(A) An application for a sign permit may be filed only by the owner of the property on which the sign is to be erected, or by an agent, lessee, or contract purchaser specifically authorized by the owner to file such application. Where an agent, lessee, or contract purchaser files the application, the agent, lessee, or contract purchaser shall provide the Town with written documentation that the owner of the property has authorized the filing of the application.
(B) An application for a sign permit shall be filed with the Planning Department on a form prescribed by the Department, along with the fee for such certificate as prescribed by the Town Council.
(C) Each application for a sign permit shall contain the information required on the application form, and such other information regarding the proposed sign as the Planning Department may deem necessary in order to determine whether the proposed sign complies with the applicable requirements of this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the Town.
(D) The Planning Department shall determine whether the application is complete. If the Department determines that the application is not complete, then it shall notify the applicant of any deficiencies and shall take no further steps to process the application until the applicant remedies the deficiencies.