Nonconforming signs shall be permitted to continue as such until removed or altered, provided that such signs are maintained in accordance with the following.
(A) General standards. Nonconforming signs of shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements for all signs specified in § 154.603 (General Standards).
(B) Expansion or relocation prohibited. Nonconforming signs shall not be expanded or relocated.
(C) Servicing. Painting, servicing, cleaning or minor repairs to a nonconforming sign shall be permitted, provided that the sign is restored to its original design and all work is in compliance with applicable structural and electrical codes and the requirements for all signs specified in § 154.603 (General Standards).
(D) Alterations. Alterations to a nonconforming sign, including changes to the sign frame, sign copy area, panels or structural elements shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) The sign shall be brought into compliance with the requirements for all signs specified in §154.603 (General Standards);
(2) The sign shall be brought into compliance with all applicable sign height and sign area standards for the type of sign, as specified in this subchapter;
(3) Nonconformities caused by inadequate ground sign setback at a ground sign’s current location may be permitted to continue so that the existing support structure and wiring may be re-used, provided that permitted alterations will not increase this nonconformity, and provided that the ground sign is located entirely outside of all street rights-of-way and corner clearance areas; and
(4) Approval of appropriate permits by the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 10-013, passed 1-11-10)