(a) Construction, enlargement, relocation, extension, replacement and/or alteration of the structure of a nonconforming sign to any extent are not permitted unless it is brought into conformance with this chapter.
(b) In the event that the use of a nonconforming sign is discontinued or abandoned for a period of two consecutive months from the date of a documented inspection or date of utility disconnect from the use of which it advertises, the use of the sign shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this chapter;
(c) A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged to the extent of more than 50% of the net worth, due to natural causes, may not be reconstructed except in accordance with this chapter; however, any sign destroyed or damaged to any extent by vandalism may be rebuilt to its original state within three (3) months;
(d) Normal maintenance is allowed on all existing legal nonconforming signs;
(e) A nonconforming sign may not be transferred from the user or owner of the premises at the enactment of this ordinance to a new user or owner; and
(f) Any non conforming sign must be brought into conformance within three (3) years of enactment of this chapter.
(Ord. 2005-94. Passed 7-25-05.)