It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting as owner, occupant, contractor, or otherwise, to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter any sign within the city of Jerome contrary to the provisions of this chapter. Any person proposing to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter any permanent sign must file an application with the building official for a permit. The application shall state the size and weight of the sign, and the distance it is to project from a building, the details of its supports providing attachment to any building, or any other information required by this chapter. Upon request by the city, a diagram shall be provided showing the location of all signs on the property and/or adjacent properties. Incorrect information shall be grounds for revocation of a permit.
A. The building official or his designee shall issue all permits to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter any permanent sign.
1. Prior to issuing such permit, the building official shall determine whether the application meets all the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable provision of this code and shall consult with the zoning administrator in that regard.
2. The building official or his designee shall have the authority to determine if a proposed sign meets the definition of a face change and may approve the same. The building official may request from the applicant any documentation necessary or helpful to determine whether a proposed sign meets the definition of a face change.
B. The zoning administrator or his designee shall issue all permits to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter any banner flags and banner signs. Prior to issuing such permit, the zoning administrator shall determine whether the application meets all the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable provision of this code.
C. A sign permit fee, as established by resolution of the city council, shall be paid upon issuance of a sign permit. (Ord. 1149, 2016)