It is the intent of this section to recognize that the elimination, as expeditiously as is reasonable, of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, is as much a subject of health, safety, and welfare as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate the provisions of this chapter.
No nonconforming sign or sign structure:
(a) Shall be changed to another nonconforming sign;
(b) Shall have any changes made in the words or symbols used or the message displayed on the sign unless the sign is designed for periodic change of message;
(c) Shall be structurally altered so as to prolong the life of the sign, or the structure or pole supporting the sign, or altered so as to change the shape, size, type, or design of the sign;
(d) Shall have the face or faces changed when such sign is of a type of construction to permit a change of face or faces;
(e) Shall be reestablished after the activity, business, or usage to which it relates has been discontinued for ninety (90) calendar days or longer; or
(f) Shall be reestablished after damage or destruction if the estimated expense of reconstruction exceeds thirty percent (30%) of the appraised replacement cost of the sign as determined by the Director of Public Safety.
(Ord. 041-2023. Passed 11-6-23.)