(a) A sign conforming as to the regulations prevailing on January 2, 2003, but which does not conform with the regulations of this or a subsequent amendment, shall be construed as a legal nonconforming sign. The Safety-Service Director or his/her designee shall keep a list of such non-conforming signs and shall notify the owners of the status of non-conformity.
(b) Normal or ordinary repairs and improvements may be made but shall not require a permit from the Safety-Service Director or his/her designee. For the purpose of this Zoning Code, normal repairs shall include ordinary maintenance of the sign or structure including painting and replacement of basic equipment such as substitution of lights or minor wiring. The term shall not include the replacement of structural parts in any nonconforming sign except when required by law to make the sign conforming.
(Ord. 179-02. Passed 1-2-03; Ord. 182-15. Passed 12-28-15; Ord. 122-17. Passed 4-20-17.)