(A) All signs existing at the time of the enactment of this chapter that are not conforming to the provisions herein shall be regarded as nonconforming signs. Such signs may be continued in use when properly and safely maintained.
(B) Signs existing at the time of the enactment of this chapter that did not apply for and receive a sign permit prior to construction, and adoption of this chapter shall be deemed nonconforming and are to be removed, unless a sign permit in conformance with this chapter is issued. The owner shall remove said signs within 30 days after written notice from the code enforcement official. If such order is not complied with, the Code Enforcement Official shall cause such sign or billboard to be removed at the expense of the owner thereof.
(C) Nonconforming signs that have been damaged or have deteriorated such that the cost of repair is more than 60% of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location shall comply immediately with all of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 7-17-2008)