§ 21.50.120.100. Appeals.  


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    All sign permit applications shall be initially reviewed by the director. When the director issues a decision on a sign permit application, or when the time for doing so has expired without a written decision, the applicant or any concerned person may appeal to the zoning board of adjustment under the provisions of Section 2.16.040 of this Code. The appeal shall be processed under the same procedures specified for appeals to the zoning board of adjustment. The zoning board of adjustment shall hold a duly noticed public hearing thereon, and issue a written decision thereon, within 30 business days. Failure of the board to render a decision within the time specified hereunder shall deem the appeal denied. The written decision shall make findings and state reasons, supported by evidence in the record, for the decision. In determining the appeal, the zoning board of adjustment shall not consider message content or graphical design of the sign, unless the message or image has no protection under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

(Ord. No. 18505 , § 1, 5-17-2016)