Nonconforming signs.

§ 255-1580. Nonconforming signs.

• A. Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this chapter which violates any provision thereof shall be deemed a nonconforming use and may be continued as may be permitted by law and may continued onto in accordance with this chapter.

• B. Repairs to nonconforming signs. Reasonable repairs and alterations may be made to nonconforming signs. However, in the event any nonconforming sign is damaged after the effective date of this article and the cost of repair exceeds 50% of the cost to replace it, such cost to be determined by a competent appraiser, or in the event such sign is removed by any means, including an act of God, the nonconforming sign may be restored, reconstructed, altered or repaired only with the provisions of this chapter.