A. Intent: It is the intent of this section to recognize that the eventual elimination, as expeditiously as possible, of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, is as much a subject of health, safety and welfare as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate these regulations. It is also the intent of this section that any elimination of nonconforming signs shall be effected so as to avoid any unreasonable invasion of established property rights.
B. General Provisions:
1. A nonconforming sign may not be:
a. Changed to another nonconforming sign.
b. Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life.
c. Expanded.
d. Reestablished after discontinuance for ninety (90) days or more.
e. Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than fifty percent (50%) of its present replacement value.
2. An owner of an existing nonconforming sign may, with approval by the planning commission, maintain said sign as required by ordinance and may bring the sign more into compliance with the ordinance, with the understanding that the sign is still nonconforming and subject to removal. (Ord. 440, Series of 2010)