Except as hereinafter provided, before any sign within the sign jurisdiction of the City is erected, enlarged, altered, rebuilt, or relocated, a Permit shall be obtained from the Building Department. Routine maintenance or changing of parts designed for changes shall not be considered an alteration provided such change does not alter the surface area, height, or otherwise make the sign nonconforming. Upon transfer of ownership or use of a sign, the transfer shall be reported to the Building Department and a Sign Transfer Permit for the sign shall be obtained. Fees for the Permits required herein shall be as provided below.
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-125.1)