(A) Signs existing prior to 11-1-2002. All signs in existence prior to 11-1-2002 that do not conform entirely to the provisions of this chapter are classified as existing non-conforming signs; provided that, they were not erected in violation of any ordinance, law or regulation in effect at that time.
(2012 Code, § 18-209)
(B) Existing signs to remain; restrictions.
(1) Existing non-conforming signs shall be allowed to remain and to be maintained in good condition, including the changing of copy, but may not be structurally altered or enlarged, and shall not be reconstructed, in whole or in part, or rebuilt, and shall be completely removed if damaged or destroyed to the extent that the cost of repair exceeds 60% of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location.
(2) It shall be the burden of the sign owner to provide verifiable proof of such costs when requested by the city.
(3) Signs that are damaged to the extent that a public nuisance or a hazard to life or property is created shall be removed or replaced by the owner in the same manner as any conforming sign, regardless of any special non-conforming status that would otherwise allow the sign to remain.
(2012 Code, § 18-210)