(A) The lawful use of any permanently mounted sign existing at the time of the enactment of this subchapter may be continued although the use does not conform with the provisions of this subchapter, except those declared abandoned, which shall be removed within 90 days of the effective date hereof.
(B) Any existing sign which is subsequently abandoned shall be removed, and any existing sign exceeding the allowable face area by 25%, and which is subsequently destroyed or damaged to the extent of 50% or more of its replacement cost, shall be removed or brought into conformity with these regulations.
(C) Any nonconforming temporary sign which is not permanently mounted shall be removed or brought into conformity no later than 60 days following the effective date of this subchapter.
(D) An order under this section shall be issued in writing to the owner or responsible party of any sign, or of the building or premises on which the sign is located to comply within five days time. Upon failure to comply with the notice, the Building Official may cause the sign to be removed and any costs of removal incurred in the process may be collected in a manner prescribed by law.
(Ord. 94-06-01, passed 6-14-94)
Editor’s note:
All matters regarding code enforcement except health and safety shall be dealt with utilizing the
summons process and Municipal Court.