9495-04 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 21, Article 1 though 11 - The City of South Bend Zoning Ordinanace

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Section 21-01.03 Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Buildings, Structures or Signs have been issued a valid permit from the City of South Bend on or after January 1, 1992 for the construction and placement of said off-premise sign, which permit was issued in full compliance with all applicable regulations of the City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time of issuance of such permit, and the off-premise sign was constructed, completed and maintained in full compliance with all applicable regulations of the City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time of issuance of such permit. (E) Removal of Nonconforming Off-Premise Signs Any nonconforming off-premise sign (i.e., anoff-premise sign which was not in compliance with applicable sign regulations or grant of variance at the time of the construction, erection or placement of such sign) shall be subject to immediate enforcement pursuant to Section 21-10 - Enforcement of this Ordinance. (F) Registration of Legally Established Nonconforming Off-Premise Signs The owner of any lot which includes a legally established nonconforming off-premise sign, or the owner of the legally established nonconforming off-premise sign, shall register such legally established nonconforming off- premise sign with the City of South Bend within six (6) months of the effective date of this Ordinance. (G) Failure to Register A legally established nonconforming off-premise sign which is not registered with the City of South Bend within six (6) months of the effective date of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be a nonconforming off-premise sign and shall become subject to the provisions ofsub-Section (E), above, regarding removal. (H) Removal of Legally Established Nonconforming Off-Premise Signs Any legally established nonconforming ofj=premise sign which: (i) is not brought into compliance with the terms and conditions of Section 21- 07.03 - Simon Regulations of this Ordinance; or (ii) does not obtain the variance(s) necessary to establish such sign as a permitted sign under this Ordinance, shall be removed within five (5) years of the effective date of this Ordinance. 11 Ord. No.: 9495-04