Any sign erected which complied with existing statutes, ordinances, and regulations applicable at that time shall be permitted; provided that:
(a) Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall not in any respect be dangerous to the public or to property; and
(b) Upon the alteration or relocation of any nonconforming sign or the discontinuance or removal from the premises of the activity to which such sign relates, the sign shall cease to be a nonconforming sign and shall thereafter be permitted to be maintained only upon compliance with all requirements of this chapter. All framing, poles, mountings, supports, and other appurtenances shall be removed with the sign. “Alteration” shall not be construed to mean repairs and maintenance for the purpose of keeping the sign in a clean and safe condition.
(1990 Code, Ch. 21, Art. 7, § 21-7.80-1) (Added by Ord. 99-12)