(A) Signs May Be Continued: Where a lawful sign existed on the effective date, July 6, 1999, of the previous sign regulations (previously title III, chapter 24 of this code), that could not be lawfully installed under the terms of current regulations, such sign may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
1. No such nonconforming sign may be enlarged or altered, in a way which increases its nonconformity, but any sign may be altered to bring it into conformity.
2. Should such nonconforming sign or nonconforming portion of sign be damaged to an extent or require maintenance that would cost more than fifty percent (50%) of the sign's replacement cost at the time of the damage or maintenance, it shall not be maintained or repaired, but shall be removed or reconstructed in conformity with the provisions of this title.
3. Should such nonconforming sign be moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever, it shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this title.
(B) Sign In Violation: Any sign in violation of section 3.9.07, "Prohibited Signs", of this chapter shall be removed, altered or repaired in accordance with the provisions of this title within sixty (60) days after March 16, 2006.
(C) Nonconforming Signs: Nonconforming signs installed or erected after July 6, 1999, which are structurally altered, facially altered, relocated or replaced shall comply immediately with all provisions of this code.
(D) Temporary Signs In Violation: Any sign in violation of section 3.9.04, "Temporary Signs", of this chapter shall be removed, altered or repaired within thirty (30) days after March 16, 2006.
(E) Nonconforming Uses: Signage associated with any nonconforming building or land use shall, nevertheless, comply with all the provisions of this chapter applicable to the zone in which the nonconforming building or use would be conforming. If there is more than one such zone, the most restrictive regulations among those of the two (2) or more other zones shall apply.
(F) Sign Not Removed By The Expiration: In the event a sign is not removed by the expiration of the time provided, it may be removed as provided in section 3.9.11 of this chapter. (Ord. 922, 5-22-2014)