Duluth UDC § 609.01

1. The Department is hereby authorized to issue a sign permit for any permanent sign provided all requirements of this Article are met. 2. Except for signs that are exempt from the requirements of this Article under Section 602.02 or are exempt from permitting under Section 609.01(b), below, a sign permit must be issued by the Department before a permanent sign may be: i. Erected or relocated; ii. Attached to, suspended from, or supported on a building or structure; or iii. Altered, enlarged, or materially improved (including the replacement of a sign face with an electronic changeable copy sign). 3. Any sign using electrical wiring and connection shall require a sign permit and an electrical permit. Such a sign permit shall become null and void if an electrical permit is not secured, if required, or if the sign for which the permit was issued has not been completed within a period of 6 months after the date of issuance. b. Permanent Signs exempt from permitting. The following signs may be erected or placed without securing a sign permit or payment of a fee, provided that each is located and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Article and all other applicable codes and regulations. 1. Miscellaneous freestanding signs allowed under Section 607.01, unless such signs require issuance of a building or electrical permit. 2. Miscellaneous building signs allowed under Section 607.02, unless such signs require issuance of a building or electrical permit. 3. Incidental signs at the entrance drive of residences, estates, farms, and ranches, which do not exceed 1½ square feet in area.