Chapter 15.28 — SIGN CODE

The provisions set forth in the "Uniform Sign Code, 1997 Edition," as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, together with the appendices thereto, are adopted as the sign code of the city except as provided in this chapter, and shall govern in all matters pertaining to the erection, construction, enlargement, alterations, repair, moving, removal, conversion, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of signs or sign structures in the city, to the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor, and to the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in such code and appendices thereto. The Uniform Sign Code shall be in addition to the provisions of Title 17 of this code, applicable to the regulation of signs by the zoning process.

(Ord. 334 §1, 1975; Ord. 431 §1, 1980; Ord. 463 §13, 1983; Ord. 486 §1, 1987; Ord. 520 §8, 1992; Ord. 548 §15, 1995; Ord. 582 §10, 1999)

Wherever the adopted code specified a board of appeals or appeals and advisory board, or in the absence of such specification, the city council shall serve as a board of appeals, to determine the suitability of alternate materials and/or methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the adopted code.

(Ord. 334 §4, 1975)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any sign or sign structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the sign code adopted by Section 15.28.010 of this chapter.

(Ord. 334 §2, 1975)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any person in violation of the Uniform Sign Code adopted pursuant to Section 15.28.010 or this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof, during which any violation of such provision of the sign code or this chapter is committed, continued or permitted.

(Ord. 334 §3, 1975; Ord. 463 §14, 1983)