As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A specific type of portable sign which is typically constructed
or shaped in the form of the letter "A." Also known as a "sidewalk
sign" or "sandwich board" sign.
Any sign which advertises, identities or pertains to a business
or activity no longer in existence. A sign which is not correctly
directed at any person or advertising a bona fide business, lessor,
owner, product or activity conducted or product available on the premises
where such sign is displayed. This provision does not apply to seasonal
activities during the regular periods in which they are closed.
[Amended 2-5-2018 by L.L.
No. 2-2018]
That copy on a sign describing products or services being
offered to the public.
Any sign which includes action or motion or whose copy is
changeable by other than direct manual intervention.
The entire area within a single continuous perimeter composed
of squares, rectangles, circles, ovals or any other geometric shape
which enclose the extreme limits of the message, announcement or decoration
on a facade, wall or freestanding sign.
The area of the largest single face of the sign within a
perimeter which forms the outside shape, including any frame, or forms
an integral part of the display but excluding the necessary supports
or uprights on which the sign may be placed. If the sign consists
of more than one section or module, all areas will be totaled.
A roof-like covering consisting of any pliable material attached
to a rigid frame.
Any sign painted on or attached to or supported by an awning.
A temporary sign composed of a lightweight material enclosed
or not enclosed in a rigid frame, secured or mounted so as to allow
movement of the sign caused by movement of the atmosphere.
The Village Building Inspector.
A structure of canvas on a framework sheltering an area or
forming a sheltered walk to the entrance of a building.
A sign or portion thereof on which the copy or symbols change
manually through placement of letters or symbols on a panel mounted
in or on a track system.
Any business whose primary purpose is retail or wholesale
trade or any nonprofessional customer service (e.g., shoe repair,
tailoring, laundry, photography or hairstyling).
Any building or buildings, structure or structures or premises
used by three or more enterprises for any purpose other than a one-
or two-family dwelling.
A sign identifying a complex but which does not include identification
of any individual business within the complex.
See "electronic message signs."
Any sign commonly associated with and limited to information
and directions necessary and convenient for persons coming on the
property, including signs marking entrances, parking areas, one-way
drives, rest rooms, pickup and delivery areas and the like.
Any sign containing a list of the names of business establishments
located within a shopping center or building.
Any two-faced sign utilizing both faces or surfaces for display
purposes.
The number of seconds between changes in the appearance of
an electronic message sign.
An electronic message center (EMC), typically comprising
a liquid crystal diode (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED), plasma,
light bulbs, or other digital illuminated display that contains one
or more messages. An electronic message center is different from an
illuminated sign in that the illumination of the display creates the
message, rather than an internal or external light source illuminating
the message. Also known as "electronic sign" or "digital sign."
To build, construct, alter, repair, display, relocate, attach,
hang, place, suspend, affix or maintain any sign; such term shall
also include the painting of exterior wall signs.
A facility from which agricultural or nursery products produced
on the premises where the facility is located are offered for retail
sale.
A vertical portable sign that contains a harpoon-style pole
or staff driven into the ground for support or supported by means
of an individual stand.
A measurement of the amount of light reaching an object.
A footcandle is the measurement of the intensity of one lumen of light
falling on one square foot of surface area one foot away from the
source.
Any sign not affixed to a building.
A permanent sign that is self-supporting in a fixed location
and not attached to a building. It includes ground signs and pole
signs, which are mounted on a pole(s) or other support(s) that is
placed on and anchored in the ground or on a base and that is independent
from any building or other structure. Flag poles are not within this
definition.
Any open, unoccupied space on the same lot with the building
or structure, extending the full width of the lot and situated between
the street line and the front lines of the building.
The total length of the property line of a parcel bounded
by or abutting a public highway right-of-way.
A sign erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge
of any governmental function or required by any law or ordinance or
governmental regulation.
A temporary sign permitted for 30 days only to announce the
opening of a completely new enterprise or the opening of an enterprise
under new management.
The average ground elevation within 10 feet measured horizontally
of the sign base.
A sign erected on a freestanding base or structure (such
as, but not limited to: concrete, masonry, wood, or stone) approximately
the same dimensions as the sign face, and not attached to any building.
See also "freestanding sign" and "pole sign."
The vertical distance between the ground level under a sign
and the highest point of the sign structure.
A sign which is limited to the name, address and number of
a building, institution, complex or person.
Any sign for which a valid Village sign permit has not been
obtained and which is not exempt from the provisions of this article.
Any sign for which an artificial source of light is used
in order to make readable the sign's message, including internally
and externally lighted signs and reflectorized, glowing or radiating
signs. An illuminated sign shall not be considered an electronic message
sign.
Property lines other than those fronting on a street, road
or highway.
A light source that is concealed or contained within the
sign and becomes visible during darkness through a translucent surface.
A symbol, graphic, trademark or emblem commonly associated
with or representing a specific entity, product or concept.
Any parcel of real property recorded in deed form filed in
the Albany County Clerk's office.
Wording or copy on a sign.
Also known as "twirl time." The amount of time to transition
between two successive messages on an electronic display sign.
A wall sign identifying the tenants or occupants of a building,
placed at the entrance to the tenant's place of business, not
exceeding one square foot in area per tenant.
Any sign (including, but not limited to, political signs,
statements of opinion, no-trespassing signs, and similar) designed
for the purpose of any noncommercial expression not related to the
advertisement of any product, item for sale, or service or the identification
of any business.
Any sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior
to the effective date of this chapter or any amendments thereto.
Any sign advertising or calling attention to any business
or activity not located on the same continuous parcel of real estate
as the sign, or any sign advertising or calling attention to any commodity
or service not sold or offered upon the same continuous parcel of
real estate as the sign.
A person recorded as such on official records including,
but not limited to, a duly authorized agent, purchaser, devisee or
any person having a vested or contingent interest in the property
in question.
A piece of real property which is defined on an approved
subdivision map or on a survey map certified by a licensed land surveyor
or engineer.
A sign for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter.
A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole or similar
supports, with air space between the ground and the sign face. See
also "freestanding sign" and "ground sign."
A sign designed or constructed in such a manner that it can
be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support
changes.
Complex identification sign located on a parcel's primary
frontage.
Where a parcel has more than one public highway right-of-way
abutting it, one frontage shall be designated by the applicant as
the "primary frontage" of the parcel and the other frontage(s) for
said parcel shall be known as the "secondary frontage(s)." Where frontage
along the highway is discontinuous, one continuous segment of the
frontage shall be designated as the "primary frontage." The remaining
segments shall be known as "secondary frontages."
A temporary sign advertising the sale of personal property
at house sales, garage sales, rummage sales and the like.
A sign denoting the developer, architect, engineer, contractor
or subcontractors on the premises where construction, repair, renovation
is in progress or will occur in the near future.
A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building
for support and which projects from a building.
A sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the premises or
a portion of the premises on which the sign is located.
The outside top covering of a building.
Any sign erected upon, against or directly above a roof or
on top of or above the parapet of a building.
The top edge of the roof or top of the parapet, whichever
forms the top line of the building silhouette.
Any sign or portion of a sign which moves in a revolving
or similar manner.
Any identification, description, illustration or device,
illuminated or nonilluminated, which is visible from any public place
or is located on private property and exposed to the public and which
directs attention to a product, service, place, activity, person,
institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed
or situated merchandise, or any logo, painting, banner, pennant, placard
or temporary sign designated to advertise, identify or convey information,
with the exception of window displays and national flags. "Signs"
shall also include all sign structures.
Any structure which supports, has supported or is capable
of supporting a sign, including the decorative cover.
Any building or buildings, structure or structures located
on a single parcel and used by one enterprise.
In a single-tenant building, the linear distance of a building
facing a street or right-of-way and which contains the main entrance
to the building. In a complex, the linear distance of that wall which
has the primary access to the out-of-doors.
A public highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the
principal means of access to adjacent lots, measured from property
line to property line.
A sign identifying the number and/or name of the street where
a specific building is located.
Any sign permitted pursuant to the provisions of this article
other than a permanent sign.
An electronic changeable message sign using instantaneous
transitions and giving the illusion of motion, with no meaningful
dwell time between changes in the display.
The Village of Menands.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands.
Any building surface whose slope is two vertical to one horizontal
or steeper.
A sign that is in any manner affixed to any exterior wall
of a building or structure which does not project more than 18 inches
from such building or structure.
Any sign viewable through and/or affixed in any manner to
a window or exterior glass door.
The area of a single window includes all of the window panes
in an area that is separated by mullions, muntins, or other dividers
which are less than three inches wide.
This article is intended to regulate all on-premises signs currently
existing or yet to come into existence which are to be located within
the Village of Menands.
A.
Any sign not permitted in or by this article, as well as any sign
specifically designated in this section, is prohibited.
B.
Signs specifically prohibited are as follows:
(1)
Roof signs.
(2)
Rotating signs.
(3)
Animated signs, except public service information not combined with
commercial messages.
(4)
Portable signs.
(5)
Banners and pennants, except as a part of a grand opening when affixed
exclusively to the face of a building (30 days maximum).
(6)
Signs that contain or consist of ribbons, balloons, streamers, spinners
or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices.
(7)
Any sign or part thereof on a vehicle parked on a public right-of-way,
on public property or private property so as to be intended to be
viewed from a motorized vehicular public right-of-way, which has for
its basic purpose the providing of advertisement of products or directing
people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property
or any other premises. This subsection is not intended to prohibit
any form of vehicular signage, such as a sign attached to a bus or
lettered on a motor vehicle, or signs that are part of a vehicle such
as a construction trailer, whose primary purpose is not advertising
to the public right-of-way.
(8)
Any sign other than an exempt sign placed on any curb, sidewalk,
hydrant, utility pole, rock, building or tree.
(9)
Any sign erected or maintained which might be confused with any traffic
control device or which might interfere with the vision or discernment
of any traffic sign or which might cause danger to public travel.
(10)
Feather signs, except as a part of a grand opening (30 days maximum).
See attached table.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
The following signs are exempt from the provisions or requirements
of this article:
A.
Any New York State inspection station identification sign which is
at a height which does not exceed 10 feet and is located on an exterior
or interior wall of the motor vehicle service station.
B.
Any New York State authorized repair shop identification sign for
passenger vehicles which is at a height which does not exceed 10 feet
and is located on an exterior or interior wall of the motor vehicle
service station.
C.
Any New York State authorized repair shop identification sign for
trucks which is at a height which does not exceed 10 feet and is located
on an exterior or interior wall of the motor vehicle service station.
D.
A sign that is incorporated into or on a coin-operated machine, vending
machine, gasoline pump, or telephone booth.
E.
Street number identification plates.
F.
Historical site markers.
G.
Posted ("no hunting, fishing and trapping" and "no trespassing")
signs which do not exceed two square feet.
H.
A sign that is posted by a governmental unit, including a public
school district.
I.
Utility line identification and location signs.
J.
Rest room identification signs which do not exceed two square feet.
K.
Any sign required by federal or New York State law.
L.
Vacancy/no vacancy signs which do not exceed three square feet.
M.
Accessory signs identifying such uses as parking, no parking or office,
which do not exceed two square feet each.
N.
Holiday decorations erected for and during the particular holiday
they relate to or symbolize.
O.
Open/closed business signs which do not exceed two square feet.
P.
Official public information signs, memorial signs, building names,
erection dates or similar information cut into masonry or other permanent
surface or constructed of bronze or other noncombustible material,
not to exceed 16 square feet.
Q.
Signs and markers in cemeteries designating graves and memorials.
A.
The sign shall not be placed so as to cause traffic hazards or obstruction
of clear vision and shall be located fully on the property on which
the business is being conducted, but shall not be affixed to utility
poles.
B.
No temporary sign shall be mounted or posted for more than 30 days
except as stated herein.
C.
The date of posting of the temporary sign shall be affixed to the
sign.
D.
Activities or events.
(1)
Activity or event signs shall only be displayed on private property
and shall be limited to one such sign per establishment for a period
not exceeding four weeks.
(2)
No individual business establishment may post an activity or event
sign within 90 days of the elapse of the business establishment's
previously allowable thirty-day time limit for an activity or event
sign.
(3)
Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area.
(4)
Such signs shall not exceed six feet in height unless affixed to
a building.
E.
Project signs.
(1)
Each project shall be permitted a total of three signs; each sign
shall not exceed 16 square feet in area;
(2)
Removed upon completion of the project;
(3)
Shall not exceed six feet in height unless affixed to a building;
(4)
Shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines unless
affixed to a building;
(5)
Shall not be illuminated.
F.
Signs advertising a garage sale, yard sale, barn sale, tag sale,
or similar temporary sale and special events.
(1)
Said signs are allowed up to four square feet per face in area, located
fully on the property on which such sale is being conducted, but shall
not be affixed to utility poles.
(2)
Shall not exceed one per parcel and may be displayed for a period
of up to two days in advance of the sale and shall be removed within
one day after the sale.
G.
Sidewalk signs.
(1)
Sidewalk signs are not permitted in residential districts.
(2)
Sidewalk signs should complement the architecture of the establishment
or building they represent.
(3)
Sidewalk signs shall be a minimum of 30 inches tall and a maximum
of 36 inches tall, with a maximum sign area of 24 inches wide by 36
inches high on each sign face.
(4)
Sidewalk signs shall be located so as not to interfere with pedestrian
safety or cause a safety hazard, may only be displayed during business
hours, and must be kept in good condition, or they will be removed
by the Code Enforcement Officer.
H.
Real estate signs.
(1)
Any property owner or his or her agent may display or have displayed
on the real property, or on real property owned by another with that
person's consent, a sign which advertises the property for sale,
lease or exchange. Real estate signs are prohibited within the public
right-of-way or on public property, except by permission of the agency
which owns such property. Real estate signs shall be removed within
15 days after such property is no longer for sale, lease, or exchange.
(a)
Commercial real estate. One temporary real estate sign not exceeding
12 square feet of sign surface area may be displayed while a parcel
of real property is for sale, lease or exchange, for a period not
to exceed 12 months. The message on the sign shall be limited to the
name of the seller or agent, his or her telephone number and address,
and whether the property is for sale, lease or exchange. If the property
continues to be for sale, lease or exchange after a period of 12 months,
a permit shall be required for a permanent sign which accommodates
the above information.
(b)
Residential real estate.
(2)
Single parcels and existing buildings. One temporary wall, freestanding
or window sign not exceeding four square feet of area indicating a
parcel of real property for sale or lease may be maintained during
any period of time said real property is for sale, lease or exchange.
The message of the sign shall be limited to the name of the seller
or agent, his or her telephone number and address, and whether the
property is for sale, lease or exchange.
(3)
New construction projects. One sign not exceeding 24 square feet
of sign surface area announcing the initial sale or lease of new housing
units may be placed upon land which a housing project is under construction
or for which the site plan has been approved.
A.
The following signs are deemed illegal signs and in violation under
this article:
(1)
Abandoned signs existing as such for over 30 days.
[Amended 2-5-2018 by L.L.
No. 2-2018]
(2)
Any sign erected for which no building or sign permit was issued
by the Village of Menands, unless it is a nonconforming sign or exempt
sign pursuant to this article.
(3)
Any sign not properly maintained, such as, but not limited to, signs
that are structurally unsound or are hazardous or unsafe.
B.
The Building Inspector shall cause a notice of such violation to
be served on the owner of the building, structure or lot where said
sign is located or the lessee or tenant of the part of or the entire
building, structure or lot where said sign is located, requiring the
owner or lessee or tenant to remove the illegal sign within 10 business
days. The notice may be served personally or by certified mail, return
receipt requested. Upon failure of said owner or lessee or tenant
to remove the sign within 10 business days after notice is provided,
the Building Inspector and/or his authorized representative shall
be authorized to enter upon said property and remove therefrom any
said illegal sign at cost to the owner, lessee or tenant. The removal
of such sign and the cost of such removal shall constitute a lien
and, upon certification by the Code Enforcement Officer to the Treasurer,
shall be added to the next assessment roll and collected as a part
the Village of Menands taxes. No liability shall attach to the Village
or any officers, employees or agents of the Village, except for acts
of affirmative negligence in connection with the removal of any such
illegal or abandoned sign.
[Amended 2-5-2018 by L.L.
No. 2-2018]
C.
In cases of emergency, the Building Inspector may cause the immediate
removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice.
D.
Any sign for which a sign permit has been issued may be inspected
for adequate maintenance, freedom from any hazardous condition and
structural soundness. If a sign is found to be unsafe, the permittee
shall have 30 days to correct any defect. If said defect cannot be
corrected within 30 days, the Building Inspector may grant the permittee
up to 30 additional days to correct it. If such defect has not been
corrected by the expiration of 30 days or any additional period granted
to correct it, the sign shall be illegal.
A.
This article is intended to encourage the elimination of signs which
do not comply.
B.
A nonconforming sign may be continued if it is maintained in good
condition. It shall not, however, be replaced by another nonconforming
sign. It shall not be structurally altered so as to prolong the life
of the sign. It shall not be reestablished after damage or destruction
if the Building Inspector determines that the estimated cost of re-construction
exceeds 50% of the estimated replacement cost. However, it may be
replaced if intentionally damaged or destroyed by person(s) who are
proven to be unconnected to the owner(s) of the sign.
A.
Sign measurements and dimensions.
(1)
The area of a sign shall be measured from the outer dimensions of
the frame, trim, or molding by which the sign is enclosed, where such
features exist, or from the outer edge of the signboard where none
exist.
(2)
When a sign consists of individual letters, symbols or characters,
or where the overall shape of the sign is irregular, the area shall
be computed as the area of the smallest rectangle which encloses all
of the letters, symbols, characters or sign area. (See figure.)
 |
(3)
Only one side of double-faced signs shall be measured when determining
the area.
All signs shall comply with the following design criteria.
A.
Whenever feasible, multiple signs should be combined into one to
avoid clutter.
B.
A sign's design shall be compatible with the architectural character
of the building on which it is placed and not cover any architectural
features on the building. High-quality materials and craftsmanship
are preferable.
C.
To the extent possible, adjacent signs on the same or adjoining building
should be placed within the same horizontal band and be of reasonably
harmonious materials and colors.
D.
Maintenance. All signs and components thereof shall be kept in good
repair and in safe, neat, clean and attractive condition.
E.
Illumination.
(1)
Lighting of all signs shall be accomplished by means of shielded
light sources or in such other manner that no glare shall extend beyond
the property lines of the property upon which such signs are located,
and no glare shall disturb the vision of passing motorists or constitute
a hazard to traffic.
(2)
No flashing, nonconstant or moving light sources shall be permitted
except as stated herein or constitute a part of any sign, with the
exception of public service information. Each public service message
shall be allowed to remain for not less than two seconds.
F.
General rules by sign type.
(1)
Wall signs.
(a)
The visible edge or border of a wall sign may extend up to four
inches from the face of the wall to which it is attached, and may
not extend any distance beyond or above the building in any direction.
(b)
In a single-story building, the preferred placement of wall
signs is above the display window and below the cornice.
(c)
Where the design of an existing building facade incorporates
a specific area for a wall sign, the height and length of the sign
shall be restricted to the dimensions of this area.
(d)
A wall sign cannot cover windows or architectural details.
(2)
Awning signs.
(a)
Awning graphics should be affixed flat to the surface of the
valance and shall indicate only the name and/or address of the enterprise
or premises.
(b)
Only awnings over ground floor doors or windows may contain
signs.
(c)
A maximum one sign per awning face is permitted.
(d)
An awning sign may only be externally illuminated.
(e)
Awnings that overhang a public sidewalk shall be affixed at
a consistent height of eight feet and extend no higher than 12 feet.
(f)
Awnings shall project at least three feet but no more than six
feet.
(3)
Freestanding ground signs.
(a)
No more than one ground sign may be located on a lot unless
permitted herein.
(b)
Ground signs shall not be placed so as to impair visibility
for motorists.
(c)
No ground sign or its support shall exceed a height of eight
feet except as stated herein.
(d)
A ground sign shall meet the minimum front and side yard setbacks
for accessory buildings except in no case shall the sign be less than
five feet from the front property line and 10 feet from the side property
line.
(e)
The Village Board may require that landscaping be used at the
base of a ground sign if such landscaping will make the sign more
compatible with the surrounding area.
(4)
Freestanding pole signs.
(a)
No more than one pole sign may be located on a lot unless permitted
herein.
(b)
Pole signs shall not be placed so as to impair visibility for
motorists.
(c)
No pole sign or its support shall exceed a height of 10 feet
except as stated herein.
(d)
A pole sign shall meet the minimum front and side yard setbacks
for accessory buildings except in no case shall the sign be less than
five feet from the front property line and 10 feet from the side property
line.
(e)
The Village Board may require that landscaping be used at the
base of a pole sign if such landscaping will make the sign more compatible
with the surrounding area.
(5)
Projecting signs.
(a)
Projecting signs may not extend above the height of the lowest
point of the roofline, and shall have no more than two faces.
(b)
They shall be securely anchored and shall not swing or move
in any manner.
(c)
Projecting sign must be located at least 10 feet from any other
projecting sign.
(d)
The lowest point of the projecting sign shall be a minimum of
10 feet or a maximum of 15 feet above the sidewalk.
(e)
Signs shall have a minimum projection of six inches and a maximum
projection of five feet from the building face.
(6)
Window signs.
(7)
Electronic message centers. All electronic (digital) message centers,
excluding billboards, shall conform with the following criteria. Electronic
message centers may be incorporated into the copy area of any authorized
sign.
(a)
When a message is changed, it shall be accomplished in less
than 1/10 of a second and shall not use fading, swiping, or other
animated transition methods.
(b)
Electronic message centers shall come equipped with dimming
technology that automatically adjusts the display's brightness
based on ambient light conditions.
(c)
The allowable nighttime brightness for digital signs is no greater
than 0.3 footcandles above ambient light conditions as measured by
a footcandle meter, when measured perpendicular to the electronic
message center face at a distance determined by the following formula:
|
Measure distance (ft) = √ [area of EMC sign (in sq
ft) x 100]
|
(d)
The minimum dwell time for an electronic message shall be no
less than seven seconds.
The provisions of this article shall be administered and enforced
by the Building Inspector, who shall have the power to make necessary
inspections. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Building
Inspector relative to the provisions of this article may appeal such
decision to the Village Zoning Board of Appeals as provided in the
Zoning Law of the Village of Menands, New York,[1] and shall comply with all procedural requirements prescribed
by such Zoning Board of Appeals.
A.
Any person or persons, associations or corporations committing an
offense against this article or any section or provision thereof is
guilty of a violation and shall, upon conviction therefore, be subject
to a fine not exceeding $50 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days,
or both, for the first offense and shall be subject to a fine not
exceeding $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 20 days, or both, for
each subsequent offense.
B.
In the event of a continuing offense against any section or provision
of this article, each day that such offense shall continue shall be
a subsequent violation and subject to a separate fine, imprisonment
or combination thereof.
C.
Notwithstanding a conviction for an offense against any provisions
or sections, an association or corporation convicted shall be subject
to revocation of any permit therein granted without reimbursement
of fees paid therefor.
D.
In lieu of or in addition to any fine or imprisonment, or both, imposed
for a conviction of an offense against this article, each such offense
may be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $50 for the first
offense and not to exceed $250 for each subsequent offense, to be
recovered in an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Each day an offense continues shall be considered a subsequent offense
and subject to a separate civil penalty.
E.
The Village may maintain an action or proceeding in a court of competent
jurisdiction to compel compliance with this article, notwithstanding
the provisions of this chapter, for a penalty or other punishment.
A.
Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any
person to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign in the
Village or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a sign
permit for each such sign. These directives shall not be construed
to require any permit for a change of copy of any sign, provided that
the person, place, establishment, business or service identified remains
the same, nor for the repainting, cleaning and the normal maintenance
or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously
been issued under this article, so long as the sign or sign structure
is not modified in any way.
B.
Contents of application.
(1)
Application for a sign permit shall be made, in writing, by the owner,
lessee, occupant or agent for whom the sign is intended and shall
be accompanied by two sets of plans of the sign, drawn to scale on
sheets of a minimum of 12 by 18 inches. Sign plans shall include dimensions,
proposed design, colors, materials, details of any illumination source,
wiring and other electrical details and structural details, including
fastening and joining methods and materials. Sign plans shall provide
written calculations showing how the sign size determination was made.
Two plot plans of the parcel on which the sign is to be placed shall
also be submitted, delineating property lines, street lines, building
locations and dimensions, parking areas, location and dimensions of
all other signs on the parcel, exact location of the proposed sign,
including dimensions of setbacks from property lines, and any obstructions
in relation to the designated location of the proposed sign. Where
a parcel has more than one frontage, the primary frontage shall be
designated on the plan.
(2)
Sign plans shall include a statement that the proposed sign as shown
on the plan is structurally sound and will withstand wind loads as
prescribed by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code. Plans shall bear the signature of the owner, applicant or the
person responsible for design of the sign.
(3)
The application shall be made to the Building Inspector on forms
prescribed and provided by said Inspector. At the time of filing the
application, the applicant shall pay the required fee in accordance
with the fee schedule then in effect. This fee is nonrefundable.
C.
Within 10 business days after receipt by the Building Inspector,
a sign permit shall be issued, provided that the proposed sign meets
all requirements of this article.
D.
If a sign authorized by a permit is not completed and in place within
six months from the date the permit was issued, said permit shall
become null and void, except that the Building Inspector may grant
one extension for a period not to exceed six months.
E.
Design, size, construction and placement of a sign shall not deviate
from the plans approved for issuance of the permit.
F.
After the issuance of any permit for a sign under this article and
within 10 days after the installation of such sign, the applicant
shall submit a photograph of the sign as completely installed, which
shall be filed with the original application, along with written certification
from the owner, applicant or designer whose name appears on the approved
plans, that the sign has been constructed according to the approved
plans. Further, for all electrified signs, the applicant shall also
submit, within 10 days after the installation of such sign, a New
York Board of Fire Underwriters' certificate of approval of all
electrical work undertaken to make electrical connections to the Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc. approved components of the sign.
