A. Permitted To Continue: Within the districts established by this title, there exist signs and sign structures which were lawful before this chapter was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited under the terms of this chapter or future amendment. It is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. It is further the intent of this chapter that nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended or used as a basis for allowing additional signs or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district.
B. Restrictions: Any sign or sign structure which does not conform to the use regulations contained in this chapter at the time it becomes applicable may be continued subject to the following provisions:
1. Damage: Any nonconforming sign or sign structure which has been damaged such that its value has been reduced to less than fifty percent (50%) of its fair-market value prior to such damage, shall be required to conform to the use regulations of this chapter.
2. Repairs: Such repairs and maintenance work as required to keep a nonconforming sign or sign structure in sound condition may be made; provided, that no additions shall be made to a nonconforming sign. (Ord. 803, 11-20-2000)