§ 6-10. Nonconforming signs.

Nonconforming signs may continue in existence subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

No change may be made in the location, shape, height, size, or design of any nonconforming sign, or replacement of or change in the face or message panel of a nonconforming sign except to bring the sign into compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and a sign permit granted.

(2)

A nonconforming sign may not be reconstructed, replaced, or reset if it is removed by the owner or agent for the owner for any reason.

(3)

Any sign erected in violation of this chapter may be removed from any public right-of-way by duly authorized employees of the city, and the responsible party may be cited for such violation.

(4)

No additional sign or advertising device shall be erected on the same lot with an existing nonconforming sign until the nonconforming sign has been removed or brought into conformity with this chapter.

(5)

No sign permit may be granted to any applicant, where there exists on the subject lot a nonconforming sign, as defined in this chapter, an illegal sign, an unpermitted sign, a damaged sign, a sign in need of repair or painting, or a sign in violation of section 6-15 of this chapter.

(6)

A nonconforming sign may not be replaced by another nonconforming sign except where changed conditions beyond the control of the owner render the sign nonconforming or warrant the sign's repair.

(7)

A nonconforming sign may not be expanded or altered in any manner that increases the degree of nonconformity.

(Ord. No. 0-7-12, arts. I, II, 4-19-12)