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A. Sign Permit Applications Reviewed Under Development Code: All applications for permits submitted pursuant to this chapter, except an application for a master sign permit, shall be Class D minor development permit applications under the Development Code. An application for a master sign permit shall be a Class C development permit application under the Development Code. An application to amend a Master Sign Plan shall be a Class D minor development permit application. Those relevant provisions of the Development Code that are not inconsistent with this chapter shall apply to permit applications submitted under this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Development Code and the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

B. Reviewing Authority To Decide Applications: The reviewing authority as defined in section 9-15-5 of this chapter shall review and decide all sign permit applications that are filed pursuant to this chapter.

C. Submittal Requirements For Sign Permit: An application for a sign permit under this chapter, except for an application for a Master Sign Plan (see subsection 9-15-14B of this chapter) shall contain the following:

1. Application form and required application fee for the class of permit being applied for as established in the Development Code.

2. Two (2) drawings showing details of construction and foundation, if applicable, of the proposed sign.

3. A scaled drawing showing the size, shape, design, colors, materials, and lighting, of the proposed sign.

4. A site plan of the proposed site and sign location of any freestanding sign.

5. Elevation, site plan or other depiction of the premises for which the sign is to be located upon with length of premise called out.

6. An elevation or photo depicting the proposed location of the sign on a building or a wall or window sign.

7. A colored rendering of the sign (excluding sign content).

8. The reviewing authority may require such other information as the reviewing authority shall deem necessary to properly evaluate the application; provided the reviewing authority shall not require any information concerning the content of the sign. Any content information voluntarily provided by the applicant shall not be considered by the reviewing authority in deciding the application. Once filed with the town, an application and any exhibits become the property of the town.

D. Application Fee Not Refundable: The application fee is nonrefundable.

E. Decision On Application: The reviewing authority shall grant or conditionally grant an application if the application satisfies all of the requirements of this chapter and any applicable provisions of the Development Code. The reviewing authority may impose such conditions on a permit as are required to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to obtain compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other applicable law.

F. Provisions Deemed Inapplicable Or Irrelevant: The reviewing authority may refuse to apply or require compliance with any provision of this chapter or the Development Code that the reviewing authority determines to be inapplicable or irrelevant to an application for a sign permit.

G. When Permitted Sign Must Be Erected: Signs for which permits have been issued shall be erected within one hundred eighty (180) days of the issuance of the permit. Failure to complete placement of the sign within such period shall require the sign owner to obtain a new permit before the sign can be erected. For good cause the Director may extend the deadline for erection of a permitted sign for up to an additional one hundred eighty (180) days.

H. Inspections For Permits:

1. All signs for which a building permit is required shall be subject to inspection by and approval of the building official. Inspections shall be conducted within seven (7) business days of the request for an inspection.

2. Footing inspections may be required for all signs having footings.

3. All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the town's Building and Technical Codes. If a permit is required under a Building or Technical Code, such permit must be obtained in addition to a sign permit. (Ord. 3, Series 2019)