(A) Any permanent sign or sign structure which was legally established, but no longer conforms to the height, size, area or location requirements of this chapter is deemed to be nonconforming.
(B) Nonconforming signs may not be altered, expanded, enlarged, or extended; however, nonconforming signs may be maintained and repaired so as to continue the useful life of the sign.
(C) For the purposes of this chapter, a nonconforming sign may be diminished in size or dimension or the copy of the sign amended or changed without jeopardizing nonconforming status.
(D) Any nonconforming sign destroyed by fire or other casualty loss shall not be restored or rebuilt if reconstruction will constitute more than 50% of the value of the sign on the date of the loss.
(E) Any sign which for a period of 60 days or more no longer identifies a bona fide business conducted or product sold on the premises shall be removed by the owner of the building, structure, or property upon which the sign is located within 30 days of receipt of written notice from the Zoning Administrator.
(F) A sign accessory to a nonconforming use on the premises may be erected, in accordance with the sign regulations for the district in which the property is located.
(Res. 21-1165, passed 7-20-21)