(a) Any off-premise sign lawfully erected and in existence as of the effective date of this article which does not meet the requirements of this article may be maintained as a matter of right as a legal nonconforming sign.
(b) Any non-conforming off-premise (billboard) sign that would be removed or any destruction of the structure with replacement cost of fifty percent (50%) or more, shall adhere to the applicable zoning-sign ordinance for the said zoning district.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or the restoration to a safe condition any off-premise (billboard) sign or part thereof, declared to be unsafe by the Code Enforcement Division official.
(Ord. 0-2-02. Passed 2-28-02.)