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See. 9-020. Permits. (1) A permit shall be required for the erection, relocation, repair or modification of a sign regulated by this Code except those signs not requiring permits under Section 9-040. (2) No sign shall be erected, modified, or relocated nor shall repairs be made costing more than $50.00 without first obtaining a permit. The permit will be void within three months if the sign has not been installed. (3) A permit may be obtained by submitting a completed application to the City. (4) Permit fees shall be established by resolution. (Ord. No. 534, 9-24-85; Code of 2001) Sec. 9-030. Definitions. (1) Above -Roof Sign. A sign, any portion of which is displayed above the peak of the roof -line or beyond the outline of the building or roof as viewed from the front of the sign. (2) Animation Sign. A sing that displays a collection of static images joined together and shown consecutively so that they ppear to move. (23) Billboard. A free-standing sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where the sign is located or to which it is affixed, or a structure designed to display or support such a sign. (34) Campaign Sign. A temporary sign promoting the candidacy of a person running for a governmental office or promoting a position on an issue to be voted on at a governmental election. (45) Canopy Sign. A cloth or cloth -like covering suspended over a window or door that displays a name or logo of the business within. (-56) Civic Celebration, A civic event as designated by City Council resolution. (7) Dynamic Sign. A sign that exhibits anv characteristics of movement or that appear to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself, or any other component of the si n. (68) Electric Sign. Any sign containing electrical wiring, and/or is defined as dynam ic, but not including signs illuminated by an exterior light source. (29) Encased Bulletin Boards. A sign with a see-through cover and changeable letters used by institutions such as churches, public facilities, or schools to display hours of operation, special events, services, or other related information. (&10) Flashing Signs. Illuminated signs or lighting that have flashing or intermittent lighting. (911) Freeway Sign. Any sign used to advertise or attract notice from interstate highway I -35W and I-694 Page 2 of 17