(A) Regulations not retroactive. The regulations prescribed by this chapter shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of the effective date hereof, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of non-conforming use. Nothing contained herein shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure; the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to the effective date hereof, and is diligently prosecuted.
(B) Marking and lighting. Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this section, the owner of any existing non-conforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation, operation and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights as shall be deemed necessary by the Chairperson of the county’s Airport Authority to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of such airport obstruction. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated and maintained at the expense of the owner of the installation.
(Prior Code, § 17.46.060) (Ord. 409, passed - -2002)