(A) A sign or advertising structure existing within the city limits on the effective date of this section, or a sign or advertising structure existing in an area annexed to the city after the effective date of this LDC, which by its height, square foot area, location, use, or structural support, does not conform to the requirements of this section, shall hereafter be termed nonconforming.
(B) Any nonconforming sign that shall cease being used or cease being leased for a continuous period of one year shall not be reused for sign purposes unless and until it is used in conformity with the standards of this subchapter.
(C) Nonconforming signs shall not be altered or enlarged unless they are made to conform to all the requirements of a new sign or advertising display.
(D) If any nonconforming sign is damaged by any cause or is otherwise in need of repair to such an extent that the cost of repairing the sign equals 50% or more of the original invoiced cost of the sign, then its classification as a nonconforming sign under this section shall be automatically revoked and repairs shall be made so that the sign shall meet all the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)