(a) Sign Permits Required. To ensure compliance with the regulations of this Chapter, a Sign Permit shall be required in order to apply, erect, move, alter, reconstruct, or repair any permanent or temporary sign, except signs that are do not require permits consistent with the requirements of Sections 1175.04(a)(1) and 1175.10. A Sign Permit is also required for the lighting of new or the relighting of existing signs. Granting of a Sign Permit from the Zoning Inspector does not constitute a building permit.
(b) Review Authority. The Zoning Inspector will review all Sign Permit applications within the Municipality. The Zoning Inspector has fourteen (14) days from the date of submittal to review all Sign Permit applications and either grant, grant with conditions, or deny the Sign Permit application. If the Zoning Inspector grants a Sign Permit with conditions, the Zoning Inspector shall state the conditions in writing, with citations to relevant sections of this Chapter. The applicant shall sign a statement acknowledging the conditions set forth by the Zoning Inspector. If the Zoning Inspector denies a permit application, the Inspector shall do so in writing and state in writing the reason for denial, with citations to relevant sections of this Chapter or other provisions of the Codified Ordinances. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Zoning Inspector as outlined in Section 1175.15.
(c) Preparation. Applicants for a Sign Permit must submit the following information. Incomplete applications will be denied.
(1) Color sign rendering.
(2) Site plan and elevations.
(3) Sign dimensions and dimensions of sign mounting material, where applicable.
(4) Building façade dimensions, where applicable.
(5) Distance of sign from all public rights-of-way.
(6) Style, type, wattage, and location of all lighting.
(7) Landscaping plan for freestanding signs.
(8) List of construction materials, including sign mounting material, where applicable.
(d) Criteria for Approval. The Zoning Inspector shall approve a Sign Permit if the proposed sign conforms to all applicable requirements of this Chapter.
(Ord. 24-08. Passed 6-9-08.)