(a) This Code regulates signs in general, and primarily exterior signs, both illuminated and non-illuminated, along with neon signs and neon outline lighting located within the city.
(b) A sign regulated by this Sign Code shall be subject to the construction, installation and maintenance requirements of this Sign Code and of the Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC), latest edition. An electrical sign, including but not limited to, an illuminated sign, lighting, neon sign, neon outline or effect, shall be subject to the provisions of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70), latest edition. In addition, a private exterior sign, on-premises or off-premises, shall be regulated by zoning-related standards, including but not limited to time, place and manner of display.
(c) Any sign lawfully in existence and in use prior to the effective date of this Sign Code, or to subsequent dates of amendment, which does not conform to the provisions of this Sign Code, may remain in use; however, such nonconforming sign shall not be altered, rebuilt, or re-constructed, unless done in conformance to the provisions of this Chapter.
(d) Applications for a sign permit, sign variance, special permit or sign program shall be submitted for review to the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Any recommendation formulated by the ARB shall be made part of the record, when submitted prior to or during the sign permit application review process.
(Ord. 07-2021. Passed 2-23-21.)