(A) A permit shall be required for the erection, construction or alteration of any sign in the city and the planning area.
(B) Application for permits by other than the property owner shall be accompanied, in each instance, by either a letter authorizing the placement of a sign on the land or building, signed by the owner or his or her duly authorized agent, or accompanied by a lease showing the right of the applicant. The application shall conform to the regulations herein provided and no signboard shall be erected or painted on any area until the application is acted upon and granted.
(C) A fee as determined by resolution of the City Council.
(D) If a sign, for which a permit is granted, is not erected within 60 days from the date of the permit, the permit shall, unless renewed, become void.
(E) Advertising painted or placed on a structure shall be deemed subject to these regulations if permanent.
(F) All signs shall be constructed, located and placed in accordance with local ordinances and the laws of the state.
(G) Permits are issued for the life of the sign so long as it is kept in good condition, and changing conditions do not make it a hazard or undesirable to adjoining property owners. In the case, the city may direct its removal.
(H) For sale signs as indicated in § 152.111 shall be excluded from permit and fee requirements.
(Prior Code, § 11-504) Penalty, see § 152.999