It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting as owner, occupant, contractor or otherwise, to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter any sign within the city without first obtaining a sign permit from the city. The zoning administrator shall be empowered to:
A. Issue permits to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter signs which conform to the provisions of this title; and
B. Ascertain, in conjunction with the building official, that all sign construction, reconstruction or modifications of existing signs is done in conformance with the zoning ordinance and building codes of the city. (Ord. 2009-17, 4-21-2009)