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It shall be the duty of the building inspector, upon the filing of an application for a sign erection permit, to examine such plans and specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect the sign or other advertising structure, and if it appears that the proposed structure is in compliance with all the requirements of this title and all other laws of the city, he shall then approve issuance of the sign erection permit. If the work authorized under a sign erection permit has not been completed within six (6) months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void. (Ord. 1147, 2015)
There is levied a schedule of fees for permits to erect signs and similar overhanging structures, the amounts of which are set out as follows:
Legally nonconforming nonaccessory sign (billboard), placements and structures | $200.00 annual permit fee |
Inspection of all signs | $20.00 plus $10.00 reinspection |
Accessory sign | $50.00 |
Accessory sign, per square foot area | 2.00 |
Temporary sign | 10.00 |
Temporary sign, per square foot area | 2.00 |
Sign face change | 50.00 |
(Ord. 1147, 2015)
All signs or other advertising structures in which electrical wiring and connections are to be used shall be inspected by the building inspector. The inspector shall also examine all of the plans and specifications respecting all wiring and all connections to determine if the same comply with the electrical code of the city. The inspector shall then approve the application for permit if the plans and specifications comply with the electrical code, or disapprove the application for permit if noncompliance with the electrical code is found. This action shall be taken prior to the submission of the application for final approval or disapproval of the sign erection permit, and upon payment of the required inspection fees as set forth in this title. (Ord. 1147, 2015)
All exposed pole signs, including nonaccessory signs, shall be prohibited within the city limits except for improved pole signs as defined in this title provided that all of the following conditions are present:
A. Meets the definition of an improved pole sign;
B. Approved pole or beam covering material:
1. Material used must be listed under section 19.40.130 of this code as approved commercial building facades;
2. Coverings cannot display any advertising logos or insignia except the display of the building address;
C. Pole signs can only be erected on properties that front the NW Expressway and 39th Street;
D. Shall only advertise for a single business;
E. Shall maintain a maximum height of forty feet (40') and a maximum size of two (2) square feet of sign area for each linear foot of property fronting on the street but not to exceed a total of four hundred (400) square feet of area per sign face;
F. Shall maintain the sight triangle setbacks as defined in this title; and
G. Shall adhere to ground sign zoning and size restrictions as specified in chapter 15.14 of this title. (Ord. 1147, 2015)
The building inspector shall inspect at such times as he deems necessary all signs or other advertising structures regulated by this title for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same is secure or insecure, and whether it is in need of removal or repair. If, after inspection, the building inspector finds that any sign or other advertising structure regulated by this title is unsafe or insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this title, he shall give written notice to the permittee or owner thereof and to the city council. If the permittee or owner fails to commence actions to remove or alter the structure so as to comply with the provisions of this title within ten (10) days after such notice, the city council may order such sign or other advertising structure be removed or altered to comply, by the city and the building inspector, at the expense of the permittee or owner of the property on which it is located. The city shall refuse to issue further permits to any permittee or owner who refuses to pay the cost so assessed. The building inspector may cause any sign or other advertising structure which is in immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice. (Ord. 1147, 2015)
A. The city council may grant a variance to the strict application of the terms, standards and/or criteria found in this title. Such variance shall be reduced to writing and shall outline specifically the provision or provision of this title which is subject to the variance, the precise relief granted (whether it be a complete waiver of the provision(s) or the imposition of a modified requirement) and any conditions which may be attached to the granting (and possible revocation) of such variance. A variance shall only be granted upon a finding, by the council, that:
1. Strict application of the particular provision or provisions in this title create a hardship by reason of unusual lot size, shape or topography, or where a building has been erected in an unconventional manner or location, or where some other unusual physical feature exists; and
2. The variance, if granted, conforms to the spirit of these regulations and that substantial justice will be done; and
3. The variance, if granted, would be the minimum necessary to alleviate the hardship.
B. A notice of a public hearing before the city council shall be given by publication in a legal newspaper having general circulation within the city and by mailing a notice to all owners of property within a three hundred foot (300') radius of the proposed variance. A copy of the published notice may be mailed to the owners of property in lieu of a written notice; however, the notice by publication and written notice shall take place at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. The notice shall contain:
1. The street address or approximate location of the requested variance.
2. The nature of the variance requested.
3. The date, time and place of the hearing. (Ord. 1147, 2015)
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this title or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this title, is guilty of an offense and upon conviction is punishable by fines and costs not to exceed the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), and each day such violation is permitted to exist constitutes a separate offense. In addition to other remedies, the building inspector, at the direction of the city council, may institute any proper action in the district court in the name of the city to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this title. (Ord. 1147, 2015)
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