(A) Any lawfully erected sign which is rendered nonconforming by this chapter may continue to be maintained exactly as it exists at the time, subject to the terms and provisions of this chapter.
(B) All signs made nonconforming by this provision of this chapter shall be removed not later than seven years from the effective date of this ordinance.
(C) No nonconforming sign shall:
(1) Be changed to another nonconforming sign;
(2) Have any changes made in the words or symbols used or the message displayed on the sign unless the sign is specifically designed for periodic changes of message;
(3) Be structurally altered or repaired to prolong the life of the sign or so as to change the shape, size, type, or design of the sign;
(4) Be established after the activity, business, or usage to which it relates has been discontinued for 30 days or longer;
(5) Be reestablished after the damage or reconstruction exceeds 25% of the reproduction cost; or
(6) Expanded, moved or relocated.
(Ord. 23, § 2.50.190, passed 3-19-1997; Am. Ord. 2003-109A, passed 10-8-2004; Am. Ord. 210-A, passed 12-10-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999