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<br /> b. With existing structures. Restructured and <br /> Relocated OFF-PRE~1ISE SIGNS ERECTED on PREHISES <br /> which already have an existing principal structure <br /> or principal USE are subject to the same <br /> restrictions and requirements which apply to <br /> permanent ON-PREMISE SIGNS, and shall be counted <br /> in the calculation of the maximum allowable <br /> aggregate SIGN AREA for the PREMISES where located <br /> as provided in Sec. 4-5. OFF-PREMISE SIGNS <br /> existing on the effective date of this ordinance, <br /> and restructured and relocated OFF-PREMISE SIGNS <br /> ERECTED on PREMISES which are vacant, are exempt <br /> from the restrictions and requirements of Sec. 4-4 <br /> and Sec. 4-5 which apply to the permanent ON- <br /> PREMISE SIGNS, including calculation in the <br /> maximum allowable aggregate SIGN AREA. <br /> 4. ZONING DISTRICTS and land use categories. Permanent <br /> OFF-PREMISE SIGNS shall not be located on property <br /> which is designated as a residential district by the <br /> General Zoning Ordinance, or as residential land use in <br /> the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by the San Marcos <br /> Master Plan. <br /> 5. Registration of OFF-PREMISE SIGNS. All OFF-PREMISE <br /> ADVERTISING SIGNS shall be registered by the SIGN OWNER <br /> ~Ü th the ADMINISTRATOR wi thin 180 days of the effective <br /> date of this ordinance. Each OFF-PREMISE ADVERTISING <br /> SIGN which does not conform to the provisions of this <br /> section and which exists on the effective date of this <br /> Ordinance, shall be awarded legal nonconforming status <br /> if registered with the ADMINISTRATOR within 180 days of <br /> such effective date. At the time of registration, <br /> the operator or OWNER of a nonconforming OFF-PREMISE <br /> ADVERTISING SIGN shall pay a one time inspection fee of <br /> $20.00. Failure to register a NONCONFORMING OFF- <br /> PREMISE SIGN, or failure to pay the inspection fee, <br /> within the prescribed time period shall be considered a <br /> violation, and such SIGN shall be removed at the <br /> OWNER's expense. Relocation or alteration of an <br /> existing OFF-PREMISE SIGN is subject to all applicable <br /> provisions of this Ordinance. <br /> Sec. 4-2. PORTABLE SIGNS. <br /> 1. PORTABLE SIGNS may be displayed in accordance with the <br /> provisions of Sec. 4-3 for TEMPORARY SIGNS. Each non- <br /> temporary PORTABLE SIGN existing on the effective date <br /> of this Ordinance shall be awarded legal nonconforming <br /> status if registered v-7::ith the ADì-IINISTRATOR within 60 <br /> days of such effective date. At the time of <br /> registration, and annually by the same date thereafter <br /> for the duration of the period of display, the OWNER of <br /> a PORTABLE SIGN shall pay an annual inspection fee of <br /> $10.00. Failure to register an existing non-temporary <br /> PORTABLE SIGN, or failure to pay the annual inspection <br /> fee, within the prescribed time period shall be <br /> considered a violation, and such SIGN shall be removed <br /> at the OWNER's expense. Removal of any PORTABLE SIGN <br /> from the location identified at the time of <br /> registration shall result in termination of <br /> nonconforming rights. A PORTABLE SIGN may not be <br /> replaced by another PORTABLE SIGN. <br /> 2. No PORTABLE SIGN shall be placed on a roof, structure, <br /> or location other than the ground or pavement. <br /> 3. All PORTABLE SIGNS shall be stabilized or anchored to <br /> the ground to restrict displacement by the wind or <br /> other accidental force. <br /> 4. ELECTRIC PORTABLE SIGNS shall be located within three <br /> feet of a weatherproof electric outlet. <br /> -12- <br />