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Unquestionably, signs have a legitimate place in Kailua Village if they are thoughtfully designed and appropriate to their surroundings. Many elements of good sign design adapt well to the theme which is the unique, unhurried atmosphere and the foundation of Kailua's charm. The primary purpose of a sign is to promote an identity, goods and services, or activities through visual communication. While laws can regulate the size, placement, number, design, and aesthetics of signs, it is recognized that reasonable minds may differ as to how sign control can best be accomplished. The Kailua Village design commission, through the County planning department, has a shared responsibility for sign review within the Kailua Village special design district, as set forth in the County planning department's Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. The provisions of this article shall be utilized by the design commission and cooperating agencies in evaluating all sign permit requests within the Kailua Village special design district. Section 3-50. Boundaries. fhis article shall apply to the Kailua Village special design district. For purposes of this article, the boundaries of this district shall be as delineated in the County Zoning Code, chapter 25, article 7, division I, sea 25-7-1, of the Hawaii County Code. Section 3-51. Permit required. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person, firm, or agency may display, install, construct, erect, alter, relocate, reconstruct, or cause to be displayed, installed, constructed, erected, altered, relocated, or reconstructed any sign within the Kailua Village design district without first having obtained a sign permit in accordance with this chapter and article. Section 3-52. Permit application; contents. (a) To obtain a sign permit, the applicant shall file an application on forms furnished by the director. (b) The application shall include information required by Section 3-16 and, in addition: (1) A graphic, colored illustration of the proposed sign, drawn to scale and reflecting all letters and the style and size of lettering. (2) A description or sample of any type of material to be used for the sign and its background, and a description of the method of any lighting. (3) A plot plan illustrating the location of the building or site and the location of the proposed sign. (4) Any other information the director or design commission may require. 25