9-3.1.

PERMITS.

(a)

Permit Required: It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, alter or display in the Town any sign without first obtaining a permit indicating compliance with the provisions and regulations of this Ordinance.

This section shall not be construed to require any permit for a change of copy on any existing sign, not for the repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or repair of a sign for which a permit has previously been issued, as long as the sign is not modified in any way. A permit shall be required for a new business making any change on any existing sign.

Every sign permit issued by the Building Official shall become null and void if the sign is not erected or completed within one hundred and eighty (180) days. In the event the applicant wishes to extend the permit he shall do so as set forth in the Standard Building Code.

(b)

Application for Permit: All applications for permits required by this Ordinance shall be filed by the General Contractor (Class A or B); Sign Manufacturer, Sign Painter or property owner together with the proper fee established herein in the Office of the Building Official upon forms furnished by the Town. Said applications shall be complete and accurately filled out. If the permit is not filed by the property owner, then attached to the application shall be the written permission properly notarized for the erection of such sign from the owner or his agent of the property to contain such sign.

(c)

Issuance of Permit: The Building Official shall issue to all applicants complying with this Ordinance a written permit evidencing such compliance.

(d)

Inspection: After inspection of the sign, the Building Official shall affix an identification tag bearing the legend:

"TOWN OF BATESBURG-LEESVILLE SIGN PERMIT #_________" and the permit number. The identification tag shall be permanently attached to the sign or its supporting structure in such a manner as to be visible from the street or roadway.

When applicable, inspections are required for all foundations and footings, framing, setbacks and heights. The Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make the inspections of the sign and such other inspections as may be necessary, or shall notify the permit holder or his agent wherein the same fails to comply with the requirements of this Ordinance or the requirements of the Standard Building Code.

(e)

Fees: Fees shall be in accordance with "Batesburg-Leesville Sign Permit Fee Schedule."

(f)

License: Any sign other than those exempted by this Ordinance shall be erected only by a person, firm or corporation licensed under the Town Business License Ordinance to do business as a sign manufacturer, general contractor (Class A or B) or sign painter, such license to be renewed annually.