A nonconforming street graphic may remain and be maintained by ordinary repairs, subject to the following restrictions and criteria:
(A) The nonconforming street graphic shall not be altered or enlarged in a way as to increase its nonconformity;
(B) The nonconforming street graphic shall not be replaced by another nonconforming street graphic; provided that changing the message on a changeable sign shall not be a violation of this provision;
(C) The nonconforming street graphic shall not be relocated unless it is made to conform with this chapter;
(D) The nonconforming street graphic shall not be reconstructed after incurring damage in an amount exceeding 50% of its market value at the time of loss, as determined by the Building Official/Zoning Official; and
(E) Any street graphic that is conforming or nonconforming and imposes an imminent peril to life or property on the effective date of this chapter shall either be removed or made to comply with this chapter within the time limit as set forth in this chapter.
(1983 Code, § 18.5-159) (Ord. 2944, passed 10-4-2001; Am. Ord. 3448, passed 1-7-2016) Penalty, see § 153.999