(A) Any sign that was lawfully erected prior to October 1, 2008, but that does not conform in one or more respects with the requirements of this ordinance may remain in use, subject to the requirements of this section and other applicable requirements of this ordinance. No activity that increases the amount of nonconformity shall be permitted.
(B) A nonconforming sign may not be moved or replaced except to bring the sign into complete conformity with this ordinance. Once a nonconforming sign is removed from the premises or otherwise taken down or moved, the sign may only be replaced with a sign which is in conformance with this ordinance.
(A) Repairs and maintenance of nonconforming signs, such as repainting and electrical repairs, shall be permitted, provided such activities are completed in accordance with the requirements in Article 12, Sign Regulations, and provided that the cost of repairs do not exceed 50% of the replacement value of the sign.
(A) Single tenant buildings. In the event there is a change in use to an existing single tenant building, and there are one or more on-premises nonconforming signs which advertised the business or use which changed, the owner or new occupant shall replace all existing nonconforming signs with new signs or new sign faces that meet all sign requirements for the district as set forth in Article 12, Sign Regulations.
(B) Multi-tenant buildings. In the event there is a change in use to an existing multi-tenant building, and there are one or more on-premises nonconforming signs which advertised the business or use which changed, the owner or new tenant shall replace all nonconforming signs which pertain specifically to the new tenant with new signs or new sign faces that meet all sign requirements for the district as set forth in Article 12, Sign Regulations. Common signage on the property (those signs advertising more than one tenant) may not be changed or altered when a change in use occurs, except in order to bring the sign(s) into conformance with the requirements of Article 12.
5.5.5 Damage or destruction beyond 50% of value. In the event that a nonconforming sign is damaged or destroyed from natural causes to an extent that exceeds 50% of the sign’s value, then the sign shall only be restored, repaired, or reconstructed in accordance with the standards of Article 12, Sign Regulations. In no instance shall any remnants of the former nonconforming sign structure remain on the site. In the event a nonconforming sign is damaged to an extent less than 50% of the sign’s value, the sign may be repaired in accordance with division 5.5.3, Routine Repairs and Maintenance.
(A) If a nonconforming on-premises sign which advertises a business, service, commodity, accommodation, attraction, or other enterprise or activity that has for a period of at least 180 days not been operated, conducted, or offered, that sign shall be deemed abandoned and shall be removed or brought into compliance by the sign owner, landowner, or other person having control over the sign within 30 days.
(B) If a nonconforming sign remains blank for a continuous period of 180 days, that sign shall be deemed abandoned and shall, within 30 days after such abandonment, be brought into compliance with this ordinance or be removed by the sign owner, owner of the land where the sign is located, or other person having control over the sign. For purposes of this ordinance, a sign shall be deemed “blank” if:
(C) Signs advertising a use or structure that has been demolished or moved to another site shall be removed within 60 days following demolition or relocation. In the event an existing use or structure has been demolished or moved to facilitate new construction, all signage associated with the new construction shall comply with the standards in Article 12, Sign Regulations.