A.   Sketch Required: Before erection of any sign constituting an independent structure ("structure" being defined as any construction requiring a permanent location), a drawing of the sign shall be submitted to the building inspector/code enforcement officer. The drawing need not be a formal architectural drawing, but must be a sketch showing the dimensions, nature of construction, materials to be used in erecting the sign, and location with reference to streets and ways.

   B.   Denial Of Permit: If the building inspector/code enforcement officer finds that the sign is or would be unsafe or insecure so as to be a menace to the public or would create dangerous situations by the obstruction of vision, he shall not issue a permit for the construction of such sign.

   C.   Inspection Fee: The building inspector/code enforcement officer may require staff review of the construction drawings. If an inspection is required, the associated inspection fee shall apply. The city council shall establish a schedule of fees for such action by resolution. The schedule of fees may be altered or amended from time to time by action of the city council with a resolution. (Ord. 975, 9-22-2015)

   A.   Bulletin Boards: Churches, public and semipublic buildings, hospitals and institutions in R and S districts may have one bulletin board not more than fifteen (15) square feet in area. (1996 Code § 17.44.020)

   B.   Temporary Signs; Nameplates: Temporary signs not more than ten (10) square feet in area pertaining to lease or sale of premises and a nameplate when nonilluminated and not greater in area than one square foot are allowed in R and S districts. (1996 Code § 17.44.030)

   A.   State Highway Right Of Way Encroachment: In the C and M districts, the following regulations will prevail as to signs that overhang state highway rights of way:

      1.   Signs shall not project over the right of way beyond a point one foot (1') behind the back of the curb (or the theoretical curb line), and supporting structures must be entirely outside of the right of way.

      2.   No portion of the sign may be lower than twelve feet (12') from the top of the curb (or the theoretical curb) elevation. (1996 Code § 17.44.040)

   B.   Property Line Overhang: In the C and M districts, no sign or supporting structure shall be outside the property line, except projecting signs from buildings or independent structures may overhang property lines as follows: signs with eight foot (8') minimum clearance may extend over public property two feet (2'); signs with ten foot (10') minimum clearance may extend over public property four feet (4'); and signs with twelve feet (12') of minimum clearance may extend to a point one foot (1') behind the back of the curb (or theoretical curb). See subsection A of this section for projection over state highway right of way. In no event shall a supporting structure be outside the property line. (1996 Code § 17.44.050)

   C.   Location On Lot:

      1.   In C and M districts, signs less than three feet (3') high may be located on any part of a lot.

      2.   Ground signs greater than three feet (3') in height must be set back from the property lines in conformance with building lines as established in subsection B of this section. (1996 Code § 17.44.060)