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characteristics of signs within the City has had a positive impact of traffic <br /> safety and the appearance of the community. <br /> (Code 1982,§ 900.22(1)) <br /> Sec.30-853. Compliance with applicable regulations; <br /> All signs hereafter erected or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this subdivision and <br /> other ordinances and regulations of the city. <br /> (Code 1982,§ 900.22(3)) <br /> Sec.30-854.Nonconforming signs <br /> (a) Eligibility for legal nonconforming status. Existing signs which do not conform to <br /> the specific provisions of this subdivision may be eligible for the designation "legal <br /> nonconforming" provided that: <br /> (1) The city administrator,or designee,determines that such signs are properly <br /> maintained and do not in any way endanger the public; <br /> (2) The sign was authorized by a valid permit or variance or complied with all <br /> applicable laws prior to June 18, 1990,the date of adoption of the ordinance <br /> from which this subdivision is derived. <br /> (b) Loss of legal nonconforming status. A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation <br /> if the sign is relocated,replaced,altered, or damaged by more than 50 percent,other <br /> than for change of copy or normal maintenance. <br /> (c) Maintenance and repair.A legal nonconforming sign is subject to all requirements of <br /> this subdivision regarding safety,maintenance,and repair. <br /> (d) Relocation or alteration. The city council may,upon application of a property owner, <br /> permit the alteration or relocation of a legal nonconforming sign if,after a public <br /> hearing by the planning commission and city council,the council determines that <br /> total compliance with the current sign regulations is not reasonable but the alteration <br /> or relocation of the nonconforming signs is in greater conformity with the existing <br /> sign regulations and is in the best interest of the community. <br /> (Code 1982,5 900.22(5);Ord.No. 09-06, § 1, 7-20-2009) <br /> Sec. 30-855.Appeals; <br /> Any failure to respond to an application within 14 days of receipt or any decision rendered by the <br /> city administrator, or designee,in denying a permit or in alleging a violation of this subdivision may <br /> be appealed as provided in subdivision II of division 2 of this article. <br /> 2 <br />