For the purpose of this section, a non-conforming sign shall be defined as a sign existing legally at the time of the effective date of this section which does not comply with every provision of this article.
(a) A non-conforming sign shall not be enlarged, structurally altered or extended unless such sign shall be made to comply with all the provisions of this Article. Normal maintenance of a non-conforming sign is permitted.
(b) No conforming sign shall be erected on the same premises as an existing non- conforming sign until the non-conforming sign has been removed or changed to a conforming sign. However, for a multi-occupant land use, the fact that one particular establishment therein has a non-conforming sign will not prohibit a different establishment therein from erecting a conforming sign on the same premises.
(c) A non-conforming sign shall be made to conform with the requirements of this Article whenever there is a change in the use, name change of the business or occupancy of the building which the sign serves, or whenever the building or structure which the sign serves is externally expanded or remodeled.
(d) A non-conforming sign which is destroyed or damaged by fire or other cause to the extent that the cost of restoration will exceed sixty percent (60%) of the original cost of such sign, shall not be restored unless it is made to conform to all the regulations of this Article. In the event that such damage or destruction is less than sixty percent (60%) of the original cost of such sign, no repairs or construction shall be made unless such restoration is started within one (1) month from the date of the partial destruction (pending upon completion of insurance claim) and is diligently pursued to completion.
(Ord. 0-1192. Passed 6-14-05.)