All existing signs under the jurisdiction of this chapter rendered non-conforming by adoption of this chapter shall be permitted to remain in use, subject to the following provisions:
(A) Any sign not in conformance with the allowable area (square feet) or allowable height (lineal feet) provisions of this chapter by an amount less than 20% in excess of the allowable area or allowable height, shall be permitted to remain as a legal non-conforming use throughout the useful life of the sign.
(B) Any sign not in conformance with the allowable area or allowable height provisions of this chapter by an amount more than or equal to 20% in excess of the allowable area or allowable height, or is non-conforming with any other provision of this chapter, must be brought into conformance by modification, replacement, or removal of the non-conforming sign when:
(1) More than 50% of the non-conforming sign must be replaced due to physical deterioration or damage, or
(2) The business to which the sign pertains is relocated or has ceased operation for a period of six months.
(3) The business to which the sign pertains is sold, provided, the compliance is stayed for 24 months from the date of sale.
(C) Any sign which comes under the jurisdiction of the village and which is nonconforming with respect to the requirements contained herein must be brought into full compliance with all applicable village requirements within 60 months.
(Ord. 2243, passed 11-21-05)