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(A) Identification and marking. Each sign hereafter erected or remodeled shall bear, in a permanent position thereon, a clearly legible identification plate stating the name and address of the owner of the sign, and the person, firm, or corporation responsible for its construction or erection, and the date of erection. Electrical signs shall be marked with input amperages at the full load input.
(B) Sign identification tag. Each sign shall have a sticker 2 inches by 4 inches placed on the sign that identifies the permit number that was originally issued by the administrator. This sticker shall be renewed on a 5-year basis as provided for in this code.
(C) Obstruction to exits. No sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, or door opening used as a means of egress.
(D) Obstruction to ventilation. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape, or manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that signs may be erected in front of and may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provision of the building or fire prevention code.
(E) Clearance from high voltage power lines. Signs shall be located not less than 8 feet horizontally or 13 feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of 750 volts. Signs located in the vicinity of electrical conductors energized with less than 750 volts shall maintain horizontal or vertical clearances from all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with the specifications of the National Electric Safety Code, published by American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. Three copies of that code are on file with the City Clerk. However, in no case shall a sign be installed closer than 36 inches horizontally or vertically from any electrical conductor or public utility guy wire.
(1969 Code, § 15-122) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
All free-standing sign structures or poles shall be self-supporting structures erected on and permanently attached to concrete foundations. Foundations shall be designed to carry weight and wind load of the sign, in soil in which it is placed. These structures or poles shall be fabricated only from painted or galvanized steel, or other materials as may provide equal strength.
(1969 Code, § 15-123) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
All electric signs shall conform to the standards of the city electrical code. The full number of illuminating elements thereof shall be kept in safe and working condition, or immediately repaired or replaced if faulty. Signs that are only partially illuminated shall meet all electrical requirements for that portion directly illuminated. All electric signs shall have a disconnect switch located in accordance with the provisions of the city building code.
(1969 Code, § 15-124) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
When glass is used for sign letters or transparent or translucent panels, it shall be at least double strength thickness for sign areas up to and including 300 square inches. When glass is used for sign letters or transparent or translucent panels for sign areas in excess of 300 square inches, at least 0.25-inch wire glass shall be used and the maximum span between supports shall be 4 feet.
(1969 Code, § 15-125) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
Plastic shall be of thickness and shape necessary to withstand wind loadings specified in § 158.43 of this code. Proper allowance or provision shall be made in connections to provide for thermal contraction and expansion.
(1969 Code, § 15-126) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
A parapet, wall, or roof must be designed for and have sufficient strength to support any sign which is attached thereto.
(1969 Code, § 15-127) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
Metal supports or braces shall be adequate for wind loadings, specified in § 158.43 below. Wire or cable supports shall have a safety factor of 4. All metal wire cable support and braces, and all bolts used to attach the sign to bracket or brackets and signs to the supporting building or structure shall be of galvanized steel or of an equivalent material. All sign supports shall be an integral part of the sign design.
(1969 Code, § 15-128) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
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