A.

Generally. Any signs lawfully existing at the time of the adoption or amendment of this article may be continued although the use, size, or location does not conform to the provisions of this article. However, such sign shall be deemed a nonconforming structure, and the provisions of section 520-114 shall apply.

B.

Maintenance and alteration of nonconforming signs. Nonconforming signs may be maintained. No nonconforming on-premises sign shall be altered, extended, enlarged, converted, or moved to a new location without being brought into compliance with the requirements of this article, except that sign face copy or materials may be repaired or replaced, provided that sign area is not increased or reconfigured. Alteration of a sign is considered to be any other change to the exterior appearance of any part of the sign, frame, supporting structure, lighting type or intensity, material, height, location, or any other alterations as determined by the zoning administrator.

C.

Removal of nonconforming signs. All nonconforming signs found not to be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be removed within ten days of receiving written notice of noncompliance and removal from the zoning administrator, except as otherwise provided for in subsection 520-101.F.

D.

Change of user of nonconforming signs. Whenever there is a change in the user of a nonconforming sign (excluding off-premises signs), sign owner, or owner of the property on which the sign is located, the new sign user, sign owner, or new property owner shall forthwith notify the zoning administrator of the change. No new sign permit is required unless there is modification of the sign face or sign structure. The sign will continue to be considered a legal, nonconforming structure.

(Ord. No. 16-07, 6-20-2016; Ord. No. 17-05, 4-11-2017)