A. The sign request application, plans and specifications filed by the applicant shall be reviewed by the planning commission secretary to assure compliance with this chapter and other applicable provisions of this code and state law. When the planning commission secretary determines that the application, plans and specifications are complete and acceptable, the planning commission secretary shall schedule the sign permit request for planning commission consideration.

B. Sign permit requests not requiring a use permit shall require approval of the planning commission.

C. Use permit sign requests shall require planning commission approval. No public hearing shall be required in connection with such requests unless the planning commission determines that the same would be in the best interest of the city. If a public hearing is scheduled by the planning commission in connection with such a request, notice shall be given in accordance with the provisions of the government code and to all persons owning property within three hundred feet of the boundaries of the property to which the application and request relate. (Ord. 91-6, 1991; Ord. 89-3 (part), 1989)