(a) Sign Permits Required.
(1) A sign permit is required in order to apply, erect, move, alter, reconstruct, replace, or repair any permanent or temporary sign, except signs that do not require permits consistent with the requirements of Section 1109.07
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(2) Issuing of a sign permit by the Zoning Inspector does not constitute a building permit, and any sign subject to the provisions of the Ohio Building Code will also be required to submit the appropriate information needed for review under the Ohio Building Code.
(b) Review Authority - The Zoning Inspector will review all sign permit applications within the City of Kent. If the Zoning Inspector grants a sign permit with conditions, the Zoning Inspector must state the conditions in writing, with citations to relevant sections of this Chapter. If the Zoning Inspector denies a permit application, the Inspector must do so in writing and state in writing the reason for denial, with citations to relevant sections of this Chapter or other provisions of the Codified Ordinances. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Zoning Inspector as provided in Section 1111.03 of the Zoning Code.
(c) Information Required - Applicants for a sign permit must submit the following information.
(1) Color sign rendering;
(2) Site plan and elevations;
(3) Sign dimensions and dimensions of sign mounting material, where applicable and additional permits may be required;
(4) Building façade dimensions, where applicable;
(5) Distance of sign from all public rights-of-way;
(6) Style, type, wattage, and location of all lighting;
(7) Landscaping plan for freestanding signs; and
(8) List of construction materials, including sign mounting material, where applicable.
Incomplete applications will be denied. Additional permits may be required.
(d) Criteria for Approval - The Zoning Inspector must approve a sign permit if the proposed sign conforms to all applicable requirements of this Chapter. In areas where a review is required by the Architectural Review Board, a Certificate of Appropriateness must be issued before the Zoning Inspector can issue a sign permit. The Zoning Inspector is not permitted to issue a sign permit for any signs subject to a Comprehensive Sign Plan until the Comprehensive Sign Plan has been approved by the Planning Commission and when applicable, the Architectural Review Board. (Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)