No person, firm or corporation shall erect or maintain any sign, signboard or rigid canopy over any street, sidewalk, alley or other public way in the village without first having obtained a permit and by the payment of a twenty five dollar ($25.00) fee. Permits for signs, canopies or signboards shall be issued by the building inspector who shall designate the location of the proposed structure. (1995 Code § 5.301; amd. 2012 Code)