Unless specifically exempted, a permit shall be obtained from the Code Official before the erection, placement or installation of any sign within the Borough. Exemptions from the necessity of securing a permit does not relieve the sign owner or property owner from the responsibility of conforming with the provisions of this chapter.
A. 
The permit application and permit fee shall be submitted to the Code Official prior to the issuance of a permit. The application shall be in a written form prescribed by the Code Official and contain at least the following information:
(1) 
Signature approvals of the sign owner and property owner.
(2) 
Name and address of the contractor constructing and/or installing the sign.
(3) 
Construction documents showing the dimensions, materials, construction and installation details and the sign copy.
(4) 
A sketch depicting the location of the sign installation on the property and its relationship to other signs and improvements on the lot.
B. 
Applications not conforming to the provisions of this chapter shall be denied by the Code Official. Upon request of the applicant, the Code Official shall state, in writing, the reasons for denying the permit.
Any issued permit shall become invalid and its fee deemed to have been abandoned if the authorized sign installation has not been initiated or completed within six months from the date of the issuance of the permit.
The Code Official shall revoke any permit based on false statement, misrepresentation of fact or an installation not in conformity with the application.