The following terms shall have definitions as applied here:
A state of physical damage or partial physical damage, substantial
fading of print, cracking or peeling of paint, dislocation or loss
of letters or malfunction of lights or mechanical movement to the
extent that a shoddy or unappealing appearance is presented.
Any structure of any material having letters and/or pictures
and logos of any kind inscribed thereon. This definition further embraces
any buildings or other structures.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.1001)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or association of
persons to place or cause to be placed any sign, commercial or otherwise,
within the city limits without first obtaining a permit from the city
council.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.1002)
In considering the granting of permits for signs, the city council
shall hear any interested party who wishes to be heard in connection
with such consideration. The council shall consider and make its decision
based on the following factors:
(1)
Size
of sign;
(2)
Size
of letters, logos or pictures to be placed on signs;
(3)
Location
of sign;
(4)
Purpose
of sign;
(5)
Need
for sign;
(6)
Type
of sign (conventional, electric powered movement, neon lighted, painted
on building or other);
(7)
If
a business sign, the nature of the business with which the sign is
to be used; and
(8)
Aesthetic
appearance of the sign (colors, design, picture, etc.).
(2000 Code, sec. 3.1003)
The fee for permits will be as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code, payable upon issuance.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.1004)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or association of
persons responsible for the maintenance of any sign within the city
limits that has fallen into a state of disrepair to allow such to
remain in a state of disrepair after being given thirty (30) days’
notice in writing by the city council.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.1005)
No permit shall be required for temporary signs such as garage
sale signs and political campaign signs. Temporary signs shall be
limited to a thirty (30) day period, and it shall be the responsibility
of the person placing such temporary signs to remove same prior to
the expiration of the thirty (30) day period.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.1006)
Small signs not exceeding two feet by three feet (2' x 3'),
when located on the premises of the owner and related to a home occupation
as permitted under city zoning regulations.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.1007)
