Sign contractors, construction companies, maintenance companies, and individual builders or maintenance workers shall register annually with the Building Official or other official responsible for code enforcement prior to erecting, construction, or repairing any sign in the city. Such persons or companies shall be required to apply for and secure a business license in accordance with the general regulations of the city and shall post a cash bond, as established by resolution of City Council and may be amended from time to time, with the Building Department for each licensing year. The Building Official or other official responsible for code enforcement shall also be empowered to require a cash bond in an amount he or she deems appropriate for erection of a sign which, due to its size, location, type and manner of construction, may pose a risk to the health, safety and welfare of the general public during its erection or construction on site.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)