§ 14.36.090. Removal of prohibited and nonconforming signs.

A.

The Building Division shall notify the business owner and the sign owner or lessee and the owner of the property of each sign that is either a prohibited or nonconforming sign under the terms of this chapter.

B.

Signs advertising a business no longer operating must be removed upon closure of the business. Signs advertising a product no longer being sold on the premises must be removed upon cessation of the sale of the product. A freestanding sign support structure that supported a sign that advertised a business no longer functioning shall be removed within one year of closure of the business. An extension of this time period may be requested by appeal to the Community and Economic Development Director. Such extension shall only be considered for conforming sign structures when use of the structure is imminent and/or retention is deemed to be valuable to the integrity of the site. Failure to remove a sign or freestanding support as required by this section is a violation of this chapter. In the event of such violation, the City shall have all rights and remedies available at law. In addition, and not in limitation of its rights and remedies otherwise available at law, the City, in its discretion, may remove the sign or cause it to be removed and place a lien against the property for the cost of such removal.

C.

Any sign which is of a type of sign permitted under PAMC 14.36.070, but which does not conform to the specific requirements for that type of sign, and which was legally erected before November 15, 2002, shall be classified as legal nonconforming and may remain in use.

(Ord. 3515 § 1, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3389 § 2, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3126 § 1 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 2604 § 1, 7/14/1990; Ord. 2580 § 1, 4/25/1990; Ord. 2542 § 6, 7/30/1989; Ord. 2182 § 5, 12/14/1981; Ord. 2152 § 9, 7/1/1981)