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H:\Public Works\Zoning\P&Z Board\P&Z Application Forms\2013 Applications\Sign Application 10-13.docx For mapping information, zoning designations and regulations within the city limits, please visit our website at www.cityofcody-wy.gov . COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SIGN PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION Applicant’s Name: Business Name: Applicant’s Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Fax: Email: Property Owner’s Name: Property Owner’s Address: City: State: Zip: Project Address or Legal Description: Zone: Licensed Sign Installer: Types of Signs: □ Attached Wall □ Projecting □ Awning □ Banner (Temporary) □ Inflatable (Temporary) □ Freestanding □ Monument □ Electronic Message Board □ Temporary A-Frame □ Other (Marquee, Suspended, Bulletin, Billboard, Subdivision, etc.)—Please describe Will an existing sign be replaced by the proposed sign(s)? □ No □ Yes (If yes, note which sign in description below.) Brief Description of Proposal: Signature of Property Owner: or □ Letter of authorization from property owner Signature Date FEE SCHEDULE: Each application for a sign review shall be accompanied by a review fee as set forth by Title 10 Chapter 15 of the city code. □ Off Premise Temporary A-Frame Signs: No Fee □ Flush/Wall Mount Signs, without Electricity: $25.00 □ Sign Plans with Electrical, Requiring Base Structure or Projecting Sign Plans: $50.00 Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-submittal meeting with staff to ensure a complete submittal. Re-submittal of any application will result in additional fees. MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL & REVIEW □ Two drawings or graphic renderings of the proposed signs that indicate the sign content, design, colors, dimensions, area per sign face, materials, lighting and anchoring/mounting details. □ Identify any existing signs that will be removed or replaced by the proposed signs. □ If the proposed sign is under the general category of “freestanding” (not attached to a building), Submit: • A site plan that identifies the location of the freestanding signs and its distance to all property lines and utility easements in proximity. • The size, height, and square footage of sign face of any existing freestanding sign that will remain on the premises. □ If the proposed sign is attached to a building or something on a building, submit: • Drawings of photo renderings of the building elevations with all existing and proposed signs depicted. • If the sign is permanent (>120 days), note the sizes and square footage of sign face of any existing attached signs that will remain on the premises. □ Building Permit Application and Building Permit Fee—The Building Permit fee is based on the valuation of the sign and is paid after the sign permit is approved. Refer to the 1997 Uniform Building Code Fee Chart for the proper fee amount. STAFF USE File: P&Z Invoice: Approved: Date: ---PAGE BREAK--- H:\Public Works\Zoning\P&Z Board\P&Z Application Forms\2013 Applications\Sign Application 10-13.docx For mapping information, zoning designations and regulations within the city limits, please visit our website at www.cityofcody-wy.gov . Please provide any additional information pertaining to the specific sign type, as necessary to demonstrate compliance with the city sign code (Chapter 10-15). Some of the requirements for specific sign types include: Banners and Advertising Flags: • Banners must be displayed as a wall sign or attached to railings, and must be securely fastened so that it may not be blown down, in whole or in part. Any other location for display of a banner or advertising flag must be approved through the planning, zoning and adjustment board. • Advertising flags must be securely fastened. • Banners and advertising flags must be of professional quality construction and appearance pursuant to the definition in section 10-15-2. • If the banner/advertising flag becomes damaged or detached, it must be removed or repaired within 48 hours. • Banners are subject to the 120-day time limit for temporary/seasonal signs. Electronic Message Boards and Animated Signs: • Not more than one electronic message board sign may be permitted per zoning lot. • Shall not display off-premise commercial advertising. • Are not permitted in residential sign districts. • The leading edge of the sign must be a minimum distance of 100 feet from an abutting residential zoning district boundary. • Electronic message boards must utilize an automatic dimmer control so as to not exceed a maximum luminance of 5,000 nits from sunrise to sunset, and a maximum luminance of 500 nits from sunset to sunrise. • The use of audio speakers is prohibited in association with a sign. • Electronic message boards and animated signs shall be permitted only in the following sign districts: D-2, D-3, and E industrial. In addition, electronic message boards and animated signs may be permitted in the downtown business district, but must have special approval by the planning and zoning board. Approval will be based on consideration of adjacent signage, the size of the proposed signage, and compliance with applicable sign requirements of WYDOT. Temporary A-frame Signs: • Each organization and/or business may receive one permit per year and will be valid for 7 consecutive days. • Dates requested: • No more than 5 permits will be issued for the same 7 day period. Permits are issued on a first come first served basis. • No signs shall be placed within the public right of way except for as otherwise allowed by the City Code. • No applicant is allowed to place more than 6 temporary A-frame signs. Please provide a site plan of the locations. • Provide a signature or letter of authorization from each property owner. Address Signature Address Signature Billboards: Applications must also include: • Legal lease between the property owner and the billboard company which addresses the removal of the billboard (both the sign itself and the support structure for the billboard) at the termination of the lease. • Bond suitable in value to cover the removal of all portions of the sign and support structure at the end of the lease. Inflatable Signs: Applications must also include: • Design and construction details to demonstrate compliance with City wind load requirements. • How the electricity will be supplied to the inflatable. • Demonstrate that the anchoring mechanisms will not present a danger to the public. • Site plan showing existing structures, power poles, trees, street and pedestrian paths and all other features which may be impacted. • Altitude: