(A) No increase in non-conformity.
(1) In cases where signs existing as non-conforming on a property exceed the total allowable sign area, no additional signs shall be permitted.
(2) If the size or configuration of a parcel is changed, signs on the resulting properties shall be required to conform to the sign regulations applicable to the newly created parcels at the time such change becomes effective.
(B) Maintenance and modifications.
(1) All non-conforming signs (faces and structures) shall be maintained and repainted in such a manner as to not increase the degree of non-conformity.
(2) A damaged sign that is non-conforming due to setback, size, height and/or maximum sign amount requirements may be repaired, provided it is not damaged in excess of 50% of its replacement value. The damaged signs may not be expanded and may only be relocated if relocation decreases the degree of non-conformity and are located outside of any required site line triangles.
(3) The face of a sign that is non-conforming due to its setback, size, height, off-premises status and/or maximum sign amount requirements and which has a plastic, vinyl or similar removable face may be changed if damaged or if the owner wishes to change the sign message as long as there is no increase to the degree of non-conformity. In cases where the type of sign (e.g., cabinet sign, internal lit sign, pylon sign) is non-conforming, the face may not be replaced.
(Prior Code, § 310.05) Penalty, see § 153.99