(A) Any sign, lawfully established prior to the effective date of this chapter, or its subsequent amendments, that no longer meets the developmental standards shall be deemed a legal nonconforming sign. For the purposes of this subchapter, a sign shall include the sign face and any supports, poles, or frames.
(B) A legal nonconforming sign may continue provided that it remains the same or fits within the below described tolerances:
(1) Any legal nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged or altered in terms of face area, height, or any other aspect that increases its nonconformity. However, any sign or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity.
(2) Any legal nonconforming sign which is intentionally altered to conform to the requirements of this chapter shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located, and the legal nonconforming features may not be resumed.
(3) If a sign is moved or removed for any reason, for any distance, it shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(4) The sign faces and/or message on a legal nonconforming sign may be altered, replaced, repainted, and repaired provided that the nonconformity of the sign is not increased. Nothing in this subchapter shall be interpreted as requiring a sign to be brought into conformance with this chapter if only the face is changed, but not increased in size or altered in shape.
(Ord. 2013-02, passed 3-11-13)