(A) Time period. A period of five years subsequent to the effective date of this chapter is hereby established for the abatement of signs legally existing prior to the date but the signs which have become nonconforming under the terms of this subchapter or previous ordinances adopted since the effective date noted. Nothing contained within this provision shall apply to signs illegally erected. The illegally erected signs are subject to immediate abatement.
(B) Wall signs. Nonconforming painted wall signs are subject, in addition to the abatement procedures set forth, to immediate abatement when the business occupying the premises changes to another business or different owner necessitating repainting of the sign.
(C) Abatement periods established herein are subject to appeal before the Board of Adjustment.
(Ord. 174, passed 9-14-1995)