A. Except as provided in Section 7-5 (Exceptions), it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, install, attach, place, paint, alter, relocate or otherwise maintain any sign in the City without first obtaining a sign permit in accordance with this Article. Application for a sign permit shall be made on forms provided by the Development Services Department. The application shall include all plans, drawings, and other documentation as specified on the form.

B. Before issuing any sign permit required by this Ordinance, the City shall collect a fee in accordance with a fee schedule established by the City Council. If work for which a permit is required by this Ordinance is started before a permit has been issued, the fees specified above shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from complying fully with the requirements of this Ordinance in the execution of the work or from any penalties prescribed herein.

C. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspections during various stages of construction as prescribed by the city of Goodyear Building Safety Division.