SEC 15-5-3 SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION (a) Application.

(1) If the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District a sign permit application shall be filed with the Building Inspection Department at least eight (8) working days prior to a scheduled meeting of the Landmarks Commission. The Building Inspector,

or Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District

shall review the physical site and message requirements of the sign application and shall approve or deny the application in writing at that time. Upon approval of the Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District, the Building Inspector or his authorized agent shall issue the permit. A sign permit shall become null and void if work authorized under the permit has not been completed within six (6) months of the date of issuance. Only the person who has submitted the sign application and paid the necessary fee is authorized to erect the sign; such permit may be taken out on behalf of the owner by an insured sign installer.

(2) Permits are not required for normal maintenance and repair of the sign and sign structure as long as it is maintained as originally approved.

(b) Required Information. The sign permit application shall require and contain the following information. Failure to provide this information to the Building Inspector and/or the Landmarks Commission could result in the application being tabled until the next scheduled meeting date.

(1) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant and location of the building, structure, lot or property to which or upon which the sign is to be attached or erected. (2) Name of person, firm, corporation or association constructing and erecting the sign. (3) Written consent of the owner or lessee, if different from the applicant, of the building, structure or land to which or upon which the sign is to be affixed or erected. (4) A scale drawing of such sign indicating the dimensions, the materials to be used, lettering, colors and type of illumination, if any, and the method of construction and attachment.

(5) Submission of one (1) set of color chips which will remain with the Building Inspection Department.

(6) A scale site drawing indicating the location and position of lot lines, existing buildings, existing signs, location of the proposed sign, photographs of the building and/or site of the proposed sign including adjoining properties.

(7) Information (or type of information, message and/or images) to be displayed on the face(s) of the sign.

(8) Calculations or evidence showing the structure and design meet the requirements of this Chapter. (See Sections 15-5-8 and 15-5-9.)

(9) Evidence of insurance or bond as required herein. (10) Payment of fee(s) as set forth in this Section.

(c) Temporary Sign Permit. A temporary sign permit for an on premise sign may be issued by the Building Inspector provided the sign conforms to the conditions set forth in this Chapter.

(d) Permit Fees.

(1) The permit fee for a permanent sign shall be per Section 15-1-101(d). There shall be no charge for resubmitted applications if within ninety (90) days of first application. (2) The permit fee for a temporary sign shall be per Section 15-1-101(d) per application.

There shall be no charge for temporary sign permits for over-the-street banners erected by or in support of a civic, educational or nonprofit organizations and issued pursuant to Section 15-5-13(c)(2).

(3) The permit fee for a temporary sign shall be per Section 15-1-101(d).

(4) The safety inspection fee for electrical and projecting signs shall be per Section 15-1- 101 per inspection as applicable.

(5) Double fees shall be charged to any applicant who erects or installs a sign prior to issuance of a permit. [See Sec. 15-5-3(h)].

(6) Mirrored image signage on fascia’s, etc. shall be counted as one sign and charged one sign permit fee.

(e) Permit Issuance and Denial. The Building Inspector or his authorized agent shall issue a permit for the erection, structural alteration, enlargement or relocation of a sign within the City when the permit application has been approved by the Building Inspector himself, or Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District or, in the case of a temporary sign, if it conforms to the requirements set forth in Section 15-5-13. If the Building Inspector, or Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District, denies a sign permit application, the applicant shall be given written notice of the reasons for denial. The Building Inspector or his authorized agent may deny an application for a sign permit if the application fails to satisfy the requirements of this Chapter. Only applications, which satisfy the basic requirements of this Chapter, will be reviewed by the Building Inspector or forwarded to the Landmarks Commission.

(f) Appeals. Appeals of the decisions of the Building Inspector, or Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District under this Chapter shall be made to the City Plan Commission. Further appeal of the ruling of any such decision by the City Plan Commission shall be to the Common Council.

(g) Revision without permit. Any changes or alterations to a sign previously approved by the Building Inspector, or Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District in regards to colors, type-style, shape and/or size must have approval from the Building Inspector, or Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District before proceeding with the change. Any violations of this shall be governed by Section 15-5-16.

(h) Any owner and/or sign contractor erecting a sign without obtaining a City sign permit and prior approval from the Building Inspector, or Landmarks Commission if the sign is located in the Historic Preservation District shall remove the sign within three (3) working days at their expense upon written notification by the Building Inspector. Any owner who fails to comply with this Section shall be subject to the following: The Building Inspector may cause the illegal sign to be removed and the cost of such removal shall become a lien as provided in Sec. 66.60(15), Wis. Stats., and shall automatically be extended upon the current or next tax

roll as a delinquent tax against the property. All proceedings related to the collection, return and sale of property for delinquent real estate shall apply.

SEC. 15-5-4 INDEMNIFICATION FOR SIGN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.