A. Sign Design: Each sign submitted for approval shall incorporate the following elements:
1. Architectural compatibility (design);
2. Size, scale, proportion (balance);
3. Illumination;
4. Color and style;
5. Location;
6. Landscaping.
B. Required Permit Information:
1. Information required for all applications:
a. Proof of current Murray City business license.
b. Business address and phone number.
c. Address of property owner and phone number.
d. General or sign contractor license, phone, and address.
e. Value of the sign (including the cost of manufacturing and installation).
2. Additional information required for monument, pedestal and pylon signs:
a. Plot plan showing the relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights-of-way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1-foot intervals), and nearest monument, pedestal or pylon signs on the same frontage.
b. Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, materials, type of illumination, and how the signs will appear from the street.
c. Details of sign construction including an electrical plan and foundation schemes with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).
d. Number of acres and length of lineal frontage for the property.
3. Additional information required for signs on a building exterior:
a. Two (2) scaled drawings showing square foot dimensions of both the building and the sign, sign composition, and type of illumination.
b. A profile drawing of how the sign will appear from the street/parking area and on the building.
c. Detail of sign construction, electrical plan, and attachment details with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).
4. Temporary signs:
a. Plot plan showing relationship of sign(s) to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights-of-way, intersections, easements, and driveways.
b. Length of period for display. A maximum of up to ninety (90) days.
c. Type of request, e.g., grand opening, special promotions, etc.
C. Required Inspections And Tags:
1. Permanent Signs: All permanent signs containing electrical components, footings, engineering, or as otherwise required by the building official shall receive final inspections by an authorized City building inspector to certify that the placement and construction of such sign is in conformance with representations made in permit applications, and that work is completed and meets all applicable Building and Safety Codes and conditions of approval.
2. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs for which a permit is required and has been approved shall have attached thereto a City issued tag recognizing the temporary nature of its approval. Such tags shall be displayed for the duration of the City approved period. Inspections shall be made to ensure that the sign is in conformance with representations made in permit applications, and that all applicable codes, standards, and conditions of approval are met.
D. Penalties For Installing Signs Without Permits Or Inspections: New or existing signs installed or maintained without a required permit or the required inspections will be required to be removed or assessed a penalty fee as outlined by the most recently adopted Murray City policy at the time the owner/operator of the signs makes application for a permit. (Ord. 19-14)