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-10- (2) Temporary signs expressly exempted in Section 2-4; ( 3) Unlit signs located on property used for agricultural purposes which pertain to the sale of agricultural products produced on the premises; (4) Unlit signs, or electric signs plugged into an existing electric outlet, in first or second story windows; (5) Changing the sign copy on an existing sign, and the replacement of a nonstructural panel or sign face within a fixed frame, provided that the change does not create an off-premise sign from a sign previously classified as on-premise; and, ( 6) The painting, repainting, cleaning or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign not involving structural changes. Sec. 3-2. License. (a) Electric signs and all permanent signs involving structural requirements of the current city building code shall be erected only by a sign contractor licensed by the city in accordance with the following provisions. (b) Application: Applications for sign contractor's licenses shall be on forms furnished by the administrator. The administrator shall, within 5 working days of the date of application for a sign contractor's license, approve or deny the application, or return it to the applicant where insufficient information has been furnished. Each license issued shall be assigned a number which will be recorded on all applications submitted by the license holder for sign permits. (c) Renewal: Sign contractor's licenses shall expire on December 31 following the date of issuance, and shall be renewed annually. New licenses issued within 60 calendar days before December 31, are exempt from renewal until the following year. (d) Fees: An initial fee of $50.00 and an annual renewal fee of $25.00 shall be charged for sign contractor licenses. (e) Revocation and Suspension: A sign contractor's license may be revoked or temporarily suspended by the administrator upon notice in writing to the licensee if it is found that the license was issued on the basis of information which was incorrect or misleading, or if the contractor has violated any provision of this Chapter. (f) Exemption: The following persons are not required to obtain a sign contractor.' s license or bond, .but shall comply with all other provisions of this Chapter: ( 1) Persons or firms who install, construct, paint, or incorporate a sign as an integral part of the facade or structure of a permitted building, accessory structure, wall, or fence; ( 2) Persons who install or erect a temporary sign, or any sign not requiring a permit; and, (3) Persons who erect a sign on the premises of a business or property under their ownership, provided the sign does not overhang public right-of-way. Sec. 3-3. Inspection.