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150.490 SIGN PERMIT PROCEDURES

This Ordinance does not pertain to or require a permit for the change of copy for legal Changeable Copy or for the repainting, cleaning, and other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued, so long as the sign or sign structure is not modified in any way to violate the standards or provisions of this Ordinance.

A sign permit issued by the Administrator/Zoning Administrator shall expire if the sign is not installed within six (6) months after the issuance of the permit. Signs which require approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Plan Commission must be installed within allotted time granted per the Findings of Fact, or approval will be null and void.

No person shall install any sign upon any property or building without the written consent of or other proof of authorization of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property or building, or their authorized representative.

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   The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
   
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   The location of building, structure, or lot to which or upon which the sign or other advertising structure is to be attached or erected.
   
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   The position of the sign or advertising structure in relation to nearby buildings or structures.
   
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   If required by the Administrator/Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector, a copy of the stress sheets and calculations showing that the structure is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction and the amount required by this and/or all other applicable provisions of any ordinance of the city.
   
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   Name of the person erecting the sign and any electrical contractors (if applicable). If the sign requires the installation of electrical material the Electrical Contractor shall acquire an electrical permit and pay the fees for said permit.
   
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   Such other information as required showing full compliance with this subchapter and any of the other ordinances of the city. The following information is the minimum requirement and the Administrator/Zoning Administrator may request further information:
   
   1. 
      Drawings to scale of the plans and specifications and method of construction, attachment to the building, or other structure or placement on the ground to include:
      
      1. 
         Awning Signs, Canopy Signs, Projecting Signs, and Wall Signs:
         
         1. 
            Drawings to show:
            
            1. 
               sign location on all building walls
               
            2. 
               front linear footage of the addressed front face of the building
               
            3. 
               size of the sign attached to the wall/walls of the building
               
            4. 
               illuminated sign (if illuminated an electrical permit may be needed)
               
      2. 
         Ground/Free Standing Signs:
         
         1. 
            Drawings to show:
            
            1. 
               illuminated sign (if illuminated an electrical permit may be needed)
               
            2. 
               location of the sign on the property and relation to nearby structures
               
            3. 
               distances of the sign(s) from the property line
               
            4. 
               distances of the sign(s) from the right-of-way/easements
               
            5. 
               authorization from the Board of Works and Public Safety if aapplicable
               
            6. 
               size of the sign
               
            7. 
               height of the sign from the ground to the top of the sign
               
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   The person installing a sign shall notify the Administrator/Zoning Administrator upon completion of the work and submit a color photograph of the installed sign.
   

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   The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
   
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   The location of building, structure, or lot to which or upon which the sign or other advertising structure is to be attached or erected.
   
   1. 
      For off premises signs, the applicant must provide signed authorization from the property owner along with address.
      
3. 
   Such other information as required showing full compliance with this subchapter and any of the other ordinances of the city. The following information is the minimum requirement and the Administrator/Zoning Administrator may request further information:
   
   1. 
      Ground/Free Standing Signs and Wall Signs:
      
      1. 
         Drawings to show:
         
         1. 
            authorization from the Board of Works and Public Safety if Applicable
            
         2. 
            size of the sign
            
         3. 
            height of the sign from the ground to the top of the sign
            

In cases where the duration of an activity by necessity of a Temporary (Long Term) Sign exceeds 180 days, such as longer term construction projects, a request for an extension of the one hundred eighty (180) days may be submitted to the Administrator/Zoning Administrator or appointed staff for review and action.

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   The Board of Zoning Appeals may approve extended time limits as part of its approval of a request.
   
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   The Plan Commission may approve extended time limits as part of its approval of a Development Plan or Master Sign Plan.
   

When a permanent sign permit is denied or revoked by the Administrator/Zoning Administrator, a written notice of the denial/revocation shall be given to the applicant.

No permit for a sign issued shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to maintain an unlawful sign.

Any appeal for a denial of a permit by the Administrator/Zoning Administrator, for the erection of the sign or any application for a variance from any of the terms of this chapter shall be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals.