Costa Mesa Municipal Code Art. 5 Nonconforming Signs

Costa Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Costa Mesa

Cite as: Costa Mesa Municipal Code Article 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 13-121. Determination of legal nonconformity.¶

An existing sign which does not conform to the specific provisions of this chapter may be eligible for the designation "legal nonconforming" and may continue to be used and maintained, including change of copy, provided that:

(a) The sign was installed in conformance with a valid permit and complied with all applicable laws and ordinances on the date it was installed.

(b) The sign is properly maintained and does not in any way endanger the public.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

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