Signs identified as “P” or “S” in Section 1171.08, Table A. shall be erected, installed, or created only in accordance with a duly issued and valid sign construction permit from the Clerk. Such permits shall be issued only in accordance with the following requirements and procedures.
(a) Permit for New Sign or for Sign Modification. An application for construction creation, or installation of a new sign or for modification of an existing sign shall be accompanied by detailed drawings to show the dimensions, design, structure, and location of each particular sign. One application and permit may include multiple signs on the same zone lot.
(b) Maintenance of Sign Permit. The owner of a zone lot containing sign requiring a permit under this chapter shall at all times maintain in force a sign permit for such property. Sign permits shall be issued for individual zone lots.
(c) Lapse of Sign Permit. A continuing sign permit shall lapse automatically if not renewed or if the business license for the premises lapses, or is revoked. A sign permit shall also lapse if the business activity on the premises is discontinued for a period of 180 days or more and is not renewed within thirty days of a notice from the city to the last permittee, sent to the premises, that the sign permit will lapse if such activity is not renewed.
(d) Assignment of Sign Permits. A current and valid sign permit shall be freely assignable to a successor as owner of the property or holder of a business license for the same premises, subject only to filing such application as the Clerk may require and paying any applicable fee. The assignment shall be accomplished by filing and shall not require approval.
(Ord. 01-04. Passed 3-26-01.)