Sec. 31-9. Sign Abatement.
A. Legal Nonconforming Signs.Signs which lawfully existed prior to the adoption of this chapter and are now or may hereafter be prohibited by this chapter, as the same may be changed from time to time, are deemed to be legal nonconforming signs.
B. Qualifying Circumstances.Legal nonconforming signs may be maintained indefinitely after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter. However, if at any time any of the following circumstances occur, the legal nonconforming signs shall be removed or made to be conforming:
1.There is a change in land use classification of the entity or property served by the sign.
2.The sign is intentionally or unintentionally removed or altered for any reason.
3. Enforcement.Any sign not in compliance with this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be remedied pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 22-38.3 (Remedies for Public Nuisance).
4.Failure of the City Planning staff to notify the property owner and/or the operator does not authorize the continued use of the sign or release the property owner and/or operator from compliance with this section. (Ord. 3506 § 8, 2014; Ord. 3475 § 2, 2012)