[CC 1989 §12-211; Ord. No. 2019 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 2130 §1, 10-13-1997]
As used in this Article, the following term shall have the prescribed meaning:
BILLBOARD
Any sign which advertises products, services or businesses which are not located on the same premises as the sign, including detached pole signs on separate parcels, wall signs and signs otherwise attached to buildings and/or supported by uprights or braces on the ground. For the purpose of this Section, "billboard" shall be synonymous with the term "standard outdoor advertising structure" as found in Chapter 420, Sign Regulations.
[CC 1989 §12-212; Ord. No. 2019 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 2130 §1, 10-13-1997]
A. 
Required. No person shall engage in the business of operating a billboard within the City without first obtaining a license to engage in such activity in accordance with the terms of this Article.
B. 
Application. Any such person desiring to engage in the business of operating a billboard shall apply for a license therefor on forms prepared by the City. Each billboard shall require a separate license.
C. 
Conformity With Laws. Any person desiring to engage in the business of operating a billboard in the City shall abide by and conform to all applicable State Statutes and City ordinances regulating such structures.
D. 
Fee — Term — Renewal. Such license, upon payment of a fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) by the applicant, shall be effective until December thirty-first (31st) of the year of issuance and may be renewed thereafter annually upon payment of a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
E. 
Suspension Or Revocation. Any license hereunder may be suspended or revoked and shall not be renewed if it is determined by the Board of Aldermen that the holder thereof no longer qualifies for such license under the provisions of State or local law.
[CC 1989 §12-213; Ord. No. 2019 §1, 1-13-1997]
The licenses provided for in this Article are not intended to be in addition to any license required under Chapter 605, but rather in lieu thereof; therefore, where the provisions of this Article are in conflict with Chapter 605, the provisions of this Article shall govern.