33-79.01. Generally. Before erecting, relocating, altering the structure, or replacing any sign not specifically exempt by section 33-72 or prohibited by section 33-73 of these regulations, the owner, agent, contractor, or other person having the right to place a sign on real property shall first secure a permit from the building department.

(1)

Drawing to scale. An applicant for a sign shall submit to the building official an accurate drawing to scale, showing the materials to be displayed, dimensions, construction details, all attachment details, foundation details if applicable, electrical plans and dimensions of property lines and/or building in respect to the proposed location of the sign to be erected.

(2)

Message center sign. The changing of letters and numbers in order to change the message on message center signs shall not require a permit.

(3)

Billboards. Permanent outdoor advertising displays (billboards), as per section 33-76, and any sign which is illuminated in any way, and any ground sign or pole sign, shall require the drawing indicated in [subsection] (1) above, be stamped by an engineer licensed in the State of Florida.

(4)

Application for sign permit. An application for a sign permit shall be filled out at the time the above-referenced plans are submitted. The city shall, within 30 days or receipt of a complete sign application, either grant the permit or deny the permit and advise the applicant as to the reasons for denial. A sign permit fee, in an amount set from time to time by the city, shall be payable at the time of issuance of the sign permit, but is not required for submittal of an application for a sign permit.

(5)

Registration of temporary signs. An applicant will register the location and duration of all temporary wind and banner signs and construction signs with the building department prior to displaying the signs on a property or building.

(Ord. No. 2013-11, § 1, 8-5-13)