A. 
Permits required. Except as otherwise provided, no person shall erect, alter, replace or relocate any sign without first obtaining a permit from the Code Enforcement Office.
B. 
Special permits. Special permits described in § 180-12 of this chapter shall comply with this section.
(1) 
Annual permits. Annual permits will allow a person, firm or corporation to install and remove signs periodically throughout the year. A new permit shall be required if the company changes the design of the sign or any other information submitted in the application as described in § 180-7C.
(2) 
Special events. Special events for which signage is desired shall be approved through the procedures for special events as described in Chapter 194[1] of the City of Corning Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 194, Special Events.
C. 
Exempt signs. The signs in Table 3-1[2] may be installed and maintained without a permit or a fee, provided that such signs comply with the requirements of these regulations and such table, and any other law or ordinance imposed by the City of Corning or other governing body.
[2]
Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D. 
Preexisting nonconforming sign permit. No person shall maintain any preexisting nonconforming sign, as described in § 180-5 of this chapter unless the person applies for a preexisting nonconforming sign permit pursuant to § 180-7 within 12 months from the effective date of § 180-23 of this chapter, and the Code Enforcement Officer finds that the sign conforms with §§ 180-3, 180-11 and 180-23, and any other applicable provisions of the Code.
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A. 
Application for permits. Except as modified by this section, applications shall be made in writing to the Code Enforcement Office on the forms provided by such office and shall contain sufficient information to permit the determination that the proposed work accords with the requirements of these regulations, applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the following information:
(1) 
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(2) 
The name, address and telephone number of the property owner;
(3) 
The location of the building, structure and/or land upon which the sign is to be erected;
(4) 
The tax map identification number(s) of the premises;
(5) 
The contractors' name, address and telephone numbers;
(6) 
Start date and completion date;
(7) 
A statement that the applicant has reviewed and understands the regulations for such permit;
(8) 
A plan, drawn to scale, as well as a description of the sign, sign structure and placement, and shall include the following:
(a) 
Its location on the premises, specifically its position in relation to existing buildings, structures, property lines, roadways, driveways, parking lots and any other existing or proposed signage, and indicating such distances.
(b) 
The method of illumination, if any, and the position of lighting.
(c) 
Graphic design, including symbols, letters, materials and colors, including all sizes.
(d) 
The visual message, copy, text or content of the sign.
B. 
Application for permits in recognized districts. Applications for signs located in recognized districts as described in Article VI shall be made in writing to the Code Enforcement Office on the forms provided by such office and shall contain the information as described above, and the following information:
(1) 
Color photographs or accurate artist's renderings of the building, including existing signage, if any that will remain in place;
(2) 
Scaled and colored artwork showing the proposed signage and detailed method of attachment;
C. 
Application for annual permits. Annual permits are required for certain events or uses as described by this chapter. Applications for annual permits shall be made in writing to the Code Enforcement Office on the forms provided by such office and shall contain sufficient information to permit the determination that the proposed work accords with the requirements of these regulations, applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the following information:
(1) 
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(2) 
A standard design of the sign or signs used;
(3) 
A statement that the applicant has reviewed and understood the regulations for such permit.
D. 
Application for preexisting nonconforming sign permits. An application to apply for and obtain a preexisting nonconforming sign permit as required by § 180-23 of this chapter, as amended, shall be made in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer on the forms provided by such office and shall contain the information described in § 180-7A and the following:
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(1) 
The approximate date upon which the sign was erected; and
(2) 
Photographic or other evidence satisfactory to the Code Enforcement Officer that the sign existed at or near the approximate date identified in Subsection D(1) above.
A. 
Examination. Except as modified by § 180-8C, upon filing of a completed application for a sign permit or a preexisting nonconforming sign permit and the payment of the required fee which has been determined by the schedule of fees of the City of Corning Code, as amended, the Code Enforcement Official shall examine the plans, specifications and other data submitted and the premises on which the sign is to be erected or now exists. If it shall appear that the sign is in compliance with these regulations, the Code Enforcement Official shall issue a permit or preexisting nonconforming sign permit for the installation of the proposed sign(s) or for an existing sign(s). The issuance of this permit shall not excuse the applicant from conforming to any other laws or any local laws or ordinances.
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B. 
Fees. Every applicant, before being granted a permit, shall pay the City of Coming or its designated agent the appropriate fee for each sign or other advertising structure as set from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The nonrefundable fee for applying for a preexisting nonconforming sign permit under § 180-23 of this chapter (the "preexisting nonconforming sign fee") shall be as prescribed in the Code's fee schedule, if applicable.
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C. 
Examination in recognized districts. Upon filing of a completed application for a sign permit, the Code Enforcement Official shall examine the plans, specifications and other data submitted and the premises on which the sign is to be erected or now exists. If it shall appear that the sign is in compliance with these regulations, the Code Enforcement Official shall forward the application to the Design Review Committee. The Design Review Committee shall consider the application for a permit as described in Article VI and VIII. Upon receipt of the approval from the Design Review Committee, and receipt of the payment of the required fee which has been determined by the schedule of fees, the Code Enforcement Official shall issue a permit for the installation of the proposed sign(s) or for an existing sign(s). The issuance of this permit shall not excuse the applicant from conforming to any other laws or any local laws or ordinances.
A. 
Expiration. If the installation of the sign authorized under any such permit has not commenced within six months from the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void but may be renewed within 30 days prior to the expiration of said permit, for good cause shown, for an additional three months, upon payment of twice the original fee.
B. 
Terms and conditions. The term of such permit shall extend through the useful life of the sign unless otherwise stated in these regulations. A new permit shall be required if:
(1) 
Changes to the design, copy, structure, size or supporting structure is no longer consistent with the original application.
(2) 
The name of the business or type of business is no longer consistent with the original application.
(3) 
The original permit is found to be in violation of the original approval.
C. 
Permitted signs. The only signs permitted are those listed in compliance with these regulations and designated for that zone in accordance with Tables 3-1, 5-1 through 5-3 and 6-1.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said tables are included as attachments to this chapter.
A. 
Certificate of completion. No sign shall be used unless a certificate of completion has been issued in accordance with the procedures described in Article V of Chapter 76[1] of the Code of the City of Corning.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 76, Building Construction and Fire Prevention, Art. V, Certificate of Occupancy.