(A) The non-conforming use of land or buildings, non-conforming as to lighting requirements of this chapter, may be continued, transferred and sold provided that no such use may be enlarged or increased, nor be extended to occupy a greater area than that which it lawfully occupied, prior to becoming a non-conforming use. If any such use is abandoned, subsequent use of the land or building shall be brought into conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Any construction permit which invokes the Uniform Building Code’s certificate of occupancy requirements shall specify and require that any non- conforming sign, non-conforming as to lighting requirements of this chapter, located within the boundaries of the development site authorized by the permit, shall be brought into conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) No outdoor lighting fixture which was lawfully installed prior to the enactment of this chapter shall be required to be removed or modified except as expressly provided in this section; however, no modification or replacement shall be made to a non- conforming fixture unless the fixture thereafter conforms to the provisions of this chapter.
(D) In the event that any non-conforming sign, non-conforming as to lighting requirements of this chapter, is abandoned or is damaged, and, if damaged, the damage exceeds 50% of the reproduction value, exclusive of foundations, to replace it, the sign shall be brought into conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(1966 Code, § 32-13) (Ord. 748 § 1(part))