A. Administration: Except for window signs, no sign may be placed or erected without written approval issued by the Community Development Director, including banner signs and sandwich board signs. In addition, building permits shall be required for the erection of signs, except painted, window, or temporary signs, following the issuance of written approval by the Director.
B. Applications: Applications for sign approval shall be made upon forms provided by the Community Development Department. In addition to the information supplied on the sign application form, supplemental information may be required as deemed necessary by the Director, including, but not limited to, engineered footing and foundation details for freestanding signs.
C. Review Of Sign Applications: Permission for installation of a sign shall be issued only after review by the Community Development Director, or designee, who shall approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the sign application on the basis that it conforms to the purpose and the standards of this chapter.
D. Referral To Planning Commission: The Community Development Director, at his discretion, may refer any application to the Planning Commission, which may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the sign application on the basis that it conforms to the purpose and the standards of this chapter. (Ord. 2013-006, 1-14-2014)