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(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to construct, erect or install or cause another person to construct, erect or install a sign, marquee or awning or other similar device without a building permit. It shall also be unlawful for a person to commence work to construct, erect or install or cause another person to commence work to construct, erect or install a sign, marquee or awning or other similar device without a building permit.
(b) An applicant for a building permit under this section shall submit an application for the permit on a form provided by the Director PDS. The application shall be accompanied by the permit and plan check fees required by the County Administrative Code and contain all information requested on the form. When required by the Director, the application shall also be accompanied by a plot plan and other plans and information the Director deems necessary to determine whether the project as proposed complies with this code and any other applicable laws and requirements.
(Added by Ord. No. 9974 (N.S.), effective 4-3-09; amended by Ord. No. 10224 (N.S.), effective 10-25-12)
(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to construct, erect or install or cause another person to construct, erect or install a sign, marquee or awning or other device where a portion of the device overhangs a County maintained road right of way, without an encroachment permit issued by the Director DPW. It shall also be unlawful for a person to commence work to construct, erect or install or cause another person to commence any work to construct, erect or install a sign, marquee or awning or other similar device where a portion of the device overhangs a County maintained road right of way, without an encroachment permit issued by the Director DPW.
(b) An applicant for an encroachment permit under this section shall submit an application for the permit on a form provided by the Director DPW. The application shall be accompanied by the permit and plan check fees required by the County Administrative Code and contain all information requested on the form. When required by the Director, the application shall also be accompanied by a plot plan and other plans and information the Director deems necessary to determine whether the project as proposed is safe and complies with this code and any other applicable laws and regulations.
(Added by Ord. No. 9974 (N.S.), effective 4-3-09; amended by Ord. No. 10323 (N.S.), effective 2-28-14)
Where a person commences work to construct, erect or install, or constructs, erects or installs a sign, marquee or awning or other similar device without a building permit or an encroachment permit required by this chapter, the person shall pay a permit fee equal to double the cost of the permit had the person obtained the permit before commencing work. The purpose of the increased fee is not intended to be a penalty, but is intended to reimburse the County for expenses incurred to enforce this chapter. The County may waive all or part of the fee at the sole discretion of the Director of the enforcing department. A person who is required to pay the extra fee shall not be excused from complying with all the requirements of this chapter and shall be subject to any other penalty prescribed by law.
(Added by Ord. No. 9974 (N.S.), effective 4-3-09)
No person shall place or maintain a sign, marquee awning or similar device above a road right of way that obstructs the view of a person traveling on the road right of way and creates a hazardous condition to the person traveling.
(Added by Ord. No. 9974 (N.S.), effective 4-3-09)
A sign that requires a building permit pursuant to this chapter shall display the sign maker's name. The name shall be clearly legible and displayed in a conspicuous place on the sign.
(Added by Ord. No. 9974 (N.S.), effective 4-3-09; amended by Ord. No. 10323 (N.S.), effective 2-28-14)
No sign, marquee, awning or similar device shall overhang any portion of a road right of way unless there is a concrete curb and a ten foot parkway adjacent to the property, which extends the full length of the property on which the building or structure is or will be located and the curb meets the County Public Road Standards.
(Added by Ord. No. 9974 (N.S.), effective 4-3-09)
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