A. Nonconforming uses may be continued as provided in Chapter 20.82 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code. A baseline inventory of the businesses occupying the buildings within the Pacific Coast Highway specific plan area on the date of approval of the specific plan is on file in the community development department.
B. Determinations of what constitutes a less intensive commercial or industrial use shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Section 20.82.024(C).
C. Existing nonconforming storage yards shall, within one year of the approval date of this ordinance, construct a new screen fence setback five feet from the future right-of-way line. Yards created by the required setback shall be fully landscaped as described in the landscaping and design section and include an automatic irrigation system.
D. Existing vacant or abandoned nonconforming buildings shall be secured against vandalism. Any boards used to board over windows and doors shall be painted a neutral color to match the existing building.
E. Any existing landscaped setback area along Pacific Coast Highway shall be maintained free from trash and debris.
F. Penalties for noncompliance with subsections C or D above shall be as provided in Chapter 1.16.
(Ord. 99-02-1247 § 3 (part))