(1) A zoning permit shall be secured prior to the erection, structural repair, alteration and relocation of any sign within the Township. The changing of movable parts of an approved sign that is designed for such changes, or the repainting or reposting of display matter shall not be deemed an alteration, provided the conditions of the original approval are not violated. For purposes of obtaining a zoning permit, the applicant shall make application in writing and shall submit plot plan, sketch of design and lettering, and construction plans, including loads, stresses, anchorage and any other pertinent engineering data to the Zoning Officer. The plot plan shall indicate all existing structures, including signs. The application shall contain all necessary facts with respect to signs already existing on the property.

(a) Any erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or moving of any sign, poster or advertising structure shall be commenced within one year after the date of issuance of the zoning permit. If such activities are not commenced within the prescribed period of time, the permit shall be considered null and void.
(b) The following sign types do not require a permit. The regulations regarding size and placement of these signs are found in § 200-44: General sign regulations and § 200-45: Signs allowed in all zoning districts; requirements of this chapter and apply to all these signs.

[1] Official highway, traffic control, and street signs.
[2] Temporary signs advertising the sale or rental of a property.
[3] "No trespassing" signs.
[4] Temporary signs of mechanics and contractors.
[5] Directional and public service information signs.
[6] Signs placed inside a building more than 12 inches from a window or door.

(2) Exemptions from the necessity of securing a permit shall not relieve the owner of the sign from responsibility for its erection in a manner that is safe and that complies with all other provisions of this chapter.