A. All permanent signs and all components thereof, including sign structures and sign faces, shall be installed in compliance with adopted building and electrical codes.

B. Except for flags, window signs and temporary signs conforming to the requirements of this chapter, all signs shall be constructed of high quality durable materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure. No plywood signs shall be permitted.

C. No signs shall be installed so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window or door opening used as a means of egress.

D. No sign shall be installed in any form, shape, or manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that signs may be erected in front of and may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provisions of the adopted building code.

E. Signs shall be located in such a way as to maintain horizontal and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with adopted electrical code specifications, depending on voltages concerned. However, in no case shall a sign be installed closer than forty-eight inches (48") horizontally or vertically from any conductor or public utility guy wire, or as recommended by the local public utility company.

F. Any person installing, altering, or relocating a sign for which a sign permit has been issued shall notify the Town Manager upon completion of the work within forty-eight (48) hours of completion.