(a) Permission to continue. Where a lawfully constructed sign exists on the effective date of this chapter, or on the effective date of any future amendments, which could not be built under this chapter due to restrictions on type, area, height, placement, or other requirements, such sign may be continued as long as it remains otherwise lawful.
(b) Alteration. No such nonconforming sign may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, but any sign or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity. Should such sign be altered or modified to eliminate, remove, or lessen any or all of its nonconforming characteristics, then such nonconforming characteristics may not be later reestablished or increased.
(c) Relocation. If such sign is moved for any reason whatsoever, it will be considered a new sign and must conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(d) Reconstruction. Should such sign be destroyed by any means to an extent greater than fifty (50) percent of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, it may not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(e) Cessation of use. If any such nonconforming sign ceases being used for any reason for a period of more than six (6) months, any subsequent use of such sign must conform to the regulations specified in this chapter.
(Res. 2020-059A. Passed 4-20-20.)