(A) Intent. This chapter is intended to encourage the eventual elimination of signs which do not comply with the chapter. The elimination of non-conforming signs is as much a subject of health, safety, and welfare as is the prohibition of new signs in violation of this chapter. Therefore, this chapter attempts to realize the removal of non-conforming signs and to avoid any unreasonable invasion of established property rights.
(B) Continuance. A nonconforming sign may be continued during the useful life of the sign if it is maintained in good condition. It shall not, however, be replaced by another nonconforming sign. It may not be structurally altered so as to prolong the useful life of the sign. It may not be reestablished after damage or destruction is the Department determines that the estimated cost of reconstruction exceeds 50% of the estimated replacement costs.
(Ord. passed 11-16-2020)