All signs identified by this chapter as requiring the issuance of a permit, shall be governed by the criteria for permit applications established by the Plan Commission.
(A) Criteria for all signs requiring a permit. A permit application for a sign otherwise in compliance with this subchapter shall be approved if said sign complies with the following criteria.
(1) The sign should serve primarily to identify the business, the establishment, or the type of activity conducted on the same premises, of the project, service, or interest being offered for sale, lease, or rent thereon, except as otherwise specifically provided above.
(2) Illumination of signs, where not specifically prohibited by this chapter, should be at a level consistent with adequate identification and readability.
(4) Appropriate fees have been paid.
(B) Permit application procedure.
(1) Generally. When a sign permit is required. Applicants are required to apply for permits prior to undertaking any construction. See §
(2) Sign program. Only one sign permit shall be required for each sign program. Applicants shall be encouraged to provide a sign program as opposed to obtaining single permits for groups of businesses, professional offices, or industrial complexes.
(3) Application. Application shall be made on an application form provided by the Executive Director.
(C) Sign permit application and fees. Before a sign permit application is approved, the applicant must submit information to the Executive Director, as specified in the permit procedures required under § 153.081(F)(1), and post required fees.
(D) Duration of permit. All permits are good for the life of the sign except for permits for those signs which are expressly specified as temporary signs pursuant to this subchapter.
(E) Nullity of permit. A sign permit shall become null and void if the sign or sign program for which the permit was issued has not been installed within 12 months of issuance of said permit.
(Ord. passed - -1996)