Signs existing at the time of the effective date of this section and not conforming to the provisions of this chapter shall be regarded as nonconforming signs which may be continued for a period of five years from the date of their construction or six months from the effective date of this section, whichever is longer, if properly repaired and maintained as provided in this chapter and continued to be in conformance with other City ordinances. At the end of this period they shall be removed by the owner, agent or person having beneficial use of the structure or land on which the signs are located.
Any sign existing in violation of the prohibitions contained in Section 1308.08 shall be removed, altered or repaired in accordance with the provisions of this chapter within six months following the date of passage of this section.
Nonconforming signs which are structurally altered, relocated or replaced shall comply immediately with all provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1977-56. Passed 5-24-77.)