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A. Compliance with Building Code. All signs shall comply with the appropriate detailed provisions of the International Building Code relating to design, structural members and connections. Signs shall also comply with the provisions of the applicable Electrical Code and the additional construction standards set forth in this section.

B. Construction of Signs.

1. No sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window or door opening, unless authorized by conditional use permit. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner which will interfere with an opening required for ventilation, except in circumstances when not in violation of the building or fire prevention codes.

2. No building permit or electrical permit shall be issued for a sign until such time as the Building Official receives written notification from the Planning Director that approval has been granted for a subject sign.

3. Signs shall be located in such a way that they maintain horizontal and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with the Electrical Code and the regulations of the Public Utilities Commission.

4. All permanent freestanding signs shall be self-supporting structures erected on and permanently attached to concrete foundations. Such structures shall be fabricated only from such materials as approved by the Building Code.

C. Maintenance. Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural material condition at all times, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning and other acts required for the maintenance of said sign. The owner, or authorized representative, or sign user of the property upon which the sign or advertising structure is located shall be responsible for its proper maintenance and repair. If the sign is not made to comply with adequate safety standards, the Building Inspector shall require its removal in accordance with SMC 17.120.120. (Ord. 1111, 2018)