(A) Nonconforming signs defined. Signs that are erected and are in place prior to the adoption of this chapter and which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter are declared NONCONFORMING SIGNS. A sign that is erected and that is in place and which conforms to the provisions of this chapter at the time it is erected, but which does not conform to an amendment of this chapter enacted subsequent to the erection of said sign is declared a nonconforming sign. Any sign erected after the passage of this chapter must meet all the criteria within this chapter including all amendments thereto.
(B) Limitations on nonconforming signs. Within the time frame for removal of nonconforming signs set out in this section, such signs:
(1) Shall not be changed or replaced with another nonconforming sign;
(2) Shall not be expanded or relocated;
(3) Shall not be re-established after damage or destruction in excess of 50% of the value at the time of damage or destruction; and
(4) Shall not be modified in any way which increases their degree of nonconformity.
(C) Removal of prohibited signs. Signs expressly prohibited by the terms of this chapter shall be removed in accordance with the following schedule. Temporary or portable signs shall be removed within 7 days of the effective date of this section.
(Prior Code, Ch. 8 § 818) (Res. R-2019.11, passed 12-17-2019; Res. 2020.8, passed 6-16-2020; Ord. O-2021-12, passed 9-21-2021; Ord. O-2021-13, passed 9-21-2021)