Sec. 6-2.17. Amortization of certain signs.
   A.   Spectacular signs shall become nonconforming in all districts within one (1) year after the date of adoption of this chapter, at which time annual permits will expire and shall not be renewed. After the one-year amortization period, all spectacular signs in the city limits shall be considered in violation of this section and shall be removed.
   B.   Portable signs, as defined in Sec. 6-2.11.S shall become nonconforming in all districts, unless otherwise specified, as of the date of adoption of this section and shall be removed within six (6) months after the date of adoption.
   C.   Electronic message signs in which illumination level and duration of display message exceed the standards set forth in this chapter shall become nonconforming in all districts and shall come into conformance within (1) year after adoption of this chapter, at which time the sign shall be brought into compliance. Existing electronic signs that do not have the functional capability to be programmed to control illumination level and duration of display may remain so long as they do not create a public safety hazard.
(Ord. No. O-21-06-15-5, §1, 6-15-21)