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Division 11. Nonconforrraing Signs <br /> Section 3-35. Signs erected prior to the effective date of this chapter. <br /> (a) Any sign erected prior to the effective date of this chapter, in compliance with all then <br /> existing statutes, ordinances, and regulations, is permitted to be maintained as a <br /> nonconforming sign, subject to the following conditions: <br /> (1) A nonconforming sign shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall not in any <br /> respect be dangerous to the public or to property. <br /> (2) Upon the alteration or relocation of a nonconforming sign or the discontinuance <br /> or removal from the premises of the activity to which the sign relates, the sign <br /> ceases to be a nonconforming sign and shall thereafter be permitted to be <br /> maintained only upon compliance with this article. The term "alteration" does not <br /> include repairs and maintenance for the purpose of keeping the sign in a clean and <br /> safe condition. <br /> Division 12. Violations, Enforcement, Penalty <br /> Section 3-36. Violations. <br /> Failure to comply with any provision of this article, any rule adopted pursuant to this article, <br /> <br /> or with conditions imposed as part of any permit or variance from the provisions of this article, <br /> shall constitute a violation of this article. <br /> Section 3-37. Enforcement. <br /> (a) The chief engineer shall enforce and administer this article. Whenever necessary, any <br /> ofFicial of another department of the County shall assist the chief engineer at the chief <br /> engineer's request, consistently with the usual duties of the oflFicial's department. <br /> (b) When the chief engineer finds that any sign has been constructed, erected, or is being <br /> maintained in violation of this article, or that any sign is unsafe or insecure or in a <br /> condition which is a menace to the safety of the public, the chief engineer shall issue a <br /> 20 <br /> <br />