1179.015 ADMINISTRATION.

      A.   Application and permit procedure is as follows:

         1.   Applications for sign permits shall contain the following information:

            a.   Two (2) copies of plans and/or blueprints to scale of signage, including details of fastenings, lighting, and any lettering, symbols, or other identification.

            b.   Any information peculiar to a particular sign application which is necessary to uphold the provisions of this Chapter.

         2.   Except as otherwise provided above, all applications for sign permits shall be submitted to the Zoning Inspector who shall act on the application within thirty (30) days of receipt of the completed application as provided under Chapter 1135, inclusive.

      B.   Zoning Inspector

         1.   The Zoning Inspector shall regulate and enforce the requirements of this Chapter and shall be in charge of issuing all sign permits. Permits for signs subject to the approval of the Planning Commission shall not be issued until such approval is certified to the Zoning Inspector.

         2.   The Zoning Inspector shall have the power to approve or disapprove all requests for temporary sign permits.

         3.   Sign Fees

            a.   An applicant for a sign permit shall pay a fee as established under Section 1135.09 of the Zoning Ordinance inclusive and as amended.

            b.   In addition to the payment of a sign application fee, the applicant shall pay a fee to cover the costs involved in any sign variance or appeals proceeding. The fee for a variance or appeal shall be as established under the general schedule of fees as provided under Section 1135.09.

         4.   Abandoned Signs

Except as otherwise provided, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall determine at public hearing when a sign is abandoned as is provided for in Section 1179.017.A., inclusive.