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§ 152.21 NONCONFORMING SIGNS. (A) Legal, conforming. All signs existing as of the adoption date of this chapter conforming to the requirements of this chapter and not requiring a permit under the provisions of this chapter, may be maintained so long as the sign continues to comply with the provisions of this chapter, as it may from time to time be amended. (B) Legal, nonconforming signs. All signs existing as of the adoption date of this chapter which would be prohibited by ordinance or which would require a permit under this chapter but have not received a permit, will be deemed to be legal nonconforming signs. Legal nonconforming signs may continue to exist without a permit and without constituting a violation of this chapter until one or more of the following occurs: (1) The sign is structurally altered (except for normal maintenance) in a way that makes the sign less in compliance with this chapter than it was before the alteration; (2) The sign is relocated to a position making it less in compliance with this chapter than it was before the relocation; (3) The sign is replaced; and/or (4) Any new primary sign is erected or placed in connection with the enterprise using the legal nonconforming sign. Ord. #39, adopted - - § 152.22 ENFORCEMENT. (A) If a sign is in violation of this chapter, is in danger of falling, or is otherwise a menace to the safety of persons or property, the Building Official may give to the owner of the property on which the sign is located written notice specifying the violation, ordering the cessation of the violation and requiring either the removal of the sign or remedial work in the time and manner specified in the notice. (B) In the event of failure to comply with the notice within 30 days, the Building Official may remove the sign or cause the remedial work to be done. (C) The cost of the work performed by the city, must be paid to the city by the owner of the property on which the sign is located. (D) If payment is not made within 30 days after a statement of costs is sent to the owner, the costs may be assessed against the property by certifying the costs to the county.