[R.O. 2006 §530.150; CC 1986 §48.310]
A. Wind Pressure Resistance. All signs shall be designed and
constructed to withstand wind pressure of not less than thirty (30)
pounds per square foot.
B. Trim. Except as specifically provided elsewhere, all permanent
signs, sign structures and non-structural trim shall be constructed
of approved combustible or non-combustible materials.
C.
Line Of Sight. Signs along all streets and boundaries shall not interfere with
line of sight within twenty (20) feet of the point of intersection
of pavement of:
a. A vehicular accessway or driveway and a street.
b. A vehicular accessway or driveway and a sidewalk.
c. Two (2) or more vehicular accessways or driveways.
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No sign which obstructs sight lines in elevations between two
(2) feet and eight (8) feet above roadways shall be located on any
corner lot within the triangular area formed by the intersection of
the roadway centerlines, connecting them at points seventy (70) feet
from their point of intersection for roads of collector category or
less and one hundred twenty (120) feet for arterials.
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D. Obstruction Of Egress, Openings, Ventilation. A sign shall
not be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire
escape, window, door or other opening; or so as to prevent free passage
from one part of the roof to any other part thereof. A sign shall
not be attached in any form, shape or manner to a fire escape or shall
not be so placed as to interfere with an opening which is required
for legal ventilation.
E. Attachments To Be Secure. Letters, figures, characters or
representations in cutout or irregular form maintained in conjunction
with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and
securely built or attached to the sign structure.
F. Illuminated Signs. Illuminated signs produced in quantity
(other than signs custom-built for specific locations) shall be constructed
in accordance with the "Standards for Electric Signs (U.L. 48) of
the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc." and bear the label of the Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc.
G. Electrical Signs. All electrical signs, either temporary
or permanent, shall be connected to permanent electrical service installed
according to the requirements of the Electrical Code for the City
of Willow Springs, Missouri. All wiring for newly constructed detached
signs shall be underground, unless this is determined to be prohibited
by the Building Inspector.
[R.O. 2006 §530.160; CC 1986 §48.320]
As soon as a sign has been erected, the permittee shall notify
the Building Inspector who shall inspect such sign and approve the
same if it is in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. The
Building Inspector may from time to time as he/she deems necessary
inspect all signs or other structures regulated by this Chapter for
the purpose of ascertaining whether they are secure or whether they
are in need of removal or repair. If the sign does not comply with
the provisions of this Chapter, the Building Inspector shall notify
the applicant in writing of such non-compliance and give the applicant
thirty (30) days or less, if the Building Inspector determines a hazardous
situation exists, to comply.
[R.O. 2006 §530.170; CC 1986 §48.330]
Every sign or other advertising structure, together with all
its supports or braces, shall be kept in good repair. The sign location
shall be free of rubbish and weeds. All structural members and all
copy areas are to be kept painted and clean so as to prevent deterioration,
oxidation, rust, paint fading, paint peeling or other unsightly conditions.
After thirty (30) days' notice, in writing, the Building Inspector
may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance
with the provisions of this Section.
[R.O. 2006 §530.180; CC 1986 §48.340]
Any sign now or hereafter existing, which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold, shall be removed by the owner, agent or lessee having the beneficial use of the building, structure or land upon which such sign may be found. If the owner, agent or lessee fails to remove the sign, the Building Inspector shall remove it in accordance with Section
425.190 "Removal". These removal provisions shall not apply where a succeeding owner, agent or lessee conducts the same type of business or advertises a current product and agrees to maintain the signs as provided in this Article, makes application for permit and pays the fee as provided for in Section
425.070.
[R.O. 2006 §530.190; CC 1986 §48.350]
The Building Inspector shall order the removal of any sign erected
in violation of this Chapter. Thirty (30) days' notice, in writing,
shall be given to the owner of such sign or of the building, structure
or premises on which such sign is located to remove the sign or to
bring it into compliance with this Article. Upon failure to remove
the sign or comply with this notice, the Building Inspector shall
cause the removal of the sign. Any costs of removal incurred by the
Building Inspector shall be assessed to the owner of the property
on which such sign is located and may be collected in the manner of
ordinary debt or in the manner of taxes and such charge shall be a
lien on the property. The Building Inspector shall refuse to pay costs
so assessed. The Building Inspector may cause any sign which is an
immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily without
notice.