A nonconforming sign, street graphic or billboard that does not pose an imminent peril to life or property may remain and be maintained by ordinary repairs, subject to § 156.449, but shall not be:
(A) Altered or enlarged in such a way as to increase its nonconformity;
(B) Replaced by another nonconforming sign, street graphic or billboard (provided that changing the message on a changeable copy sign, street graphic or billboard shall not be deemed a violation of this provision);
(C) Relocated unless it is made to conform with this subchapter; or
(D) Reconstructed after incurring damage in an amount exceeding 50% of its market value at the time of loss as determined by the Administrative Official. Any sign, street graphic or billboard that is nonconforming on the effective date of this subchapter or becomes nonconforming because of any amendment to this subchapter shall be allowed to remain in its nonconforming state as long as it exists unaltered, until a date nine years from the adoption of this subchapter, at which time it shall be brought into compliance with this subchapter or removed.
(Ord. 2013-22, passed 11-25-2013)