04-19-2021 Planning Commission Work Session Packet

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• Wall sign means a sign attached to or erected against an exterior wall surface of a building or structure. Window sign means a sign mounted inside of a building within the window area that is applied or fastened to the window in a manner that is intended to be viewed from outside the building. (Ord.No.2015 3rd series,§1,9-10-2018) Sec.78-1470.Application process. An,application for a sign permit shall be made on the city's permit platform.The applicant shall provide all required information. (Ord.No.2015 3rd series,§1,9-10-2018) Sec.78-1471.Review process. The city administrator or their designee shall approve or deny the sign permit application in an expedited manner,no more than 30 days from the receipt of the completed application,including applicable fees.All complete permit applications not reviewed within 30 days shall be deemed approved.Applicants shall be notified in writing if the application is denied,including the reasons for denial. (Ord.No.2015 3rd series,§1,9-10-2018) Sec.78-1472.Appeals process. Appeals shall be made as outlined in sections 78-96 through 78-99 no later than ten days following the • decision. (Ord.No.2015 3rd series,§1,9-10-2018) Sec.78-1473.Fees. Sign permit fees and the impoundment fee shall be set by the city council by ordinance from time to time. (Ord.No.2015 3rd series,§1,9-10-2018) Sec.78-1474.Inspection and enforcement. (1) Inspection authority.All signs shall be subject to inspection by the city administrator or their designee,who is hereby authorized to enter upon any property or premise to ascertain whether the provisions of this division are being obeyed.Such entrance shall be made during business hours unless an emergency exists. (2) Signs in Disrepair.The city administrator or their designee may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the maintenance provisions of this ordinance.Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order,the city council may declare the sign to be a public nuisance,impound it,and assess the cost of removal to the sign owner or the sign owner's agent. (3) Impoundment of signs on public property or within public right of way.The city administrator or their designee may,at any time and without notice,impound signs that have been installed on public property, within the public right-of-way,or within a public easement that are in violation of this division.The sign owner or their agent may retrieve an impounded sign subject to the following rules: created: 2e21-e4-05 11:46:26[EST] (Supp.No.19,Update 1) Page 5 of 14 •