A sign nonconforming as to the regulations prevailing on the effective date of this chapter (Ordinance 2856-1968, passed 5-14-68), may be construed as a legal nonconforming sign unless this or a subsequent amendment shall make such sign conforming. A sign conforming as to the regulations prevailing on the effective date of this chapter but which does not conform with the regulations of this or a subsequent amendment shall be construed as a legal nonconforming sign.
Nonconforming signs may be maintained and structural parts repaired or restored to a safe condition if required and a permit is issued. However, any sign, or parts thereof, which has been blown down, destroyed or otherwise taken down for any purpose, except for vandalism, shall not be rebuilt, re-erected or relocated unless it shall be made to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the Building Code.
(Ord. 2856-1968. Passed 5-14-68.)