(A) Any permanent sign lawfully existing prior to the adoption of this chapter, which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, shall be deemed a legal nonconforming sign.
(B) Any permanent sign which has a valid permit, but does not conform with the provisions of this chapter, shall be deemed a legal nonconforming sign. A legal nonconforming sign shall be permitted to remain unless:
(1) The type, size, height, location or illumination is changed.
(2) The sign is destroyed or damaged by any cause to the extent of more than 50% of its estimated replacement cost, such sign shall not be restored except in conformity with the provisions of the district in which the sign is located.
(3) The sign has been abandoned.
(C) A nonconforming sign which is brought into full compliance with this chapter shall be assessed the minimum fee as set forth in the fee schedule.
(Ord. 1188, passed 6-16-2008; Am. Ord. 1195, passed 9-15-2008)