All applications for a sign permit will include the following information:

   (A)   Approved, recorded plat;

   (B)   Description of the purpose and size of the proposed sign;

   (C)   Detailed drawings of the proposed sign showing the size, construction materials, color, lighting, support and foundation details, text, letter style and letter size (must be drawn to scale);

   (D)   Contract between the property owner and erector of the sign. Permit fees are based on the value of the contract; and

   (E)   Site plan drawn to scale, showing the location of the sign.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   No signs, except real estate signs, will be erected in the town unless a sign permit has been obtained and the required fee paid.

   (B)   All permanent signs must meet the structural and installation standards of all applicable building and electrical codes.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   All signs erected or posted to serve a temporary function will be removed within 30 days of the date of that function. All temporary commercial signs will be removed within 30 days of the opening of the business.

   (B)   Temporary signs must meet the proper setbacks. A zoning permit will be required for all temporary signs.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   Any and all candidates for public office and organizations or individuals that promote a political cause or public interest are permitted to place political signs on public or private property within the boundaries of the town; provided such placement of the political signs do not obstruct or interfere with the use of the public property. Such political signs shall not be placed on public or private property within the boundaries of the town 30 days prior to the election of such candidates and/or political cause/public interest. Further, the candidates and organizations/individuals are required and responsible to remove their political signs within ten days after the date of the election of such candidates and/or political cause/public interest.

   (B)   Prior to placing their political signs on the public or private property within the boundaries of the town, the candidates and organizations/individuals are required to deposit a sum of $200 to the Town Clerk. If the candidates and organizations/individuals fail to make such deposit to the Clerk of the town prior to placing their political signs, then the town has the right to remove such signs from the public property immediately without any liability. If the candidates and organizations/individuals fail to remove their political signs within ten days after the date of the election of such candidates and/or political cause/public interest, then the candidates and organizations/individuals forfeit the referenced deposit. The candidates and organizations/individuals or their authorized representative must attest in writing to the Town Clerk that they have removed all of their political signs from public or private property within the boundaries of the town and must provide an address for the return of the deposit. The Town Clerk shall verify that the candidates/organizations/individuals have removed all of their political signs from the public or private property within the boundaries of the town, and, if such political signs have been properly removed, then the Clerk shall return the deposit to the candidate or organization/individual within 20 days from the date of the request for the return of the deposit.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   Signs imitating traffic signs;

   (B)   Flashing signs;

   (C)   Snipe signs;

   (D)   Signs creating traffic hazards/endangering public safety;

   (E)   Portable signs; and

   (F)   Pennants, banners, streamers and other moving devices.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   Off-premises signs shall be smaller than 4’ x 8’ and must be located in commercial zone as a planned development.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   Size. Maximum of 32 square feet.

   (B)   Height. Maximum of eight feet for ground signs as measured from ground level. Wall or roof signs cannot extend above the peak of the roof.

   (C)   Number. Individual businesses are allowed one ground sign and one wall or roof sign. Multi-tenant commercial properties are allowed one ground sign per property, plus one wall or roof sign per individual tenant.

   (D)   Multi-tenant use. Five tenants or more. Freestanding signs 64 square feet and wall signs 32 square feet per unit.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   Front setback for signs: ten feet.

   (B)   Side setback for signs: ten feet.

   (C)   No signs will be placed in a manner which interferes with visibility from a road or driveway.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   Freestanding signs may have indirect lighting or landscape lighting. Wall signs may have indirect or direct lighting. All lighted signs must be at least 100 feet from a residential structure.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)