Poway Municipal Code Art. III Permit Requirements and Review Procedures

A. Major review shall be required for all new freestanding signs greater than eight feet in height. Signs requiring major review shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances. Building permits may be required.

B. Minor review shall be required prior to the placing, erecting, moving, repair or reconstructing of any sign in the City not subject to subsection A of this section, including new comprehensive sign programs and amendments thereof, unless expressly exempted by this chapter. Signs requiring minor review shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances. Building permits may be required.

(Ord. 82 § 1 (Exh. A), 1983; Ord. 113 §§ 1 (Exh. A 7.1(A)), 3, 1983; Ord. 427 (Exh. A), 1993; Ord. 722 § 3, 2011; Ord. 739 § 2, 2012)

An application for major review or minor review and building permits shall be made on forms as prescribed by the Director of Development Services. Such an application shall be filed with the Development Services Department with applicable plans as required. Said application shall be accompanied by any fees or bonds as specified by City Council resolution.

(Ord. 82 § 1 (Exh. A), 1983; Ord. 113 §§ 1 (Exh. A 1), 3, 1983; Ord. 427 (Exh. A), 1993; Ord. 518, 1999; Ord. 722 § 3, 2011; Ord. 739 § 2, 2012)

The purpose of major review and minor review is to help ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

A. Major Review. Within 15 working days after receipt of all required materials of a sign application, the Director of Development Services, or a designated representative, shall prepare and place on the agenda of the City Council for consideration within 18 days a report to the City Council recommending approval, approval with modifications, or denial of such sign application. Consideration by the City Council shall be delayed only with the consent of the applicant. Authority to approve or deny a major review shall rest with the City Council. The standards of review shall be the requirements set forth in this chapter and the applicable building code.

B. Minor Review. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required materials of a sign application, or 45 calendar days for a comprehensive sign program, the Director of Development Services, or a designated representative, shall render a decision to approve, approve with modifications, or deny such sign request. Review shall ensure that any sign proposal is in conformance with this chapter, is consistent with its title and purpose, and conforms to the applicable building code requirements. In cases where the placing, erecting, moving, or reconstructing of a sign does not require the issuance of a building permit, the Director of Development Services, or a designated representative, shall render a decision to approve, approve with modifications, or deny such sign request (not including comprehensive sign programs) within 10 working days. For sign permits that meet all the requirements of an approved comprehensive sign program, the permit shall be issued within five full working days from the date of complete application. Notice of pending decision on a new comprehensive sign program or an amendment to an existing comprehensive sign program shall be provided 10 days prior to the decision by mail to all property owners of property contiguous to the subject property, and those separated by a public or private street, and by posting a notice at each entrance to the subject property. The decision of the Director may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.20 PMC, Administrative Appeals.

(Ord. 82 § 1 (Exh. A, 1983; Ord. 113 §§ 1 (Exh. A 7.1(C)), 3, 1983; Ord. 427 (Exh. A), 1993; Ord. 518, 1999; Ord. 525 § 3, 2000; Ord. 722 § 3, 2011; Ord. 739 § 2, 2012)