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(c) Any sign, graphic or numeral display embossed, etched, engraved or otherwise an integral part of the original building's masonry architecture which was in existence prior to the effective date of this subsection (c) may be continued provided such sign, graphic or numeral display is maintained as originally designed and intended. 1329.16 APPEAL PROCEDURE. A variance from the strict application of the provisions of this chapter may be granted by the Board of Building Standards in regard to an existing nonconforming sign or a new sign to be installed, erected, constructed or painted, if the Board finds that requiring strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter may impose an undue hardship and that the granting of the variance from the provisions of this chapter will not depreciate or damage neighboring property, will not create a safety hazard and will not be contrary to the purposes of this chapter. The procedure for applying for variance and the hearing therein shall be the same as in cases involving zoning variances. 1329.99 PENALTY. Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each offense. Each day that a sign is erected or maintained in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. shall be and is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 1329 Signs 1329.01 INTENT. (a) Sign regulations, which control the type, design, size, location, illumination and maintenance thereof, are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes: (1) To provide reasonable, yet appropriate, conditions for identifying and advertising goods sold or services rendered within the City by relating the size, type and design of signs to the type and size of establishments; t (2) To control the design of signs so that their appearance will be aesthetically harmonious with their surroundings and an overall urban design for the area; (3) Promote pedestrian and traffic safety by minimizing sign hazards and obstructions; (4) To promote attractive and maintain high value residential districts. (b) In establishing these objectives the City has determined that, clearly articulated regulations and design standards will effectively promote high quality signs that enhance the appearance, function and character of the community. All signs not conforming with the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared a nuisance. It is further declared that the regulations