(A) New signs. No signs shall hereafter be erected, constructed, altered or maintained except as herein provided and until after a permit has been issued by the Building Official and the required bond has been filed.
(B) Alterations. No signs shall be enlarged or relocated except in conformity to the provisions of this chapter for new signs, not until a proper permit has been secured. The changing of movable parts of a prior approved sign that is designed for such changes, or the repainting or reposting of display matter shall not be deemed an alteration provided the conditions of the original approval and the requirements of this chapter are not violated.
(C) Penalty fee. A penalty fee shall be assessed for starting work without a permit. The penalty fee shall be the same amount as the standard fee, but not less than $100. The penalty fee shall be paid in addition to the standard fee. In cases where a permit fee was legally waived or exempt, the penalty fee shall be assessed upon the above criteria as if the standard fee has been assessed.
(Ord. 91-15, passed 12-27-91) Penalty, see § 151.99