(a) Signs lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter may be continued although the size or location does not conform with the provisions of this article. Such signs shall be deemed non-conforming and the non-conforming use and structure provisions under Article F of this chapter shall apply.
(b) No non-conforming sign shall be enlarged, physically altered, or replaced by another sign relocated, whether on or off of the premises on which it was situated at the time that it became non-conforming without causing it to become a conforming sign under this article. These limitations shall not apply to the changing of messages or the contents of the sign. All non-conforming signs shall be removed at the time of a change in business on the premises upon which the sign is located.
(c) Non-conforming signs may be routinely maintained, but no repairs shall be made to them for the purpose of prolonging its anticipated life beyond what is reasonably anticipated as of the time such repairs are proposed to be made.
(d) Without the express, written consent of the village, no new signs, including, but not limited to, those capable of being permitted under this article may be erected on any premises upon which a non-conforming sign is located unless the non-conforming sign is brought into full compliance with this article or is removed.
(e) Non-conforming signs which have been abandoned in accord with § 13-1-95 lose their non-conforming status and shall be removed from the premises upon which they are located in accord with the procedures set forth in § 13-1-95. Thereafter, no sign may be erected on the same premises that is not in full compliance with the provisions of this article.
(f) A change in business or other use that necessitates a new sign message or sign structure shall require the sign be brought into conformance with the provisions of this article, including an application for a sign permit.
(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)