It is unlawful for any person to install, construct, erect, alter, reconstruct, relocate, or cause to have these done within the jurisdictional area of the city, any sign or signs, without obtaining a valid permit, in writing, from the zoning administrator, and making payment of the fees required by Section 17.92.100, unless such signs are permitted without a permit by Section 17.60.020.
Relocation or reconstruction of signs to conform with the requirements of this title, when such signs existed at the time of enactment of this title, is excepted from the requirement for a permit as described, provided such signs conform to all requirements of this title thereafter. A permit is required for relocation of nonconforming signs as provided for in Section 17.72.090.
(Ord. 81-11 Art. XIII § 6(A), 1980).