§ 16.5-3. Permit procedures and fees.

(a)

Requirements. No sign shall be erected, constructed, relocated, altered, or substantially repaired except as provided in this chapter until a permit for such has been issued and the fee paid, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. All sign construction shall conform to the adopted codes and ordinances of the City of Copperas Cove.

(b)

Application for permits. All applications for permits shall include a drawing to scale of the proposed sign and all existing signs maintained on the premises and visible from the right-of-way, a drawing of the lot plan or building façade indicating the proposed location of the sign, and sign specifications. Applications shall be made to the chief Building Official or his/her designee on forms provided by the city.

(c)

Fee required. Fees for a permit to erect, alter, replace or relocate a sign shall be as provided in the City of Copperas Cove Fee Schedule.

(d)

Repair permit. It shall be unlawful for any person to repair or make alterations to any sign requiring a permit without first obtaining a repair permit and making payment of the fee required. Fees for a permit to repair shall be as provided in the fee schedule.

(e)

Late fee. When a sign is erected, placed or substantially repaired, or work started thereon before obtaining a sign permit, the permit fee shall be doubled. The late fee does not excuse full compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(f)

Electrical permit. Prior to issuance of a sign permit for a sign in which electrical wiring and connections are to be used, an electrical permit must be obtained according to the existing fee schedule. The electrical inspector shall examine the plans and specifications submitted with the application to insure compliance with the electrical code of the city. No sign shall be erected in violation of the electrical code.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, §§ 1, 2, 5-18-10)