(A) Permit and fee required. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, no person may construct, reconstruct, place, install, repair, maintain, relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the city through its Permit Department. Each application for a sign permit must be accompanied by the appropriate fee established by the city. The fees established herein are as follows:
(1) All illuminated signs on premises (electric) - $50.
(2) Non-illuminated signs on premises - $20.
(3) Spinners, pennants and banners - no charge.
(B) Expiration of permits. Permits shall expire if substantial progress on the approved action has not bee achieved within six months. Substantial progress shall include good faith initiation of construction of the sign or significant expenditures of funds toward sign construction.
(C) Modifications. After a sign permit has been issued by the city, it shall be unlawful to deviate from the terms and conditions of the permit without prior approval by the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 102-16, passed - -16)