(A) Sign permits required.
(1) From, and after, the effective date of this subchapter, no person may erect, alter or relocate any wall sign, ground sign, permanent window sign, canopy, awning or mural in the town without first obtaining a permit from the Zoning Administrator and paying the required fee.
(2) Routine maintenance or changing of parts of a sign shall not be considered as an alteration of a sign, provided that the maintenance or change of parts does not alter the surface area, height or otherwise make the sign nonconforming.
(B) Electrical code. In addition to complying with the provisions of this subchapter, all signs in which electrical wiring and connections are to be used shall be subject to the provisions of the electrical code of the town.
(C) Permit applications. Applications for sign permits shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator.
(D) Issuance of permits. Upon the filing of an application for a sign permit, the Zoning Administrator shall examine the plans, specifications and other data submitted, and may, if deemed necessary, inspect the premises upon which the proposed sign is to be erected; and if it appears that the proposed sign is in compliance with all the requirements of this subchapter and in conformity with the zoning regulations and all other applicable ordinances and codes of the town; and if the appropriate permit fee has been paid, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit for the proposed sign. If the work authorized under a sign permit has not been completed within six months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.
(E) Permit fees. With each application for a sign permit, a fee shall be paid as designated by the town. If an electrical permit is required, an additional fee shall be paid for the cost of the electrical permit.
(F) Revocation. All rights and privileges acquired under the provisions of this subchapter are mere licenses, revocable at any time by the Zoning Administrator. All permits issued pursuant to this section are subject to this provision.
(G) Failure to obtain permit. Any person who erects, alters or moves a permanent sign after the effective date of this subchapter without obtaining a permit, as required by this section (if applicable), shall be subject to a penalty for violation of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 10-13-2021)