§ 202-12. Nonconforming signs.

A. 

Definition. Every legally existing sign which does not conform to the height, size, area or location requirements of this chapter as of the date of the adoption of this chapter is hereby deemed to be nonconforming. Any sign that was nonconforming at the time of the adoption of Ordinance No. 356 shall continue to be nonconforming without interruption of the term of nonconformance by the adoption of this chapter.

B. 

No change. Nonconforming signs may not be expanded, or change in shape, size, type, placement, design, illuminated or structurally reconstructed to prolong the life of the sign; however, said signs may be maintained and repaired so as to continue the useful life of the sign.

C. 

Fifty percent rule. No damaged nonconforming sign shall be replaced or structurally altered if the cost of repairing the damage exceeds 50% of the estimated cost of replacement or alteration unless it is reconstructed in compliance with all applicable requirements of this chapter, the building code and the Zoning Ordinance.

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Editor's Note: See Ch. 270, Zoning.

D. 

Altered. For the purpose of this section only, the term "altered" or "reconstruction" shall not include normal maintenance.

E. 

Site plan review. Whenever the principal building on a site on which a nonconforming sign is located is modified to the extent that site plan review and approval is required, the nonconforming sign shall be removed.