(A) When required. A Right-of-Way Use Permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department to place off-premises directional/guidance signs within the public rights-of-way and easements.
(B) Applicant. The owner or the legally authorized person of the destination described on a off-premises directional/guidance sign.
(C) Permit fee schedule. A non-refundable fee shall be charged for every off-premises directional/guidance sign permit.
(1) Permit application fee. A non-refundable application initial processing and design fee as established by resolution pursuant to § 169.004 shall be charged to the applicant and due in full at the time the application is presented to the Public Works Department for review. Application fees are non-refundable if applications are rejected by the city, canceled by the applicant, or for any reason an application becomes null and void. Applicants shall have sixty (60) days from the time the initial permit application is received by the Public Works Department to either pay for the approved permit in full or cancel the application. If no such action is taken by the applicant within the provided sixty (60) day period, the Off-Premises Directional/Guidance Sign Right-of-Way Use Permit application shall become null and void. Should any application become null and void, any approved locations shall be available to the next qualified applicant.
(2) The permit fee structure for each sign blade up to the maximum allowed shall be as established by resolution pursuant to § 169.004.
(D) Permit time limitation. In no case shall a sign be installed before a permit is issued. A directional/guidance sign permit issued by the city shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) months/five (5) years from the date of issuance.
(E) If a permittee fails to successfully reapply for permitted locations by the permit expiration date, the location(s) will immediately become available to the next eligible applicant. It shall be the sole responsibility of the permittee to reapply for permitted location(s) in a timely manner.
(F) Where discrepancies exist between the city and the applicant or the permittee, the Public Works Director or designee shall have the power of interpretation to execute a final judgement.
(Ord. 2000-69, passed 12-21-00; Am. Ord. 2006-07, passed 2-2-06)