§ 159.196. SIGN CONSTRUCTION.

(A) Required marking on signs. After the effective date of this subchapter, every sign for which a permit is required shall have painted in a conspicuous place thereon in letters not less than 1 inch in height, the date erected, the permit number, and the voltage of any electrical apparatus used in connection therewith.

(B) Name of person responsible. Every outdoor advertising sign erected under the provisions of this subchapter shall be plainly marked with the name of the person or firm who erected the sign.

(C) Materials. The face and structural elements of all permitted signs in all zoning districts shall be constructed of wood, wood composite, or unbreakable materials, with the exception of temporary signs or banners.

(D) Style. All signs should be similar to the design of the building or landscape of the property they represent. All signs will conform to 1 of the 3 types illustrated below and will appear significantly similar to 1 of the following designs:

(E) Supports. The soil used for the dug-in type of anchor or post support shall be carefully placed and thoroughly compacted. The anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground level greater than that of the frost line.

(Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 727.18)

(Am. Ord. 7494, passed 5-29-2001)