No person, firm or corporation shall erect or maintain any sign, signboard or rigid canopy over any street, sidewalk, alley or other public way in the city without having first obtained a permit therefor as herein provided. Permits for signs, canopies or signboards shall be issued by the City Clerk, after inspection and approval by the Zoning Officer.
(Prior Code, § 9-3-1) Penalty, see § 10.99