(a) Any Adult-Oriented Business which is a nonconforming use on January 1, 1999, shall be subject to an amortization period expiring January 1, 2003, and any Adult-Oriented Business which becomes a nonconforming use after January 1, 1999, shall be subject to an amortization period of three (3) years commencing on the date the use becomes nonconforming.
(b) The owner of any Adult-Oriented Business which is a nonconforming use may apply for extension of the amortization period, pursuant to Section 17.165 of this Zoning Code. Such application shall be made prior to the expiration of the amortization period unless the reviewing authority determines that good cause is shown for late filing of the application.
(c) Upon the conclusion of the amortization period, any Adult-Oriented Business which is a nonconforming use shall cease all business operations and all signs, advertising, and displays relating to said business shall be removed within thirty (30) days.