sign within 5 days, said sign may be destroyed.
(c) Sign Fees. In Order to defray the cost of examination of plans and inspections, an application for a sign permit and/or a variance shall pay a fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted and approved by City Council. (Ord. 27-01. Passed 9-4-01.)