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C. That the sign plan is not detrimental to public safety. D. That the sign plan will not impede the normal and orderly placement of signs on surrounding properties. (Ord. No. 534, 9-24-85; Previously was Section 9-150; Code of 2001) Sec. 94042. Variance. The t edure for obtaining a variance shall be as set forth in Chapter 8 of the Zoning Code. Before a varia e can be granted, special circumstances involving size, shape, topography, location, or surro i . dings must attach to the property referred to in the application that do not apply generally to other propc r ies in the same district. The granting of a variance must not result in material damage or prejudice to o[ r property in the vicinity nor be detrimental to public safety or welfare. (Ord. No. 534, 9-24-85; Previ) isly was Section 9-160; Code of 2001) Sec. t}043. Nonconforming Signs. (1) AHy nonconforming temporary or portable sign existing as of September 24, 1985 shall be made to com 1 with the requirements set forth herein or shall be removed within sixty days of September 24, (2) nconforming permanent signs lawfully existing as of September 24, 1985 shall be allowed to conti 1 je in use, but shall not be rebuilt if the sign is destroyed by any means to an extent of fifty percent or mdi e of its value, altered other than to change the message, or relocated without being brought into comr 1 ance with the requirements of this Chapter. After a nonconforming sign has been removed, it shall not b replaced by another nonconforming sign. (3) W1 ienever use of a nonconforming sign has been discontinued for a period of three months, such use shall of thereafter be resumed unless in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. No. 534, 9-2415; Ord. No. 620, 2-13-96; Previously was Section 9-170; Code of 2001) Sec. Of 044. Election Year Exemption. To t extent that any section of the City Code conflicts with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Secti 211B.045, the State law shall prevail. (Ord. No. 620, 2-13-96; Previously was Section 9-190; Cod if 2001) Sec. 1045. Billboards. (1) A, w Billboards. No billboard shall be erected within the City unless a permit has been issued for erect i on of the billboard prior to February 1, 1996. (2) hi isting Billboards. Billboards that have been erected prior to February 13, 1996 or for which a permi has been issued for erection prior to February 13, 1996 are hereby deemed a nonconforming use. (3)grmit Required. Existing billboards must obtain a Sign Permit from the City Planner in order to alter�jr change a message to ensure compliance with Section 9-043 above. (Ord o. 534, 9-24-85; Ord. No. 620, 2-13-96; Previously was Section 9-130; Code of 2001; Ord. No. 758, -11-08) ! Page 9 of 17