Nonconforming signs shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) Banners, pennants, flags, captive balloons, and similar paraphernalia shall be removed on or before September 17, 1966.
(b) A portable, moveable, or temporary sign, other than those provided for in subsection (d) of Section 9-4.2304 of this article, shall be removed on or before February 18, 1967.
(c) A nonconforming off-site sign shall be removed on or before March 18, 1970.
(d) All other lawfully erected or painted signs which are not made conforming by the approval of a special use permit shall be completely removed on or before March 18, 1972, or, if such sign is made nonconforming by virtue of rezoning or annexation, it shall be completely removed within five (5) years after the date of such rezoning or annexation.
(e) All signs rendered nonconforming by virtue of the provisions of this article as amended by Ordinance No. 248-NS shall be amortized within a period of time of eight (8) years, unless approved by a special use permit or conditioned by a time limit. All flashing, rotating, revolving, or other such animated signs shall be rendered nonconforming to the provisions of this article on and after July 6, 1972, even if approved by a permit or a variance.
(f) A nonconforming sign shall not be altered, reconstructed, or moved without complying in all respects with the provisions of this article. A sign destroyed by the elements, fire, or other act of God to an extent exceeding sixty (60%) percent of its valuation shall be subject to the provisions of this article. No additional signs or the expansion of existing signs which would render the total amount of sign area for any business nonconforming or further nonconforming shall be permitted, except by a special use permit as provided in Section 9-4.2310 of this article.
(§ I, Ord. 248-NS, eff. January 6, 1972)