A. Purpose. A nonconforming sign is a sign that was lawfully constructed and maintained prior to the adoption of the regulations codified in this Chapter but which does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter. The purpose of the regulations in this Section is to limit the number and extent of nonconforming signage by prohibiting alteration or enlargement of such signage so as to increase the discrepancy between their condition and the standards and requirements of this Chapter.
B. Continuance and Maintenance. Reasonable and routine maintenance and repairs may be performed on signs that are nonconforming provided there is no expansion of any nonconformity with the current requirements of this Chapter.
C. Abandonment of Nonconforming Sign. Whenever a nonconforming sign has been abandoned, or the use of the property has been discontinued for a continuous period of 30 days, the nonconforming sign must be removed.
D. Restoration of a Damaged Sign. An on-premise sign may be restored that meets any of the following criteria:
1. A sign with damage that does not exceed 50 percent of the total sign area, including hardware and attachments, provided that the repairs start within 30 days and diligently pursued to completion.
2. A sign that is a danger to the public or is unsafe as determined by the Building Official.
E. Signs Rendered Nonconforming by Annexation. Any sign that becomes non-conforming subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter by reason of annexation to the City of the site upon which the sign is located is subject to the provisions of this Section. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2016-11 § 2 (part), 2016)