A. If a sign requiring a permit under the provision of this chapter is to be placed, constructed, erected, or modified on a zone lot, the owner of the lot shall secure a sign permit prior to the construction, placement, or modification of such a sign. No signs shall be constructed in the public rights of way except in accordance with this chapter. The following procedures shall govern the application for, and issuance of all sign permits under this chapter:
1. Applications: All applications for sign permits of any kind shall be submitted to the building director on an application form or in accordance with the application specifications with the following minimum information:
a. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
b. Location of building, structure or lot to which or upon which the sign or other advertising structure is to be attached or erected.
c. Position of the sign or other advertising structure in relation to nearby buildings or structures, including dimensional data.
d. Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans with color designation, specifications, method of construction and attachment to the building or in the ground.
e. Name of person, firm, corporation, or association erecting the structure.
f. Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land to which or on which the sign or structure is to be erected.
g. If any electrical permit is required and issued for said sign, then an application requesting an electrical permit for the proposed sign must accompany the sign permit application.
Note: Only the information in subsections A1a and A1b of this section is necessary for banners. (1965 Code § 7-9-26)
2. Fees: Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the applicable fees. The fees for sign permits and plans shall be as follows: (1965 Code § 7-9-26; amd. 2009 Code)
Sign permit, initial, including inspection | $50.00, plus $0.50 per square foot |
Revised sign permit | 20.00, plus $0.25 per square foot |
3. Action: Upon review of the submission of a complete application for a sign permit, the building director shall either:
a. Issue the sign permit if the sign(s) that is the subject of the application conforms in every respect with the requirements of this chapter.
b. Reject the sign permit if the sign(s) that is the subject of the application fails in any way to conform with the requirements of this chapter. In case of a rejection, the building director shall specify in the rejection the section or sections of this chapter with which the sign is inconsistent. (1965 Code § 7-9-25)
B. Signs shall be erected, installed, or created only in accordance with a duly issued and valid sign construction permit from the building director. Such permit shall be issued only in accordance with the following requirements and procedures:
1. An application for construction, creation, or installation of a new sign or for modification of an existing sign shall be accompanied by information detailed in subsection A of this section. One application and permit may include multiple signs on the same zone lot.
2. If the sign construction is not substantially complete within six (6) months of the issuance of a permit, the permit shall lapse and become void. If the sign construction is complete and in full compliance with this chapter and with the building and electrical codes, the building director shall issue an inspection approval. If the sign construction is substantially complete but not in full compliance with this chapter and applicable codes, the building director shall give the owner or applicant notice of the deficiencies and shall allow an additional thirty (30) days from the date of inspection for the deficiencies to be corrected. In addition, a reinspection fee will be charged. If the deficiencies are not corrected by such date, the permit shall lapse. (1965 Code § 7-9-26)
C. All rights and privileges acquired under the provisions of this chapter are mere licenses, revocable at any time by the village board, and all such permits shall contain this provision. (1965 Code § 7-9-29)