Illegal Sign. A sign which includes any of the following:
A. A sign erected without first complying with all regulations in effect at the time of its construction or use;
B. A sign that was legally erected, but whose use has ceased, the structure upon which the display is placed has been abandoned by its owner, or the sign is not being used to identify or advertise an ongoing business for a period of not less than ninety (90) days;
C. A sign that was legally erected which later became non-conforming as a result of the adoption of an ordinance, the amortization period for the display provided by the ordinance rending the display conforming has expired and conformance has not been accomplished;
D. A sign that was legally erected which later became non-conforming and then was damaged to the extent of fifty (50) percent or more of its current replacement value;
E. A sign which is a danger to the public or is unsafe;
F. A sign which is a traffic hazard not created by relocation of streets or highways or by acts of the city; or
G. A temporary commercial sign (Section 16.38.055) for which the display period has expired.
(Ord. 524 Exhibit A, 2017)