All signs erected within the town limits in business and industry zoning districts after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived shall comply with the provisions contained herein.

(Ord. No. 236, § I, 1-13-1992)

No sign shall be erected, altered, or relocated in a business or industry zoning district without first securing a permit from the town clerk. Such permit shall contain the location of the sign, the name and address of the sign owner, the sign erector, a drawing or drawings showing the design and location of the sign and such other pertinent information as may be required to ensure compliance with all town ordinances.

(Ord. No. 236, § II, 1-13-1992)

The fees for sign permits shall be as established by the town council from time to time.

(Ord. No. 236, § III, 1-13-1992)

All permanent signs constructed within the town limits shall comply with the following construction standards:

(1)

No sign or advertising structure shall be located in such a manner as to obscure, obstruct or otherwise physically interfere with the clear or unobstructed view of an official traffic sign, signal or device or obstruct or physically interfere with the drivers' view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic nor be located within ten feet of a fire hydrant.

(2)

On a corner building site formed by two intersecting streets, no temporary or portable sign shall be erected, placed or maintained within the triangular area formed by the intersecting pavement lines and a straight line connecting such pavement lines at points 15 feet from the point of intersection measured along such pavement lines.

(3)

Permanent signs located within the above-described triangular area or within 15 feet of a driveway shall be located a minimum of eight feet above the existing ground elevation.

(4)

Outdoor advertising structures shall be constructed of the following materials:

a.

All weather materials designed for exterior use.

b.

Painted or surfaced to resist rust, decay or deterioration.

c.

Wood structural members shall be treated to resist decay or insect damage.

d.

Wood members that make contact with the ground shall be labeled for ground contact.

(5)

Temporary or portable signs shall not be located within 15 feet of any street pavement.

(Ord. No. 236, § IV, 1-13-1992)

The lawful continuance of a nonconforming permanent sign, as such sign existed on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, may be continued and maintained in a state of good repair. A nonconforming sign or structure may not be enlarged or extended unless the enlargement or extension can be made in compliance with all of the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 236, § VI, 1-13-1992)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this article shall be fined, upon conviction, not less than $25.00 for each offense; each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. The counting of days of offense shall commence beginning 30 calendar days from the day the citation or other notice of the violation is issued.

(Ord. No. 236, § VII, 1-13-1992)

The mayor or his designee or the police department may order the removal of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this article. They shall give 30 days' notice in writing to the owner of such sign or of the building, structure or premises on which the sign is located, to remove the sign or bring it into compliance. The mayor may cause a sign to be removed at cost to the owner immediately, and without notice, if in his opinion, which shall be final, the sign presents an immediate threat or danger to the safety of the public.

(Ord. No. 236, § VIII, 1-13-1992)