Upon the filing of an application for a sign permit, the building inspector shall examine the plans and specifications, and as deemed necessary, may inspect the premises upon which the sign is proposed to be erected or affixed. If the proposed sign is in compliance with all the requirements of these regulations and other applicable codes, a permit shall be issued. Any permit issued in accordance with this article shall automatically become null and void unless the work for which it was issued has visibly been started within 12 months of the date of issue or if the work authorized by it is suspended or abandoned for one year.
(Ord. No. 60A, art. IV, § 3, 11-13-1999; Ord. No. 2014-0603, 7-25-2014; Ord. No. 2021-0607, § 1, 6-28-2021)