(a) Continuation. The purpose of this Section is to provide for the continuation of, as well as limitations on, nonconforming signs.
(b) Maintenance. A nonconforming sign shall be maintained in good condition pursuant to this Chapter, and may continue until such sign is required to be removed as set forth in this Section.
(c) Servicing. Sign panel replacement (including changeable copy), painting, servicing, cleaning or minor repairs to a nonconforming sign shall be permitted, subject to the following requirements:
(1) The sign shall be restored to its original design;
(2) There shall be no changes to location, structure or framing; and
(3) All work is in compliance with applicable codes and regulations, as well as all other provisions of this Chapter.
(d) Alteration and Removal. A nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming status and shall be brought into compliance with this Chapter when the sign's structure is voluntarily removed by the owner.
(e) Severability. Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit the construction of a nonconforming sign for which a Zoning Certificate has been issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter, or any amendment thereto, provided that construction is completed within ninety (90) days after the issuance of the Zoning Certificate.
(Ord. 29-19. Passed 2-25-19.)