(b) Alteration. A nonconforming sign shall not be altered, modified or reconstructed except:
(1) When such alteration, modification or reconstruction would bring such sign into conformity with these regulations;
(2) When the existing use has new ownership which results in a change in the name or logo of the use or business on the property, and such change complies with subsection (4) below;
(3) When the space is reoccupied by a similar use and the new occupant requires no external building or site renovation, and such change complies with subsection (4) below;
(4) Any alteration, modification or reconstruction permitted in this section shall be limited to the replacement of a sign panel, replacing individual letters and logos within the same area or repainting a sign face, and does not permit changes to the structure, framing, erection or relocation of the sign unless such changes conform to subsection (1) above.
(c) Limitations for Non-Conforming Signs. A nonconforming sign shall be removed whenever the use to which such non-conforming sign refers has been abandoned for more than 180 consecutive days.
(Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)