(A) Except as specifically exempted within this Code, a sign application permit must be obtained from the city. The sign application permit must be properly completed and returned to the city. The application is not completed until all submittal information required by the "sign application requirements" is received.
(B) The City Administrator shall accept the properly completed sign application permit submittal and will review for administrative completeness, and provide notice of deficiencies following the procedures for provided in this Code pertaining to submissions for administrative completeness.
(C) The City Administrator will approve, deny or approve upon condition consistent with the provisions of this chapter, the sign application permit based upon its conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) If the application is approved or approved upon condition, the applicant will be duly notified by the City Administrator's decision.
(E) If the City Administrator determines that the sign application does not meet the technical requirements, including but not limited to size, height, and number, of this chapter, City Administrator may deny the application. Upon denial of an application, notification will be given in writing to the applicant defining the reason for disapproval. The applicant may request an appeal to the City Council within 30 days following such determination.
(F) If the application is approved upon condition, the applicant will be duly notified of the City Administrator's decision and the applicant will be required to adhere to the conditions of the permit.
(G) Upon the conclusion of the construction and erection of the approved sign, the applicant will request a final inspection from the City Inspector.
(H) The City Inspector will inspect the sign and will, if the sign is found to be in compliance with the approval, issue an approved inspection report completing the sign permit procedures.