TITLE 15
SIGNS

CHAPTER 15.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION:

15.04.010: Purpose; Interpretation; Conflict

15.04.020: Compliance

15.04.030: Permit Required

15.04.040: Maintenance And Changing Copy

15.04.050: Application For Permit

15.04.060: Issuance Of Permit

15.04.070: Fees For Permits

15.04.080: Revocation Of Permit

15.04.090: Electrical Signs

15.04.095: Pole Signs

15.04.100: Unsafe Or Noncomplying Signs

15.04.110: Variance

15.04.120: Penalty

15.04.130: Electronic Digital Signs

15.04.010: PURPOSE; INTERPRETATION; CONFLICT:

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any ordinance, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this title, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the erection of signs or other advertising devices, and likewise not in conflict with this title, nor is it intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, restrictions or other agreements between parties; except that if this title imposes a greater restriction, this title shall control. (Ord. 1147, 2015)

15.04.020: COMPLIANCE:

Except as otherwise provided in this title, it is unlawful and an offense for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, establish, maintain or permit to exist in the city any signs, signboards, billboards, bulletin boards, message boards, graffiti, murals or any other device for advertising or artistic purposes, regardless of the manner in which the display is accomplished. (Ord. 1147, 2015)

15.04.030: PERMIT REQUIRED:

It is unlawful for any person to erect, structurally alter, construct, establish, or permit to exist within the city any sign or other advertising structure, as defined in this title, without first obtaining a permit from the city clerk and making payment of the fee required unless the regulations for such sign contained specifically exempt the permit requirement. In addition, all illuminated signs shall be subject to the provisions of the electrical code, and the inspection and permit fees required thereunder. No person other than a duly authorized contractor shall be issued such required permit. (Ord. 1147, 2015)