It is unlawful for any person to erect, structurally alter, construct, establish, or permit to exist within the city any sign or other advertising structure, as defined in this title, without first obtaining a permit from the city clerk and making payment of the fee required unless the regulations for such sign contained specifically exempt the permit requirement. In addition, all illuminated signs shall be subject to the provisions of the electrical code, and the inspection and permit fees required thereunder. No person other than a duly authorized contractor shall be issued such required permit. (Ord. 1147, 2015)