(a) Permanent Signs that were legally in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter, but do not conform to the provisions hereof, may be maintained as a matter of right, provided such signs comply with all provisions relating to safety, maintenance, and repair.
(b) A nonconforming sign shall not be structurally altered, relocated, or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) If a sign is damaged to the extent where the repair cost exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign shall be removed and brought into compliance with this Chapter. If the repair costs do not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign may be repaired consistent with the existing design, provided all repair work is completed within sixty (60) days of the date the damage was incurred.
(d) A legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming status, and therefore, shall be brought into conformance with this chapter or removed, when any of the following occur:
(1) The size or shape of the sign is changed;
(2) The sign structure is modified; or
(3) The sign is modified in any way that would increase the degree of nonconformity of such sign.
(e) Notification of all violations shall be made by the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 2022-42. Passed 10-5-22.)