§ 530.040. Permits and Exemptions.

A. 

Except as hereinafter provided, a permit is required for the erection of a sign or outdoor display structure. An application therefor shall be filed with the City Clerk and said application shall, when required by the Building Commissioner, include the plans and specifications for said sign, including the dimensions, materials and required details of construction, including weights and methods of anchorage.

B. 

The application shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner and lessee of the premises upon which the sign is to be erected.

C. 

No sign shall be enlarged or relocated except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter for new signs, nor until a permit has been issued. The changing of movable parts of an approved sign that is designed for such changes or repainting or reposting of display matter shall not be deemed an alteration, provided that the conditions of the original approval and the requirements of this Chapter are not violated.

D. 

No authorization or permit shall be required for the signs hereinafter listed, provided however, that such exemption shall not relieve the owner of the sign from responsibility for its erection and maintenance in a safe manner, from responsibility for compliance with all provisions of this Chapter, or from responsibility for damages or injuries to property or persons.

1. 

Municipal signs.

2. 

Political signs.

3. 

Real estate signs.

4. 

Residential temporary signs.

R.O. 2012 §545.040; Ord. No. 1295 §4, 8-19-2003