The provisions of this Sign Code shall be administered by the Engineering Department, under the supervision of the Zoning Inspector.
(a) Application and Permit Procedure.
(1) Application for a Sign Permit shall contain the following information:
A. Two (2) copies of plans and/or blueprints to scale of signage, including details of fastenings, lighting, and any lettering, symbols or other identification.
B. Any information peculiar to a particular sign application which is necessary to uphold the provisions of Title Nine.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in Title Nine, all applications for Sign Permits shall be submitted to the Zoning Inspector, who shall act on the application within thirty (30) days of receipt of the completed application as provided in Chapter 1145, inclusive.
(b) Engineering Department/Zoning Inspector.
(1) The Engineering Department/Zoning Inspector shall regulate and enforce the requirements of Title Nine and shall be in charge of issuing all Sign Permits. Permits for signs subject to the approval of the Planning Commission shall not be issued until such approval is certified to the Zoning Inspector.
(2) The Engineering Department/Zoning Inspector shall have the power to approve or disapprove all requests for temporary sign permits.
(3) Sign fees.
A. An applicant for a sign permit shall pay a fee as established under Section 1145.17 of the Zoning Ordinance, inclusive and as amended.
B. In addition to the payment of a sign permit application fee, the applicant shall pay a fee to cover the costs involved in any sign variance or appeals proceeding. The fee for a variance or appeal shall be as established under the general schedule of fees as provided under Section 1145.17.
(4) Variances and appeals. Variances and appeals to Title Nine may be granted pursuant to the procedure and criteria set forth in Chapter 1148, inclusive.
(Ord. 07-14. Passed 4-2-07.)