City of Downey

MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9610.02 9610.02c. The name and address of the applicant and the person who will construct,erect, alter, relocate, or reconstruct the sign;d. Building elevations with signs depicted; ande. Such other information pertinent to the application as may be required bythe City Planner or as described in the sign permit application instructions.(2) Review and Approval of Sign Applicationsa. All sign applications shall be reviewed by the City Planner within ten (10)calendar days of filing. The City Planner shall either approve, approvewith conditions, deny, or refer to the Commission an application inaccordance with the provisions established by this chapter. Decisions ofthe City Planner on signs may be appealed to the Commission accordingto the appeals process established by Section 9806 of Chapter 8.b. The City Planner may require submittal of a Planned Sign Program inaccordance with Section 9610.02(A)(2)(c) and Section 9610.04 prior tothe approval of a sign permit.c. The Commission may grant exceptions to these sign regulations as part ofa Planned Sign Program, or where such exceptions would allow signs thatwould be better integrated with the architecture or character of an existingor proposed building, the project site, or the surrounding community.d. If it is found that a temporary sign is necessary to establish or maintainidentity until a permanent sign can be erected, the City Planner may issuea temporary sign permit for up to thirty (30) days provided that thetemporary sign complies with the sign area and other sign standards of thischapter. The City Planner may approve a temporary sign when necessaryto avoid a dangerous condition and may approve temporary signspertaining to a use permitted by a Special Event Permit as described inSection 9420.e. No permit for any sign shall be issued by any department, elected official,or employee of the City without compliance with the applicablerequirements of this chapter. Any sign permit issued that does not complywith this chapter shall be null and void. The City Planner shall enforce theprovisions of this chapter pertaining to the use of any sign.9.6-5