§ 150.07 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.

   (A)   Any lawfully constructed non-conforming or any legal sign existing upon the effective date of this chapter may be maintained and continued at the size and in the manner of operation existing upon such date except as hereinafter specified.

   (B)   Upon adoption of this chapter, a non-conforming sign must not be:

      (1)   Changed to another non-conforming sign.

      (2)   Structurally altered or moved except to bring such nonconforming sign into conformance with this chapter.

      (3)   Expanded or enlarged.

      (4)   Repaired or otherwise rehabilitated after damage or deterioration of more than 50%, except to bring into conformance with this chapter.

   (C)   Notwithstanding the foregoing divisions of this section, all signs which are made non-conforming by this sign ordinance, must be brought into conformance, on a sign-by-sign basis, at the time that a sign face or copy is changed or altered except for routine maintenance as required by this chapter. Billboard signs must be brought into conformance at the time that the main structure is removed and must follow the provisions of § 150.29(F).

   (D)   Temporary signs as provided in § 150.06 are not entitled to non-conforming status. Such signs must be brought into compliance with § 150.06 as directed by the sign enforcement office, or it may be summarily removed from display by the enforcement officer.

('72 Code, § 356:40) (Ord. 1988-602(A), passed 8-22-88; Am. Ord. 1992-694, passed 5-11-92) Penalty, see § 10.99