§ 4.4.6. Non-conforming advertising signs.

A.

Continuation of Existence. Non-conforming permanent signs, both on-site and off-site may continue until they are removed or relocated. Non-conforming signs are declared by this Code to be incompatible with permitted uses in the zoning classification where located. Non-conforming signs shall not be enlarged or reconstructed to continue their nonconformity after relocation or major damage. Major damage is defined to have occurred when the cost of repair exceeds 90 percent of the tangible tax value of the sign for the latest tax year.

B.

Repair, Alteration, Enlargement. A non-conforming sign may be repaired in any one year in an amount not exceeding 25 percent of the tangible tax value of the sign for that year. Any repair or refurbishing of the sign that enlarges the dimensions of the sign face, or that raises the height above ground level of the sign so as to enhance the signs visibility or the period of time that the sign is visible shall be considered erection of a new sign and not reasonable repair or maintenance and shall be prohibited. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent compliance with applicable laws relative to the safety of a non-conforming sign.

C.

Reconstruction after a Catastrophe. A sign which is destroyed by an Act of God or by fire, explosion, war or other catastrophe shall not be reconstructed. Destroyed is defined as the cost to reconstruct the sign when that cost exceeds 90 percent of the tangible tax value of the sign immediately prior to destruction.

(Ord. No. 13-20, § 2, 7-11-2013)