Administration

• A. Permits. Unless specifically exempted in this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, display, alter or enlarge any sign as defined in this article without first obtaining a permit from the building official and paying the fee required. The building official shall issue a permit only once it is determined the sign complies or will with all applicable provisions of this article. The building official's failure to act within sixty (60) days from the date on which the applications submitted may be appealed to the zoning board of review. If the work authorized under the sign permit is not completed within six (6) months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become void.

• B. Applications shall be on forms prescribed by the building official and shall contain or have attached the following information, WITHOUT EXCEPTION:

  • 1. Name, address, telephone number of applicant and/or owner

  • 2. Name of person performing work;

  • 3. A scale drawing of all existing and proposed signs, including dimensions, colors, materials and details including size and letters of the graphics;

  • 4. A scale drawing of the building or lot showing where the proposed sign is to be located;

  • 5 A scale drawing of the planes and specifications and method of construction and attachment to the building or in the ground;

  • 6. Any electrical permit required and issued for sign;

  • 7. Written consent of the owner of the property on which the sign is to be erected.

(Amd. of 1-8-08)