Any pre-existing signs which are not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and have not received a variance shall not:
(a) Be changed to another type of sign which is not in compliance with this chapter;
(b) Be structurally altered so as to prolong the life of the sign or so as to change the shape, size, type or design of the sign;
(c) Have its face or faces changed by more than thirty-three percent (one time only) unless the sign is brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter;
(d) Be re-established after damage or destruction if the estimated expense of reconstruction exceeds fifty percent of the appraised replacement cost as determined by the Department of Building; or
(e) Be re-established after the activity, business or usage to which it relates has been discontinued for a period of ninety days or longer.
(Ord. Unno. Passed 9-29-97; Ord. 431. Passed 4-24-17.)