Case: T15DV03651
Case Details
Entered Date:
05/14/2015
Applicant:
CRAYCROFT AUTO REPAIR LTD, ATTN; NELLO CIVITELLA
Description:
Craycroft Auto Repair has wood signs mounted on high up on top of parked tow truck and three banners hanging down from canopy; unlicensed vendor (Tacqueria Las Cuatas) has large A-frame sign chained to streetlight and cabinet sign mounted on top of truck.
Case Violations
Case Number: T15DV03651
Case Status: SUSPNDED
Case Description: SIGN VIOLATION
Total Violations: 4
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 06/09/2015 | T.C. Ch. 3, Sec. 3-16: A PERMIT IS REQUIRED TO INSTALL A SIGN. A. It shall be a civil infraction for any person to erect, reinstall, alter, change the copy of, repair or relocate a sign within the city limits, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a permit or permits from the development services department, as required by this sign code. |
| 06/09/2015 | Sec. 3-53. PROHIBITED SIGNS ENUMERATED. No person shall erect, alter, or relocate any sign of the type specified in this section, or of the types specified in sections 3-54 and 3-55. A. Animated and intensely lighted signs: 1. No sign shall be permitted that is animated by any means, including flashing, scintillating, blinking, or traveling lights, or any other means not providing constant illumination, except as allowed as a historic landmark sign (HLS) per Sec. 3-71. 2. No sign shall be permitted that because of its intensity of light constitutes a nuisance or hazard to vehicular traffic, pedestrians or adjacent properties. B. Electronic message center: An electronic or electronically controlled message board, where scrolling or moving copy changes are shown on the same message board or any sign which changes the text of its copy electronically or by electronic control more than once per hour. C. Fixed balloon signs: 1. Except as allowed as a temporary sign, as provided in this Article V. 2. Prohibition does not apply to manned hot air balloons. D. Flags or pennants: 1. Flags, other than those of any nation, state or political subdivision, except as allowed as a temporary sign, as provided in this Article V. 2. Propellers, hula strips and pennants, except as allowed as a temporary sign, as provided in this Article V. E. Miscellaneous signs, posters and satellite disks: The tacking, painting, pasting or otherwise affixing of signs or posters of a miscellaneous character, visible from a public way, on the walls of a building, barns or sheds, or on trees, poles, posts, fences or other structures, is prohibited. No signage of any type is permitted on satellite dishes or disks. F. Moving signs: 1. No sign or any portion thereof shall be permitted that moves or assumes any other motion constituting a non-stationary or non-fixed condition, except as allowed as a historic landmark sign (HLS) per Sec. 3-71. G. Roof signs: Signs that are erected upon, against, or directly above a roof, or on top of or directly above the parapet of a building, except as allowed as a canopy sign per Sec. 3-59, or a historic landmark sign (HLS) per Sec. 3-71. H. Sound, odor or visible matter: Any advertising sign or device that emits audible sound, odor or visible matter. I. Vehicle signs: Signs mounted upon, painted upon, or otherwise erected on trucks, cars, boats, trailers or other motorized vehicles or equipment are prohibited, except as specifically provided in section 3-51.H. |
| 06/09/2015 | T.C. Ch. 3, Sec. 3-51-H. VEHICLE SIGNS Vehicle signs are allowed only where all of the following conditions are met: 1. The primary purpose of such vehicle or equipment is not the display of signs. 2. Signs are painted upon or applied directly to an integral part of the vehicle or equipment, do not extend beyond the horizontal or vertical profile of the vehicle, and are not mounted on the truck bed. 3. Vehicle/equipment is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets when applicable, and actively used in the daily function of the business to which such signs relate. 4. Vehicles and equipment are not used primarily as static displays advertising a product or service, nor utilized as storage, shelter or distribution points for commercial products or services for the public. 5. During periods of inactivity exceeding five (5) days, such vehicle/equipment are not so parked or placed that the signs thereon are displayed to the public. Vehicles and equipment engaged in active construction projects and on-premises storage of equipment and vehicles leased or rented to the general public by a business engaged in vehicle leasing shall not be subject to this condition. |
| 06/09/2015 | T.C. Ch. 3 Sec. 3-68. TEMPORARY SIGNS. A. Temporary non-commercial signs may be displayed for sixty (60) days or less unless otherwise specified in this sign code. B. Removal: If the temporary sign relates to a specific event, the sign must be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the event. C. Grand opening, sales and civic events banner, general requirements: 1. Banners: a. All corners must be attached to the building wall or facade. b. Maximum number: One (1) per street frontage. c. Maximum area: Ninety (90) square feet. d. A permit for the use of a banner will be issued for up to forty-five (45) days. e. Removal. A banner must be removed after forty-five (45) consecutive days. 2. Pennants: Pennants will be allowed only for a period of ten (10) days. 3. Balloon sign: One (1) balloon sign is permitted per business establishment. A balloon sign is prohibited from having mechanical or electronic movement or animation of any kind. A balloon will be allowed only for a period of ten (10) days. D. Banner used as temporary signage, general requirements: 1. All corners must be attached to the building wall or facade or a temporary construction structure during periods of remodeling or road construction. 2. Maximum number: One (1) banner per street frontage. 3. Permit: Issued in 45-day increments. This banner cannot be used for more than a cumulative total of ninety (90) days in any calendar year, except that if banner is used to temporarily advertise business activities during the course of construction, permit may be renewed until construction has been completed. 4. Removal: Upon completion of construction or as stated on the permit for installation of the banner. 5. Maximum area: Ninety (90) square feet. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T15DV03651
Case Status: SUSPNDED
Case Description: SIGN VIOLATION
Total Outstanding Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | None | Not Inspected | ||
| 06/09/2015 | SIGN - ILLEGAL SIGN | COX | Notice of violation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: SUSPNDED
Case Number: T15DV03651
Case Description: SIGN VIOLATION
Total Completed Inspections - 1
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | COX | Approved | 2 banners without permits. 1 sign mounted on a vehicle near Craycroft Rd. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - SIGN VIOLATION
Case Number - T15DV03651
Case Status: SUSPNDED
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 2
| Date | Name |
| 06/09/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 06/09/2015 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |