(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a nonconforming sign that exceeds the height of size limitations (see §§ 152.430 through 152.446) by more than 10%, or that is nonconforming in any other manner, within three years of the effective date of this chapter or two years after notification whichever is sooner, must be altered to comply with the provisions of this chapter (particularly the provisions in §§ 152.430 through 152.446), or be removed. If the nonconformity consists of too many freestanding signs or an excess of the total area (i.e., size) of the sign(s), then the person(s)/entity(s) responsible for the violation may determine which sign(s) need to be altered or removed in order for said sign(s) to conform with the provisions within this chapter.
(B) Within nine months after the effective date of this chapter, the Land Use Administrator shall make every reasonable effort to identify all of the nonconforming signs within the town’s planning jurisdiction. Also, the Land Use Administrator shall contact both the person(s)/entity(s) responsible for each nonconforming sign, and the person(s)/entity(s) who own/owns the property on which each nonconforming sign is located, and the Land Use Administrator shall inform said person(s)/entity(s) that:
(1) A sign(s) is nonconforming;
(2) The specific reason(s) for the nonconformity;
(3) The action(s) required to correct the nonconformity;
(4) The date by which all corrections need to be completed; and
(5) The consequences of the failure to make said corrections.
(C) The Land Use Administrator shall keep complete records of all correspondence, communications, and other actions taken with respect to such nonconforming signs.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001) Penalty, see § 152.999