(A) (1) Signs shall be allowed on private property in the village in accordance with, and only in accordance with, Table 1.5A.
(a) If the letter "P" appears for a sign type in a column, the sign is allowed without prior permit approval in the zoning districts represented by that column.
(b) If the letter "S" appears for a sign type in a column, the sign is allowed only with prior permit approval in the zoning districts represented by that column. Special conditions may apply in some cases.
(c) If the letter "N" appears for a sign type in a column, such a sign is not allowed in the zoning districts represented by that column under any circumstances.
(2) Although permitted under the previous paragraph, a sign designated by an "S" or "P" in Table 1.5A shall be allowed if:
(a) The sum of the area of all building and freestanding signs on the zone lot conforms with the maximum permitted sign area as determined by the formula for the zoning district in which the lot is located as specified in Table 1.5B;
(b) The size, location and number of signs on the lot conform with the requirements of Tables 1.5C and 1.5D, which establish permitted signs dimensions by sign type, and with any additional limitations listed in Table 1.5A; and
(c) The characteristics of the sign conform with the limitations of Table 1.5E, Permitted Sign Characteristics, and with any additional limitations on characteristics listed in Table 1.5A.
(B) (1) A permit issued for a zoned lot under a common or master signage plan shall cover all signs allowable under the signage plan, but each sign must be listed separately on the permit and approved by the village staff prior to construction of the sign.
(2) If a sign requiring a permit under the provision of this Code 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 § 151.115.
(4) No sign permit of any kind shall be issued for an existing or proposed sign unless the sign is consistent with the requirements of this Code in every respect and with the Master Signage Plan or Common Signage Plan in effect for the property.
(5) Signs not required to obtain permits are: real estate, garage sale, political, construction, yard sale, charitable and temporary charitable fund raising activities.