The provisions of this code shall be administered by the city secretary or authorized representative.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-3-1, adopted 3/15/11)
No sign shall be erected, constructed, relocated, altered, repaired or maintained except as provided in this article until a permit for such has been issued and the fee paid, except as otherwise provided in this article.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-3-2, adopted 3/15/11)
All applications for permits shall include a drawing to scale of the proposed sign and all existing signs maintained on the premises and visible from the right-of-way, a drawing of the plot plan or building facade indicating the proposed location of the sign, and specifications.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-3-3, adopted 3/15/11)
(a) 
Every applicant, before being granted a permit, otherwise noted as permitting, shall pay to the city the applicable fee.
(1) 
The fee for a permit to erect, alter, replace or relocate a sign shall be as listed in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code unless otherwise stated in this article.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to repair, excluding repainting or changing the message, any sign requiring a permit without first obtaining a repair permit and making payment of the fee required. The fee for a permit to repair shall be as listed in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(3) 
When a sign is erected, placed or maintained or work started thereon before obtaining a sign permit, there shall be a late fee as listed in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. The late fee does not excuse full compliance with the provisions of this article.
(b) 
A permit for a sign shall expire if the work is not commenced within forty-five (45) days from the date of such permit, or if work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after work is commenced for a period of forty-five (45) days.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-3-4, adopted 3/15/11; Ordinance adopting 2023 Code)
Prior to issuance of a sign permit for a sign in which electrical wiring and connections are to be used, an electrical permit must be obtained according to the existing fee schedule. The electrical inspector shall examine the plans and specifications submitted with the application to ensure compliance with the electrical code of the city. No sign shall be erected in violation of the electrical code.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-3-5, adopted 3/15/11)