§ 22.65. Nonconforming signs.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article XXIV, pertaining to nonconforming uses, buildings, or structures, all nonconforming signs may continue after the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Ordinance. A nonconforming sign which is damaged by any means whatsoever to an extent of more than fifty per cent (50%) of its replacement cost shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this Article.

Any sign which is damaged to an extent of fifty per cent (50%) or less of its replacement cost may be restored in its location existing prior to such damage, provided such construction is commenced within ninety (90) days of the date of damage and is diligently pursued to completion. Failure to complete reconstruction within one hundred eighty (180) of the date of damage shall result in the loss of legal nonconforming status.

Any legal nonconforming sign shall comply with this Ordinance to the extent feasible without physical alteration of its legal nonconforming status. Such compliance shall include, without limitation, compliance with allowable lighting methods (e.g. no oscillating, flashing, blinking or intermittent illumination), lumen standards set forth in this Ordinance and the building code (e.g. the business shall be required to ensure lumens on adjacent properties do not exceed allowable limits) and illumination during hours of operation only.

(Ord. No. 2005-14, 10-24-05)