§ 18.10. Nonconforming signs  


Latest version.
  • 10.1. Signs existing at the time of enactment of this appendix and not conforming to its provision, but which were constructed in compliance with previous regulations shall be regarded as legal nonconforming signs and may continue to exist when maintained in good condition, but may not be:

    a. Changed to a different nonconforming use unless such different use is found by the board of appeals appointed and acting under this appendix, as amended, to be no more detrimental than the previous use.

    b. Re-established after discontinuance for more than 12 months.

    c. Extended, enlarged, relocated, or structurally altered.

    10.2. Signs that are classified as unsafe or unlawful as discussed in section 18.3, 3.7 shall be considered illegal nonconforming signs.

    10.3. Any sign existing in violation of section 18.11 (prohibited signs) of this appendix shall be classified as illegal nonconforming signs and shall be removed, attended, or repaired in accordance with this appendix.

(Ord. No. 2169, § 1, 2-11-04)