(A) Forms. All applicants for a sign permit shall use forms provided by the Mayor or designee. The applicant shall answer all questions and, if required, include a site plan indicating the location of all structures in relation on property lines.
(B) Signs to conform to standards. All signs shall conform to the standards contained in Table 1 and Table 2, unless otherwise provided herein.
(C) Fees. All fees shall be approved by the City Councilmen and may be amended from time to time.
(D) Designs with aesthetic appearance. Applicants are encouraged to use designs, which enhance the aesthetic appearance of the city.
(E) Representations by the sign permit applicant. All representations, whether oral or written, made by an applicant or his agent on behalf of the application for a sign permit under this chapter shall constitute a material factor in granting a sign(s) permit. It shall be unlawful for the permittee to vary from such representations unless the permittee first makes application, as required by the provisions of this chapter.
(F) Voiding of sign permit. Any permit may be revoked by the Mayor or his or her designee, at any time prior to the completion of the sign for which the same was issued, when it shall appear to him or her (1) that there is departure from the plans, specifications or conditions as required under the terms of the permit, (2) that the same was procured by false representation, or (3) that any provision of this chapter are being violated. Written notice of such revocation shall be served upon the owner, his or her agent, or contractor, or upon any person employed in the building or structure for winch such permit was issued, via a stop-work order, which shall be posted in a prominent location, and thereafter, no such construction shall proceed.
(G) Replacement of permanent signs. In those instances where a permit is requested to replace an existing permanent sign, the original sign shall be completely removed prior to erection of the replacement sign. The sign structure of the original sign may be maintained in those instances where the replacement sign merely involves replacement of the sign lens or face, and where the replacement of the original sign does not invoke the requirements of § 158.14.
(Ord. 2003-2, passed 2-17-2003)