A.

Intent. It is the intent of this section to recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter is as much a subject to health, safety and welfare, including aesthetic values, as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate the provisions of this chapter. Elimination of such nonconforming signs shall also prevent conforming signs from being obstructed. It is also the intent of this section that any elimination of nonconforming signs shall be effected so as to avoid any unreasonable invasion of established property rights as established by law.

B.

General Provisions.

1.

A nonconforming sign may not be:

a.

Changed to another nonconforming sign;

b.

Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life;

c.

Expanded;

d.

Reestablished after removal;

e.

Reestablished after discontinuance of use;

f.

Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than fifty percent of the value.

2.

All illegal signs shall be removed or made to conform to this chapter.

3.

When the designation of any freeway is changed to a landscaped freeway, all such nonappurtenant advertising structures designed to be seen from the freeway shall be removed within one year from the date of such change.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)