(a) It is the intent of this section that the continued use of nonconforming signs shall not be encouraged.
(b) A nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its nonconforming designation if:
(1) The structure of the sign is altered in any way, which tends to or makes the sign less in compliance with the requirements of this Zoning Code than it was before the alteration.
(2) The sign is relocated to a position making it less in compliance with the requirements of this Zoning Code.
(3) The sign structure is replaced.
(4) After the date of December 31, 2022 any change is made to the sign face, its message or structure.
(c) On the occurrence of any one of one (1), two (2), or three (3) the sign shall be immediately brought into compliance with this Zoning Code with a new permit secured therefore, or the sign shall be removed.
(d) Nothing in this section shall relieve the owner or user of a nonconforming sign or owner of the property on which the nonconforming sign is located from the provisions of this section regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs; provided however, that any repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or repair of the sign or sign structure shall not modify the sign structure or copy in any way which does not conform with the provisions of this Code.
(Ord. 40-2013. Passed 4-9-13.)