Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 22.1 — SIGNS›Article I — BASIC PROVISIONS
El Centro Municipal Code Div. 2 General Provisions
El Centro Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · El Centro
Cite as: El Centro Municipal Code Division 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 22.1-6. - Nonconforming advertising displays—Prior ordinances.¶
No prior ordinances regulating or prohibiting commercial advertising displays, including, without limitation, billboards, off-premises outdoor advertising signs establishing nonconforming uses are superseded by this chapter or any ordinance for purposes of establishing the dates of the nonconforming use or periods of amortization.
(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)
Sec. 22.1-7. - Conformance of sign permits with state and federal law.¶
Notwithstanding any language in this chapter to the contrary, the provisions of this chapter are subject to the provisions of the Outdoor Advertising Act (California Business and Professions Code section 5200 et seq.) and should any prescription set forth in this chapter conflict with said Outdoor Advertising Act or applicable federal regulations, then said act or regulations shall prevail over the conflicting language in this chapter.
Notwithstanding any language in this chapter to the contrary, no permit authorizing the erection, construction, placement, movement, relocation, utilization, or modification of an outdoor sign, display, billboard or applicable advertising structure shall be approved or issued by the city when such erection, construction, placement, movement, relocation, utilization, or modification would be or constitutes a violation of applicable provisions of the Outdoor Advertising Act (California Business and Professions Code section 5200 et seq.) or any other provision of state or federal law or regulation.
(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)
Secs. 22.1-8—22.1-10. - Reserved.¶
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