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The highest point on any sign attached to a building or structure shall not extend above the highest part of the building or structure to which it is attached. Division 10. Maintenance Section 3-[35[34. Maintenance specifications. (a) All signs, together with their framework, braces, angles or other supports, shall be: (I) Maintained in a safe structural condition, properly secured, supported and braced; (2) Maintained in compliance with all building and electrical codes, and in conformance with this chapter at all times; and (3) Properly maintained with exposed surfaces kept clean and painted if paint is required and defective parts replaced. Division 11. Nonconforming Signs Section 3-[.3,6]35. Signs erected prior to the effective date of this chapter. (a) Any sign erected prior to the effective date of this chapter, in compliance with all then existing statutes, ordinances, and regulations, and for which a legal permit had been obtained, is permitted to be maintained as a nonconforming sign until such time that the sign is altered, relocated, or the business is sold, at which time it must be removed or brought into compliance with all provisions of this ordinance. Any person who fails to comply, as indicated in Section 3-[3-x]36 (Violations) and Section 3-[34]38 and 3-[43]42 (Criminal prosecution and Administrative Enforcement) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 per day from the date of notification of noncompliance by the director[~€ pnH!+e-werks]. During the time a sign is permitted to remain as a nonconforming sign, it is subject to the following conditions: (1) A nonconforming sign shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall not in any respect be dangerous to the public or to property. (2) Upon the alteration or relocation of a nonconforming sign or the discontinuance or removal from the premises of the activity to which the sign relates, the sign ceases to be a nonconforming sign and shall thereafter be allowed to be maintained only upon compliance with this [ertiele]cha~ter. The term "alteration" does not include repairs and maintenance for the purpose of keeping the sign in a clean and safe condition. Division 12. Violations, Enforcement, Penalty Section 3-[32]36. Violations. Failure to comply with any provision of this [article]cha ter, any rule adopted pursuant to this [eHiele]cha~ter, or with conditions imposed as part of any permit or variance from the provisions of this [eFtisle]chapter, shall constitute a violation of this [a+tiele]chapter. 19