§ 1446.04 PERMITS AND EXEMPTIONS.

   (a)   Permit required.

      (1)   A permit shall be required for all permanent and temporary signs with the exception of those signs listed in section (b) herein.

      (2)   Application for permits to erect, place, relocate, or alter a sign shall be made to the Zoning Inspector by the owner, lessee, or developer of the property upon which the sign shall be placed. The application shall be submitted on forms furnished by the village and may be made either separately or with the application for a permit for a building. Multiple signs for a business may be included on a single permit when included on an individual application. The fee shall be established by separate ordinance and paid with the application.

      (3)   If the work authorized under the sign permit has not been completed within one year after date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.

      (4)   The Zoning Inspector may revoke any sign permit for noncompliance with any provisions of this chapter or misrepresentation on the permit application.

      (5)   Issuance of a sign permit does not constitute a building permit. When required by the Building Code, a building permit shall be obtained prior to the erection, display, relocation, or alteration of any sign.

   (b)   Permit not required. A permit is not required for any sign listed below. However, all such signs shall be subject to the applicable regulations contained in this chapter.

      (1)   Temporary signs in accordance with §§ 1446.08(g), 1446.09(g) and 1446.10(g).

      (2)   Incidental signs located outside of the public right of way and not exceeding four incidental signs per lot.

      (3)   Cornerstones, building plaques or other similar architectural elements permanently incorporated into a building and not exceeding two square feet in total area.

   (c)   Exemptions. The following signage shall be exempt from these sign regulations:

      (1)   Display of official public notices, the flag and emblem or insignia of an official governmental body.

      (2)   Seasonal decorations displayed for customary periods of time.

      (3)   Sign copy which is an integral part of the original construction of vending machines, fuel pumps, or similar devices.

      (4)   Street name signs.

(Ord. 3108, passed 7-16-18)