Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this subchapter that does not conform in use, location, height, or size with the regulations of the zone in which such sign is located shall be considered a legal nonconforming use or structure and may continue in such status until such time as it is either abandoned or removed by its owner, subject to the following limitations.
(A) Signs are to be brought into conformance when reconstructed after being damaged or destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50% of estimated market value and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days, or when replaced or relocated.
(B) For signs, structural alterations, maintenance, and improvements are permissible only where such alterations, maintenance, and improvements will not increase the degree of nonconformity of the signs.
(Ord. 2018-10-3, passed 10-9-2018)