A. Permit, Permanency and On-Premises Requirements. Except as provided by other sections of this chapter, all signs shall be located on-premises and require issuance of a sign permit prior to placement. All signs shall be permanently installed except for those portable and temporary signs expressly permitted by other sections of this chapter.

B. Illumination. The light from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded or directed that the light intensity or brightness will not be objectionable to surrounding properties.

C. Structural Requirements. All signs shall comply with the pertinent requirements of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Sign Code, and National Electric Code as adopted by the city, insofar as standards of construction are concerned, but this chapter shall govern the size, location, height and other features of signs.

The back sides of single-faced signs shall be covered and finished in such a manner that no braces or other structural elements are visible from public view. All signs shall be covered in such a way that light sources are not directly visible, except neon and electronic changing message signs.

D. Maintenance. All signs shall be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition and any damage or deterioration including but not limited to missing sign faces, cabinet covers and sign components, damaged structural elements, and rust or peeling paint shall be repaired. Damaged or deteriorated signs shall be repaired within 30 days of notification by the city.

E. Placement. No signs shall be fastened to trees, shrubs or rocks. No signs shall be fastened to telephone and utility poles, street lights or traffic control devices unless they are allowed pursuant to federal or state laws. (Ord. 2310 § 42, 2000)