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Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 9-108
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Sec. 9-108. - Abandoned signs. Except as otherwise provided in this article, any nonconforming sign which is located on property which becomes vacant and unoccupied for a period of six (6) months or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Permanent nonconforming signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management of such business shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of nine (9) months or more. An abandoned nonconforming sign is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or owner of the premises within thirty (30) days. (Ord. No. 1764, § 8.2, 3-17-87)
Source: City of Gulfport, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/gulfport/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH9PLDE_ARTIVSI_S9-108ABSIFetched: 11/1/2026

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