No person, entity, business owner, tenant or landlord shall alter, amend, paint, or otherwise change any facade, awning or sign in the Business District without first obtaining a permit therefor.

Permits shall be obtained from the Building Department during normal business hours. Applications for such permits shall be in a form approved by the Building Department and shall be accompanied swatches and material samples as requested by the Building Department.

The holder of a permit shall take all reasonable steps to minimize the creation and spread of debris and rubbish from its activities.

The holder of the permit shall take all reasonable steps to minimize interference with the free passage of pedestrians and traffic over public lands and sidewalks and shall comply with all lawful directives issued by the Lyndhurst Police and Fire Departments and with respect thereto.

The Construction Official/Zoning Officer may refuse to issue a permit whenever it is determined, on the basis of objective facts that the application does not comply with the provisions of this chapter.

A $25 fee is due when each application for permit is submitted.