The following provisions shall apply to non-conforming signs.
(A) Continuation, off-premises signs. With the exception of those signs which are prohibited, a non-conforming off-premises sign may continue in existence and shall be properly maintained in good condition but it shall not be:
(1) Changed to another non-conforming sign;
(2) Structurally altered (except to meet safety requirements) so as to prolong the life of the sign;
(3) Altered so as to increase the degree of non-conformity of the sign;
(4) Expanded or enlarged;
(5) Reestablished after its discontinuance of 90 days;
(6) Moved to a new location on the same building lot; or
(7) Reestablished after substantial damage or destruction.
(B) Continuation, on-premises sign. With the exception of those signs which are prohibited, a non-conforming on-premises sign may continue in existence and shall be properly maintained in good condition. Should a legal non-conforming sign be replaced, the sign may not increase its degree of non- conformity, but may decrease in degree of non-conformity.
(C) Continuation, status change. When a legal on-premises sign becomes an off-premises sign due to the sale of the property on which the sign is located it may continue to exist if all the following conditions are met:
(1) The sign may only advertise a single business and it shall be the business that was formerly located on the property;
(2) The business to which the sign pertains is located within 750 feet of the sign as measured along the near curbside of the adjacent street;
(3) The sign is less than 100 square feet in area;
(4) The sign is located within a commercial zoning district;
(5) The sign is in conformance with the spacing requirements for off-premises signs as found in this chapter;
(6) The sign shall be located on the existing pole or monument; and
(7) The sign shall be properly maintained in good condition.
(Ord. 06-2008, passed 6-16-2008, § 7.10; Ord. 12-2009, passed 9-8-2009; Ord. 10-2014, passed 4-7-2014)