A. Maintenance: Nonconforming signs shall be allowed to be maintained and repaired to ensure that they are in a safe condition and in compliance with all applicable code requirements. Normal maintenance and/or repair shall not alter the nonconforming status of a sign.
B. Alterations And Modifications: All signs unless otherwise exempted by this chapter, legally existing prior to the enactment hereof but which shall violate the provisions of this chapter, may continue to be maintained and used subject to the following provisions:
1. Sign Panel Repair And Replacement: Nonconforming signs shall be allowed to have their copy changed by repainting or replacement of sign panels to reflect changing business, occupation or other advertising material. However, replacement of copy shall utilize the existing sign structure, which shall not be enlarged or relocated.
2. Enlargement: Nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged, expanded, or extended to occupy a greater amount of square footage or height than as occupied on the date of adoption or amendment hereof. Sign expansion includes alterations to the structural materials, in addition to any changes to the sign's width, length, and height.
3. Relocation: Nonconforming signs shall not be moved in whole or in part to any other portion of the lot, parcel, or building not so occupied on the date of adoption hereof, except if such sign shall be relocated in conformance with the requirements of this chapter.
4. Damage Or Destruction: If the sign is destroyed or suffers more than fifty percent (50%) appraised damage or deterioration, it must be brought into conformance with this chapter or removed. (Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)