(A) A “nonconforming sign” is any sign which was placed or erected prior to the effective date hereof, or is located in newly annexed territory, which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter as it may be amended from time to time. No such nonconforming sign shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of square footage than was occupied at the effective date or amendment of this chapter.
(B) All nonconforming signs on a zone lot shall be brought into compliance within 180 days of notice from the city if:
(1) The use advertised is suspended for 180 calendar days;
(2) The use changes;
(3) The sign is altered in any way, except for ordinary maintenance or business name changes; or
(4) The sign is relocated.
(C) A change in the information on the face of an existing nonconforming sign is allowed if the change is solely to update the advertising of that business.
(D) Nonconforming signs which are changed for any reason other than ordinary maintenance shall require a permit, as specified under § 151.05, prior to replacement.
(2015 Code, § 8-1-13) (Ord. 462, passed 6-16-2003) Penalty, see § 151.99