Nonconforming signs

[Amended 10-23-1997 by Ch. No. 2470]

• A. Any sign legally in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter which does not satisfy the requirements of the chapter is declared nonconforming.
• B. No nonconforming sign shall be enlarged, moved or replaced unless the sign is brought into compliance with the provisions of this chapter. In the event the structural supports fail, the structural supports must be replaced or repaired or, in the alternative, the sign must be removed. Nothing herein shall prohibit the repair or maintenance of any signs and/or the repair, maintenance or replacement of any structural supports thereof. All nonconforming signs in any district shall be maintained by the owner.

  [Amended 2-25-2010 by Ch. No. 2934]

• C. All nonconforming signs shall be presumed abandoned and shall be removed if the advertising copy thereon is, in whole or significant part, not legible for a period of at least 90 consecutive days. All on-premises nonconforming signs shall be presumed abandoned and shall be removed if the business advertised has been abandoned for at least 90 days.

  [Amended 2-25-2010 by Ch. No. 2934]