A sign which existed legally prior to the adoption of this chapter but which could not be erected or displayed under the terms of this chapter may be allowed to continue subject to the following provisions:
(A) Minor repairs and maintenance of nonconforming signs, including but not limited to repainting, electrical repairs or neon tubing repairs will be allowed. No structural repairs or changes in size, shape or message of a sign will be permitted except to make the sign comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) New signs related to legally established nonconforming uses may be erected, provided they comply with the sign regulations which apply to the use in the most restricted district in which the use is permitted.
(C) Nonconforming signs will be removed if the activity, business or use to which it relates has been discontinued for a period of more than 180 consecutive days.
(D) When it becomes necessary to reconstruct any sign for a particular business, every associated sign related to this business, including directional, must also be brought into compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 93-11, passed 9-13-93; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)