(A) Authorization. Except as set forth regarding any legal nonconforming sign regulated herein, any such legal nonconforming sign exceeding $100 in current value and existing on the date of adoption hereof, and which does not conform to the provisions contained herein may be continued or maintained in good condition for the periods set forth in § 154.011, but subject to the conditions set forth in division (B) of this section.
(B) Conditions on a legal nonconforming sign.
(1) Neither it nor its facing shall be changed to another nonconforming sign;
(2) Continuing legal nonconforming signs:
(a) Shall not be structurally altered (except to meet safety requirements) so as to prolong the life of the sign;
(b) Shall not be altered so as to increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign;
(c) Shall not be expanded;
(d) Shall not be reestablished after its discontinuance for 90 days;
(e) Shall not be continued in use after cessation or change of the business or activity to which the sign pertains; or
(f) Shall not be reestablished after damage or destruction if the estimated cost of reconstruction exceeds 50% of the appraised replacement cost (as determined by the Building Administrator.
(Ord. 95-1934, passed 6-13-95) Penalty, see § 10.99