(a) Unless specifically exempted, zoning clearance and a building permit shall be obtained for all signs exceeding nine (9) square feet in total area, before they are erected or altered.
(b) When applying for zoning clearance, the following must be submitted.
(1) A dimensioned site plan showing the location and size of proposed sign(s) and on-site buildings or other structures.
(2) For free-standing signs, scaled elevation drawings shall be required.
(c) Construction Documents. Before any building permit is granted for the erection of a sign or sign structure requiring such permit, construction documents may be required to be filed with the Building Inspector showing the dimensions, materials and required details of construction, including loads, stresses, anchorage and any other pertinent data. Engineering calculations signed and sealed by a professional engineer shall be submitted when required by the Building Inspector.
(d) Changes to Signs. No sign shall be structurally altered, enlarged or relocated except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, nor until a proper permit, if required, has been secured. The changing of copy, business names, lettering, sign faces, colors, display and/or graphic matter, or the content of any sign shall not be deemed a structural alteration and shall not require a permit.
(e) Temporary or Portable Signs and Air Activated Devices. Before zoning clearance can be granted for the items mentioned, a rough drawn site plan and a set duration for the signs (start date and ending date) must be presented to zoning along with application for permit.
(f) Permit Fees. There shall be a $100.00 plus $.05 per square foot for non- electrical signs and a $150.00 plus $.05 per square foot for electric signs.
(g) Work Without Permit. Where work for which a permit is required has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit, the fee shall be doubled.
(Ord. 317-10-03. Passed 10-14-03.)