Administration and enforcement

A. A permit may be required from the Building Department prior to erecting, (re)placing, (re)building, (re)constructing, or (re)locating any sign. A permit is not necessary for sign repair and maintenance, provided that the work is done in conformity with this article.
B. Application(s) for a sign permit(s) shall be accompanied by a sketch plan of the site and elevation drawings of the proposed sign, caption of the proposed sign, and such other data as is pertinent to the application and consistent with this article, as determined by the Building Official.
C. Any newly installed sign found to be in violation of these regulations is subject to removal by the Town of East Greenwich and/or other penalties consistent with § 260-79B of this chapter, specifically.
- (1) Where the ZEO determines a violation to have occurred, the ZEO shall have the authority to issue an injunction and an order to restore the property to its previolation state.
- (2) The ZEO shall also require the payment of a penalty fee for such violation. Each day any violation of any provision of this chapter (including the failure to perform any act or duty required by this chapter) continues shall constitute a separate offense. Penalties shall be as set forth in § 260-79, Violations and penalties.
  Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV).