5-20-12: NONCONFORMING SIGNS:
Any sign lawfully existing or under construction as of August 6, 1990, which does not conform to the provisions contained herein, may be continued or maintained, but may not be replaced, structurally altered, or reestablished (if discontinued), or restored, if destroyed or damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its current market value.
In any event, all nonconforming signs 1 shall be removed, altered, or repaired to conform to the provisions of this chapter, as set forth in the following schedule:
   A.   Projecting signs, roof signs, wall signs, ground signs, illuminated signs and temporary subdivision signs regulated by this chapter within four (4) years (October 1, 1994).
   B.   All other signs within three (3) months (January 1, 1991). (Ord. 90-O-552, 10-1-1990)

 

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1. If a sign becomes nonconforming because of annexation of the land on which it is located after October 1, 1994, the time period shall run from the effective date of the annexation.