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1400.15 Non -Conforming Signs. 75 Subd. 1. Legal Conforming. All signs existing as of January 1, 2009 conforming to the requirements of this Chapter and not requiring a permit under the provisions of this Chapter, may be maintained so long as they continue to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, as it may from time to time be amended. Subd. 2. Legal Non-ConformingSigns. igns. All signs existing as ofJanuary 1, 2009, which would be prohibited by this Chapter, or which would require a permit tinder this Chapter but have not received a permit, will be deemed to be legal non -conforming signs. Legal non- conforming 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 which 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. (4) Any new primary sign is constructed or placed in connection with the enterprise using the legal non -conforming sign. 1400.16 Enforcement. If a sign is in violation of this Chapter, or is in danger of falling, or is otherwise a menace to the safety of persons or property, the City manager may give to the owner of the property on which the sign is located, written notice specifying the violation, ordering the cessation to the violation and requiring either the removal of the sign or remedial work in the time and manner specified in the notice. In the event of failure to comply with the notice within thirty (30) days, the City manager may remove the sign or cause such remedial work to be done. 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 . If payment is not made within thirty (30) days after a statement for such costs is sent to the owner, the costs may be assessed against the property by certifying the costs to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as real estate taxes. If a sign which has been removed is not reclaimed and costs paid within thirty (30) days after its removal, the sign may be sold or otherwise disposed of by the City. If a sign is found to be an immediate danger to the public because of its unsafe condition, it may be removed without notice, and written notice of removal and reasons for the removal will be given to the property owner of the property on which the sign is located as soon as possible. 1400.17 Retroactive Affect. This sign ordinance shall apply to all sign applications applied for and/or pending prior to its enactment. 19