All existing signs that do not conform to the standards of this Chapter must be brought into conformity, as follows:
(a) Upon any change of ownership of property, or if the property remains vacant for ten (10) days or more, or upon a use of a dissimilar nature, or if the zoning classification changes for the property, such sign shall be brought into conformity with the provisions of this Chapter within six (6) months of such change of ownership, use or zoning classification.
(b) Upon alterations to the existing sign, the following regulations shall apply:
(1) No display sign shall hereafter be altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) The repainting, refacing or repair of signs shall not be deemed to be an alteration within the meaning of this section.
(3) Except as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this section shall require the removal or discontinuance of a legally existing permanent display sign which is attached to the realty, as distinguished from a temporary portable sign, that is not altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated, and the same shall be deemed a nonconforming use under the terms of this section.
(Ord. 2020-037. Passed 7-13-20.)