(A) No sign regulated by this chapter, except as specifically exempted herein, shall be displayed, erected, relocated or altered unless all necessary permits have been issued by the Building Inspector.
(B) Permit applications forms may be obtained from the City Planner's office and must be completed in full with the following attached:
(1) A site plan and/or building elevation drawing, showing the location of the proposed sign(s) on the lot and/or building, including setbacks.
(2) Detailed sign information, including type of construction, method of illumination, dimensions, copy, method of mounting and/or erecting and other similar information.
(3) The written consent of the owner of the underlying real property or authorized agent.
(4) The required permit fees.
(C) If a sign is damaged in excess of fifty (50) percent of its replacement value or is temporarily or permanently removed, it shall require a new permit. In the case of a non-conforming sign, it shall be made to meet current code requirements.
(D) The Building Inspector shall maintain written records of all permits issued or formally denied and any conditions attached to approval of such permit requests. Signs may be erected or constructed only in compliance with the approved permit.
(E) Permit fees for signs are established in Title 15, Chapter 160: Zoning Fees in the City's Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)