a) SIGN PERMIT - All signs require permits from the City of York, other than those specifically listed in this ordinance as not needing a permit. Permits are needed for the construction, reconstruction, erection, installation, and repair of signs, other than routine maintenance. The following information must be submitted for approval of a sign permit:
1) A completed application on a form to be provided by the City of York.
2) Detailed construction plans of the proposed sign, to scale, with all information necessary to review the sign to ensure compliance with the adopted codes of the City of York.
3) Detailed site plans of the property where the sign is to be installed. Plans are to be to scale, show the precise location of the sign, location and details of all other signs at the property, and show all buildings and structures on the property.
4) For signs in the HARB district, evidence of approval from the York City Council must accompany sign permit applications.
5) Any other relevant information requested by the Zoning Officer, where such information is reasonably necessary to determine compliance with this Ordinance.
Upon submission of the completed sign permit application, the Zoning Officer and Building Code Official will review the application to ensure compliance with all applicable City ordinances. Within ten (10) working days, the sign permit shall either be approved or denied, or a letter shall be sent to the applicant explaining that additional information is needed in order to complete the permit review process.
b) PERMIT EXEMPTION - Permits are not required for the following signs, although the signs must still meet all applicable zoning regulations and construction standards:
1) Governmental signs;
2) Address signs;
3) Street signs; and
4) Non-commercial signs.