9-8

(a) Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to process applications for permits and to enforce and carry out all provisions of this article, both in letter and in spirit. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to promulgate policies and procedures consistent with this function.

9-8(b)

Application for Permits. Application for a permit for sign types and activities requiring a permit shall be made to the Zoning Administrator upon a form provided by the Zoning Administrator, and shall include such information as required by the Zoning Administrator.

9-8(c)

Permit Issuance and Other Conditions.

(1)

No sign permit will be issued by the Zoning Administrator until a permit fee is paid as established by law.

(2)

The Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign, provided that the sign complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

(3)

In all applications, where a matter of interpretation arises, the more specific definition or higher standard shall prevail.

(4)

The Zoning Administrator may suspend or revoke an issued permit for any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application.

(5)

If no inspections have been made and no work authorized by the permit has been performed, the permit fee may be refunded to the applicant upon request, provided that the permit is returned to the Zoning Administrator during the effective period of the permit.

(6)

If any sign requiring a permit is installed or placed on any property prior to receipt of a permit, the specified permit fee may be increased as established by law. However, payment of increased fees shall not relieve any person of any other requirements or penalties prescribed in this article.

9-8(d)

Removal of Signs by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may cause the removal of an illegal sign in cases of emergency, or for failure to comply with written orders of removal, alteration or repair (as provided in Article V of this zoning ordinance). Such removal shall be at the expense of the owner or lessee.

9-8(e)

Variances and Appeals. Refer to Article VII of this zoning ordinance for procedures relating to variances from the regulations of this article, administrative appeals to the board of adjustment, and appeals to the circuit court.

9-8(f)

Violations and Penalties. Refer to Article V of this zoning ordinance for procedures to follow when the Zoning Administrator finds any provisions of this article being violated and for penalties for violation of the regulations of this article.

(Ord. No. 37-2009, § 2, 10-20-2009)