1. The following signs shall be permitted without requirement of permit for erection when erected and maintained in conformity hereto:
A. Official traffic signs.
B. Professional, accessory use or name signs.
C. Real estate sale-sold-rent-development signs, not exceeding 6 square feet in area.
D. That announce a function or event.
E. Signs within buildings, not visible from outdoors.
2. All other signs shall require the issuance of a permit prior to erection or installation of the sign.
3. Applications for sign permits shall be accompanied by scaled plans or diagrams showing the following:
A. Dimensions of the lot including any right-of-way lines or building upon which the sign is proposed to be erected.
B. Size, dimensions and location of the said sign on the lot or building together with its type, construction, materials to be used, and the manner of installation.
C. Any other information which may be required of the applicant by the Zoning Officer.
4. Application for permit shall be made in writing to the Zoning Officer and shall contain all information necessary for such Officer to determine whether the proposed sign, or the proposed alterations, conform to all the requirements of this Chapter.
5. No sign permit shall be issued except in conformity with the regulations of this Chapter, except upon order of the Zoning Hearing Board, granted pursuant to the procedures established for the issuance of a variance.
6. Permits shall be granted or refused within 45 days from date of application, or within 15 days from the date of the Zoning Hearing Board's decision (where applicable).
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 703)