Part 4 — SIGN PERMIT

The sign permit process is an administrative review undertaken by the City Planner that ensures all proposed new and modified signs comply with applicable provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

A sign permit is required prior to placing, erecting, constructing or physically altering the size, height or location of any permitted sign or advertising display in the city, except for those signs provided in § 153.170.040. A sign permit is required prior to physically altering the sign face of any permitted sign or advertising display in the city, except for those signs provided in § 153.170.040. No building permit for any sign shall be issued and no sign placement or alterations shall be undertaken until a sign permit has been issued.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

A sign permit shall be granted when the City Planner finds the proposed sign to be in conformance with all applicable provisions of this chapter, the Sign Design Guidelines and other applicable regulations. The City Planner may apply conditions of approval to ensure compliance.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

(A) Temporary signs. Permit applications for temporary signs shall be determined within 21 days of application submission unless the City Planner designates the application as one of extraordinary complexity or difficulty, in which case notification of such designation shall be mailed to the applicant within 14 days of application submission. All applications shall be determined within 42 days of application submission. Notice of any determination shall be mailed within two business days after the determination is made (excluding Fridays when city offices are closed). (B) Permanent signs. Permit applications for permanent signs shall be determined within 63 days unless the City Planner designates the application as one of extraordinary complexity or difficulty, in which

case notification of such designation shall be mailed to the applicant within 356 days of application submission. All applications shall be determined within 91 days of application submission. Notice of any determination shall be mailed within two business days after the determination is made (excluding Fridays when city offices are closed).

(C) Mixed applications. Applications seeking a permit for both temporary and permanent signs will be treated as applications for permanent sign permits; but the City Planner shall have discretion to make a partial determination as to the portion of an application concerning temporary signs at any time before a final determination is made for the whole application.

(Ord. 1402, passed 11-15-17; Am. Ord. 1510, passed 6-19-24)

The authorized signature of the City Planner on a designated form shall signify approval of a sign permit. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)