§ 113-416. Permits.

(a)

Permit required. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no sign or structure shall be erected, constructed, altered, replaced with a dynamic display sign, rebuilt or relocated except as provided in this article and until a permit for the same has been issued by the zoning administrator upon application and to include such information as is required for a complete understanding of the proposed work.

(b)

Exceptions. No permit will be required for the following:

(1)

A change of copy on any advertising sign.

(2)

A nameplate (identification) sign not exceeding two square feet of display surface on residence property stating only the name, address and profession of an occupant.

(3)

A ground sign advertising either the sale or rental of the premises upon which it is maintained when such sign does not exceed ten square feet of display surface.

(4)

Street, warning and other official or nonadvertising signs erected by a governmental body or by others where required pursuant to a legal authority.

(5)

Election signs except those to be displayed on new, permanent structures or supporting elements. The only exemptions permitted by this paragraph shall apply only construed as relieving the owner of the sign from responsibility for its erection and maintenance in a good and safe condition.

(6)

Noncommercial signs not exceeding ten square feet.

(c)

Permit fee and issuance.

(1)

An application for a permit shall be accompanied by a fee as per the approved permit fee schedule of the city.

(2)

It shall be the duty of the zoning administrator, upon the filing of an application to examine the plans and specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect the sign or other advertising structure or display. If it shall appear that the proposed structure is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the zoning administrator shall then issue the erection permit.

(d)

Expiration of permit. If the work authorized under an erection permit has not been completed within six months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.

(Code 1993, § 9-13.01(1)—(4); Ord. No. 08-03, § 2, 8-27-2008)