HomeMy WebLinkAbout119-O-20 Amending Title 4, Chapter 10 Sign Regulations
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submitted data, and the premises upon which the sign is proposed to be erected
or affixed, and shall request additional plans and information if necessary to
determine conformance. If the Sign Administrator determines the proposed sign
or signs to be in conformance with this and other applicable chapters of the City
Code, the Sign Administrator shall issue a permit for the proposed sign.
3. Permit Denial. If the proposed sign does not conform with this or other
applicable chapters of the City Code, the Sign Administrator shall, on the basis of
written findings, approve the sign subject to specific modifications or, on the
basis of written findings, deny the sign application.
(C) Permit Application. Application for permits to erect, construct, or alter a sign shall
be submitted on a form and in the manner prescribed by the Sign Administrator. Each
application shall be signed by the owner of the sign and the owner of the property upon
which it is to be located. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such
information as may be required to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations,
including:
1. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
2. A drawing or drawings indicating the location of the building, structure or lot
to which or upon which the sign or advertising structure is to be attached or
erected;
3. A drawing or photograph showing the position of the sign or advertising
structure in relation to structures;
4. Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and specifications of the
proposed sign or advertising structure, including the methods of construction and
attachment to the buildings or in the ground. Such plans must include all text and
graphics proposed on the sign, drawn to scale with dimensions;
5. If required by the Sign Administrator, a copy of stress sheets and
calculations showing that the structure is designed for dead load and wind
pressure as required by this Chapter and all other applicable chapters of the City
Code;
6. Name of person, firm, corporation or association responsible for erecting the
sign or advertising structure.
7. Written consent of the owner or agent of the premises on which the sign or
advertising structure is to be erected;
8. A completed application for any electrical permit required to be issued for
said sign or advertising structure;
9. A copy of the insurance policy or bond as required by subsection 4-10-12(G)
of this Chapter;
10. A declared total value of the sign or advertising structure and its
installation;
11. Documentation of all existing signs on the premises, including their type
and area, location, and the occupant of the site to which each sign pertains; and
12. Any additional information as the Sign Administrator shall require to show
full compliance with this and all other applicable chapters of the City Code.
(D) Temporary Permit Applications. Applications for temporary sign permits shall be
accompanied by such information as may be required to ensure compliance with all
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applicable regulations, including those listed in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of
subsection (C) of this Section. No fee shall be charged for any temporary sign.
(E) ARRual lRSEJeGtieR Permit. The Sian Administrator shall insaest annuallv. and at
s1::1eR ett:ler tiFRes as tt:le Of:Jieer Seems Reeessan·. ef eaeR siaR aRet aet\·ertisiRa str1::1et1;1re
fer the auraese ef aseertainina whether the same is seeure. whether it is in need ef
removal er reooir. and whether it is in semelianse 'h'ith the previsions ef this Chapter. Te
meet tl:le e>EeeRse ef s1;1et=I iRseeetieR. tl=le siaR eermit=tee sRall ea'' te tl=le Cit'1 Celleeter
an annual fee. and reeeive an annual inspeetien permit. In the event that the sign
permittee san net be lesated. anv person ewnina er in possession. sharae er sentrel el
tt:le siaR er aetvertisiRa strk:letblre sl=lall ea}; tl=le iRseeetieR fee after BeiRe eFaeerl'1
inveieed by the Sign Administrator er the sign er advertising strueture shall be removed.
(f:E) Permit Fees. Fees to be charged for permits issued shall be as established in a
separate fee ordinance which may be, from time to time, adopted by the City Council.
Persons guilty of erecting or maintaining a sign without first securing the necessary
permit shall be subject to a penalty fee of fifty percent (50%) of the normal fee amount
in addition to the obligation to pay the normal fee.
Ne fee fer an annual inspeetien permit shall be eharged during the ealendar year in
'.vhish the sian er advertisina strusture is erested. All annual inspestien lees shall be due
eR tl=le aRRi}1eFSaF'I elate af tRe eriaiRal ereetieR Sate.
(GF) Bond, Insurance and Indemnification Requirements.
1. Insurance. A general liability insurance policy issued by any approved
insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Illinois, conforming
to this Section, may be permitted in lieu of bond, provided that said insurance
policy names the City as an additional insured and agrees to hold harmless and
indemnify the City, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims of
negligence resulting from such work.
2. Public Property. All persons responsible for the erection, alteration,
relocation, maintenance of a sign or advertising structure in or over or
immediately adjacent to a public right of way or public property so that a portion
of the public right of way or public property is used or encroached upon by that
person, shall agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City, its officers, agents,
and employees from any and all claims of negligence resulting from such work.
(WG) Pre-Installation Inspection. The person responsible for the installation of a sign
shall schedule with the Sign Administrator a pre-installation inspection prior to installing
any sign requiring a permit. Such inspection shall include a footing inspection, if
applicable, and confirmation of the other details of mounting and placement.
(lli) Final Inspection. The person responsible for the installation of a sign shall notify
the Sign Administrator upon completion of the work for which a permit is required and
so schedule a final inspection.
(ifil Six Month Deadline. If the work authorized under a permit has not been
completed within six (6) months after the date of issuance, the permit shall be null and
void.
(KL) Denial or Revocation. All rights and privileges acquired under the provisions of
this Chapter, or any amendment thereto, are deemed mere permits which may be
denied, suspended or revoked any time for cause by the Sign Administrator. The Sign
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