(a) Generally. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all signs placed, erected, installed, painted, modified or altered must conform to the standards set forth in this Chapter and requires a sign permit prior to installation in accordance with Section 1109.04. Erection, modification, alteration, placement, replacement or other action involving a sign that is inconsistent with this Chapter 1109 is a violation of the Zoning Code and subject to penalties and remedies as permitted by the Kent Codified Ordinances, including penalties set forth for Civil Offenses in Section 501.13 of the Kent Codified Ordinances.
(b) Sign Standards. The sign standards provided in this Chapter are intended to apply to signs in each zoning district in the City of Kent. Only signs authorized by this Chapter are permitted.
(c) Existing Signs. Except as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this Chapter requires removal or discontinuance of a lawful existing sign. Lawful existing signs must not be enlarged without meeting the requirements of this Chapter and obtaining a sign permit. Lawful existing signs that do not meet this Chapter's requirements are labeled nonconforming signs. See Section 1109.16.
(d) Dual Suitability. Meeting the criteria of one sign type definition does not exclude the sign from meeting another sign definitions' criteria. For example, a blade sign can also meet the definition criteria of a double-faced and a permanent sign.
(Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)