A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform mechanism for reviewing applications for sign permits to ensure all signs comply with the standards of Section 5.11, Signage.
B. Applicability. All signs, including temporary signs, but excluding signs exempted from obtaining sign permits in Section 5.11, Signage, shall obtain a sign permit in accordance with this section before being erected, replaced, relocated, or altered.
C. Sign Permit Procedure. The sign permit procedure is described in Figure 2.2.18, Sign Permit Procedure, as supplemented by Section 2.3, Application Processing, and the Procedures Manual.
D. Decision by Planning Director. The decision on a sign permit shall be made by the Planning Director in accordance with the standards in Section 2.2.18.E, Sign Permit Review Standards.
E. Sign Permit Review Standards. A sign permit shall be approved on a decision the application complies with:
1. The standards in Section 5.11, Signage;
2. The State Building Code(s);
3. All standards or conditions of any prior applicable permits and developments approvals; and
4. All other applicable requirements of this Ordinance and in the Town Code of Ordinances.
F. Amendment. Amendment of a sign permit may only be reviewed and considered in accordance with the procedures and standards established for its original approval.
G. Expiration. If the work authorized by a sign permit is not commenced within six months from the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.
H. Appeal. Appeal of the decision on a sign permit shall be reviewed and decided by the BOA in the nature of certiorari and in accordance with Section 2.2.3, Appeal.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)