All signs lawfully established and existing on the date the ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted shall be allowed to continue in their then-existing condition provided they are maintained in a good state of repair, are safe, and do not change or expand. Any change to such a preexisting sign, including a change to the text or expressive content, shall require the sign to comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter. Any such preexisting sign that is subsequently damaged or destroyed by fire, storm, theft, vehicle collision or some similar cause not intended by the owner may be repaired or replaced as it existed prior to the damage or destruction so long as the replacement is completed within one year of when the damage or destruction occurred.
(Ord. 2018-04-01, passed 5-8-2018)