§ 14.5. Construction and permits.

A.

Construction. All signs constructed, erected, modified or altered shall comply with the provisions of this article and the requirements of chapter 6 of the Village Municipal Code.

B.

Permit required. No sign shall be constructed, erected, modified or altered without the issuance of a sign permit in accordance with chapter 6 of the Village Municipal Code. Permit and inspections fees will be established therein.

C.

Permit exceptions. The following operations shall not require issuance of a permit for existing conforming signs:

1.

Changing of the advertising copy or message on an existing changeable copy sign or a similar approved sign whether illuminated or nonilluminated.

2.

Painting, repainting, cleaning or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign not involving structural changes or replacement of the face will be included as an exempt operation, provided that it is due to a change caused by breakage and/or deterioration of the face, but nor for the substitution of a new or different advertisement.