§ 158.16 INSTALLER; LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

   No person shall install or attempt to install any sign except a licensed building contractor or a licensed or certified sign contractor, master sign erector, or certified sign erector.

(1969 Code, § 15-112) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 158.17 PROPERTY OWNER’S CONSENT REQUIRED.

   No person shall erect, construct, or maintain any sign upon any property or building without the consent of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property or building if any, or their authorized representatives.

(1969 Code, § 15-113) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 158.18 APPLICATION.

   (A)   Application for a permit shall be made to the administrator upon a form provided by the administrator, and shall be accompanied by that information as may be required to assure compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations of the city.

   (B)   This information includes:

      (1)   The name and address of the owner of the sign;

      (2)   The name and address of the owner or the person in possession of the premises where the sign is located or to be located;

      (3)   Clear and legible drawings with description definitely showing the location of the sign which is the subject of the permit and all other existing signs whose construction requires permits, when those signs are on the same premises; and

      (4)   Drawings showing the dimensions, construction supports, sizes, foundation, electrical wiring and components, materials of the sign, and method of attachment and character of structure members to which attachment is to be made. The design, quality, materials, and loading shall conform to the requirements of the building code. If required by the administrator, engineering data shall be supplied on plans submitted certified by a duly licensed structural engineer.

(1969 Code, § 15-114) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 158.19 FEE.

   (A)   Application for permits shall be filed with the administrator, together with a permit fee for each sign; provided, however, that the minimum fee for a permit shall be $10.

   (B)   The fee for each sign permit shall be calculated on the basis of $.30 per square foot.

      (1)   The calculation on a free-standing pole, ground, monument, or any similar or roof sign shall be based only on 1 face of the sign. That calculation shall be based on the largest face of the sign.

      (2)   For facia or wall signs, only the copy area as calculated in this code shall be included in the above-mentioned fee.

(1969 Code, § 15-117) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 158.20 ISSUANCE; SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR DENIAL.

   (A)   The city shall issue a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign within the city when an application therefor has been properly made and the sign complies with all appropriate laws, ordinances, and code provisions.

   (B)   The city may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this section whenever the permit is issued on the basis of a misstatement of material fact or fraud. When a sign permit is denied by the administrator, he or she shall give written notice of the denial to the applicant, together with a brief written statement of the reasons for the denial.

(1969 Code, § 15-115) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994)

§ 158.21 APPEAL.

   Appeal may be taken to the Board of Appeals from the administrator’s denial of a sign permit.

(1969 Code, § 15-118) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994)

Cross-reference:

   Board of Appeals, see Title XV, App. A, Art. XVIII