This subchapter may be cited as the "Lakeland Sign Ordinance" or as the "sign ordinance."

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.01) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   The purpose of this subchapter is to protect and retain the natural scenic beauty of the roadsides throughout the city and to create a comprehensive and balanced system of signs which will facilitate communication. These regulations apply to erecting signs to replace old or new sign placement in the city and to all exterior signs.

   (B)   It is the intent of this subchapter to authorize the use of signs which:

      (1)   Encourage a desirable rural character consistent with the General Plan;

      (2)   Preserve and improve the appearance of the city as a place to live, work, and visit;

      (3)   Eliminate confusing, distracting, or dangerous sign displays which interfere with vehicular traffic;

      (4)   Provide for fair and equal treatment of sign users;

      (5)   Promote efficient administration of the sign ordinance through a complete and understandable sign ordinance; and

      (6)   Provide for eventual elimination of preexisting, nonconforming signs on a fair and equitable basis.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.02) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   Signs are an essential element of any city. Their location, number, size, design, and relationship to each other and to other structures has a significant influence upon a community's appearance and welfare, and the resultant effect upon a viewer's perception of the city. Signs serve a useful purpose in communicating a message, whether commercial or otherwise.

   (B)   Where signs are not properly regulated, they contribute to visual clutter, confusion, aesthetic blight, and create an unpleasant impression. They may cause traffic hazards and impede rather than enhance commerce. In such situations, such signs may fail to achieve their original objective of communication. Failure to appropriately regulate signs adversely affects the public health, safety, and welfare.

   (C)   Property and facilities located within the public right-of-way, such as utility poles, benches, hydrants, bridges, sidewalks, traffic sign posts, and similar structures are not by tradition or designation a forum for communication by the general public. The city wishes to preserve these structures for their intended purpose, which is the safe, efficient, and pleasant movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the safe operation of the utility system.

   (D)   The regulations and prohibitions of this chapter are necessary to preserve items and structures located within the public right-of-way for their intended purposes, and to prevent the visual clutter, blight, and traffic hazards caused by signs.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.03) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   All permits shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, no sign shall be erected, constructed, altered, rebuilt, or relocated until a city permit or temporary sign permit for the sign has been issued according to the chart in § 159.205.

   (B)   No permit will be required under this subchapter for the following signs:

      (1)   Nameplate signs 2 square feet or less;

      (2)   Political signs;

      (3)   Public notices defined as notices placed or which are located on private property with permission of the landowner, or on public property or public right-of-way;

      (4)   Public safety signs, including but not limited to road and street signs, public building identification signs, and hazard warning devices as erected by the State of Minnesota, County of Washington, or City of Lakeland;

      (5)   Real estate sale signs 9 square feet or less;

      (6)   Residential garage sale signs or yard sale signs;

      (7)   Residential open house directional signs;

      (8)   Warning signs which do not exceed 9 square feet in area; or

(Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

      (9)   Commercial real estate sale, lease or rental sign of 50 square feet or less.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.04) (Ord. 7500, passed 3-18-2003)

   The inclusion of diagrams is for illustrative purposes only. Where a diagram conflicts with text, the text shall control.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.05) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ADDRESS SIGN. Identification numbers assigned for address purposes in accordance with the city code. ADDRESS SIGNS may be written or in numeric form. The building name is not a part of the address.

   AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A freestanding sign which identifies the name of, including but not limited to a neighborhood, a residential subdivision, a multiple residential complex consisting of 3 or more structures, a shopping center or shopping area, a building where there are 3 or more businesses, an industrial area, an office complex consisting of 3 or more structures, or any combination of the above that could be termed an area.

   AREA OF FREESTANDING SIGN. The area of the sign. It does not include embellishments such as the monument base, pole covers, framing, or decorative roofing, provided that there is no advertising copy on or attached to such embellishments. If the freestanding sign is double-faced, both sides are used to calculate sign area. If the freestanding sign has more than 2 faces, each face is used to calculate the sign area.

   AREA OF WALL SIGN. The total area of the sign, including all structures framing the sign, background embellishments or area contained within a rectangle or square drawn completely around the display surface, even if the sign consists of individual letters.

   BANNER SIGN. A temporary sign constructed of a strip of cloth or similar material not exceeding 15 square feet hung upon a crossbar or between 2 points of any permanent structure or poles advertising an event such as a grand opening, special sale, products, or services. Banners with a message on both sides or fastened back to back will be considered 1 banner.

   BENCH SIGN. A sign on a bench at a bus stop or similar public area.

   BILLBOARD SIGN. Any business sign that exceeds 50 square feet.

   BUILDING CANOPY OR AWNING. A roof-like structure projecting from the building over an entrance or window that provides weather protection for the entry or window and may include the immediately adjacent area. BUILDING CANOPIES shall be considered part of the wall area and thus shall not warrant additional sign area.

   BUILDING COMPLEX. A group of 2 or more buildings, planned or developed in a joint manner with shared parking facilities, regardless of whether the buildings or uses are located on the same lot or parcel.

   CANOPY. See definitions of Building canopy sign and Auxiliary canopy sign.

   CLEAR VISION TRIANGLE. The area created by drawing an imaginary line between points 30 feet back from where the edges of the paved surface of the intersection quadrant meet.

   COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN. Sign criteria for proposed signs approved by the city.

   CONSTRUCTION SIGN. An on-site temporary sign which displays information regarding a project under construction.

   CORPORATE LOGO. See definition of Logo or trademark.

   DIRECTIONAL SIGN. An on-site sign designed to guide vehicular or pedestrian traffic that does not promote or advertise a business property or product.

   DIRECTORY SIGN. A sign listing the names and locations of occupants or activities conducted within a building or group of buildings that does not otherwise promote or advertise a business, property or product.

   FREESTANDING SIGN. Any sign not affixed to a building, including but not limited to a ground-mounted sign, detached sign, pole sign, or monument sign.

   GARAGE SALE SIGN. See definition of Residential garage sale sign.

   GASOLINE PUMP ISLAND CANOPY. A structure that provides shelter over gasoline pump islands.   GOVERNMENTAL SIGN. A sign which is erected by a governmental unit including but not limited to those for the purpose of directing or guiding traffic, and any sign owned or erected by the city.

   GRADE. The elevation of the finished surface of the ground or paving at the base of a sign.

   HEIGHT OF FREESTANDING SIGN. The actual distance from the grade to the highest point of the sign, or any structure or architectural component of the sign.

   HOME OCCUPATION SIGN. A sign located at a residence advertising a business conducted in the residence or by persons residing in the residence. (NOTE: Current home occupation regulations, as set forth in § 159.104, do not allow signage.)

   ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign illuminated with artificial light by any means, whether internal or external.

   INFLATABLE SIGN. Any object enlarged or inflated which floats, is tethered in the air, or is located on the ground or on a building.

   INFORMATIONAL SIGN. A sign erected for the safety or convenience of the public, including but not limited to "Restrooms," "Telephone," "Danger," "No Smoking," "Manager's Office," and other signs that do not promote or advertise a business, property, or product.

   INSTITUTIONAL SIGN. Any on-site sign or bulletin board which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or private institution, including but not limited to church, school, or governmental facilities.

   LOGO or TRADEMARK. A distinctive and exclusive mark, motto, device, or emblem which a manufacturer or owner stamps, prints, or otherwise affixes to the goods it sells or the properties it owns, with the intent that those goods or properties can be easily identified in the marketplace and their origin can be vouched for.

   MAINTENANCE. To keep a sign in its original condition by repair, replacement, or structural improvement.

   MANSARD. A roof with sloping sides on the upper portion of a building.

   MARQUEE. A roof or canopy-like structure projecting over an entrance to a theater or similar building.

   MEMORIAL SIGN. A noncommercial sign erected in remembrance of any historic occasion or occurrences of significance to the general public.

   MENU/ORDER BOARD SIGN. A sign installed in a drive-through facility and intended for drive-through customers that advertises the products available at the facility.

   MONUMENT SIGN. See definition of Freestanding sign.

   MOTION SIGN. Any sign that revolves, rotates, has flashing or changing lights, reflective material, any material that gives the illusion of motion, has any moving parts or search lights used for advertising, or changes the message or display automatically.

   NEON SIGN. A sign illuminated with neon light.

   NONCONFORMING SIGN. A sign which lawfully existed prior to May 29, 2001, but does not conform to this chapter.

   NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. An organization meeting the requirements of Internal Revenue Code § 501(c).

   OBSCENE SIGN. A sign which has a presentation, display, depiction, or description of obscene pictures or written matter.

   OFF-SITE SIGN. A sign which advertises any business, product, person, event, or service conducted, sold, manufactured, or located off the premises where the sign is located.

   ON-SITE SIGN. A sign which advertises any business, product, person, event, or service conducted, sold, manufactured, or located on the premises where the sign is located.

   OPEN HOUSE SIGN/REAL ESTATE. See definition of Real estate sign.

   OPEN HOUSE SIGN/RESIDENTIAL. See definition of Residential open house directional sign.

   OPINION SIGN. A sign that expresses an opinion or point of view that does not advertise any product, service, or business or display a commercial message.

   PARCEL. A legal parcel of land or lot of record.

   PENNANT. Pieces of cloth, paper, or plastic intended to be individually supported or attached to each other by means of rope, string, or other material, and intended to be hung on buildings or other structures or between poles, that does not include any company logo or other form of copy.

   PERMANENT SIGN. Any sign which is not a temporary sign.

   PERMIT or SIGN PERMIT. A permit issued by the city to erect or maintain a sign.

   POLITICAL SIGN. A sign pertaining to an election to any public office, any ballot measure, or containing any social, ideological, or religious information of a noncommercial nature.

   PORTABLE SIGN. A sign designed to be movable from one location to another with or without wheels.

   PRIMARY ENTRANCE. A main public entrance to a property or building. In the case of multiple entrances, the number of PRIMARY ENTRANCES will be determined by the city.

   PRIVATE SIGN. Any sign which is not a government sign.

   PROJECTING SIGN. A wall sign which protrudes horizontally from the wall to which it is attached.

   PROPERTY. A legal parcel of land or a lot of record.

   PROPERTY LINE. The boundary of a property, lot, or parcel. Buildings on the same parcel may have an assumed PROPERTY LINE, as established by the city, for setback purposes.

   READER BOARD SIGN. A sign where the message changes automatically.

   REAL ESTATE SIGN (COMMERCIAL). Any sign pertaining to the sale, lease, or rental of commercial land and/or buildings.

   REAL ESTATE SIGN (RESIDENTIAL). Any sign pertaining to any sale, lease, or rental of residential land and/or homes.

(Am. Ord. 7500, passed 3-18-2003)

   RESIDENTIAL GARAGE SALE SIGN or YARD SALE SIGN. A temporary, either on-site or off site, which advertises or indicates the location of a garage, yard, or similar sale.

   RESIDENTIAL OPEN HOUSE DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A temporary sign, either on-site or off-site, which indicates the location of an event such as a graduation or wedding at a private residence. A RESIDENTIAL OPEN HOUSE SIGN shall be treated as a temporary sign.

   ROOF LINE.

      (1)   The top line of the outside wall on a flat-roof building, whether roof is at or below the wall line;

      (2)   The soffit on a building with soffits; or

      (3)   The line formed by the junction of the roof and the outside wall on a sloped roof without soffits.

   ROOF SIGN. A sign erected on the roof or above the roof line of a building or a sign painted on or attached directly to the roof.

   SIGN. Any display, illustration, structure, or device which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization, or business.

   STREET FRONTAGE. The boundary of a lot which abuts a public street or private road.

   TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign designed or intended to be displayed for limited periods of time, including but not limited to all nonpermanently affixed signs, banners, or pennants.

   TRADEMARK. See definition of Logo or trademark.

   UNDER CANOPY SIGN. Any sign hanging below a building canopy, awning, or building overhang.

   VARIANCE. A modification or variation of the provisions of this subchapter, where it is determined that, by reason of special or unusual circumstances relating to a special lot, strict applications of this chapter would cause undue hardship.

   VEHICLE SIGN. A vehicle that is used as a sign or as the base of the sign where the primary purpose of the vehicle in that location is its use as a sign.

   WALL. The vertical surface that defines the exterior boundary of a building.

   WALL SIGN. A single-faced sign painted on, attached to or erected against the exterior wall of a building, structure, canopy, or awning.

   WARNING SIGN. A sign which warns the public of a danger or hazard in the immediate vicinity and is obviously not intended for advertising purposes.

   WINDOW SIGN. Any sign placed on the interior of a window, or painted on a window such that it can be read from the outside of the building.

   YARD SALE SIGN. See definition of Residential garage sale sign.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.06) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001; Am. Ord. 7523, passed 8-17-2010; Am. Ord. 7531, passed 3-20-2012)

   The following are not permitted in any zoning district:

   (A)   No sign shall be allowed that prevents ingress or egress from any door, window, fire escape or any way constitutes a hazard to health, safety, or general welfare of the public;

   (B)   No sign shall be permitted which by reason of advertising content, location, shape, or overall impression may be reasonably expected to be confused with, obscure, or interfere with any official traffic sign or device or otherwise serve as a traffic hazard;

   (C)   No sign shall be permitted on benches, news stands, car stands, school bus stop shelters, or similar places;

   (D)   Canopy/awning signs are not allowed in any district;

   (E)   Electrical signs. No electricity-illuminated sign shall be permitted in a residential or agricultural zoning district;

   (F)   Flashing signs;

   (G)   Flying signs, such as blimps or kites, designed to be kept aloft by mechanical, wind, chemical, or hot air means, provided they are tethered or connected to the ground by wire, rope, or similar device;

   (H)   Home occupation signs;

   (I)   Inflatable signs, including but not limited to balloons;

   (J)    Motion signs, except for barber pole which shall be defined as a rotating pole with red and white diagonal stripes used as a sign to identify a barbershop;

   (K)   Neon signs. No exterior neon signs shall be permitted. Neon signs that can be read from the outside of the building shall be limited to only those signs which indicate that the business is "open/closed," and shall be placed only in the interior of a window. Also see § 159.199;

   (L)   Obscene signs. No sign shall contain any obscene pictures or written matter;

   (M)   Off-site signs;

   (N)   Painted signs. Signs painted directly on or mounted on a bench, building, fence, tree, stone, or similar object or any other natural growth, nor on any utility pole or structure;

   (O)   Portable signs;

   (P)   Reader board signs;

   (Q)   Roof signs are prohibited in all zoning districts, with the exception of single-faced signs painted on, attached to erected against the exterior of a mansard;

   (R)   Utility poles. Signs are not allowed on utility poles; and

   (S)   Vehicle signs. A vehicle may not be used as a sign nor as the base for a sign where the primary purpose of the vehicle in that location is its use as a sign.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.07) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001; Am. Ord. 7531, passed 3-20-2012)

   Private traffic circulation signs and traffic warning signs in alleys, parking lots or in other hazardous situations may be allowed on private property, provided that the signs do not exceed 3 square feet and are used exclusively for traffic-control purposes.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.08) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   Political signs are allowed in any zoning district on private property with the consent of the owner of the property. These signs must be removed after 10 days following the date of the election to which they apply.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.09) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   Real estate development project sales signs may be erected for the purpose of selling or promoting a single-family residential project of 10 or more dwelling units, provided:

   (A)   The signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and shall require a conditional use permit.

   (B)   Only 1 such sign shall be erected on each road frontage with a maximum of 3 signs per project.

   (C)   The signs shall be removed when the project is 80% completed or within 6 months or when sold or leased.

   (D)   The signs shall not be located closer than 100 feet to any existing residence.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.10) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   Construction signs not exceeding 32 square feet in area shall be allowed in all zoning districts during construction. The signs shall be removed when the project is substantially completed.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.11) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   In all zoning districts, a display of house and/or building number is required. The numbers shall not be less than 3 inches in height in contrasting color to the base. The numbers shall be placed as to be easily and clearly seen from the street when approached from either direction.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.12) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   Regulations for permitted signs in agricultural and residential zoning districts are as follows:

   (A)   Nameplate, political, sale, real estate sales, temporary, and warning signs;

   (B)   No sign shall have more than 2 surfaces;

   (C)   Number of each type of sign allowed per lot frontage: One of each of the permitted type signs, except temporary signs where 2 will be permitted and political signs where 1 for each candidate will be permitted;

   (D)   No sign shall be more than a total of 16 square feet with a 4-foot maximum for any dimension except as otherwise restricted in this subchapter. The total square feet for all signs shall not exceed 32 square feet per lot;

   (E)   The top of the display shall not exceed 12 feet above grade;

   (F)   All private signs shall be set back at least 10 feet from the property line or the edge of the paved surface of any street or other public right-of-way;

   (G)   Sale signs shall be removed within 24 hours after the end of the event;

   (H)   Temporary signs may be hung upon a primary structure or from a crossbar or poles erected for this purpose, but may not be placed on exterior fencing or accessory buildings; and

   (I)   Commercial special occasion ceremony venue signage must meet the requirements set forth in § 159.117. Signage requires approval as part of an interim use permit to be valid as required for a ceremony venue.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.14) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001; Am. Ord. 7544, passed 4-21-2015)

   The following are permitted in retail business districts:

   (A)   Type. Business, nameplate, sale, inside, identification, illuminated, ground, political, real estate sales, shopping center or other building where there are 3 or more businesses, temporary and wall signs.

   (B)   Number. Number of each type of sign allowed per lot: One nameplate sign, 1 sale sign, 1 political sign for each candidate, and 1 business or 1 shopping center sign or sign for a building where there are 3 or more businesses.

   (C)   Surfaces. No sign shall have more than 2 parallel surfaces.

   (D)   Size. In the case of a single-faced sign, no sign shall exceed 50 square feet. The maximum square footage of a multi-faced sign shall not exceed 2 times the allowable square footage of a single-faced sign. No combination of signs on the premises shall exceed 150 square feet, with 180 square feet maximum for overall shopping center signs or signs for buildings where there are 3 or more businesses. Individual business signs shall not exceed 50 square feet. Calculation of total maximum square footage shall include all exterior signs.

   (E)   Measurement of signs. Calculation of a sign will include the total area of the sign, including all structures framing the sign, background and embellishments or area contained within a rectangle or square drawn completely around the display surface, even if the sign consists of individual letters. On a freestanding sign, it does not include embellishments such as the monument base, pole covers, framing, or decorative roofing, provided that there is no advertising copy on or attached to such embellishments.

   (F)   Height. The top of all ground signs shall not be more than 12 feet above the elevation at the foundation of the adjacent primary structure, unless otherwise allowed by conditional use permit.

(Am. Ord. 7509, passed 1-8-2007)

   (G)   Setbacks. All freestanding signs, ground signs, and signs over 6 feet shall be set back 10 feet from the property line. In no case shall any part of the sign be closer than 2 feet to a vertical line drawn at the property line or the public right-of-way. All signs over 100 square feet shall be set back at least 50 feet from any residential/agricultural district.

(Am. Ord. 7496, passed 10- -2001)

      (1)   All temporary signs must be set back at least 50 feet from the edge of the paved surface of any intersection.

      (2)   All temporary signs shall be set back at least 20 feet from the paved edge of any street or other public right-of-way.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.15) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001; Am. Ord. 7497, passed 1-15-2002; Am. Ord. 7523, passed 8-17-2010; Am. Ord. 7559, passed 11-21-2017)

   No combination of signs on the premises shall exceed 150 square feet.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.16) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   Type, number, size, height, and setback shall be specifically authorized by terms of the issued permit.

   (B)   To the extent feasible and practicable, signs shall be regulated in a manner similar to that in the use district most appropriate to the principal use involved.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.17) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   Required marking on signs. After the effective date of this subchapter, every sign for which a permit is required shall have painted in a conspicuous place thereon in letters not less than 1 inch in height, the date erected, the permit number, and the voltage of any electrical apparatus used in connection therewith.

   (B)   Name of person responsible. Every outdoor advertising sign erected under the provisions of this subchapter shall be plainly marked with the name of the person or firm who erected the sign.

   (C)   Materials. The face and structural elements of all permitted signs in all zoning districts shall be constructed of wood, wood composite, or unbreakable materials, with the exception of temporary signs or banners.

   (D)   Style. All signs should be similar to the design of the building or landscape of the property they represent. All signs will conform to 1 of the 3 types illustrated below and will appear significantly similar to 1 of the following designs:

   (E)   Supports. The soil used for the dug-in type of anchor or post support shall be carefully placed and thoroughly compacted. The anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground level greater than that of the frost line.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.18)

(Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   Wall signs attached to the exterior walls of solid masonry or concrete shall be safely and securely attached to the same by means of metal anchors, bolts or expansion screws of not less than 3/8 inch in diameter which shall be embedded at least 5 inches. No wooden blocks or anchorage with wood used in connection with screws or nails shall be considered proper anchorage, except in the case of wall signs attached to buildings with walls of wood. No wall sign shall be entirely supported by an unbraced parapet wall.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.19) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   Signs identifying the location or operation of, including but not limited to vacuum, air, ice, telephone, car wash, propane, self-serve, full serve, operating instructions, and safety instructions shall not exceed 6 square feet.

   (B)   All signage on the surface of the pump, including but not limited to gasoline brand name, pricing, or other advertisement, shall not exceed 2 square feet per pump.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.20) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   Window signs may be placed within a building, not to exceed 20% of the total window area. The area of permanent window signs, including but not limited to signs painted on the window, shall be included in calculations for total maximum square footage.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.21) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)    The owner of any sign shall be required to repair or replace any sign that is chipped, cracked, broken, faded, or otherwise damaged within 90 days from the date of the damage.

   (B)   Any change to the size, design, shape, or language of any sign shall require that application be made for approval of the sign.

   (C)   The owner or lessee of any sign, or the owner of the land on which the sign is located, shall keep the grass, weeds, or other growth cut and the area free from refuse between the sign and the street and also for a distance of 6 feet behind and at the ends of the sign.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.23) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001; Am. Ord. 7559, passed 11-21-2017)

   Any signs for which no permit has been issued or the permit has expired will be removed by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure, or land upon which the sign may be found within 30 days after written notice from the Zoning Administrator.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.24) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   Any sign which becomes structurally unsafe or endangers the safety of a building or premises or endangers the public safety shall be taken down and removed or structurally improved by the owner, agent, or person having beneficial use of the building, structure, or land upon which the sign is located within 10 days after written notice from the Zoning Administrator.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.25) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   The application for a temporary sign permit shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in § 33.01.

   (B)   All temporary sign permits shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator for a period not to exceed 30 days and multiple permits are not to exceed 90 days in any calendar year.

   (C)   The fee may be changed from time to time by resolution adopted by the City Council.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.26) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   If the work authorized under a sign permit has not been completed within 6 months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.27) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)

   (A)   Signs not permitted in all zoning districts are defined in § 159.186.

   (B)   All signs require a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator or approval as part of a conditional use permit, except those defined in § 159.183 as not requiring permits.

   (C)   All sign applications require specifications and drawings showing the materials, color, design, dimensions, structural supports, and electrical components of the proposed sign.

 

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 728.28) (Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001; Am. Ord. 7500, passed 3-18-2003; Am. Ord. 7523, passed 8-17-2010; Am. Ord. 7544, passed 4-21-2015; Am. Ord. 7559, passed 11-21-2017)