(a) A sign or other advertising structure that was lawfully permitted and in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter that does not conform with the provisions of this chapter is considered to be nonconforming.
(b) A sign or other advertising structure that does not conform with the provisions of this chapter shall be allowed to continue its nonconforming status if the sign was legal on or before the effective date of this chapter, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(c) A nonconforming sign shall not be relocated or replaced unless it is brought into compliance within the provisions of this chapter.
(d) A nonconforming sign shall only be maintained or repaired in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) The size and structural shape shall not be changed or altered.
(2) The copy may be changed.
(3) If damage occurs to the sign to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its original cost, the sign shall be brought into compliance. Where the damage to the sign is less than fifty percent (50%) of the structure or its original cost, the sign shall be repaired to its original configuration within sixty days, and if not so repaired shall thereafter be brought into compliance or demolished.
(Ord. 29-16. Passed 11-15-16.)