(A) Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign, or change the copy on an existing sign structure within the city or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a sign permit for each such sign from the city.
(B) Application for a permit shall be made to the city upon a form provided, and shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance with the laws and regulations of the city, including:
(1) The name and address of the property owner of the premises upon which the sign is located or is to be located;
(2) The name and address of the owner of the sign;
(3) Clear and legible drawings with a description showing the location of the sign which is subject to the permit, and all other signs whose construction requires permits, when such signs are on the premises;
(4) Drawings showing dimensions, construction supports, sizes, electrical wiring and components, materials of the sign; method of attachment and character of structural members to which attachment is made. If required by the city, engineering data shall also be supplied on plans submitted and certified by a duly licensed engineer.
(5) Any individual or company seeking to erect, construct, alter, repair, improve, maintain, convert or manufacture any sign adjacent to or visible from a state or federal highway shall register, in writing, a statement that they have all necessary licenses and/or approvals from the other affected governmental agencies.
(6) Permission in writing from the person in possession or ownership of shopping centers shall be supplied as part of the application documentation.
(C) All complete applications for a sign permit shall be subject to the review and approval by the City Council.
(D) A sign permit shall become null and void if the work authorized thereunder has not been completed within a period of 90 days following the date of issuance of the permit by the city.