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LUESA – Code EnforcementSigns Online Permit Application Process

Procedure Document

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Sign permits:Ø Sign permits are required by all zoning jurisdictions located in

Mecklenburg County. v City of Charlottev Town of Davidsonv Town of Huntersvillev Town of Corneliusv Town of Mint Hillv Town of Pinevillev Town of Matthews

Ø Associated Building and Electrical permits are required by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.

Ø Permits are required to ensure signs are designed, constructed, installed, and maintained so that public safety and traffic safety are not compromised.

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Sign Permits -‐ typesØ The following types of signs require permits before erecting a sign. These

types appear in the online process as choices when applying:

Ø Wall Signs: Wall signs shall be permitted on the wall of a building. Any sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of said wall.

Ø Canopy and Awning Signs: Signs may be attached, painted, or printed upon a canopy or awning

Ø Projecting Signs: A sign other than a wall sign, which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building or structure. A projecting sign may be used in lieu of a detached sign. Such sign shall be permitted

Ø Roof: A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building structure.

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When an Electrical Permit is needed and required information:Ø Electrical:

v All illuminated signs shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the North Carolina State Electrical Code and all detached signs shall be so illuminated by an underground electrical source.

v Illuminated (or Flashing) = Electrical permit is required v 1 electrical permit for each project address (no matter how many illuminated signs)

v Permit fee is based on Electrical cost portion of project per the adopted permit fee schedule

v Electrical permit requires a valid electrical licensev Electrical permit job description should state: “Illuminated Sign”

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When a Building permit is required and required information:Ø Building:

v Rules for determining if Building permit needed on Sign project:§ Category = Attached

§ Attached To = Projecting

§ Sign Size Area = 6 or more sq. ft.

v Projecting signs exceeding 6 square feet = Building permit is required v 1 building permit for each project address (no matter how many

projecting signs)v Permit fee will be the minimum permit feev A general contractor license is not required, allowing sign contractors

to obtain the needed building permitv Sign contractor should be listed as general contractor (gc) unless a gc is

specifically listedv Monumental signs will not go through this process. They should be

submitted through the regular plan review process and may require a general contractor, depending on cost of construction

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When a Building permit is required and required information:If a building permit is required, the following information is required to be submitted:

Ø Plans with details of construction containing information outlined in H105 of Appendix H. This includes dimensions, materials used, addressed loads and stresses, anchorage and fastening details.

Ø Plans should address specific requirements for projecting signs found in section H112 and Table 4-‐B.

Ø Elevations of building exterior are necessary to identify the location of the sign and the mounting height in relation to the existing building.

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Important Changes:Ø A single electrical and or building permit will be issued for each

project address, reducing the need for 1 to 1 permits and reducing the cost of permitting in the case of more than 2 signs.

Ø The sign permit will not be issued until the electrical and or building permits are approved and issued, and vice versa.

Ø A building permit is required for projecting signs greater than 6 feet, along with attachment drawings.

Ø If a different contractor will be named on the building permit, the sign contractor needs to note this when applying for the sign permit.

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Request to AutomateØ Currently, sign permits are a manual process, whereas

many of our other permitting streams have been automated.

Ø Requests have been made to automate this process so that:v Sign contractors can submit online sign applicationsv Once a permit is issued, a permit document is created

with remarks instructing the contractor to ‘Request Inspection’.q Inspection requests can be made for zoning (City of

Charlotte, Town of Huntersville, Town of Mint Hill, and the County Land Development inspector who handles the remaining towns, as well as for the building and electrical permits.

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Automated Sign Permit Vision:Ø Create an online permit application process: A customer

dashboard to be provided to the contractors to be able to log in and apply for the permit. The online application to contain all the fields in the paper application. Once the application is complete, the system would provide a permit number and a submittal number. This does not mean issuance of the permit.

Ø Upload drawings pertaining to Sign Permit: Contractors would be able to upload supporting documents and plan drawings on the dashboard. The plan drawings once uploaded and submitted, the system would stop them from making any further changes or upload an updated drawing till the reviewer requests them. User would be able to up load other supporting documents at any time of the project

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Web PermitsContractor Dashboard http://webpermit.mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Contractor Login Screen

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Contractor Dashboard Welcome Page

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Go to ‘Permit Application’ tab -‐> Click on ‘New Sign Permit’

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Sign Permit Application Address Lookup screen

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Click on ‘GO’ for Desired address

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Application for Sign Permit

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Application for Sign Permit – Add Sign screen

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Sign – Attached – Canopy or Awning

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Sign – Attached – Projecting

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Sign – Attached -‐ Roof

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Sign – Attached -‐ Wall

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Sign – Detached -‐ Illuminating/Flashing

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Sign – Billboard

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Application for Sign Permit -‐ Signs

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Application for Sign Permit – Electrical / Building Permit

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Application for Sign Permit – Supporting Documents

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Sign Permit Application Confirmation Screen

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Plans Received for Sign Project’ email is generated

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‘ePlan Submittal’ is scheduled and the gate is opened to upload revised drawings

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Email is sent by staff for ‘Additional Information Required’ -‐> Click on the link will take you to the ‘Project’ page

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Under ‘Project’ page -‐> Click on ‘Add Sign Drawings’ will allow to upload new drawings for ‘Signs’ & ‘Building for projecting’ and ‘Add Supporting Documents’ will add new documents -‐> Click ‘Save Draft’ then click ‘Release for Review’ will close the portal and the plans are ‘Accepted’ -‐> close the review and issue the permit

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After ‘Sign’ is issued a Permit Document is created with permit remarks can be viewed under contractor dashboard under ‘view permits’ -‐>Click on ‘By Permit #’

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Under search by Permit # page -‐> enter Permit # -‐> Click Search

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Sign Permit details page is displayed with ‘Permit Document’ link

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Click on the link for ‘Permit Document’ will display the remarks to request ‘Sign Inspection’

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Go to Contractor Dashboard -‐> Click on ‘View Permits’ -‐> Click on ‘My Permits’

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My Permits (Active) page is displayed -‐> Click on ‘Go’ button to Request Inspection

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Request Sign Inspection screen is displayed -‐> enter fields in red then click ‘Submit’

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Sign Inspection Confirmation page is displayed

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