(a) Unless otherwise stated herein, all proposed or modified signs shall require a permit from the Village Planner, and shall be reviewed by the Village Planner, or Planning Commission (if located within the Architectural Review Overlay District) or BZBA (if a variance is required) (see Section 1189.01).. If a sign requiring a permit under the provision of this chapter is to be placed, constructed, erected, or modified on a zone lot, the owner of the lot shall secure a sign permit prior to the construction, placement, erection, or modification of such a sign in accordance with the requirements of Section 1189.13.