A sign legally in existence at the time of the passage of this section but which does not conform with the regulations of this or a subsequent amendment shall be construed as a legal nonconforming sign. Legal nonconforming signs may be maintained and structural parts repaired and restored to a safe condition if required subject to the following limitations:
(a) Any nonconforming sign which is damaged more than seventy-five percent (75%) of its fair market value above the foundation at the time of the damage by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, riot, or act of God or man shall not be reconstructed and used as before such calamity. If it is less than seventy-five percent (75%) damaged, it may be reconstructed or used, provided that such reconstruction or use is accomplished within twelve (12) months of such calamity.
(b) A legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming status, and must be brought into conformance with these regulations or be removed if the sign is altered structurally (subject to the exception in (a) above); or if it is enlarged, relocated, or replaced.
(Ord. 2021-21. Passed 2-14-22.)