(A) Signs erected prior to the date of enactment of this chapter, which signs do not conform to the sign regulations contained in this chapter, shall not be expanded, enlarged, modified or changed in any way except in conformity with these sign regulations.
(B) A nonconforming sign that lawfully exists at the time of the passage of this ordinance shall not be continued and maintained by reasonable repairs if:
(1) The sign is deemed unsafe;
(2) The sign is located within the sight triangle and obstructs the view of motorists;
(3) The sign has been destroyed, intentionally or unintentionally, to the extent that the estimated expense of reconstruction exceeds 50% of the appraised replacement cost as determined by the City Building Inspector;
(4) The sign is in 50% disrepair as determined by the City Building Inspector;
(5) The sign cannot be maintained in conformance with the building, electrical and fire codes;
(6) The sign is in a required parking space or located in the public right-of-way;
(7) The sign has been determined to be abandoned. As determined by the lot or building space served by the sign has been unoccupied for a continuous period of one year; or
(8) The sign is an off-premise sign.
(Prior Code, § 13-432) (Am. Ord. 1974, passed 8-6-19)