§ 19.38.130. Nonconforming signs.

(a)

All signs located upon a site which no longer advertise an existing business conducted or product sold on the premises or any signs located upon a site where the business has been discontinued or abandoned for a period of six months shall be considered nonconforming. Said sign copy shall be removed or caused to be removed by the owner of the site within 30 days of discontinuance of the business advertised thereon and/or notification by the city. Any site containing nonconforming signs may not be expanded, altered or enlarged until such time as the nonconforming signs have been removed or reconstructed so as to bring them into conformity.

(b)

Antique, vintage or locally significant signs may remain provided they are structurally sound and pose no safety concerns and are maintained in a good quality condition. Should an antique, vintage or locally significant sign be removed, it is encouraged that the owner to contact a local museum or collector in lieu of destroying and/or disposing of the sign.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.38.130, 7-20-2015)