(A) All signs that are lawfully in existence on the date of adoption of this chapter may exist in their present form, but no such signs shall be altered or moved unless a permit is issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Permits granted prior to the passage of this chapter shall be renewed only if the applicant complies with all provisions of this chapter.
(C) Any legal, non-conforming sign which has been substantially destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other than maintenance shall be deemed as completely destroyed if the cost of repairing the sign is more than 60% of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location.
(D) Under this provision, the sign shall be removed and a permit shall be required to erect a new sign.
(Ord. 060518D, passed 6-18-2006)