§ 78-8. Nonconforming signs.

(a)

The lawful use of a permanent sign existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived may be continued in nonconformance with the requirements of this chapter, except that the nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged, altered, modified, improved or rebuilt. A nonconforming sign may be repaired to the extent necessary to maintain it in a safe condition and neat and orderly appearance. A change in the advertising message on the sign shall not constitute an alteration or modification of the sign.

(b)

No structural repair or change in shape, size or design shall be permitted except to make a nonconforming sign comply with all requirements of this chapter or to render the sign structurally sound. Routine maintenance and changing of copy shall be permitted as long as such maintenance or changing of copy does not result in or change the shape, size, or design.

(c)

A nonconforming sign structure may not be replaced by another nonconforming sign structure, except where changed conditions beyond the control of the owner warrant the signs repair.

(Code 1994, § 86-107; Res. No. A-01-004, 8-28-2001)