A. 
Owner's consent: Before any permit is granted for the erection of a sign, plans and specifications shall be filed with the Building Inspector showing the dimensions, materials and required details of construction, including loads, stresses and anchorage. The applications shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is to be erected.
B. 
New signs: A new sign shall not hereafter be erected, constructed, altered or maintained except as herein provided, and until after a permit has been issued by the Building Inspector.
C. 
Identification: Every sign for which a permit has been issued and hereafter erected, constructed or maintained shall be plainly marked with the name of the person, firm or corporation owning, erecting, maintaining or operating such sign. The method and location of this identification shall appear on the plans and within the specifications filed with the Building Inspector.
D. 
Alterations: A sign shall not be enlarged or relocated except in conformity to the provisions of this article for new signs, nor until a proper permit has been secured. The changing of movable parts of an approved sign that is designed for such changes, or the repainting or reposting of display matter, shall not be deemed an alteration, provided the conditions of the original approval and the requirements of this article are not violated.
A. 
General: A permit shall not be required for the signs covered by the provisions of this section.
B. 
Transit directions: The erection or maintenance of a sign designating the location of a transit line, a railroad station or other public carrier when not more than three square feet (0.28m2) in area.
C. 
Street signs: Signs erected by a jurisdiction for street direction.
A. 
Notice of unsafe signs: When any sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling, or otherwise unsafe, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed, erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this code, the owner thereof or the person or firm maintaining same shall upon written notice of the Building Inspector, forthwith in the case of immediate danger and in any case within not more than 10 days, make such sign conform to the provisions of this article or shall remove it. If within 10 days the order is not complied with, the Building Inspector may remove such sign at the expense of the owner or lessee thereof as provided in § 334-20A.
B. 
Unlawful signs: The location or positioning of signs listed in the following Subsection B(1) through (4) shall be considered unlawful.
(1) 
Egress obstructions: A sign shall not be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, means of egress, window or door opening used as an element of a means of egress or to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to another part thereof or access thereto as required for the fire-fighting forces.
(2) 
Obstruction to ventilation: A sign shall not be attached in any form, shape or manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation except that such signs may be erected in front of and may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provisions of this code.
(3) 
Projecting signs: A projecting sign erected at other than right angles to the wall of a building or structure outside of the building line which extends above the roof cornice or parapet wall, or above the roof level when there is not a cornice or parapet wall and which obstructs access to the roof is hereby deemed unlawful. Such signs shall be reconstructed or removed as herein required.
(4) 
Alley signs: Signs shall not be permitted to project beyond alley lot lines.
A. 
Removing or reconstructing signs: A sign heretofore approved and erected shall not be repaired, altered or moved, nor shall any sign or any substantial part thereof which is blown down, destroyed or removed be reerected, reconstructed, rebuilt or relocated unless it is made to comply with all applicable requirements of this article.
B. 
Repair of unsafe signs: This section shall not be construed to prevent the repair or restoration to a safe condition of any part of an existing sign when damaged by storm or other accidental emergency, as directed by the building official.
C. 
Relocating signs: Any sign that is moved to another location on the same or other premises shall be considered a new sign, and a permit shall be secured for any work performed in connection therewith when required by this article.
A. 
Removal: The Building Inspector may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the provisions of this article.
B. 
Maintenance: All signs for which a permit is required, together with all their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in repair in accordance with the provisions of this article and Article I. When not galvanized or constructed of approved corrosion resistive on combustible materials, signs shall be painted when necessary to prevent corrosion.
C. 
Housekeeping: It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner or lessee of every sign to maintain the immediate premises occupied by the sign in a clean, sanitary and healthful condition.
D. 
Inspection: Every sign shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Building Inspector.
A. 
Construction: All signs shall be designed and constructed in conformity to the provisions for materials, loads and stresses of this code.
B. 
Design loads: Loads listed in Subsection B(1) below shall be the minimum for the design of signs.
(1) 
Wind: All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind pressure as provided in this code.
C. 
Illumination: A sign shall not be illuminated by other than electrical means and electrical devices and wiring shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this code.
A. 
Materials: Wall signs which have an area exceeding 40 square feet (3.72m2) shall be constructed of metal or other approved noncombustible materials, except for nailing rails.
B. 
Extension: Wall signs shall not be erected to extend above the top of the wall, nor extend beyond the ends of the wall to which they are attached unless meeting all the requirements for roof signs, projecting signs or ground signs as the case may be.
A. 
Materials: Projecting signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible materials.
B. 
Maximum projection: A projecting sign shall not extend beyond a vertical plan two feet (610 mm) inside the curbline.
C. 
Clearances: A clear space of not less than 10 feet (3,048 mm) shall be provided below all parts of such signs.
D. 
Additional loads: Projecting sign structures which could be used to support an individual on a ladder or other servicing device whether or not specifically designed for the servicing device shall be capable of supporting the anticipated additional load, but less than 100 pounds (45.4 kg) concentrated horizontal load and 300 pounds (136.2 kg) vertical concentrated load applied at the point of assumed or most eccentric loading. The building component to which the projecting sign is attached shall also be designed to support the additional loads.
A. 
Materials: Marquee signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible materials.
B. 
Marquee: Marquee signs shall be attached to approved marquees constructed in accordance with § 334-23J.
C. 
Dimensions: Marquee signs may extend the full length, but shall not project beyond, the perimeter of the marquee.
A. 
Banner and cloth signs: Temporary signs and banners attached to or suspended from a building, constructed of cloth or other combustible material, shall be constructed in an approved manner and shall be securely attached to their supports. They shall be removed as soon as torn or damaged and not later than 60 days after erection. Permits for temporary signs suspended from or attached to a canopy or marquee shall be limited to a period of 10 days.
B. 
Maximum size: Temporary signs of combustible construction shall be not more than 10 feet (3,048 mm) in one dimension nor more than 500 square feet (46.5m2) in area.
C. 
Supports: When more than 100 square feet (9.3m2) in area, temporary signs and banners shall be constructed and fastened to supports capable of withstanding the design loads listed in this code.
D. 
Special permits: Temporary signs used for holidays, public demonstrations or promotions of civic welfare or charitable purposes which extend across streets or other public spaces shall be subject to special approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
A. 
Certificates: All electrically illuminated signs shall be certified as to electric wiring and devices by the authoritative agency having jurisdiction, and all wiring and accessory electrical equipment shall conform to the requirements of this code.
B. 
Additional permits: Electrical permits shall be issued for the erection or maintenance of illuminated signs.
C. 
Relettering signs: The requirements of this section shall not apply to the relettering of illuminated signs, except where such relettering requires a change of wiring or piping of the sign.
A. 
Conformance: Portable signs shall conform to all requirements for ground, roof, projecting, flat and temporary signs when they are used in a similar capacity. The stipulations in this section shall not be construed to require portable signs to have connections to surfaces, tie downs or foundations when provisions are made by temporary means or configuration of the structure to provide stability for the expected duration of the installation.
B. 
Electrical: Portable signs which require electrical service shall have a positive connecting device on the sign. Electrical service lines to the sign shall be protected from damage from all anticipated traffic.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original Art. V, Restrictions on the Use of Plastic Pipe, and Art. VI, Restrictions on the Use of Wood Shingles, which immediately followed this section, were repealed 11-20-1995 by L.L. No. 2-1995.