§ 13.2. Sign permits.

A.

Sign permit required. No person shall erect, replace, attach, structurally alter, or add to any sign without first obtaining a permit, unless specifically exempted by this article.

B.

Plans. Plans shall be drawn to an accurate, common scale, depicting the following:

1.

A scaled drawing of the proposed sign showing the display area and dimensions, including the height of the sign.

2.

For ground signs and pylon signs, a site plan drawn to scale, accurately identifying the location of the proposed sign and setbacks from the nearest public or private street right-of-way and property lines. If there are proposed grade changes, such as adding a berm, this shall be noted on the site plan.

3.

For wall signs, the height and width of the building wall.

C.

Validity. All sign permits shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance.

D.

Responsibility for compliance. The owner of property on which a sign is located is declared to be responsible for the erection, inspection, safety, condition, and removal of a sign.