Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this chapter, from and after November 15, 2007, the construction, erection, installation, and use of new billboards are prohibited, subject to the following:
A. This section does not prohibit the city from entering into relocation agreements regarding existing billboards, as authorized by Section 15.148.815 and state law.
B. This section does not affect billboards that legally existed on November 15, 2007; were legal when constructed; and are in conformance with all applicable laws. This section also does not affect the city's ability to condemn any existing billboards.
C. This section does not affect billboards constructed on or after November 15, 2007, under a relocation agreement authorized by Section 15.148.815 and state law.
D. This section does not affect signs that are allowed under section 15.148.191 to display general advertising. (Ord. 2019-0035 § 3; Ord. 2016-0010 § 31; prior code § 3.08.157)15.148.680