§ 42-2. Administration and enforcement.

(a)

Building and electrical code standards. All permanent signs must meet the structural and installation standards of the International Building Code and electrical standards of the National Electrical Code as enforced by the town building department.

(b)

Permit required. No sign requiring a permit shall be erected unless a sign permit has been issued by the planning and zoning administrator or designee in accordance with the procedures of this chapter. Action shall be taken on permit applications within four business days.

(c)

Fees. An applicant for a zoning permit shall pay such fees as determined necessary for application processing. These fees are due upon submission of an application and shall be determined by town council from time to time by resolution.

(d)

Permits. A permanent tagging system may be implemented by a tag which is attached to every installed sign. The tag shall remain the property of the town and shall not be removed without the planning and zoning administrator's approval.

(e)

Documentation of signs. Upon request, the owner of any existing sign shall provide the town planning and zoning administrator with evidence that documents the size, location and date of construction of all existing signs on the premises.

(f)

Illumination. All lighted on-premises signs shall comply with all dimensional standards set forth in this chapter. Additionally, all internally illuminated signs on property adjacent to noncommercial residential uses shall have an opaque background on the sign face. No glare exceeding two footcandles should be directly visible from any residential zone. Neon signs shall be an allowable sign type.

(g)

Signs in disrepair. Signs in disrepair shall be repaired, renovated, or removed from the premises within 60 days following notice by the planning and zoning administrator.

(h)

Abandoned signs. Signs advertising a person, business, service, event or other activity that is no longer available or other signs that contain inaccurate or outdated information shall be considered abandoned. Remedial action shall be taken within 30 days after a sign becomes abandoned. If no remedial action is taken, the planning and zoning administrator shall give notice to the owner of record who shall have 30 days to remove the sign prior to any further enforcement action being pursued. This provision shall apply to all abandoned signs, including those abandoned before May 23, 2011.

(Ord. No. 2010-11-13, 5-23-2011)