§ 155.007 TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGNS.

   (A)   Definition. The term TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGN , as used in this chapter, shall mean any sign, banner, pennant or other advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard or other light materials, with or without frames, with or without words, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time on the property of the business.

   (B)   Size and weight limitations.

      (1)   Size limitation. No temporary business sign of combustible material shall exceed four feet in one of its dimensions or 60 square feet in area.

      (2)   Weight limitation. Temporary business signs weighing in excess of 50 pounds must be approved by the Building Inspector as conforming to the safety requirements of the Building Code of the city.

   (C)   Projection over public property. No temporary business sign shall extend over or into any street right-of-way, alley, sidewalk or other public thoroughfare.

   (D)   Anchorage and support. Every temporary business sign shall be attached with wire or steel cables. No strings, ropes or wood slats for anchorage or support purposes shall be permitted.

   (E)   Maximum display period. Temporary business signs shall not be allowed to remain for a period exceeding 15 days in a six-month period.

   (F)   Permitted advertising. The advertisement contained on any temporary business sign shall pertain only to the business, industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises on which such sign is erected or maintained. This provision shall not apply to signs of a civic, political or religious nature.

(1998 Code, § 98-7) (Ord. 93-69, passed 11-17-1993) Penalty, see § 155.999

PERMITS

§ 155.020 REQUIRED.

   Except as provided in § 155.026 of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, relocate or structurally alter within the city any sign or other advertising structure as defined in this chapter without first obtaining an erection permit from the Building Inspector and making payment of the fee required by § 155.023 of this chapter. All illuminated signs shall, in addition, be subject to the provisions of the Electrical Code and its requisite permit fees. No permit is required for repair, repainting or maintenance which does not entail structural change or for change of copy or message. Any change of the sign face will be considered a structural change.

(1998 Code, § 98-61) (Ord. 93-69, passed 11-17-1993; Ord. 99-28, passed 5-5-1999) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.021 APPLICATION.

   Application for a sign erection permit shall be made upon a form provided by the Building Inspector and shall contain and have attached the following:

   (A)   Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;

   (B)   Location of the building, structure or lot to which or upon which the sign or other advertising structure is to be attached or erected;

   (C)   Position of the sign or other advertising structure in relation to nearby buildings or structures;

   (D)   Two blueprints or drawings of the plans and specifications and method of construction and attachment to the building or in the ground;

   (E)   A copy of registered professional engineer’s certification and calculations showing that the structure is designed to meet the wind pressure and dead load requirements of this chapter and all other laws and ordinances of the city;

   (F)   Name of the person erecting the structure;

   (G)   Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land to which or on which the structure is to be erected;

   (H)   Any required electrical permit;

   (I)   An insurance policy or bond as required by § 155.024 of this chapter; and

   (J)   Such other information as the Building Inspector shall require to show full compliance with this chapter and all other laws and ordinances of the city.

(1998 Code, § 98-62) (Ord. 93-69, passed 11-17-1993)

§ 155.022 ISSUANCE; TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION OF WORK.

   Upon the filing of an application for a sign erection permit, the Building Inspector shall:

   (A)   Examine the plans and specifications and the premises upon which the proposed structure shall be erected; and

   (B)   Issue a permit if the proposed structure complies with the requirements of this chapter and all other laws and ordinances of the city. If the work authorized under an erection permit is not completed within six months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.

(1998 Code, § 98-63) (Ord. 93-69, passed 11-17-1993)