(a) A permit shall be required for the erection, construction, or alteration of any sign in the Wamego Zoning Jurisdiction.
(b) Application for permits by other than the property owner shall be accompanied, in each instance, by either a letter authorizing the placement of a sign on the land or building, signed by the owner or his duly authorized agent, or accompanied by a lease showing the right of the applicant. Such application shall conform to the regulations herein provided, and no signboard shall be erected or painted on any area until the application is acted upon and granted.
(c) A fee in accordance with a schedule of fees adopted by the Governing Body shall be charged for each permit granted; however, the city will waive the charge for all new or expanding businesses in any commercial or industrial district.
(d) If a sign, for which a permit is granted, is not erected within 60 days from date of the permit, the permit shall, unless renewed, become void.
(e) Advertising painted or placed on a structure shall be deemed subject to these regulations if permanent and over eight square feet in area.
(f) All signs shall be constructed, located, and placed in accordance with local ordinances and the laws of the State of Kansas.
(g) Permits, except for permits for temporary signs, are issued for the life of the sign so long as it is kept in good condition, and changing conditions do not make it a hazard or undesirable to adjoining property owners. In such case, the city may direct its removal.
(h) Permits for temporary signs shall be issued annually.