Any sign not utilized or advertising a business not in operation for a period exceeding 90 days shall be considered abandoned and therefore prohibited.
b. Flashing & Moving Sign or Device
Except as specifically permitted and approved in accordance with this Article, any moving sign or device designed or used to attract attention, which may or may not including flashing or movement, or devices displaying flashing, intermittent or changing degree of intensity lighting, creating a special effect, beacon, flutter, rotation or other movement, set in motion by movement of the atmosphere or by mechanical, electrical or any other means, shall be prohibited. This includes but is not limited to pennants, propellers, streamers, balloons or other inflatables, banners or discs, spotlights, searchlights and high intensity illuminated signs, except as specifically permitted and approved in accordance with this Article.
c. Imitation of Official Sign
Any sign which is a copy or imitation of an official sign, or which purports to have official status is prohibited.
d. Materials Not Intended for Use as a Sign
Any material not intended for use as a sign, including but not limited to tires, shall be prohibited for purposes of signage or advertising, unless expressly provided by this Article.
§9-1558 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
a. Maintenance of Nonconforming Signs
Sign maintenance is required during the time that a nonconforming sign exists, where such sign was legally permitted and valid prior becoming a nonconforming sign, until such time that the nonconforming sign is removed in accordance with Article K Nonconformities, §9-1507 Nonconforming Signs j. Amortization of Nonconforming Signs. Sign maintenance shall not be interpreted to provide for the enlargement or expansion in any shape or form beyond the current size, height or location of a nonconforming sign. Further, any change or routine procedure permitted by this Section shall not in any way extend the length of time permitted for amortization of such nonconforming sign. The term maintenance on nonconforming signs is in accordance with the following limits:
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