For new signs requiring permits, as indicated in this article,
an application for a sign permit shall be made in writing on forms
prescribed and provided by the Building Official, and shall include
the following information:
A. Dimensions of the Proposed Sign. The size of the proposed sign, area,
height, width, thickness, illumination and material from which it
is to be constructed.
B. Detailed Drawing of the Proposed Sign. A detailed drawing showing
the description of the construction details of the sign and showing
the lettering and/or pictorial matter composing the sign, position
of lighting or other extraneous devices, and support structures.
C. Plot Plan of Proposed Sign. A plot plan showing the location of the
sign in relation to the building and all property lines and streets.
The Building Official may require any other such information as may
be reasonably necessary to administer the provisions of this Ordinance
relating to signs.
D. Based upon the above information, the Building Official may require
a building permit and appropriate fee for a sign structure. Unless
otherwise required by this Article, no Site Plan Review will be required
as the result of the issuance of a building permit for a sign.
The following signs shall require a Special Use Permit:
A. Off-Site Directional Signs. Off-site directional signs may be authorized
by Special Use Permit upon application to the Zoning Board, where
the location of a legal use requires such signs in order to avoid
confusion, traffic congestion or similar inconveniences, and to facilitate
travel to such location. No more than two such signs shall be permitted
for any one use. The area of any such sign shall be no more than four
(4) square feet. The use of sign plazas is preferred and, in all cases,
only the minimum number of signs necessary to accomplish any of these
objectives may be authorized by the Zoning Board. Off-site directional
signs may only be indirectly illuminated with downward directed lighting.
B. Franchise or Licensed Trademark Signs. Trade signs displaying corporate
logotypes, trademarks, or mandated to be used under franchise or other
form of license shall conform to this Ordinance, or if not conforming,
shall be used only upon issue of a Special Use Permit. An applicant
for such a Special Use Permit for a non-conforming sign shall demonstrate
to the Zoning Board that no other reasonable, conforming alternative
is possible. No more than one (1) such sign shall be permitted for
each such use, and may be permitted only in commercial or industrial
zoning districts. The area of any such sign may not exceed twenty
four (24) square feet.