(A) Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign within the jurisdiction of the town, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a sign permit for each sign from the Plan Commission.
(B) Application for permits may be obtained from the Town Hall during normal business hours. Upon return the permit shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance with the provisions contained within this chapter, including:
(1) Name and address of the property owner of the premises on which the sign(s) is located or is to be located. Consent from the property owner is to be documented;
(2) Name and address of the owner of the sign (if different);
(3) Clear and legible drawings with the description showing the location of the sign which is the subject of the permit, and all other signs whose construction requires permits, when such sign are on the same premises;
(4) Drawings showing the dimensions, construction supports, sizes, electrical wiring and components, materials of the sign, method of attachments and character of structural members to which attachment is made. If required by the Plan Commission, engineering data shall be supplied on plans submitted and certified by a duly licensed engineer;
(5) Any individual or company seeking to erect, construct, alter, repair, improve, maintain, convert or manufacture any sign adjacent to or visible from any state or federal roadway shall register, in writing, a statement that he or she has all necessary licenses and/or approvals from the other affected governmental agencies;
(6) The following shall not be considered as creating a sign and therefore shall not be required to have a sign permit:
(a) The changing of advertising copy or message on an approved sign; and
(b) Painting, repainting, cleaning or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or sign structure, unless a structural change is involved.
(7) Signage shall be designed to be an integral part of the architectural and landscaping plans. The colors, materials, lighting and style of signage shall be harmonious with the building and the site to which it relates. The integration of project signage to identify multiple businesses on the same zoning lot is encouraged.
(Ord. 2003-0005, passed 12-18-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99