3-401.A. General. Signs shall only be allowed as permitted by this Division. Permitted sign categories and sign characteristics are summarized in Table 3-5 and are fully described within this Division. It shall be unlawful to erect a sign without complying with the terms and provisions of this Article.

3-401.B. Sign Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to erect, place, construct, reconstruct, maintain or relocate a sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the Planning Department.