Application for a permit for the erection or alteration of a sign or to request a variance by the board of adjustment from a specific sign criterion as set forth in chapter 5 of this title shall be made upon the forms provided by the administrator.
A. Applications must be completely filled out to be considered valid. Failure to provide the information requested on the form is grounds for rejection of the application as incomplete. Any reason for rejection of an application for a sign permit shall be noted on the application and returned to the applicant. The reasons for denial of a variance request following proper hearing shall be noted on the board of adjustment's order and decision form and a copy sent to applicant.
B. For a sign that is not permitted by this chapter to be placed in the downtown Helena business improvement district (BID) the BID board of trustees shall first review whether the sign is appropriate for placement in the district, using the criteria of whether the sign placement contributes to the goals and objectives of the district. After conducting this review, the BID board of trustees may request the sign administrator to make a recommendation to the board of adjustment to grant a variance and approve the sign request. (Ord. 2813, 10-20-1997)