(A) Signs existing on the effective date of this chapter that do not conform to the regulations set forth in this chapter shall become a nonconforming use. Advertising signs that become nonconforming uses shall be removed within 3 years after the effective date of this chapter or otherwise be relocated to comply with all the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Business signs on the premises of a nonconforming building or use may be continued, but the signs shall not expand in number, area, height or illumination. New signs not to exceed 35 square feet in aggregate sign area may be erected on a nonconforming building. The new signs may be illuminated but no flashing, rotating or moving signs shall be permitted.
(C) No sign erected before the effective date of this chapter shall be rebuilt, structurally altered or moved to a new location without being brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter, except that the sign copy may be changed.
(Ord. 109, 5th Series, passed 6-3-1999)