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(5) Discontinuance of use of nonconforming signs. A nonconforming sign, the use of which is discontinued for a period of thirty days, shall thereafter conform to the regulations of this chapter. (6) Change of use of nonconforming signs. Where the business, use or identity associated with the nonconforming sign at the time of the adoption of this chapter, thereafter terminates or changes, such termination or change of use shall require termination of the nonconforming sign, and the use of such sign shall thereafter conform to the regulations of this chapter. (7) Conformance date. All graphics, signs, marquees, canopies and awnings rendered nonconforming by the provisions of this chapter and permitted to continue shall be removed, altered or remodeled to conform to the provisions of this chapter no later than January 1, 1985. (8) When a structure and/or use is nonconforming and the signage restrictions for the district in which it is located would cause hardship, the regulations of the district most compatible with the current and/or proposed use shall be used. (c) Any sign, graphic or numeral display embossed, etched, engraved or otherwise an integral pail 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 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES. Signs incidental to wireless telecommunication facilities are regulated by Sections 1159.05(i)(2) and 1159.050). 1329.17 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. Section 2. Chapter 1151, Signs in Residential Districts, currently reading as follows: 1151.01 DEFINITIONS.