(A) Any nonconforming sign may remain in use, so long as it remains otherwise lawful, until the first to occur of the following:
(1) A change in use of the property. A nonconforming sign may remain in use if there is a change in ownership but not use.
(2) An existing business for which a sign exists is abandoned or discontinued for 180 days.
(B) No nonconforming sign shall be relocated wholly or in part to any other location on the same or any other lot, unless the entire sign shall thereafter conform to all regulations of the zoning district in which the sign is relocated.
(C) No nonconforming sign shall be altered or enlarged in a way that increases the nonconformity of the sign. This item in no way precludes normal maintenance and cleaning.
(D) In the event that any nonconforming sign is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 50% of the fair market value of the sign immediately prior to the damage, the sign shall not be restored or repaired unless it thereafter conforms to all applicable regulations for the district.
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18) Penalty, see § 153.999