(A) Existing signs which comply with this section. Signs existing on the effective date of this subchapter which conform to the requirements of this subchapter and which do not require a permit may be maintained so long as they continue to comply with this subchapter, as it may from time to time be amended.
(B) Existing signs which do not comply with this section. Signs existing on the effective date of this subchapter which would be prohibited by this subchapter, or which would require a conditional use permit under this subchapter but which have not received a permit under this subchapter or prior ordinances, will be deemed to be LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SIGNS. Legal non-conforming signs may continue to exist without a permit and without constituting a violation of this section until one or more of the following occurs.
(1) The sign is structurally altered (except for normal maintenance) in a way which makes the sign less in compliance with this section than it was before the alteration.
(2) The sign is relocated to a position making it less in compliance with this section than it was before the relocation.
(3) The sign is replaced.
(4) Any new primary sign is erected or placed in connection with the enterprise using the legal non-conforming sign.
(Ord. passed 4-13-2021)