[R.O. 2016 § 535.140; Ord. No. 990-12 § 4, 5-29-2012]
A. Non-Conforming Temporary Signs. All signs
installed under a temporary sign permit found not to be in conformance
with the provisions of this Chapter, regardless of when erected, shall
be removed immediately upon official notice of non-compliance and
removal from the Community Development Department.
B. Non-Conforming Permanent Signs. No sign
which is non-conforming in one respect may be altered even if such
change is permitted herein, e.g., if a sign exceeds the maximum height
permitted, said sign shall not be enlarged even if such increase in
sign area is permitted within these regulations. This requirement
is based on the fact that non-conforming structures may not generally
be altered in any manner unless such alterations bring the structure
into conformance with current standards.
1.
Grandfathering Of Existing Signs. Installed signs which do not conform to the provisions of this Chapter, but were previously approved and legally installed at the time of its passage or were installed at a time when no regulation would have applied to the sign, shall not be required to adhere to the general regulations stated herein for as long as they are maintained in their original state, including refinishing or refurbishing. If the sign is altered in any way, then it shall be removed per Subsection
(B)(2) below.
2.
Conditions For Removal. Signs given a "grandfather" exemption from this Chapter per Subsection
(B)(1) above must be brought into compliance if one (1) of the following occurs:
a.
There is any alteration in the existing
sign's size, shape or configuration (this does not include modification
of the text or graphics on the sign face);
b.
The sign is moved to another location
on the subject property;
c.
The sign's frame or structural support(s)
are replaced or altered for reasons other than normal maintenance
of the sign;
d.
The sign falls into a state of disrepair as called out in Section
535.110 of this Chapter (General Performance Requirements); or
e.
The sign advertises a use that has
been discontinued for a period of two (2) years.