(a) Nonconforming signs shall not be replaced, moved, altered, expanded, enlarged, or extended; however, such signs may be maintained and repaired so as to continue the useful life of the sign.
(b) Nonconforming signs shall not be repaired if such repair involves any of the following:
(1) Necessitates the replacement of both the sign frame and sign panels;
(2) Replacement of the signs primary support pole(s) or other support structure; or
(3) Being enhanced with any new feature including the addition of illumination.
(c) For the purposes of this chapter, a nonconforming sign may be diminished in size or dimension or the copy of the sign amended or changed without jeopardizing the privilege of nonconforming use.
(d) A sign accessory to a nonconforming land use may be erected in the City in accordance with the sign regulations for the district in which the property is located.
(e) The City may acquire by purchase, condemnation, or other means any nonconforming sign that it deems necessary to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the City's residents.
(Ord. 558. Passed 1-4-22.)