20.12.070 Issuance authorized when.
A. Applications for proposed signs or alteration/relocation of existing signs are subject to review by the Director of Planning and Development or their designee, including specifications for compliance with all requirements of this title.
B. The Building Official shall determine if a sign requires a Building Permit or Electrical Permit to meet the requirements of the Berkeley Building Code.
C. A building permit and/or an electrical permit for a sign subject to Design Review pursuant to Section 23.406.070 shall not be issued until Design Review approval has been granted and the permit has been found in conformance with the approved design.
D. A Coordinated Sign Design Program may, at the applicant’s discretion, be reviewed and approved simultaneously with or subsequent to Design Review for a building.
E. Exempt Signs.
1. Approved existing signs may be refaced, re-painted or replaced with the same location, size, and design, subject to review by the Building Official in cases where a Building Permit is required.
2. Signs pursuant to a Coordinated Sign Design Program may be installed and replaced without Design Review and shall be approved with a Zoning Certificate, subject to review by the Building Official in cases where a Building Permit is required. (Ord. 7847-NS § 1, 2022: Ord. 7120-NS § 7, 2009: Ord. 6474-NS § 13, 1999: Ord. 6424-NS § 1 (part), 1998)