a.

The maximum height of any building in any district shall be three stories or 40 feet, whichever is less, except as authorized below.

b.

Height limitations do not apply to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, heat transfer units, tanks, monuments, water towers, chimneys, flues, flagpoles, radio or television antennas or similar structures, having an aggregate area less than 25 percent of the ground floor building area nor to parapet walls or bulkheads extending not more than four feet above the limiting height of the building nor to radio, television, electric power or other transmission towers nor to grain elevators, derricks or other necessary industrial, utility or public service structures; provided that no such structure shall exceed a height in any residential district of 50 feet, in the industrial M-2 district of 150 feet, nor in any other district of 100 feet, unless authorized by the board of zoning appeals as a variance.

a.

The following buildings, parts of buildings, and uses may occupy or project into required minimum yards as indicated:

(1)

Into any yard, cornices, eaves, sills, leaders, chimneys, canopies and similar ornamental features: Three feet-uncovered stairs or fire escapes; four feet, six inches terraces, steps, and landing not higher than the entrance floor of the building; ten feet-bay windows and balconies occupying not more than one-third of the wall length; three feet-outside storm enclosures not more than six feet in width; four feet-provided that no such projection shall extend to within less than five feet of any interior side lot line nor within less than ten feet of any street side lot line.

(2)

In residential districts, unless otherwise specified, no fence or wall more than three feet, six inches high shall be permitted in any front or corner side yard nor shall any fence or wall more than seven feet high be permitted in any rear yard. On a corner lot in any district, no structure or planting which might obstruct vision between a height of three feet and a height of eight feet above the established curb grade shall be permitted with a distance of 20 feet in either direction from the corner.

(3)

Porches open on three sides may extend into:

(a)

A required side yard not more than one-half the required side yard if it does not come closer than five feet to a side lot line;

(b)

A required front yard not more than ten feet; and

(c)

A required rear yard of not more than ten feet.

b.

The minimum front yard depths specified herein, and the minimum widths of side yards on the street side of corner lots, shall be measured from the existing street right-of-way line except where a street is designated for widening or extension in which case the measurement shall be taken from the future right-of-way line. In determining the location of such future right-of-way lines, it shall be assumed that the street is to be widened equally on both sides of the established centerline to the full width designated, unless there is on file with the zoning administrator an attested copy of an officially adopted detailed highway plan for such street widening, extension or location, in which case the latter shall control. In no case shall any street in a residential district be considered for the purpose of this section, as having a right-of-way less than 50 feet wide, nor in any other district less than 60 feet wide. Each yard shall be measured horizontally to the nearest point of the building or use area, except for allowable projections.

Buildings on lots that extend through from street to street shall provide the required front yards on both streets, but need not provide the required rear yards in case an equivalent open space is provided in lieu thereof.

a.

In all residential districts, only two of any of the following trailers may be parked or stored on a zoning lot for each dwelling unit thereon:

(1)

Travel trailer.

(2)

Utility trailer.

(3)

Boat trailer with or without a boat.

b.

Each trailer shall be stored in a rear or side yard. No trailer shall have its wheels removed except for repair purposes. No trailer shall be used for living or business purposes or connected to utility services.

The parking or storage of recreational vehicles (which may be self-propelled or towed by another vehicle) including, but not limited to, travel trailers, storage trailers, pickup campers or coaches, camping trailers, tent trailers, motorized dwellings, motor homes, and motor coaches designed primarily to provide mobile temporary living or sleeping quarters for recreational camping and travel use shall be permitted as an accessory use in all residential districts, subject, however, to the following regulations and requirements.

(1)

Such recreational vehicle shall not be used for living, sleeping, housekeeping, or business purposes, nor shall such recreational equipment be connected to any utility service, except for temporary periods solely for replenishing supplies, or for the servicing or repair of equipment.

(2)

Such recreational vehicle shall not be parked or stored in a manner which infringes upon the setback requirements for accessory buildings in the residential district in which the lot is located.

(3)

Such recreational vehicle shall not be parked or stored in the front yard in any residential district, except that:

(a)

Such recreational vehicle may be parked in such front yard for a period not to 48 hours, for the sole purpose of loading or unloading;

(b)

In the event such recreational vehicle cannot physically be placed within an enclosed garage, or cannot physically be placed in the side or rear yard of a residence without encroaching upon the lands of another, without violating the setback requirements for accessory buildings in the residential district, or without damage to structures or trees, then one such recreational vehicle may be parked or stored on an improved driveway, which driveway shall be graveled or paved, at a point furthermost from the public street right-of-way, not resulting in physical damage to structures or trees;

(c)

A camper or coach, when loaded upon and entirely supported by, or when structurally a part of, a pickup truck or motor vehicle not exceeding the rated weight of three-fourths ton which is in operative condition, shall be deemed a part of the motor vehicle and not a recreational vehicle, so long as such camper or coach is entirely supported by, or remains structurally a part of, such pickup truck or motor vehicle.

(4)

In no case shall more than one recreational vehicle as described herein be located on a town lot on which a dwelling is located. No recreational vehicle may be parked or stored on a vacant lot not owned by an adjacent homeowner.

(5)

A recreational vehicle may not be parked on or adjacent to a town street for more than twenty-four hours.

Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit commercial trailers from loading and unloading in a residential district, or to prohibit the temporary use of a trailer, on site, by a contractor, while construction is in progress.

(6)

Any person may apply to the town manager for a visitor's permit, not to exceed two weeks, for any recreational vehicle visiting the town for a defined period of time that is not in strict compliance with this section.

(Ord. of 3-18-2014(1))

a.

In all districts, off-street parking areas shall be provided in connection with and as an accessory use to each and every use on the premises to be served; except that for a business or industrial district use, 50 percent of the required parking area may be located in other business or industrial districts provided the parking area is immediately adjacent to the premises to be served and within 400 feet walking distance of the main entrance of the building to be served.

b.

The minimum number of parking spaces to be provided for each use shall be as follows: for any use not listed, the requirements of the most similar listed use shall apply, unless otherwise specified.

c.

Each off-street parking space shall be at least 200 square feet in area and shall have a maximum width of ten feet, exclusive of access drives and aisles, and shall be of such shape and of such location and so improved as to be effectively usable.

d.

No off-street parking area or other premises in any residential district shall be used for the parking or storage of any truck or commercial vehicle exceeding 4,000 pounds net weight and two axles except while loading or unloading on such premises.

e.

Street parking in residential districts. The parking or storage on street right-of-way of any truck or commercial vehicle exceeding 4,000 pounds net weight and two axles is prohibited in all residential districts, except while loading or unloading.

f.

No permit shall be issued for the occupancy of any building hereafter erected, located, reconstructed, enlarged, converted or altered, or of any premises of which the use is changed, until the parking spaces required herein have been provided and are ready for use.

g.

In the business and industrial M-1 districts, every building or part thereof hereafter constructed, having a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more which is to be occupied by any business or industrial use or other use requiring the receipt or delivery of material or merchandise by vehicle, shall provide at least one off-street loading space, plus one additional space for each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of the first 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. In the industrial M-2 district, there shall be provided and maintained on the same premises at least one additional space for each 25,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction thereof up to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area used for storage or warehousing. Each loading space shall be at least 12 feet wide, 35 feet long, plus space for maneuvering outside of a required yard or public right-of-way, and 15 feet high, and shall be located so that no part of the vehicle is on any public right-of-way. Loading spaces may occupy any part of a required yard except a front yard, or may be contained within the building; provided, however, that no loading space shall be located closer than 50 feet to another lot in any residential district unless completely enclosed within the building or by a wall or uniformly painted solid board fence not less than eight feet high. In an industrial district, loading spaces may occupy any part of a front or street side yard when the loading facilities are delineated by a curb or bumper, parallel with the property line to prevent encroachment on the right-of-way, and when curb and gutter, and storm sewer, all to county specifications, are provided.

h.

Every parking area for six or more vehicles in any district shall be subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Setbacks. All parking areas shall be set back 25 feet from the established right-of-way line except in those cases where there are existing parking areas in such districts on both sides of the proposed parking area and located within 150 feet of the proposed parking area, then the proposed parking area need set back only as far as the average setback of the parking area on both sides.

(2)

Lighting. Any lighting equipment shall be so arranged as to direct the light and glare away from nearby residential property and public streets.

(3)

Buffer strips. Along any side or rear lot line which adjoins any residential district, except in front yard areas, there shall be installed and maintained an ornamental concrete, or masonry wall or solid board fence or chain link fence interwoven with aluminum slats or dense evergreen planting at least five feet high unless natural conditions provide effective screening.

(4)

Paving. All such public or private parking lots, except in industrial districts, shall be paved to provide a hard surface of dustless construction.

(5)

Access. Vehicular entrances and exits must comply with state standards.

i.

In cases where parking facilities are permitted on land other than the zoning lot on which the building or use served is located, as provided for in [subsection a. of this section,] such facilities shall be in the same possession as the zoning lot occupied by the building or use to which the parking facilities are accessory. Such possession may be either by deed or long-term lease, the terms of such lease to be determined by the board of zoning appeals. The owner of the land on which the parking facilities are to be located shall be bound by covenants filed on record in the office of the county circuit clerk of Lunenburg County, requiring such owner, his or her heirs and assigns, to maintain the required number of parking facilities for the duration of the use served or of said lease, whichever shall terminate sooner.

The town council or board of zoning appeals may require buffer strips, at the time of their final decision on applications lawfully before them, of such length, width and type as will effectively and appropriately screen one use from another use where such uses are deemed to be incompatible whether such uses be within the same district or in different districts.

Such buffer strips, when required, shall not be used for any purpose other than the following:

(1)

A buffer strip may be included as a part of the setback requirement.

(2)

Landscaping.

(3)

Recreational area without structures.

(4)

An ornamental-type screening fence.

(5)

Motor vehicle parking and access to and from the property may be permitted by explicit permission only.

(6)

Public utilities.

a.

Buildings or structures shall be started, reconstructed, enlarged, or altered and land shall be put to a new use only after a zoning permit has been obtained from the zoning administrator.

b.

The commission may request a review of the zoning permit approved by the administrator in order to determine if the contemplated use is in accordance with the district in which the proposed construction lies.

c.

Each application for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by two copies of a scale drawing, if required by the zoning administrator. The drawing shall show the size and shape of the parcel of land on which the proposed building is to be constructed, the nature of the proposed use of the building, or land, and the locations of such building or use with respect to the property lines of said parcel of land and the right-of-way of any street or highway adjoining said parcel of land. Any other information which the zoning administrator may deem necessary for consideration of the application may be required. Only if the proposed building or use is in conformity with all provisions of this ordinance shall a permit be issued to the applicant by the administrator. One copy of the drawing shall be returned to the applicant with the permit.

a.

If in any district established under this ordinance a use is not specifically permitted and an application is made by a property owner to the administrator for such use, the administrator shall refer the application to the planning commission. The planning commission shall make its recommendations to the governing body within 60 days as to whether:

(a)

To amend the ordinance to allow the unrestricted use in that district;

(b)

To amend the ordinance to allow the use with a conditional use permit;

(c)

To amend the ordinance by rezoning the district and thereby allow the use; or

(d)

To deny the use in that district.

The planning commission may hold a separate public hearing or a joint public hearing, as provided by law, with the governing body.

b.

If after 60 days no public hearing has been set or no recommendations have been made, the governing body may assume that the planning commission concurs with the applicant.

c.

The zoning administrator shall maintain a permanent record of the disposition of all such applications.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide sign regulations to: control the type, size, and placement of signs and other graphic devices within the town; emphasize community appearance; promote the public health, safety, and welfare by prohibiting signs which could distract, confuse, mislead, obstruct vision or create traffic hazards or other hazards to the community; and protect property values by improving the quality of the environment.

(b)

Applicability. The regulations contained in this section [section 12-11] shall be applicable to signs in all residential districts. No sign shall be erected, constructed, installed, attached, painted on, moved or altered except in conformity with all of the provisions set forth in this section [article] for the particular sign in the district in which it is located.

(Ord. of 8-21-2001, § 12-10)

The following signs shall be permitted and the following regulations shall apply in the R-5, R-6, R-10 and R-20 Residential Districts. Zoning permits for such signs shall not be required.

(a)

Identification signs. One identification sign not exceeding five square feet in area bearing the house numbers and/or the names of the occupant of the premises on which signs are located, or announcing a home occupation on the premises, shall be permitted on each lot. Permitted signs shall:

(1)

Maintain a minimum setback of 15 feet from the property line;

(2)

Not be illuminated;

(3)

Not exceed a height of five feet from ground level to the top of the sign.

(b)

Temporary sale or lease signs. One temporary sign not exceeding five square feet in area pertaining to the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which they are located shall be permitted, provided such signs shall not be illuminated, and shall be removed when the sale, rental or lease of the premises is consummated.

(c)

Political campaign or election signs. Political campaign or election signs not exceeding five square feet in area, located outside of public rights of way, provided such signs are not erected for more than 90 days prior to the campaign or election, and are removed within 14 days after the campaign or election to which they pertain.

(d)

Alarm signs. Notification that a security system is installed.

(Ord. of 8-21-2001, § 12-11)

(1)

Purpose. The purpose of this division [section] is to provide comprehensive sign regulations to: control the type, size and placement of signs and other graphic devices within the town; emphasize community appearance and high environmental quality in promoting business, industry and economic development; promote the health, safety, and welfare by prohibiting signs which could distract, mislead, obstruct vision or create traffic hazards to the community; and; protect property values by improving the quality of the environment.

(2)

Applicability. The regulations contained in this division [section 12-18] shall be applicable to signs in all commercial and industrial districts. No sign shall be erected, constructed, installed, attached, painted on, moved or altered except in conformity with all of the provisions set forth in this division [article] for the particular sign in the district in which it is located.

(3)

Definitions. Definitions of the various types of signs and the method of measuring the area of signs are set forth in the division [article] along with other definitions of terms used in this division [article].

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-12)

The following signs, displays and devices shall be exempted from the regulations contained in this division [article]:

(a)

Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers or names of occupants of the premises on which such signs are located;

(b)

Flags and insignia of a governmental unit except when displayed in connection with commercial promotions, and decorative flags or banners containing no advertising, commercial logo or message and not displayed as part of a commercial promotion or in connection with any presentation otherwise considered a sign;

(c)

Legal notices; identification, informational or directional signs erected or required by governing bodies;

(d)

Integral decorative or architectural features of a building, except for letters, trademarks, logos or moving parts or moving lights intended to advertise or attract attention;

(e)

Signs or emblems of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations;

(f)

Memorial signs and historical markers pertaining to the site on which they are located, when erected and maintained by a public agency or not-for-profit organization;

(g)

Signs not exceeding five square feet in area providing directions to a public use, church or school, provided such signs contain no advertising matter and are erected and maintained by a public agency or not-for-profit organization;

(h)

Signs placed by a public utility showing the location of underground facilities;

(i)

Signs displayed on private property for the direction or convenience of the public and containing no advertising matter, including signs which identify restrooms, location of public telephone, freight entrances, no trespassing and similar signs;

(j)

Political campaign or election signs located outside of public rights-of-way, provided such signs are not erected for more than 60 days, and are removed within 14 days after the campaign or election to which they pertain;

(k)

Signs located within a building, so long as such signs are not oriented to and are not viewed from a public right-of-way, private road, parking area or public space outside the building;

(l)

911 markers.

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-13)

The following provisions shall apply to signs in all districts:

(a)

All signs shall conform to applicable provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

(b)

No sign shall be permitted to be nailed or otherwise affixed to any existing sign structure unless it is to become an integral part of the existing sign structure.

(c)

No sign shall be located, arranged or designed so that it interferes with traffic by any of the following means; glare; blocking of reasonable sight lines for streets, sidewalks or driveways; confusion with a traffic control device by reason of its color, location, shape or other characteristic; similarity to or confusion with official signs, traffic signals, warning lights or lighting on emergency vehicles, or any other means.

(d)

No portion of any sign or its supporting structure shall extend beyond the property lines of the lot on which it is located or extended into or project over the right-of-way of a public street.

(e)

Animated signs shall not be permitted in any district. An animated sign is one that moves, or on which text moves or scrolls.

(f)

No wall sign or other sign shall be attached to or obstruct any window, door, stairway or other opening intended for ingress or egress or for needed ventilation and light.

(g)

No person except a public officer or employee in performance of a public duty shall paste, paint, print, nail, tack, erect, place or fasten any sign, pennant, banner or notice of any kind within, facing or visible to any public street or public open space, except as provided for in this ordinance.

(h)

No off-premises signs or billboard signs shall be permitted. An off-premises sign is one that advertises a business which is not on site or on premises.

(i)

Signs displayed on a stationary vehicle are prohibited in all districts when said vehicle is used primarily for the purpose of and servicing the function of an off-site sign.

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-14; Ord. of 6-19-2018(2))

Portable signs shall be permitted in all districts subject to the following limitations:

(a)

Purpose. A portable sign shall be used only for the purpose of identifying or directing attention to the business, product, commodity or service conducted, sold or offered on the same lot where it is located.

(b)

Size, location and lighting. Portable signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. No portable sign shall be located within five feet of any street right-of-way, other property line or any driveway. No portable sign shall be illuminated.

(c)

Number of signs. Not more than one portable sign shall be permitted on a lot, except additional portable signs shall be permitted within a shopping center when spaced not less than 200 feet apart and when not more than one such sign is erected for a particular business.

(d)

Duration and frequency. No portable sign shall remain on a lot for more than 30 days at a time, nor shall portable signs be placed on a lot more frequently than two times in a calendar year.

(e)

Permits required. A zoning permit shall be required for each portable sign, each time it is placed on a lot.

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-15; Ord. of 6-19-2018(2))

Banner signs shall be permitted as temporary signs in all districts subject to the following limitations:

(a)

Purpose. A banner sign shall be used only for the purpose of identifying or directing attention to the business, product, commodity or service conducted, sold or offered on the same lot where the sign is located.

(b)

Area and number.

(1)

The total area of all banner signs located on a lot at the same time shall not exceed one square foot for each two linear feet of building frontage on the lot.

(2)

On a building having frontage on more than one street, the maximum permitted area of banner signs shall apply to each frontage, provided that banner signs shall not be attached to more than two building frontages at a given time, nor shall more than one banner signs be attached to any building frontage.

(3)

Where more than one main building is located on a lot, or where more than one business occupies a building, the maximum area and number of banner signs specified in this section shall apply to each building and to the frontage occupied by each business.

(c)

Duration and frequency. No banner sign shall be displayed for a period exceeding 30 days, nor shall banner signs be displayed on a lot more frequently than two times in a calendar year. A period of not less than 30 days shall lapse between periods of display.

(d)

Attachment. Banner signs shall be securely fastened in a manner to eliminate excessive movement and billowing and shall be capable of withstanding such wind pressure as determined by the zoning administrator. A banner sign shall be removed immediately if it is not securely fastened or becomes torn or damaged, as determined by the zoning administrator. Banner signs shall be provided with a minimum clearance of eight feet above grade, except where mounted flush against the face of a building.

(e)

Permits required. A zoning permit shall be required for each banner sign.

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-16; Ord. of 6-19-2018(2))

The following signs shall be permitted in all districts. The area of such signs shall not be included in calculating the maximum permitted area of signs permitted on any lot.

(a)

Temporary sale or lease signs. One or more temporary signs not exceeding an acreage area of six feet pertaining to the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which they are located shall be permitted, provided such signs shall not be illuminated, and shall be removed when the sale, rental or lease of the premises is consummated. Zoning permits for such signs shall not be required.

(b)

Temporary construction signs. Not more than three temporary signs shall be permitted, provided such signs shall not be illuminated and shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of construction. Zoning permits for such signs shall not be required.

(c)

On-site directional signs. Signs directing and guiding traffic on private property, and bearing no advertising matter, when such signs do not exceed four square feet in area. If freestanding, such signs shall not exceed three feet in height or be located within three feet of a street line or other property line. Zoning permits shall be required for such signs only if they are freestanding and visible from adjacent properties or streets.

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-17)

In addition to the regulations set forth in this division [article] applicable to signs in all districts, the following signs shall be permitted and the following regulations shall apply in all commercial and industrial districts:

(a)

Maximum permitted sign area. The aggregate area of all permanent signs located on a lot shall not exceed two square feet for each linear foot of lot frontage along the street, nor in any case 150 square feet, provided that:

(1)

In the case of a lot having frontage on more than one street, permitted sign area shall be determined by the lot frontage having the greatest dimension;

(2)

In the case of a shopping center, the maximum area of signs attached to any portion of a building devoted to a particular tenant shall not exceed two square feet for each linear foot of building frontage devoted to such tenant, nor in any case 30 square feet. In addition thereto, each shopping center shall be permitted freestanding signs subject to the restrictions set forth in paragraph (f) of this section. In the case of an individual lot abutting or situated within a shopping center site and having no lot frontage along a street, the maximum permitted sign area shall be determined by this paragraph.

(b)

Maximum number of signs. Not more than five permanent signs shall be provided on a lot of any individual business or establishment.

(c)

Wall signs. Signs may be painted on or attached flat against a wall or other vertical surface of a main building, provided that such signs shall not extend beyond the extremities of the surface of the building. Signs attached to a gable or hip roof or to the lower plane of a mansard or gambrel roof of a main building shall be permitted as wall signs, provided they are attached flat to the roof surface or parallel to the building wall above which they are located, and shall in no case extend beyond the extremities of the roof surface to which they are attached.

(d)

Projecting signs. Signs attached to and projecting from the face of a wall of a main building shall be permitted, provided that:

(1)

Not more than one sign projecting greater than 15 inches from the face of a building shall be permitted for each building frontage.

(2)

No such sign shall extend above the height of the wall to which it is attached.

(3)

Projecting signs shall not exceed 50 square feet in area.

(4)

Projecting signs shall be provided with a minimum under clearance of ten feet.

(e)

Awning and canopy signs. Lettering, symbols and combinations thereof constituting a sign may be painted on or affixed to an awning or canopy attached to the main building or other structure when such sign does not extend beyond the extremities of the awning or canopy. Any awning or canopy which bears a sign and which is not securely fastened or becomes torn or damaged, as determined by the zoning administrator, shall constitute a violation of this division and shall be removed or repaired upon written order by the zoning administrator.

(1)

Not more than one awning or canopy containing a sign shall be permitted to be attached to each building, provided that not more than one sign shall be attached to each face of an awning or canopy and no such sign shall exceed 25 percent of the area of the face of the awning or canopy.

(2)

Awnings or canopies containing signs conforming with the provisions of this section shall be permitted to extend over the sidewalk, with a minimum of ten-foot clearance over a right-of-way of a public street.

(f)

Freestanding signs. One freestanding sign shall be permitted along each street frontage of 100 feet or more in length, provided that:

(1)

No freestanding sign shall exceed 100 square feet in area or 25 feet in height.

(2)

No freestanding sign shall be located within 50 feet of any lot in a residential district, or within three feet of any street right-of-way line, other property line or driveway intersecting a street.

(3)

Where more than one freestanding sign is permitted on a lot as a result of the lot having multiple street frontages, the distance between freestanding signs on the same lot shall not be less than 100 feet.

(4)

In the case of a shopping center, one freestanding sign not exceeding 200 square feet in area or 30 feet in height shall be permitted when no other freestanding signs are located on the shopping center site or any adjacent out-parcel or pad site.

(g)

Portable signs and banner signs. Portable signs and banner signs shall be permitted subject to the regulations set forth in this division.

(h)

Pennants, sandwich board signs and balloons. Pennants, sandwich board devices and balloons or other air or gas filled devices shall be permitted only for promotion of a new business in any commercial district and shall be removed within 14 days of the opening of such business.

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-18)

Editor's note— Ord.of 6-19-2018(2) repealed former § 12-19 in its entirety which pertained to nonconforming signs and derived from Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-19.

(a)

No sign, unless specifically exempted by the provisions of this division [article], shall be erected or installed unless a zoning permit for such sign has been issued by the zoning administrator after determination that such sign conforms with all applicable provisions of this article.

(b)

Applications for zoning permits for signs shall be submitted and considered in accordance with the provisions of this article. Failure to obtain a required zoning permit shall constitute a violation of this ordinance [article].

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-20)

Violations of this ordinance shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor. Each day is a continuing violation. Failure to comply with the provisions of this ordinance [article] constitutes a separate violation for each day the violations continue to remain in non-compliance.

(Ord. of 12-19-2006, § 12-21)