R933-2-8. Sign Alteration Application Requirements

  (1) Any sign alteration-related activity that is not defined as customary maintenance requires the sign owner to submit an Outdoor Advertising Sign Alteration Application.

  (2) Anyone preparing to remodel a controlled sign shall submit a completed application on an approved departmental form (Outdoor Advertising Sign Alteration Application). The form shall be completed in accordance with the instructions on the application. At a minimum, the applicant shall include the following items:

  (a) Each application shall be accompanied by a valid and approved building permit or special use permit from the local governing authority, or a written statement from that authority indicating the building permit or special use permit is not required under its ordinances for the proposed sign.

  (b) The Application's Location Sketch Addendum shall be completed and attached in accordance with the instructions contained thereon.

  (c) The Application's Zoning Verification Addendum shall be completed and signed by the local zoning authority.

  (d) Evidence from the sign owner confirming the sign owner has legal access to the sign location from private property, for purposes of alteration and maintenance of the controlled sign.

  (e) The appropriate non-refundable application review fee shall be submitted with the completed application.

  (3) All approved alteration(s) shall commence within 180 days from the date of the department approval and shall complete all work within 365 days from the date of the department approval.

  (4) A retroactive permit fee penalty shall be charged in addition to the non-refundable application review fee to cover additional administrative and inspection costs where an applicant is seeking an alteration permit for a sign that has been altered without prior written approval.

  (a) If the sign alterations are not approved the permit holder will return the sign to the original recorded approved permitted state for size and structure.

  (5) A conforming or nonconforming sign that is damaged by vandalism or an act of God may be re-erected or changed, or both, upon properly completed Outdoor Advertising Sign Alteration Application and approval of the application.

  (a) Nonconforming sign located on a scenic-by-way that is damaged by vandalism or an act of God may only be repaired to the original recorded approved permitted state for size and structure.