(A) Signs existing on the effective date of this chapter which do not conform to the regulations set forth in this chapter shall become a non-conforming use and shall be discontinued within a reasonable period of amortization of the sign. Uses of signs which become non-conforming by reason of subsequent change in this chapter shall also be discontinued within a reasonable period of amortization of the sign.
(B) The period of amortization for signs shall be:
(1) Advertising signs: five years from 6-3-1996; and
(2) Business signs: ten years from the date of erection or five years from 6-3-1996, whichever is greater.
(C) Business signs on the premises of a non-conforming building or use may be continued, but the signs shall not be increased in number, area, height or illumination.
(D) No sign erected before 6-3-1996 shall be rebuilt, altered or moved to a new location on the affected property without being brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(2001 Code, § 11.13)