(a) In general. Except as provided in this subsection, a person shall not alter, place, maintain, expand, or remove a sign in this district without first obtaining a sign permit. A sign permit is not required to:
(1) Change the text on a changeable message sign, a window display sign, a protective sign, or a kiosk.
(2) Erect or replace a banner on a street pole using the existing sign hardware. A sign permit is required to install sign hardware for a banner.
(3) Erect a temporary sign that is less than 50 square feet in effective area.
(4) Erect a non-illuminated sign with an effective area of 20 square feet or less.
(b) Sign permit procedures. The procedures for obtaining a sign permit using the director procedure in Section 51A-7.505(4) apply in this district.
(c) Special event signs. Special event signs are governed by the special event permit. (Ord. 28950)