(A) The lawful use of a permanent sign existing at the time of the adoption of this article may be continued in non-conformance with the requirements of this article, except that the non-conforming sign shall not be enlarged, altered, modified, improved or rebuilt. A non-conforming sign may be repaired to the extent necessary to maintain it in a safe condition and neat and orderly appearance. A change in the advertising message on the sign shall not constitute an alteration or modification of the sign.
(B) No structural repair or change in shape, size or design shall be permitted except to make a non-conforming sign comply with all requirements of this article or to render the sign structurally sound. Routine maintenance and changing of copy shall be permitted as long as the maintenance or changing of copy does not result in or change the shape, size or design of the sign.
(C) A non-conforming sign structure may not be replaced by another non-conforming sign structure, except where changed conditions beyond the control of the owner warrant the signs repair.
(2003 Code, § 8-3.6.12) (Updated 2009)