This ordinance is intended to encourage the eventual elimination over time of signs which do not comply with the ordinance while avoiding any unreasonable invasion of established property rights. Where a lawful sign exists on the effective date of this chapter, or an amendment thereof, that is made no longer permissible under the requirements of this chapter, such sign may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(1) The sign shall be maintained in good condition.
(2) The sign shall not be replaced by another nonconforming sign or be structurally altered so as to prolong the life of the sign.
(3) Should the sign be damaged by any means to an extent equivalent to more than 50 percent of the replacement cost at the time of damage, as determined by the zoning official. Said sign shall be reconstructed only in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 159, 9-17-2007)