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Proposed Language -showing removed and added language Sec. 30-851. Definitions. r ^ ^••^,~° D°m^~,va The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this subdivision. Lan~ua~~e Added (Code 1982, ~ 900.22(2)) Cross references: Definitions generally, ~ 1-2. Sec. 30-852. Purpose and scope of subdivision. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision shall be to coordinate the type, placement, and physical dimensions. of the signs within the different zoning districts, to recognize the commercial communication requirements of all sectors of the business community, to encourage the innovative use of design, to promote both renovation and proper maintenance, to allow for special circumstances, and to guarantee equal treatment under the law through accurate recordkeeping and consistent enforcement. These shall be accompanied by regulation of the display, erection, use, and maintenance of signs. (b) Scope. This subdivision shall not relate to building design, nor shall this subdivision regulate official traffic or government signs; the copy and message of signs, window displays; product dispensers and point of purchase displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation, government, or noncommercial organizations; gravestones; barber poles; religious symbols; commemorative plaques; the display of street numbers; or any display or construction not defined as a sign in section 30-1. (Code 1982, ~ 900.22(1)) Sec. 30-853. Compliance with applicable regulations. All signs hereafter erected or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this subdivision and other ordinances and regulations of the city. (Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)) Sec. 30-854. Nonconforming signs. (a) Eligibility for legal nonconforming status. Existing signs which do not conform to the specific provisions of this subdivision may be eligible for the designation "legal nonconforming" provided that: (1) The Cir~~4dn~inistrator~ or clcaignee, determines that such signs are properly maintained and do not in any way endanger the public. (2) The sign was authorized by a valid permit or variance or complied with all applicable laws prior to June 18, 1990, the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this subdivision is derived. (b) Loss of legal nonconforming status. A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation. if the sign is relocated, replaced, altered, or damaged by more than 50 percent, other than for change of copy or normal maintenance. (c) Maintenance and repair. A legal nonconforming sign is subject to all requirements of this subdivision regarding safety, maintenance, and repair. (d) Kelocation or alteration. The city council may, upon application of a property owner, permit the alteration or relocation of a legal nonconforming sign if, after a public hearing by the planning commission and city council, the council determines that total compliance with the current sign regulations is not reasonable but the alteration or relocation of the nonconforming signs is in greater conformity with the existing sign regulations and is in the best interest of the community. (Code 1982, ~ 900.22(5)) Sec. 30-855. Appeals. Any failure to respond to an application within 14 days of receipt or any decision rendered by the C,~it ~ .gdcninistratc~r, car desi,~ncc, in denying a permit or in alleging a violation of this subdivision may be appealed as provided in subdivision II of division 2 of this article. Page 1 of 16