(A) Generally. Any person proposing to paint, erect, construct, enlarge, move or make structural alterations to any sign within the town shall first obtain a sign permit for each sign from the Building Official as required by this chapter. These directives shall not be construed to require any permit for a change of copy on a sign nor for the repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or structure for which a permit has previously been issued, so long as the sign or sign structure is not modified in any way. No new permit shall be required for signs which have permits and which conform with the requirements of this chapter on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter derives. A new permit shall be required for any sign when the structural configuration or electrical components are altered or when the sign is relocated. The Building Official shall issue sign permits in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) A separate application and a separate permit shall be required for each separate sign;
(2) Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by two copies of a scaled drawing showing the proposed sign, including all dimensions of the proposed sign and total sign surface area. In addition, the following shall be provided:
(a) For detached signs, the elevation of the principal building or structure and the location of the sign in relation to the property lines shall be indicated; and
(b) For wall signs, the applicant shall submit the elevation of the principal building or structure upon which the sign is to be placed with the proposed sign and lettering of the sign superimposed thereon in correct ratio to the scale of the drawing and with a notation thereon showing the type and size of lettering to be used and the colors of the proposed sign.
(3) All plans for detached signs and projecting signs shall be prepared and signed by a professional engineer registered and licensed in the state. All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements set for in the Building Code;
(4) A drawing shall be submitted showing the location of the proposed sign and all trees having a diameter of four inches or more at a height of four and one-half feet above ground level in the general area of the proposed sign location. For proposals associated with an approved site plan, the sign shall not interfere with trees required to be planted as shown on the approved site plan. For existing sites for which a sign application has been submitted, the sign shall be located so that it does not interfere with existing trees on the site. If, upon review by the Building Official, it is determined that no alternative location can be achieved, the applicant may apply for a tree removal permit provided, however, that trees cannot be removed in violation of an approved site plan;
(5) The name and address of the owner or other person in control or possession of the real property upon which the sign is to be located shall be submitted. Written consent of the owner, his or her lessee or his or her agent granting permission for the construction, operation, maintenance or display of the sign shall be submitted;
(6) The name of the sign contractor shall be submitted;
(7) A separate electrical permit shall be required for any sign containing electrical components to be connected to an electrical energy source; and
(8) A survey prepared by a land surveyor registered and licensed in the state shall be submitted when any determinations relative to an applicant cannot be made without the use of the survey.
(B) Issuance. When an application for a sign permit complies with this chapter and all other applicable town ordinances and regulations and when all required fees have been remitted, the Building Official shall issue the requested permit.
(C) Revocation. The Building Official is authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued by him or her for failure of the permittee to comply with any of the sections of this chapter or for failure of the applicant to construct, erect or maintain the permitted sign in strict conformance with the plans and drawings submitted with the application. The Building Official may also revoke a permit or approval, issued under this chapter, if there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based. Any revocation shall be in writing and shall show cause for the revocation notice.
(D) Electrical permit fee. For any sign containing electrical components to be connected to an electrical energy source, the electrical permit fee shall be provided for in this code.
(E) Unless otherwise exempted herein, any person proposing to paint, erect, construct, or install any sign within the town shall first obtain a sign permit for each sign from the Building Official as required by this chapter. The permit fee for such signs shall be based on the number of signs, the duration and the style of sign and shall be established by resolution of the Town Council.
(Ord. 2007-01, passed 1-23-2007; Ord. 2016-02, passed 4-26-2016) Penalty, see § 153.999