A. Legal nonconforming signs may continue to be used.
B. A legal nonconforming sign shall not be materially altered, modified, reconstructed, raised, moved, placed, extended, or enlarged unless the sign is modified to conform with all of the provisions of this chapter. Alterations shall not be interpreted to include changing the text or copy of off premises advertising signs, signs for theaters, or other similar signs which are designed to accommodate changeable copy or the replacement of a permanent sign face with a sign face designed to accommodate changeable copy when the sign otherwise conforms to the provisions of this chapter.
C. Minor repairs and maintenance may be made to a nonconforming sign; however, in the event such sign has deteriorated or is hereafter damaged by whatever means, including an act of God, and such damage exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the reproduction value of the sign, according to appraisal thereof by competent appraisers, the sign shall be restored, reconstructed, altered or repaired only to conform with this chapter. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)