(A) Regulations apply to all districts. The requirements of this section apply to all signs in all districts, unless specifically exempted or excluded.
(B) Governmental signs excluded. For the purpose of this subchapter, SIGN does not include signs erected and maintained by any duly constituted governmental body pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function, or required by law, ordinance, or governmental regulation. All other signs and outdoor advertising are hereby regulated.
(C) Existing signs; continuance. Nothing in this chapter shall require the removal or discontinuance of a legally existing sign that is not altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, or relocated, and the same shall be deemed a lawful nonconforming use under the terms of this chapter. The changing of movable parts of signs which are designed for changes or the repainting of display matter shall not be deemed to be alterations within the meaning of this subchapter.
(Ord. 1992-10, § 1101, passed 3-18-1993)