(A) Permits required.
(1) No sign shall be erected, or affixed or applied to any structure, constructed, altered or relocated without first obtaining a permit from the village and making payment for such fee as established by Village Council, except the following:
(a) Signs specified in § 155.04, Signs permitted in all districts without a sign permit, and those specifically exempted under other sections of this chapter.
(b) A permit is not required for minor repairs, painting, servicing or cleaning of an existing sign, provided that the sign is restored to its original design and all work is in compliance with this chapter and all other village ordinances.
(2) For each sign application which requires Planning Commission review, the Village Clerk shall, by first class mail, give notice of the receipt of the application and of the time and place at which said application will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, not less than 15 days prior to said Planning Commission meeting. The notice shall be sent to all owners of record of property listed on the most recent assessment roll whose property is located within 100 feet of the boundaries of said application property. If a public hearing is required, the notice shall also be published in a newspaper of record in the village, not less than 15 days prior to the hearing.
(B) Application. An applicant for a sign permit shall complete an application form supplied by the village. The application shall be accompanied by plans, drawings, and specifications necessary to fully describe the type, size, shape, construction and materials of the sign, along with a location map, showing exactly where the sign will be placed on the building, or in proximity to zoning lot structures/lot lines. A legible rendering of the proposed sign, showing colors, letter relationships, letter type and all features of the sign is required.
(C) Inspection fees. At the time of permit issuance, the applicant shall pay an inspection fee as established by the Village Council per sign to defray the cost of inspecting signs for chapter compliance.
(D) License and insurance. Every person who engages in the business of erecting, altering or dismantling signs in the village shall first submit proof of appropriate licenses and a liability insurance policy that indemnifies the Village of Lake Orion and its prior, present and future officials, representatives and employees from all damage suits or actions of every nature brought or claimed against the erector for injuries or damages to persons or property sustained by any person or persons through any act of omission or negligence of said erector, and their servants, agents or employees. Said policy shall contain a clause whereby it cannot be canceled or changed until after written notice has been filed with the Zoning Administrator at least 30 days prior to the date of cancellation.
(E) Permit. The Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit for the sign upon determining that the proposed sign meets the requirements of this and any other applicable village ordinance and after payment is collected.
(Ord. 14.21, passed 5-23-18)