§ 50-436. Nonconforming signs.

(a)

It is the intent of this section to allow a nonconforming sign permitted before the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived to continue until it is no longer used, but not to encourage its survival. Such signs are hereby declared to be incompatible with the overall intent of this article.

(b)

Nonconforming sign use may be continued, subject to the following provisions:

(1)

Nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged or increased in any way by its lawful size as to the date provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(2)

Nonconforming signs or sign structures that are defined as abandoned under this article shall not be permitted for reuse.

(3)

There may be a change of tenancy or ownership of a nonconforming sign status when such change is in compliance with the other provisions of this article.

(4)

Normal repairs, maintenance and improvements may be made.

(c)

The casual, temporary or illegal use of any sign shall not be sufficient to establish the existence of a nonconforming use or to create any rights in the continuance of such use.

(1991 LDR ch. 68, art. 9)