§ 62-29. Nonconforming signs.

Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this chapter that does not conform in use (other than off-premises signs), location, height or size with the regulations of the zone in which such sign is located, shall be considered a legal nonconforming use or structure and shall be permitted to continue in such status until such time as it is either abandoned or removed by its owner, subject to the following limitations:

(1)

Structural alterations, enlargements or re-erection are not permitted. Sign copy may be changed and maintenance and repair may be performed on the structure.

(2)

Nonconforming signs, which are considered abandoned signs, shall be removed regardless of the owners' intent to make future use of the structure.

(3)

Any legal nonconforming sign shall be removed if the structure has been allowed to deteriorate to the extent that the cost of repair or maintenance exceeds 50 percent of the original cost of the sign as determined by the building official.

( Ord. No. 3247, § 1, 11-19-2013 )