A. General. It is unlawful to display, erect, relocate, or alter any sign without first filing with the building inspector a written application and obtaining a sign permit except as exempted in these regulations.

B. Application. Each application for a sign permit must be accompanied by a plan or plans drawn to scale and including:

1. The dimensions of the sign and, where applicable, the dimensions of the wall surface to which it will be attached;

2. Dimensions of the sign’s supporting structure;

3. Height of the sign;

4. The proposed location of the sign relative to the face of the building and to the boundaries of the lot;

5. Description of building materials, illumination, and colors; and

6. A processing fee in the amount determined by the city council.

C. Issuance. Upon review of the application materials, the building inspector shall issue a permit for the installation of a sign that conforms with these regulations. Any question concerning the conformity of a sign should be directed to the building inspector or zoning administrator. Requests for variance from these sign regulations shall be processed by the tri-city planning office. (Ord. 648 § 2(part), 2003; Ord. 523 §§ 1, 3(part), 1989)