§ 3381.11. License application.

(A)

A person desiring to be a department-licensed limited or general sign erector shall apply to the department on an application form prescribed for such license, together with the nonrefundable fee prescribed by the fee schedule.

(B)

The application shall be confirmed and signed under oath by the applicant. The application shall contain the following information:

(1)

Name of the applicant;

(2)

Date of birth;

(3)

Current residence and business address(es) of the applicant;

(4)

Current residence and business telephone number(s) of the applicant;

(5)

Dates of previous licenses or registrations with the department, if any; and

(6)

Other information deemed necessary by the department.

(C)

The application for a license shall be submitted at least seven calendar days prior to the date of the meeting of the board.

(D)

In addition, the applicant shall also furnish a statement of hands-on experience with the application. The statement of experience shall encompass the period of required experience as set forth in the qualifications for the type of license for which the application is made. The statement shall clearly and concisely provide the following information:

(1)

List of employer or projects with dates of same as applicable; and

(2)

Detailed work-related information about the employment or projects so listed; and

(3)

The length of time devoted to each such employment or project listed; and

(4)

The name of the employer or other responsible person with direct knowledge of the work performed by the applicant during such employment or project listed; and

(5)

A statement, made by the applicant, of the schooling and training the applicant has obtained shall also be included.

(E)

The statement of experience shall be notarized.

(F)

Before an application may be approved for any applicant, the applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Be not less than 18 years of age; and

(2)

Be a United States citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.

(G)

"Hands-on" experience shall be characterized by the active personal involvement of the applicant in the activity directly related to the type of license for which an application was made. Such active personal involvement shall have provided for the acquisition of practical experience, knowledge, and mechanical aptitude in the physical installation, operation, control, adjustment, repair, and maintenance of the specific trade or craft.

(H)

Determination of a Full Year. A "full year" of experience, where required in sections (A) through (F) above, shall be based on 12 consecutive calendar months during which the applicant shall have been gainfully and verifiably employed for not less than 1,600 working hours at the specific craft, trade, or profession for which an application for a department-issued license has been made.

(Ord. 1306-99 § 3: Ord. 1696-2006 § 2; Ord. No. 0151-2009, §§ 22, 36, 6-22-2009)